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The Art of Giving at Saatchi Gallery this October
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Stars from the art and entertainments world are teaming together for a brand new charity art exhibition, the Art of Giving, to be held at the Saatchi Gallery, London this October.
Among the celebrities showing off their artistic skills is illusionist Derren Brown who is showing a series of three limited edition caricatures. Comedian Vic Reeves has paintings and installations on display. Vic studied at Goldsmith’s College of Art before embarking on his television career. Shoe designer, Terry de Havilland is exhibiting a site-specific installation, and actress Jane Seymour, a selection of her delicate Californian watercolours. Jane has been painting for over twenty years.
These celebrity works will hang side by side with paintings, drawings and sculpture by famous contemporary artists such as Gavin Turk, Leonardo Drew, Steve Goddard, Penny Lamb, Zac Ove, Hassan Hajjaj and Alexa Meade. All works are up for auction to raise money for a series of charities: Crisis/Michael AZ Art Foundation, CHASE, Elsa Trust and GAWPT, Music Makers, Independent Age, Witch Children of Nigeria, House of Fairy Tales and One Drop Foundation.
In addition, the Art of Giving will exhibit works by the finalists of an international art competition. Over the past six months, artists have been submitting details of their art in three categories: Painting and Drawing; Sculpture; Photography for a chance to win cash prizes and the opportunity to exhibit at the Saatchi Gallery alongside famous artists. The judges of the art competition are comedian Vic Reeves, portrait artist Christian Furr and photographer Terry O’Neill who are contributing works to the celebrity exhibition as well. The aim of the competition is to give lesser-known artists a step up in their career.
The Art of Giving
Venue: Saatchi Gallery,
Duke of York’s Headquarters,
Kings Road, London SW3 4SQ
Nearest tube: Sloane Square
Dates: 7-9 October 2010
Website: http://www.artofgiving.co.uk
Competition details:
Submission deadline for artists: 31st August
Announcement of shortlist: 10th September
Announcement of finalists: 23rd September
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