Waterford artists auction incredible artworks for charity

Waterford artists have shown what huge hearts they have in 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 is all in the anticipation, as the art buyer has no idea who the artist is behind their artwork until the sale is over.

A total of eight artists from the county have come together to back the fundraising endeavour which enables eight Waterford families to continue to receive vital care and support from the Foundation for their children.

Among the artists to have lent their skills and talents this year are Anna Freyne from Newrath, Catriona McDonald from Stradbally, Miranda Corcoran from Tankardstown, and Grace Chan from John's Hill.

They join such other luminaries to take part as 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, and well-known professional artists Maser, William Murray and Thelma Mansfield.

At a cost of €70 each, there are 1,750 postcard-size artworks up for grabs in the incognito online art sale at www.incognito.ie, where the collection can now be viewed.

For those who like to see their art up close and personal, this year sees the return of incognito to its real-world roots, with hundreds more postcard artworks on display at the incognito Gallery Sale in Charlemont Square, Dublin 2.

The sale gets underway on Wednesday, April 16, from 8am when it will be a case of fastest-finger-first as to which lucky art aficionados scoop their prized piece.

This year marks the ninth year of the incognito art sale, which to date has raised over €1.2 million in funds to support vital in-home nursing and respite care provided by the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.

For Deirdre Walsh, CEO of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, each artwork sold will make a meaningful difference for Jack and Jill families: “Ultimately, its Jack and Jill families who will benefit from this novel art sale and I cannot thank the art community enough for their incredible support."

"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," said Ms Walsh.

"Now, that is something truly priceless," she added.

For all the latest updates on the incognito 2025 art sale, check out www.incognito.ie