Friday 2nd October 2009, saw the launch of Sketches For The Unemployed – ‘Building Monuments From Ruins’. The photos below capture some of that night.

Anyone was welcome to come and enjoy the art for free. If someone was unemployed they could apply to us to have the artwork for free. Each application was carefully considered in terms of; connection to the art; story and speed of the response. Nearly all the featured works went to thrilled applicants.

Applying For The Artwork – ‘The Rules’

All the art is available to view or to purchase after the event. Each piece is priced accordingly at an ‘Employed’ price or ‘Unemployed’ price. The art work is sold on a first come first served basis. Ten fantastic artists have been handpicked for the event

If you are employed:

1. If you would like to buy any of the work please email ’steve@sketchesfortheunemployed.org’

If you are unemployed and would like to receive a piece of artwork for free, simply do the following:

1.             Email ’steve@sketchesfortheunemployed.org’ detailing which piece you would like for free. (You can only apply to receive one piece of artwork for free)

2.             In your email tell us a bit about yourself, age, what line of work you were involved in and how long you have been unemployed for. Please also tell us why you like the work.

3.             Tell us where you might display the artwork.

4.             Each application will be reviewed by the artists and we will then arrange for the artwork be collected.

Any other queries please see our Sketches Press Release.