Painter Geoff opens up online art show again
THE online Macclesfield Open Art Exhibition returns in September and October in aid of East Cheshire Hospice.
The exhibition was revived last year by organiser Geoff Archer and featured work by 236 artists who submitted 651 works, all of which were displayed.
Geoff, a painter and former head of art at Henbury High School, said: “Last year’s event was meant to be a oneoff, assuming things would be back to normal by now.
“However, the postponement of Art Fair Cheshire which raises a lot of money for the Hospice, and the consequent loss of funds, convinced me that another Open would be worth doing.
“Last year’s exhibition was a great success and we raised a few thousand pounds for the Hospice. We hope to do at least as well this year.”
Instead of an entry fee, artists make donations to the Hospice and with most works for sale, those who sell are also asked to make a contribution to the charity in lieu of usual commission.
Geoff said: “The exhibition is open to all artists, amateur or professional and there’s no age limit. “Artists are allowed to submit a maximum of three works.
“Usually there’s a selection process at galleries because of a lack of space to hang items, but like last year everything submitted will be shown.” Visit maccopen. org.uk for information about submitting work where there is a link to the charity’s website for donations. The public can view exhibits at that website when the exhibition starts.