Your chance to bid for art by one of the country’s most-loved artists Published on: 28 November 2019 Sir Quentin Blake is among the artists who have donated works to the Â鶹´«Ã½ Fine Art Auction. Limited edition artwork The artist, beloved by generations for his work illustrating Roald Dahls’ children’s books, has donated an illustration for the annual event. Each year, fourth year Fine Art students organise the Postcard Auction to raise funds so the Fine Art Degree Show can be transferred to London. Francesca Manzin is part of the organising team. “This is a major annual public art event in Â鶹´«Ã½” she said. “Come along for a drink and a great experience - leave with an amazing limited-edition artwork.” The illustration donated by Sir Quentin Blake for the Fine Art Postcard Auction Other notable artists who have donated works this year include Laura Yuile and Chris Jones, as well as work by staff and students. The pieces include prints, glassware pieces, and paintings. The auction takes place on Friday 29 November at 5pm in the Fine Art Department and the artworks will be on show before the auction in the Long Gallery. A silent auction will take place at 5pm and the live auction will take place from 6.30pm. If you are unable to attend, you can bid online . Image credit: A man killed by snake by Giles Bailey Share: Latest News Volunteers help turn Whitley Bay beach into maths experiment Members of the public joined mathematicians from Â鶹´«Ã½ to create what organisers believe is the largest aperiodic tiling ever attempted on Whitley Bay beach. published on: 15 June 2026 Student leader drives misogyny law change A Â鶹´«Ã½ student leader has helped change the law after creating a petition to make misogyny a hate crime, which gathered over 114,000 signatures, prompting action in Parliament. published on: 12 June 2026 Freemen of Â鶹´«Ã½ see construction of new Castle Leazes The Freemen of Â鶹´«Ã½ and other key stakeholders have become an indelible part of new student accommodation at Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Castle Leazes. published on: 12 June 2026 Facts and figures
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