‘Cornwall on the Mind’ – the Cornwall Mind Art Auction is back!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our second Cornwall Mind online art auction.
Kindly supported by our two new headline sponsors, the Duchy of Cornwall and Coodes Solicitors, we’ve received an incredible response already from a growing number of high-profile artists and creative celebrities. Each one is donating a piece of original artwork, based on the new theme: ‘Cornwall on the Mind’.
Every penny raised will go towards much-needed support for people across Cornwall who are struggling with their mental health. As a charity we’re facing greater challenges now more than ever, both in terms of the numbers of people needing support and of complexity.
The Duchy of Cornwall is proud to support Cornwall Mind and the vital work they do. The art auction is a wonderful initiative, bringing together creativity and community to raise both awareness and vital funds.
Sam Kirkness, Executive Director of Development, Duchy of Cornwall
Art by Joanne Short
Art by Emma Jeffryes
We are really pleased to be supporting the Cornwall Mind Art Auction. It is a wonderful way to celebrate Cornwall’s creativity while also helping to start conversations about mental health and raise vital funds for Cornwall Mind.
Elise Alma, Chair of Coodes Solicitors
It follows our hugely popular auction in 2021, which featured 118 donated pieces of art and went on to raise over £32,000. A long list of artists and celebrities took part, including comedian Joe Lycett, pop legends Toyah and Kim Wilde, Alan Titchmarsh and BAFTA-winning actress Katherine Parkinson. There were donations from artists such as Alasdair Lindsay, Caroline Atkinson, Paul Jackson and Tim Shaw RA.
Among the artists who have already pledged their support for the second time are Anthony Frost, Daniel Cole, Lucy Davies, Emma Jeffryes and Joanne Short. We are also looking forward to welcoming some exciting newcomers… Watch this space!
I cannot think of a better organisation to support than Cornwall Mind, who do such a fantastic job in protecting, advising and giving support to people who are experiencing mental health problems. So I will be giving it my best shot to produce a piece of work that helps raise money for this fine organization and hopefully lots of other artists will do the same!
Anthony Frost, artist
We’re enormously proud to be supported once again by our returning partner, The John Dyer Gallery
John Dyer, one of Cornwall’s best-known artists, played a key role in our previous auction – find out more here Cornwall Mind – Art Auction – John Dyer Gallery
For a glimpse into what our artist supporters thought last time, please take a look at our YouTube channel.
I’m proud to be a partner of Cornwall Mind and to support this important cause. This auction is a true double win, the chance to acquire a unique piece of art while helping Cornwall Mind support local people to improve their lives.
John Dyer, artist
We are also thrilled to be working in partnership for the first time with the Cornwall School of Art, the popular independent art school based near Truro, and the highly regarded Penzance-based gallery, Cornwall Contemporary
Art by Philip Lyons
Both myself and my artists are delighted to be involved in helping Cornwall Mind continue to support services to make sure anyone with a mental health problem in Cornwall has somewhere to turn.
Sarah Brittain-Mansbridge MBE, Director, Cornwall Contemporary
The art materials company, Daler Rowney, has also kindly donated all the high-quality paper for our special art packs, which are posted out to each artist. Each artwork – all A4 in size – will be professionally photographed and listed online on a dedicated auction site. There will then be a 10-day window for viewing and bids.
Keep an eye on our socials for all the details and the key dates for your diaries!
Gallery
Some of our contributing artists and celebrities from our last art auction.
For more information, please contact us.
With thanks to our headline sponsors & partners
