Attendees can bid on a total of 40 lots from a range of students and local Newcastle creatives. Alongside these, infamous Artists Mali Morris, Antony Gormley and Sean Scully will also be contributing artwork to be won.
The silent auction will take place from 5 pm in the Long Gallery, King Edward Vii building, with prices starting from £0.
The live auction will start at 7.30 pm in the Lindisfarne room of the Hadrian building, with prices starting from £30. There will also be an open bar with student-friendly drinks prices all night.
After the event, a ‘Postcard Auction Afterparty’ will be hosted at The Lubber Fiend (NE1 3PZ), with Fine Art department creatives DJing the celebration. There will be entertainment from 11pm-3am. Get your tickets at the link here.
Start your collection with a renowned artist's work at an affordable price.
The Organiser Max Bryg encourages attendees to “start your collection with a renowned artist's work at an affordable price”. He reminds us that “considering ongoing budget cuts to the Arts and Culture sector”
You can also bid on artwork online here from Monday 18th November. This site will close before the live auctions on the 22nd, so get bidding!
Anyone is welcome to attend, so students are encouraged to bring family and friends! You do not have to be a member of the University to enter. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information visit the Instagram @nclartauction.