Louth artists donate their art pieces in aid of Jack and Jill

It’s been revealed that 20 Louth artists have generously donated their art for Incognito, Ireland’s biggest online art sale, in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.

Among the local artists who have taken up their brushes for a great cause are Adrian+Shane from Dunleer, Ciara Agnew and Marty Garland from Dundalk, and Antoinette Derham and Kathryn Ducie from Drogheda.

What’s different about the Incognito art sale is that buyers have absolutely no idea of the artists behind the artworks, until after the sale has closed.

Now in its eighth year, Incognito 2024 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 at www.incognito.ie before the sale goes live on Wednesday, April 24.

Among the stars taking part in 2024 are iconic model and actress Jerry Hall, comedian Colin Murphy, fashion designers Don O’Neill, Heidi Higgins, Helen Steele and Simone Rocha, milliner Philip Treacy, jewellery designer Chupi Sweetman, radio stars PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe, singer Brian Kennedy, TV royalty Thelma Mansfield, and award-winning architect Hugh Wallace.

Anne Reilly, Jack and Jill Liaison Nurse Manager for Louth told how Incognito means that local families can continue 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 four Louth children from birth to six years of age”, she said.

“These include children with 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.”

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

“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 Louth 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.”

Incognito 2024 in Three Simple Steps: What You Need to Know

Step 1 – Create your account on the Incognito website at www.incognito.ie

Step 2 – Browse the complete collection and compile your Wishlist by 8am on Wednesday April 24. Random selection applies on sale day when you can secure up to three of your favourite pieces

Step 3 – Sit back, relax, and watch the drama unfold as the sale goes live on Wednesday April 24 after 10am. For those lucky purchasers, all will soon be revealed as to who the mystery artist is behind your work of art!

For further information and to see the Incognito collection, visit www.incognito.ie, and to check out the work of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, visit www.jackandjill.ie. Follow all the latest Incognito developments on Facebook at www.facebook.com/2024incognito #Art4Care #Incognito2024