Artists from across West Berkshire are joining together with autistic young people with complex needs in a fundraising art auction at Prior’s Court on Friday, July 12.

Featuring more than 50 pieces across a range of mediums, the event provides the young people at Hermitage-based Prior’s Court with a unique opportunity to experience an art auction alongside established artists in the community.

There will be a silent auction for most of the pieces of artwork, and a live auction for the pieces created collaboratively by young people at Prior’s Court. Other items will be available to purchase outright.

The live auction will be hosted by Chris Boulton, CEO of Greenham Trust and artist. All funds raised will go towards the charity’s Performing Arts Centre appeal to build a UK-first arts centre constructed specifically to meet the needs of autistic people.

A brochure of the pieces for auction and for sale can be seen at https://priorscourt.pagetiger.com/art-auction/artwork-brochure

To register to attend, go to www.priorscourt.org.uk/Event/evening-outdoor-art-auction The deadline to register is 4pm on Wednesday, July 10.

If you are unable to attend but would like to make a bid for an item or purchase a for sale item outright, please email fundraising@priorscourt.org.uk quoting the name of the piece, the name of the artist and, if an auction item, your bid. Deadline for bids or purchases before the event is Thursday, July 11, at 4pm.

For any queries, please email fundraising@priorscourt.org.uk