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does not receive any monies from patient respected artists at affordable prices whilst
care budgets - the project is largely simultaneously supporting your local
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self-funding and seeks to raise money hospital. From 1 March 2010 you will be
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to support itself. All proceeds from the able to view the artworks online by visiting
auction on 11 May will go towards funding www.artforlife.nhs.uk and where you are
this work. also invited to make pre-bids on your
choice of Blocks prior to the Auction on
Over 60 invited, renowned artists from 11 May. Bid for a picture and make a
across Somerset, the West Country and difference. Bid for a picture and enjoy
the South of England have agreed to work the excitement of the auction as well…
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harity Auction ‘Art on the on A5 blocks of wood. Bronwen Gwillim
Block’ is Musgrove Park from Art for Life said, ‘In 2008 we were
ART ON THE BLOCK CHARITY AUCTION
Hospital’s exciting fundraising amazed by the original and thrilling
CASTLE HOTEL, TAUNTON
initiative to raise funds for works that were donated by painters,
Tuesday 11 May, 6.30pm-8pm,
the Art for Life project at print-makers, sculptors, and glassmakers.
£10, to include wine and canapés.
the hospital. The auction will be held at We anticipate an equally exciting and
For tickets, details and further info. call
The Castle Hotel, Taunton on the evening diverse collection on this occasion. We
the Art for Life office on 01823 342488,
of Tuesday 11 May 2010. can guarantee a really exciting evening.’
email: artforlife@tst.nhs.uk or visit the
website: www.artforlife.nhs.uk
Art for Life is the project responsible for There is a wide variety of inventive uses
using art and design to lift the spirits to which the blocks are subjected; they
The Word on Somerset is proud to be
of patients at Musgrove Park Hospital. have been painted, carved, sun burnt,
a Media Sponsor of Art on the Block
Studies have shows that uplifting environ- distressed, and collaged with anything
ments help patients get better faster while one can imagine. This high quality
also benefitting hospital visitors and staff. collection is full of fun and visual delight.
Top left: John Mclean, Equinox, acrylic and collage.
Art for Life, which has been nationally The auction is your opportunity to buy
Top right: Anna Gardiner, Trees, oil on paper.
Bottom right: Liz Gregory, It’s Time to Go, mixed
recognised for its ground-breaking work, the very best quality art by highly media and objects
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