Your chance to own an original artwork.
Between 16th September to 16th October, St Wilfrid’s Hospice will be running an online auction of paintings, ceramics and photography, alongside an art exhibition in The Street Café.
The art showcased includes established artists with art in private and public collections throughout the world, together with up-and-coming local artists. There will also be a selection of pre-loved original paintings donated by our supporters.
We’re delighted that journalist, former presenter, and supporter David Dimbleby will be hosting the live auction — and he’s generously donating one of his own artworks to the online auction.
Every bid you make in the Art at the hospice auction will make a difference to the care we can offer patients and their families. We are hoping the auction will raise over £15,000 – enough to cover the cost of an average stay for a patient on our Inpatient Unit.
The auction will run for one month from 16th September to 16th October.
On Thursday 16th October, we will be hosting a private view and live auction at the hospice, hosted by David Dimbleby. The items being auctioned are:
Alayrac Pink (2023) by Mali Morris RA
Cottage in the Olive Grove, Paxos by Victoria Threlfall
Arabella and the Birds by Catriona Millar
‘Manon Last Scene’ – Stage Call by Deborah Macmillan
Chalk Face by Haydn Cottam
Personal Portrait by Chelsea Renton
Behind the scenes tour of The Towner, followed by lunch at Light donated by David Dimbleby
These items can be viewed on the auction website, but no online bids can be made.
Live Auction Bidding
Bidding in person: please contact art@stwhospice.org to be added to the guest list for the private view.
Bidding in absence: we are happy to accept a proxy bid in advance of the auction. Please send your maximum bid and your contact details to art@stwhospice.org and one of our team will be in touch.
Telephone bidding: we welcome your participation via telephone. Please email art@stwhospice.org with your contact details and one of our team will be in touch to arrange this with you.
Raffle
Tickets for the Art at the Hospice raffle are available from the hospice. The raffle will be drawn during the live auction and private view event on 16th October. Tickets can be purchased in advance at £5 each.
1st Prize – Ten art classes with Catriona Millar.
Learn to paint in oils, acrylics & multi-media in a friendly, creative environment with revered artist Catriona Millar. You can also learn how to draw in pencil, pen and charcoal. Catriona teaches students of all abilities from absolute beginners to advanced painters, all of whom will benefit from Catriona’s individually tailored advice and encouragement.
With thanks to Catriona for the donation of this prize.
Also a chance to win a range of art inspired runner-up prizes.
If you would like to attend the private view/live auction event on 16th October, please email art@stwhospice.org
The event is kindly sponsored by Eastbourne Gardens Care Home - Avery Collection.
