Art auction to raise vital funds for Neighbour’s Kitchen

Pictured at the Priory Hotel with some of the art work, Sam Evardson, Priory volunteer Estelle Coupland, NTKO Gallery co-owner Matt Lodge and Paul Hugill.

Sam Evardson, of the NTKO Gallery in Louth, has teamed up with the Priory Hotel to hold an art auction at the hotel this weekend to raise funds for the Neighbour’s Kitchen, run by Paul Hugill MBE, and the NTKO Gallery’s CIC.

The charity art auction on Sunday (June 4) will see a number of artwork donated from the gallery, on Eastgate, and various artists, which will be auctioned off to raise money for the initiative, which offers nutritious food for those struggling in the area.

Sam felt inspired to offer this evening for the people of Louth after overcoming his own struggles and volunteering at the Priory Hotel, who described Paul as “an inspiration”.

"It’s a beautiful thing for me to be able to help the Priory, it sums up my past, present, and future,” he said, "It’s about bringing the community together and we want to share the love.”

The works are on display at the Priory Hotel all this week, with a wide variety of paintings and art installations, and the auction will begin at 3.30pm, with live music at the hotel beforehand from 2pm.

Bids will also be taken online via the NTKO Gallery’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NTKOGallery

Sam also launched a Tabletop Games Night last month at the gallery every Tuesday night, not only so members of the community can come together to play a selection of board games, but also to come to a safe space to talk about their mental health.