All money raised from a forthcoming art auction will be donated to Prospect Hospice.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Great Western Way, Swindon SN5 8UZ will hold the sale on Monday 19 October, with viewing from 6pm and items going under the hammer from 7pm. There will be no entry charge.
Jeremy Holt, a retired solicitor and former President of the Rotary Club of Swindon and local artist Caroline Day are the driving forces behind the event.
Jeremy Holt decided to organise it because he has previously organised two highly successful charity art auctions in partnership with local artists and is eager to run another.
Caroline Day, a professional fine artist and founder of community online gallery Visual Art Swindon, is excited to help organise the sale.
She said: "Local artists have donated thousands in paintings! We just need people to turn paintings into pounds to help open more beds at Prospect!
"It should be a fun way to donate to Prospect, whilst leaving with an amazing piece of art.
"There will be a variety of fine art paintings and limited edition fine art prints, all kindly donated by both highly prestigious professional and emerging local artists.
"Some will be sold under the hammer at the auction, and the rest will be offered at a fixed price. The auction brochure, complete with details of how people can bid remotely if unable to attend, can be found at www.prospect-hospice.net/events/charity-art-auction
Prospect Hospice CEO Jeremy Lune said: “Every year Prospect Hospice supports hundreds of families across Swindon and the surrounding areas who are going through one of life’s hardest journeys.
"We want to be there to care for each and every person with a life-limiting illness who needs us.
“That is why we are so grateful to both Jereny Holt, Caroline Day and all the wonderful local artists who have donated art for all the hard work they have put in to organising this event.
"The funds raised help Prospect Hospice to make a huge difference to the lives of hundreds of people and their loved ones every day. Thank you to all involved”
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