Famous artists including Banksy to exhibit work in Steel Nerve 2 with a twist

CORBY, UK. October 31st, 2024 - Famous artists - including Banksy - are set to exhibit their work in Northamptonshire in “Steel Nerve 2”. 

Rooftop Arts Centre, in association with Brandler Galleries, will be hosting “Steel Nerve 2” an Exhibition and Online Charity Auction of Contemporary Urban Street Art.

Works exhibited by a world renowned group of artists including Banksy, Blek Le Rat, Connor Brothers, Copyright, Ben Eine, Tracy Emin, Damien Hirst, and My Dog Sighs will run concurrently with an online Silent Charity Auction of selected works. Proceeds from the auction will help fund the Rooftop Arts Centre, a registered charity.

The exhibition and auction, named “Steel Nerve 2”, runs from November 6th to the 16th, with the auction reception and final bidding on Saturday the 16th from 6pm-8pm. Rooftop Arts will be open every day of the exhibition between 11am and 4pm. 

The exhibition and auction will be free to enter, though a registration and access to the eBay website is required to participate in the silent auction. The auction will include a number of the works on display in the gallery and can also be viewed online on the Rooftop Arts Centre website with bidding taking place on the eBay website from the 7th November.

Rooftop Arts Centre is a not-for-profit charity that has been in existence in the town for over 11 years. Its mission has been to create a space where the community can feel a connection with the arts, and enjoy being involved in workshops and exhibitions. The Rooftop also houses 15 resident artists studios which gives the opportunity for local artists to create and share their work with visitors, and offer help and advice to emerging artists.

Speaking of the upcoming event, Dinah Kazakoff, Gallery Director, said: "We are excited to be presenting Steel Nerve 2, following the success of the 1st Steel Nerve, as we continue to strive to improve the cultural profile of the town, and make the arts accessible to all in the community. 

John Brandler, of Brandler Galleries, added: "I am thrilled to be working with Rooftop Arts again on this wonderful art project in Corby. The collection shows the rise and transformation from what was thought as criminal art into high art. Corby’s artistic rise with the creativity and energy of the Rooftop Arts Centre is upstaging many bigger venues."

The Rooftop Arts Centre is centrally located in New Post Office Square in Corby Town Centre with easy access to transport links. 

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