Seaford charity art auction features works by 48 artists

Children’s book illustrator and author Jane Hissey. <i>(Image: SCIP)</i>
Children’s book illustrator and author Jane Hissey. (Image: SCIP)
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Dozens of artists have donated original works to a charity art auction taking place this summer.

A total of 48 UK-based artists are supporting the Artists For The Arts auction, including children's book illustrator Jane Hissey, artist Fatboy Slim and illustrator Louise Lockhart.

The auction is raising funds for the charity SCIP, supporting inclusive access to the arts.

Alice Carter, co-founder of SCIP, said: "Every week we see how access to our workshops helps children and young people. We see them grow in confidence and build connections with peers. Access to creativity and culture is a human right, and we want to grow our services to have a lasting, positive impact on people's well-being using the power of art and we are so excited that so many artists agree with us and want to support our mission!"

The online auction opened on July 29 and is accessible nationwide through wearescip.co.uk.

The physical exhibition will be held at The Crypt Gallery in Seaford, East Sussex, running from July 29 to August 9.

Located above a rare medieval undercroft, the gallery is believed to be the oldest secular building in the town.

Visitors can view the exhibition from Wednesday to Sunday between 10am and 4pm.

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