GALLERY: Scottish artists donate work to fundraising auction for struggling creatives

A number of Scottish artists, including a Turner Prize winner and nominees, have donated works for a fundraising auction.

Martin Boyce, Christine Borland and Callum Innes are among over 50 artists who are backing the B!D event, which will raise money for the Emergency Art Workers Support Fund (EAWSF).

The temporary relief fund was initiated by Visual Arts Scotland (VAS) in mid-March, when it became apparent that many art workers would be severely financially affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

The fund awards micro grants of £250 to those affected by loss of income as a result of the pandemic. It takes less than a week from the deadline for the funds to be transferred into the recipient’s bank account, with over 30 people benefiting so far.

Sarah Calmus, VAS President said: “We are extremely grateful for donations of unbelievable work to this auction from an incredible selection of artists such as Callum Innes, David Shrigley, Martin Boyce, Ross Sinclair, Christine Boreland, Kenny Hunter, Kristina Chan, Claire Barclay and Barry McGlashan.

“We feel B!D and the EAWSF are real acts of creative solidarity and positivity at time where we clearly need to connect as a community more than ever. Artists supporting artists is alive and well.

“We hope it inspires people to support this cause so that we might help many more creatives and art workers facing difficult financial circumstances in these unprecedented times.”

The work will be auctioned tomorrow (Friday) at jumblebee.co.uk/visualartsscotland