From the very outset we wanted For the Love of the North to be a business for good, a business that would do what it could to make even the smallest of differences in the region.
Our Secret Art sale encompasses that ethos.
How it works - We invite artists from around the region to submit a piece of work, any size, any medium. All pieces sell for £50 with 100% of all money raised for the sales going directly to The Bay Foodbank.
Where does the Secret aspect come in? - You don't know the name of the artist for each of the pieces for sale.
Secret Art Sale 2026 - Our Artists
Natasha Armstrong - Secret Art Sale 2026
Natasha Armstrong is an artist from County Durham, who uses her day job in the recycling industry as inspiration in her art. Natasha is a finalist in the Louisa Waterford...
Natasha Armstrong - Secret Art Sale 2026
Natasha Armstrong is an artist from County Durham, who uses her day job in the recycling industry as inspiration in her art. Natasha is a finalist in the Louisa Waterford...
Claire Shand - Secret Art Sale 2026
Claire Shand is a watercolour artist whose work is inspired by wildlife and nature. Living on her family farm in Northumberland, she's surrounded by near constant inspiration and strives to...
Claire Shand - Secret Art Sale 2026
Claire Shand is a watercolour artist whose work is inspired by wildlife and nature. Living on her family farm in Northumberland, she's surrounded by near constant inspiration and strives to...
Ben Holland - Secret Art Sale 2026
Ben Holland is a graphic designer and illustrator based in Whitley Bay. Inspired by the architecture of the North East, his work combines detailed ink drawings with pastel layouts to...
Ben Holland - Secret Art Sale 2026
Ben Holland is a graphic designer and illustrator based in Whitley Bay. Inspired by the architecture of the North East, his work combines detailed ink drawings with pastel layouts to...
Tracey Tofield - Secret Art Sale 2026
Artist Tracey Tofield is an Associate lecturer with the Fine Art and Architecture departments at Newcastle University. She works across media boundaries including drawing, painting, video and performance.
Tracey Tofield - Secret Art Sale 2026
Artist Tracey Tofield is an Associate lecturer with the Fine Art and Architecture departments at Newcastle University. She works across media boundaries including drawing, painting, video and performance.
Coppice and Colour - Secret Art Sale 2026
Coppice and Colour is a partnership run by Stuart and Liz, two artisans with huge passions for traditional crafts and sustainable practices.
Coppice and Colour - Secret Art Sale 2026
Coppice and Colour is a partnership run by Stuart and Liz, two artisans with huge passions for traditional crafts and sustainable practices.
Diana FitzPatrick - Secret Art Sale 2026
Diana FitzPatrick is a Northumberland based printmaker who takes plenty of inspiration from the beautiful coasts and countryside near her studio at Gallery45 in Felton.
Diana FitzPatrick - Secret Art Sale 2026
Diana FitzPatrick is a Northumberland based printmaker who takes plenty of inspiration from the beautiful coasts and countryside near her studio at Gallery45 in Felton.