TUESDAY, 8 NOVEMBER, 2016

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Tayside Healthcare Arts Trust (THAT) holds charity art auction

Tayside Healthcare Arts Trust (THAT) is hosting its fourth fundraising art auction at Discovery Point in Dundee on Thursday, 17 November 2016.

The charity art auction is being held at 6.30pm on Thursday, 17 November and will provide an opportunity to own a piece of original art by well-known contemporary artists and up-and-coming artists.

Art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to bid at a silent auction on 98 A5 postcard-sized artworks created by artists from across Tayside and North Fife.

Karine Neill Development Officer said, “I love the wide range of styles and variety of the work shown in the A5 postcard artworks. They are all very unique pieces of art to own.”

Artists donating artwork include Barry Fantoni, Eileen Gardner, Joe McIntyre, James Hall Thomson, Ruth Walker, Joyce Cairns, John Johnstone and many more artists of note.

Steven Dewar, of Dundee Auctioneers Curr & Dewar will also be auctioning a selection of 59 individual

larger pieces of artwork.

Joan Forsyth, THAT Chair, said, “We are astonished by the generosity of the artists who have contributed to our fourth charity art auction. The support received from artists and sponsors is tremendous.

“This event helps raise awareness of and funds for THAT which is a charitable trust that works to design and develop creative engagement opportunities for people living with long term health conditions such as stroke, dementia, chronic pain, MS and many more who will all benefit greatly from this support.”

For tickets and more information on the event, please call Karine Neill, Development Officer THAT on

01382 835509 or email kneill@nhs.net

Notes to editor:

THAT works to provide new and creative approaches to assist in learning new skills, building on confidence, and increases peer support. THAT’s work is delivered in partnership with NHS Tayside, statutory and voluntary agencies such as CHSS, DCA, University of Dundee, Horsecross Arts Perth, MS Scotland, and many others.

THAT secures additional funding for our Long Term Conditions projects and is grateful for support from, Dundee Reshaping Care Small Grants Fund, The Gannochy Trust, The Robertson Trust and William S Philliips Fund.

Contact:

NHS Tayside Communications

(01382) 740134