PRESS RELEASE
Wednesday 3rd February 2010
Thursday 25th February 2010, Metropolitan House, 20 London End, Beaconsfield.
Contemporary works by some of the nation’s finest artists will share wall space with the region’s up-and-coming art talent in a unique event for charity this month. Wealth management consultants Austyn James Consulting Limited will stage the exhibition in association with TAG Fine Arts on Thursday 25th February in order to raise funds for The Iain Rennie Hospice at Home and Padstones charities. Five percent of sale value on the night will be shared between the two chosen charities.
Guests are being invited to view and buy original and limited-edition signed prints by Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, Sir Terry Frost and Robert Ryan. The elusive Banksy will also put in an appearance – although not in person. The organisers are keen to encourage emerging local talent which will include works by Robin Eade and Zoe Preston.
“We want to unite the worlds of business, art and charity and decided to work with our client and respected artist Wayne Warren, founder of TAG Fine Arts”, says Austyn Smith, Director of Austyn James Consulting Ltd. “Our objective is to help raise funds for two charities we know and admire, as well as providing an opportunity for Beaconsfield people to network”.
Wayne Warren has enjoyed an international career and is acquainted with many of the world’s leading artists. He returns from Beijing to stage this event for Austyn James. “I have chosen a mixture of abstract and figurative works to engage and challenge our guests”, says Wayne. “I want people to pay more attention to what they display, both at home and in the workplace. This event will give people access to some fine examples of art whilst also benefitting our chosen charities”.
Speaking on behalf of The Iain Rennie Hospice at Home organization Gillian Barnett, Director of Fundraising says: “As we enter our 25th year of providing 24-hour care for patients, the demand for our nursing service and the need for more funds continues to grow. We are always delighted to receive support from the communities in which our nurses work, and are very grateful to everyone involved with this event for choosing us as one of their charities.” IRHH patron and Antiques Roadshow expert John Bly is due to attend the reception.
Padstones works with homeless young adults in and around Beaconsfield. Sue Ogden, General Manager at Padstones says: “Padstones provides a lifeline for the young homeless people of the District and helps them to make the transition from dependence to independence. It is great to know that this event will showcase several young, as yet unknown, artists, as well as help raise funds for talented but vulnerable teenagers who desperately need support. We would like to thank Austyn Smith and his team and hope that this event is a great success.”
Austyn Smith hopes that, if successful, this exhibition will become a regular feature on the Beaconsfield business calendar: “We are asking visitors to show their support for our charities by purchasing a small piece of the art world for their own enjoyment. If the event is well supported, I have no doubt that we will schedule further opportunities to showcase the very best artistic talent in good company for great causes.”
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Media contact:
Louise Third, Integra Communications: 0115 912 4350 / 07773 288342
Event contact and press passes:
Sue Green, Austyn James Consulting Ltd: 01494 680 668
Notes:
About the event
Reception (invitation only) runs from 7pm on Thursday 25th February 2010 at Metropolitan House, 20 London End, Beaconsfield, Bucks HP9 2JH.
To reserve a place please go to:
http://www.austynjames.com/events.html#charity
Or telephone: Julie Nurse on 01494 680668
About Austyn James Consulting Ltd
Austyn James Consulting was established in 1996 to provide specialist wealth management and tax planning expertise to entrepreneurs and retirees, from their offices in Beaconsfield ‘Old Town’.
Austyn James offers clients a series of ‘unique processes’ that blend life planning with financial wellbeing, providing a more personal relationship and monitoring of financial affairs.
Austyn Smith, founder of Austyn James, is a well regarded investment expert. He is a regular contributor to Angels magazine and often quoted in the national media.
About TAG Fine Arts
TAG Fine Arts is based in Islington and for the past three years has been successfully representing emerging to established artists trained at the leading UK arts colleges. TAG focuses on pop-up exhibitions in ‘alternative’ spaces, often in collaboration with institutions, and it funds art commissions through a series of international art fairs. The company was founded by Wayne Warren and is run by Diana Ewer and Hobby Limon.
About The Iain Rennie Hospice at Home
The Iain Rennie Hospice at Home provides specialist nursing care for patients in the Chilterns area of Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire with a terminal or life-threatening illness. Iain Rennie nurses cared for 905 patients in the year to 31st March 2009.
Iain Rennie nurses offer a 24 hour on-call service to anyone living with a terminal illness who wishes to be cared for in their own home. The service is offered free of charge by Iain Rennie Hospice at Home to patients and families.
Iain Rennie Hospice at Home has a range of volunteer opportunities to support all aspects of the organisation. Anyone interested can enquire via the website or by telephoning Rozina on 01494 877200.
About Padstones
Padstones is a local charity whose aim is to help meet the needs and address the issues of some of the District’s young, single and homeless adults.
2010 sees Padstones enter its 18th year supporting the local community. The charity provides and manages short to long-term accommodation at two residential units – one in High Wycombe and one in Burnham in South Bucks and operates a support service that fosters its residents through either education or employment.
Residents at Padstones have to make a strong commitment to helping solve their problems and must agree to undertake Keywork sessions which include practical living skills.
Padstones is continually seeking support. All of the services are funded by local authority grants, the Housing Association’s Charitable Trust and regular donations.