TheESOP, through various methods, is aiming to raise £100,000 to help us secure our future and to continue our mission to provide affordable and accessible art education specialising in painting for all levels of experience.
On June 2nd we have a fund raising auction.
The funds raised will go towards our move into our own building; we will keep you updated as developments unfold!
Together with this we have a number of projects we are supporting and developing including the ESOP Scholarship and Bursary programme that supports young people/artists and those in need of financial aid to pursue courses with us. To do all this we need your help.
You can also support us by coming along to our Fundraiser and Art and Skills auction on Saturday 2nd June 3 – 8pm.
From more information on contributing or donating please click here. If you would like to donate any work to the auction please email admin@theesop.com
Items on auction include
Cornwall Holiday Home for 4 nights – For 4 nights you and your family/friends can enjoy the comforts of a 4 bedroom home in the south of Cornwall along the River Fowey near the picturesque village of Lerryn. Click image here or adjacent image.
Various works of art from our tutors and supporters including Tango by Eileen Cooper RA screen-print Tango
Schedule for the day:
The event starts at 3pm with the auction at 6pm hosted by the flagrant Ms Michelle Owoo.
3.00pm – 6.00pm
- Viewing of artwork in the auction
- Cake, Coffee, Cocktails
- ‘Affordable portrait’ sketching booth with Alison
- Face painting – paint a face on paper or have your own face painted!
- Collage workshop all ages welcome
- Some artworks, prints and cards etc for sale that are not in the auction
- General milling around and socialising
6.00pm Evening auction of wonderful artwork by staff, supporting artists and students
Venue:
The Essential School of Painting, Bullards Place, London E2 0PT
Time: 6pm to 9pm
All are welcome.