Paul Alderson, founder of Wonderstuff, has created a collaborative live art event to bring together artists to support a local mental health charity. 

G H O S T S will take place on Thursday 28th October, 6pm-9pm at Flintlab Coworking Space in Gosforth and feature some of the North Easts most exciting artists working in front of a live audience to bring skateboard ‘ghosts’ back to life through their own creative styles to create a set of vibrant artworks that will raise money for charity.

The live art event will see the artists work inside the coworking spaces large windows on Gosforth High Street with visitors, families, and supporters being able to view the event from outside.

Paul Alderson said “I want to move art into the forefront of peoples minds, to let people see artists at work to truly appreciate their talents. To do this and support a local charity means a lot to me. While the last 18 months have been a challenge for me, my family, and my businesses, I know that there are many people who have not been as fortunate.”

Artists donating their time and talent to the event include Amy Pearson (https://www.instagram.com/amypearson_design/), By Boo Boo (https://www.instagram.com/bybooboo/), Laura Scribbles (https://www.instagram.com/laurascribbles/), Toothrag (https://www.instagram.com/toothrag/), and Paul Alderson, Wonderstuff's founder, who has exhibited and sold work in Belfast, Newcastle, and London.

You can find out more and follow the project at www.wonderstuff.co/ghosts

The event is being sponsored and supported by local businesses including Jerry J Urban Clothing, Lawless Studios. Oatein, Details Art Shop, Marlish, and Nursem.

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