I recently helped set up an art auction for a charity set up helping people rough sleeping, and generally in the most difficult of circumstances in my home town (Barnsley).
I contacted Barnsley Rough Sleepers Project, and then, alongside over 20 artists, who are either based in Barnsley, or have strong connections with it, I set up an auction, surprised and overwhelmed to see the support it gained, finally raising well over 2,000 pounds.
I decided it would be great to make a one off map book, a print that contained a series of works I developed through 2015, and, for me, capture that moment between the beginnings of the austerity of the 2010s and the EU referendum.
To summarise, not only was it great that we raised so much money for this cause, which I truly hope helps them over the winter period, but it was also a great way of recognising a large part of the artistic community, the artistic talent within this borough.
Thanks to everyone who offered to help.
John B Ledger 