Two local artists will participate in the Incognito 2023 art sale in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, supporting eight children in County Westmeath.
Helen O'Connor and Jane Walsh will place their works of art for sale at the imminent fundraising event, the proceeds from which will go towards the provision of Jack and Jill’s home nursing care and respite support to over 400 children nationwide.
Incognito 2023 takes place on Wednesday, April 26, with the identity of the artist behind each work only revealed once the sale is completed with each postcard-sized original artwork costing just €65.
Prospective buyers are being encouraged to register well in advance of the sale day on Wednesday, April 26 to maximise their chances of securing their favourite pieces. For more information or to register, please visit www.incognito.ie today.
Both Helen and Jane join a host of well known personalities participating in Incognito 2023, including rock legend Ronnie Wood, Westlife’s Mark Feehily, singer Brian Kennedy, fashion designers, Don O’Neill and Paul and William Costelloe, folk singer Mary Black, actress Norma Sheahan, and ‘The Voice’ Eimear Quinn.
The Incognito 2023 collection of almost 3,000 original pieces of postcard-sized art, by over 1,000 artists, is available to view at www.incognito.ie Interested purchasers are being strongly advised to register, view the collection, and create their Wish List of their top ten artworks in order of preference ahead of the sale, so as not to miss out on securing their favourites.
Now in its seventh year, Incognito has raised over €860,000 to date, these funds providing in-home nursing care and respite support to Jack and Jill families, including eight families living in Westmeath. Jack and Jill is hoping that funds generated in 2023 will bring the total amount raised through this impactful art initiative to an incredible €1 million.
For Anne McLoughlin, Jack and Jill Liaison Nurse Manager for County Westmeath, Incognito is not just about the amazing art from local artists, but about the difference it makes to the lives of families in the community.
"Our talented Westmeath artists have once again come up trumps and shown huge generosity in turning their art into a currency for care. Each work of art purchased is valuable, not only in its own right, but also for the hours of in-home nursing it funds for children with highly complex and life-limiting medical conditions. It is great to see so many artists rallying to support local Jack and Jill families and demonstrating what real community spirit means," Ms McLoughlin stated.
