Several Mayo artists to take place in Incognito art fundraiser

Fourteen Mayo artists have generously donated their art for this year's Incognito art sale in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. 

Incognito, Ireland’s biggest online art sale, is ultra unique as buyers have no idea of the artists behind the artworks until the sale has closed. 

Now in its eighth year, the art sale features the work of over 1,200 artists, with more than 3,300 original postcard-size artworks priced at €65, no matter who the artist is. 

Buyers can now peruse the collection on Incognito’s site before the sale goes live on Wednesday, April 24.

Some Mayo artists taking part in the fundraiser include Linda Barrett, Emma Eustace, Joan Jordan, and many more.

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Jack and Jill Liaison Nurse Manager for Mayo, Erin Watt Shepherd, explained how Incognito helps local to receive much-needed support.

“Monies raised from Incognito go to fund in-home nursing care hours, respite support and end-of-life care provided by the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation to 15 Mayo children from birth to six years of age,” she said. 

Children cared for under the foundation have a range of highly complex medical conditions, whose parents are caring for them at home, where they belong. 

“Jack and Jill is a lifeline for these families in offering mum or dad a break to spend time with their other children, run out for the messages, grab a coffee with a friend, or catch a nap, safe in the knowledge that their child’s complex medical needs are being looked after. 

“We are privileged to be there, in the family home, and at the invitation of the parents, giving what support we can to these incredible families, who face such immense challenges with love, hope and courage,” she concluded.

For Deirdre Walsh, CEO of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, the support of the Mayo art community and the wider public in raising vital funds for its work is crucial.

She said: “This year once again we are amazed at the high standard of art by Incognito artists and the diverse selection of styles. We are very grateful for the support of those Mayo artists who have joined in the excitement that is Incognito and want to help raise money for Jack and Jill. The Incognito art sale quite literally turns art into a currency for care.”

For information on the work of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation see their website.