Leitrim talent shines in art sale for Jack and Jill Foundation

Leitrim artists have once again shown their generosity, donating an array of uniquely special artworks for this year’s Incognito Art Sale in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.

With Incognito, the thrill lies in the mystery - buyers won’t know the identity of the artist behind their chosen piece until after the sale.

This year, five artists from Leitrim have come together to support the fundraising endeavour which enables three local families to continue to receive vital care and support from the foundation for their children.

Promising to be the biggest and best Incognito sale yet, participating Leitrim artists include Catherine Gray from Carrick-on-Shannon and Maria Noonan-McDermott from Kinlough.

They join an impressive lineup of contributors, including fashion designers Don O'Neill, Helen Steele and Simone Rocha, creative director and professional dancer Arthur Gourounlian, singer-songwriter Róisín Murphy, TV cook Donal Skehan, Olympian Sonia O’Sullivan, broadcasters Joe Duffy, Jenny Buckley and Maia Dunphy.

Also taking part are renowned professional artists Maser, William Murray and Thelma Mansfield.

Priced at €70 each, t 1,750 postcard-size artworks are available for purchase in the Incognito Online Art Sale at www.incognito.ie, where the collection can now be viewed. 

The artworks span a wide range of mediums including watercolours, oils, pastels, acrylics, stained glass, and textiles.

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The sale begins at 8am on Wednesday, April 16, with buyers racing to secure their chosen pieces in a fastest-finger-first format. 

For those who prefer to view artwork in person, Incognito is returning to its real-world roots this year.

Hundreds of additional postcard artworks will be displayed at the incognito Gallery Sale in Charlemont Square, Dublin 2. 

The collection can be previewed on Wednesday and Thursday, April 9 and 10, with Gallery Sale taking place on Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12.

2025 marks the ninth year of the Incognito Art Sale, which has raised over €1.2 million to fund in-home nursing and respite care provided by the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.

“Ultimately, it's Jack and Jill families who will benefit from this novel art sale and I cannot thank the art community enough for their incredible support,” said Deirdre Walsh, CEO of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.

Currently, Jack and Jill provides nursing care and respite support to 420 families caring for children under six with severe learning disabilities often associated with complex medical needs across Ireland.

“With incognito, people are not only buying an original piece of art that they love, but for each artwork purchased they are also making a much-needed donation of €70 to the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation to fund vital in-home nursing and respite care for children across the nation. 

“Now, that is something truly priceless,” she added.

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