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Sussex Contemporary Illustrators and Printmakers (SCIP)

Sussex Contemporary Illustrators and Printmakers (SCIP) empowers communities through creative health programs, providing access to the arts for children, young people, and adults. We connect artists and audiences to foster well-being and creativity.

Welcome to Artists For The ArtsA unique fundraising auction featuring original sketches and artworks.&nbsp; Each item has been generously donated by artists and makers from across the UK, with all proceeds directly benefiting SCIP&#39;s free Creative Heath programmes for children, young people and adults. By participating in our auction, you&#39;re not just acquiring remarkable items; you&#39;re also making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support at SCIP.&nbsp; Spread the word, rally your friends and family, and together, let&#39;s fund access to the arts! Payments on successful bids must be made within 48 hours of the successfull bid.&nbsp; Postage &amp; Shipping The postage cost for artworks is &pound;6.50, we are unable to ship internationally. All items will be posted using a tracked &amp; signed service within 7 working days of the auction ending.&nbsp; Thank you for your support, and happy bidding! Learn more about SCIP: @wearescip | <a fr-original-style="" href="//www.wearescip.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.wearescip.co.uk</a>&nbsp;

Artists For The Arts

The SCIP Sketchbook Challenge 2027A national fundraising charity challenge&nbsp; Registration opens September 2026 - 8th January 2027Challenge end date - 8th February 2027Sketchbook exhibition March 2027 Want to take on a sponsored challenge for SCIP, but running a marathon isn&#39;t your thing? Skydiving not really your vibe? We&rsquo;ve got the perfect creative challenge for you!Join The Sketchbook Challenge 2027 and set yourself the goal of completing an entire sketchbook while raising vital funds for SCIP. Push out of your creative comfort zone, try new techniques and creative experiments, and connect with other members of your local creative community! National Fundraising Challenge!You can join in the challenge from anywhere in the UK, don&#39;t let location limit your creativity! Raising SponsorshipDuring your challenge you can ask your friends, family and co -workers for sponsorship, it really is a challenge and worth every penny of their support! The funds you raise will enable us to continue providing access to creativity and culture in Seaford, including free art workshops for children and young people! How It WorksSketch, paint, draw, collage, stick in photos or textiles there are no rules to your creative approach to complete your book!*&nbsp;Registration is &pound;6 with collection, and &pound;12 if you are having it posted, and you commit to raising a minimum of &pound;25 in sponsorship. Your book will be included in an exhibition at the end of the challenge at The Crypt Gallery in Seaford, showcasing everyone&#39;s incredible creative journeys! All books must be returned by the 8th February for the exhibition!!! What You&rsquo;ll Receive:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A premium A5 hardback Seawhite sketchbook</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Fundraising tips, support, and guidance on setting up your online donation page</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Access to free video prompts and creative resources delivered straight to your inbox</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Free access to our open studio drop-in sessions so you can use SCIP&rsquo;s art materials</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Entry to our Sketchbook Challenge Exhibition at The Crypt Gallery in Seaford</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">An invitation to our celebratory Sketchbook Challenge Exhibition Private View event (including complimentary drinks!)</li></ul> What Happens Next?Once registered, you&rsquo;ll receive a welcome email with instructions on creating your personal fundraising page, along with access to our Inspiration Drive full of ideas for you to try in your Sketchbook!We will use these newsletters to update you on studio sessions and important dates as the challenge goes on as well as general SCIP news! You will automatically receive our newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time.If you are having your book posted please wait 5-7 working days to receive it! Collect your books from The Crypt Gallery in Seaford Monday - Thursday 10am - 2pm (making a special trip? contact us first to confirm your are coming) Zeffy donation: Zeffy is free for charities to use and they will ask you for a platform donation at the check out. You can leave this at 0 or make a donation you can afford - SCIP does not receive this donation.&nbsp; Got questions before signing up? Drop us a line at events@wearescip.co.uk *any books containing sexually explicit images, homophobic, transphobic, racist or violent imagery or text will not be accepted in the exhibition&nbsp; THIS EVENT IS SUPPORTED BY SEAWHITE OF BRIGHTON

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