Newcastle-born artist, Valerie Smith-Lane has explored art and design through academic study and personal practice including painting and sculpture, working with a diverse range of mixed media and drawing inspiration from many sources.

Honey Bunny is a showcase of nature’s architects and caretakers – the Honey Bees. They work tirelessly and fearlessly to protect their hive. They show bravery and selflessness. They pollinate flowers and maintain our ecosystems, ensuring biodiversity thrives.

Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne Grand Finale Auction

The finale event of Tales on the Tyne will see the sculptures under the spotlight one last time, finding their forever homes at auction.

Almost all of the large sculptures will go under the hammer in a bidding spectacular, with funds raised supporting the work of St Oswald’s Hospice. There will also be a live online auction running in sync with the ‘in the room’ bids, which is guaranteed to build the excitement and healthy competition to snap up one of these unique pieces of art.

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Trail App Events Auction St Oswald's Hospice