A former Stevenage mayor is offering up his sculptures in return for a small donation to an arts charity.
Acclaimed sculptor Hugh Tessier, who was mayor from 2001 to 2002, originally featured his work as part of 'The Great Takeaway' in a recent exhibition at Stevenage Museum.
Due to the success of the Takeaway, it has been reopened until Christmas Eve and renamed the Great Christmas Art Steal.
The Art Steal is a rare opportunity to bid for a piece of original art by Hugh, with all the proceeds going to local charity Turn the Tide Arts.
Hugh, a former Digswell Arts Trust board member, said: "Sponsor my free sculpture and support our charity Turn the Tide Arts by donating a small contribution to fund future art giveaways.
"Life is too short to live without art in your heart. Each piece is made to spark the imagination and is beyond cash value, so feel free to follow your curiosity to real impossible dreams."
Among the sculptures featured in the Great Christmas Art Steal are Mother Earth, which is made from steel and zinc, and Jouissance, which is made from copper, steel and solar lights.
Hugh's public work includes large sculptures for Stansted Airport (with environmental artist Diane Maclean), as well as producing work for Luton Council and Wolverhampton City.
His private work spans sculpture and works of art for homes and gardens across the country.
To participate in the Great Christmas Art Steal, visit @hughtessierart on Instagram, choose your favourite piece and join the draw by making a bid, either on Instagram or by emailing turnthetide.arts@yahoo.com.
It is completely up to entrants how much they donate. The draw closes at 9pm on Monday, December 20, and winners will be selected by the highest bid for each sculpture. Winners will need to pick up their pieces by Christmas Eve.
Turn the Tide Arts is a registered UK charity providing free arts opportunities to people in the town and surrounding areas.
The charity's work explores how everyone can make imaginative art using materials found in and around their homes.
For more information go to https://www.turnthetidearts.co.uk/
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