More than 30 artists donate work to Fisher Theatre auction

Internationally acclaimed artist Maggi Hambling and BP Portrait Prize winner Stuart Pearson Wright are among more than 30 East Anglian artists contributing to the fundraising auction for the Fisher Theatre in Bungay.

The auction will feature a variety of styles and techniques, including paintings, watercolours, prints, and drawings.

Auction curator Cindy Greenway said: “We have been inundated by the most respected artists wanting to submit their work into this auction of 21st Century East Anglian works, which is testament to how well loved and regarded the Fisher Theatre is in the region.

Stuart Pearson Wright’s work will go into the auction (Image: Stuart Pearson Wright) “The theatre relies heavily on donations and is primarily run by a team of volunteers, so this outpouring of support is fantastic.”

The auction will be conducted by TW Gaze of Diss in the main theatre at 2pm on Sunday, March 16.

All artworks will be available for viewing in the Fisher Theatre Art Gallery from Monday, March 10 to Saturday, March 15.

Those unable to attend the auction can place commission bids on the theatre website.