Artists Come Up Trumps Producing Pocket Sized Artworks For Auction
North East Art Collective, Eldon Garden

On 7 November, Newcastle-based charity, Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland, will launch Mini-Masterpieces, an art exhibition in aid of the charity. Mini-Masterpieces is a collection of over one hundred pieces of postcard sized art, donated from artists across the region and each one can be snapped up by members of the public in a silent auction lasting until 2 December.

The charity, which has been supporting women since 1978, is exhibiting its Mini-Masterpieces at North East Art Collective, an art gallery in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne.

From Friday 7 November, members of the public are invited to visit the gallery, free of charge, to view the 100+ strong collection of postcards that have been created by the likes of local artists Sharron Blackmore, Mark Taylor-Gregg and critically acclaimed Alexander Millar, as well as those from further afield such as feminist artist Carol Rosetti, guitarist with The Futureheads and accomplished artist Ross Millard and creator of iconic Super Furry Animals album artwork Pete Fowler have all stepped up to create something unique in support of the work the charity does.

The miniature pieces of art will be sold during a silent auction in North East Art Collective at Eldon Garden in Newcastle, with 100% of the proceeds going direct to the charity. Art lovers can view the exhibition, choose their favourite postcard (or postcards!) and put their bid in the box at the gallery, or submit a bid online.

At 36 years old, Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland is the oldest Rape Crisis Centre in the United Kingdom. It is a women-only service, providing support, information and counselling to women affected by any form of sexual violence, at any time in their lives.

The charity works with women throughout some of the most traumatic times in their lives to support them in moving forward in a positive and healthy way. In 2013/2014, Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland offered over 1,000 face-to-face counselling sessions to women in the region.

Mini-Masterpieces opens at North East Art Collective on Friday 7 November and closes on Tuesday 2 December, bids can be placed in the gallery or online at www.rctn.co.uk.

Visit www.rctn.co.uk for more information about Mini-Masterpieces or www.rctn.org.uk for more information about services and support.

Source http://www.rctn.co.uk/news/

October 28, 2014