This includes four-year old Brisbane resident Madeleine Shoobridge, who thanks to the Cerebral Palsy League can now walk with the aid of a specialised mobility device and is in the process of learning to communicate.

Madeleine has cerebral palsy, which inhibits movement and posture and is the most common physical disability in Queensland children.

Over 30 well-known Queensland artists have put their creative talents to a good to create artwork for the Art for Art's Sake: New Beginnings exhibition and charity auction, on display 19-28 May at Waterfront Place.

The event is an annual fundraiser for the Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland, sponsored by Anthony DJ Rigby Insurance and Investment Services and AMP Foundation that has agreed to dollar match 50 per cent of funds raised at the event up to $20,000.

Madeleine Shoobridge joined the CEO of the League and major sponsor Tony Rigby to officially launch the exhibition in Brisbane.

Participating artists include Don Hill, Robert Coleby, Pam Walpole, Kendall, Emma Sheldrake, Maxine Stibbe, Banx and former Brisbane Deputy Mayor David Hinchliffe.

Themed “new beginnings”, artists have drawn inspiration from all facets of life, including the birth of a child and drought breaking rain.

A public auction of the artwork is scheduled for 6:30pm on Wednesday, 28 May at Waterfront Place.

The event aims to raise up to $40,000 to help provide services and support for thousands of Queenslanders with cerebral palsy, including vital therapy and equipment that facilitates mobility and communication.