We are delighted to support St Barbe Museum + Art Gallery with their first silent auction. Like all cultural institutions, they have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

On 9 November 2020, they are launching a seven-day online auction, re-stART, selling 38 works of art generously donated by artists of national standing. These include work by John Illsley, Chris Whittaker, Pete Gilbert, Will Rochfort and many more.

Bids can be placed from 9 -15 November via www.stbarbe-museum.org.uk

Proceeds will go to support St Barbe’s Community and Schools programme – working with children, families, older people and minority groups to provide education, social engagement and just fun!

Here is a link for more information www.stbarbe-museum.org.uk/discover/news.php?p=2020-10-06-re-start-online-fundraiser

The silent and live auction featured over 50 artworks from established and emerging artists from around the world including Brian Eno, Quentin Blake, and Jake Wood Evans.

Freedom from Torture works with survivors of torture to rebuild their lives in the safety of the UK. 100% of the sale price will go directly support survivors.

Special mention goes to the Cristea Roberts Gallery who do so much charity work and donated several artworks, along with all the artists who gave their artworks and of course Sotheby’s for the use of the space.

Find out more at: www.lineundertorture.org

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Image caption: Untitled, by Gillian Ayres