Fleek Gallery in association with The Carlton Hotel will be holding an Art Auction and Dinner event on Saturday 30th April 2022. Tickets are £30 per head. This inaugural evening event brings together two successful local businesses in a celebration of all things Ilfracombe – great art and food.

The informal evening kicks off with a private viewing of the art from 6pm, with complimentary bubbly (or soft drink). A four-course meal, featuring locally sourced ingredients, venison and Lundy plaice amongst the offering, is followed by the live auction. Diners can bid from the comfort of their table for a range of eclectic, affordable and fantastic contemporary art from Fleek Gallery. Everything sold under the hammer of the auctioneer, Robert Barber, will raise a 10% donation to The Devon Air Ambulance Trust.

Said Dan Martin, (Gallery Director), “The evening is going to be a lot of fun and there is of course no obligation to bid. All are welcome to come and enjoy great food, company and a superb atmosphere and amazing service provided by the Carlton Hotel. For those lucky people who make a winning bid and the opportunity of owning a great original work of art, they will also be contributing a donation of 10% of the proceeds to The Devon Air Ambulance Trust so it’s a win-win for all!”

Some of the artists in the auction include Illuminati Neon, Lily Bea, ONYX, Raffaella Bertolini, Jason Pengelly, Emma Gibbons, Mr Ben, Nigel Mason, Daniel Hooper, Frances Spice Ceramics, Mary Rose Young and more.