Comedian, David Walliams, has made
a surprising confession of being unable to draw when asked to contribute a
postcard to an Art Auction being organised by the Rotary Club of Brighton in
support of the Martlets Hospice. Despite being a bestselling author and judge
on Britain’s Got Talent, the gifted entertainer is clearly insecure about his
artistic abilities. The postcard he was asked to contribute was returned to the
organisers with the inscription – “I can’t draw at all.’ Fortunately, he sent a
signed copy of his award winning book to be auctioned instead, and, perhaps his
fans will want to own his confession too.
The Art Auction is at 7pm on
Wednesday 12th June at Brighton Museum. The auction offers people
the chance to bid for original works of art by well known artists, celebrities
and sports stars. However, in an intriguing twist, no one will know who the
postcard-sized, original artworks are by, adding to the excitement of the
evening. As Sussex is home to many well known artists there are already
some delightful works of art up for grabs and a host of famous names have
contributed pieces, including Sally Gunnell and Nick Cave.
Tickets will be on sale on the
door and cost just £5 which includes a complimentary glass of wine. The
artworks will be exhibited in the Founders Room adjacent to the Dome Bar and
progressive bidding will be possible for every picture and photograph on display.
From the Museum there will be direct access into the Dome where Brighton Jazz
Club will be entertaining throughout the evening.
The Art Auction is part of the
12-month long celebration of the Centenary of the Rotary Club of Brighton. Of
the 1800 Rotary Clubs in Britain & Ireland, the Brighton Club is only the
9th (and the 1st in the South-East) to reach this milestone. The
Royal Pavilion & Museums Foundation is also supporting the event by hosting
the evening. Proceeds from the Art Auction will go directly to the Martlets
Hospice who need to raise £8,000 every day in order to carry out its vital
services.
The artworks will be on display in
the Founders Room from Friday 7 June and a selection will also be shown on the
Martlets website. All bidding will take place at the event on 12th
June.
For more information visit the Martlets website www.themartlets.org.uk
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