An exhibition of paintings and sculptures by some of the UK's most celebrated rural artists is being held in Northumberland this October to raise funds for wildlife research charity the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT).
The Northern Wildlife Art Exhibition will be held at Mowden Hall School near Stocksfield, beginning with an evening preview on Wednesday 26th October from 6pm-8.30pm. The exhibition will then be open for general viewing from 10pm-4pm on Thursday 27th & Friday 28th October and from 10am-1pm on Saturday 29th October. Tickets for the evening preview are £10 each to include wine provided by Corney & Barrow and canapes.
The exhibition includes work by Ashley Boon, Jason Lowes, Mary Ann Rogers and Ian Greensitt, all of who are kindly donating a percentage to their sales to the GWCT.
For further information please contact Sophie Dingwall on 07925 597676 or by email at sdingwall@gwct.org.uk.
To learn more about the GWCT, its research and its activities, please visit www.gwct.org.uk.
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Photocaption: The Northern Wildlife Art Exhibition will include work by Ashley Boon (1), Ian Greensitt (2), Jason Lowes (3) and Mary Ann Rogers (4).
Notes to editors
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust – providing research-led conservation for a thriving countryside. The GWCT is an independent wildlife conservation charity which has carried out scientific research into Britain’s game and wildlife since the 1930s. We advise farmers and landowners on improving wildlife habitats. We employ 22 post-doctoral scientists and 50 other research staff with expertise in areas such as birds, insects, mammals, farming, fish and statistics. We undertake our own research as well as projects funded by contract and grant-aid from Government and private bodies. The Trust is also responsible for a number of Government Biodiversity Action Plan species and is lead partner for grey partridge and joint lead partner for brown hare and black grouse.
For information, contact:
Eleanor Williams
Telephone: 07592 025476
Email: press@gwct.org.uk