Famed Sheffield artists Joe Scarborough will be talking about his life at a special event in the Rotherham stately home which stars in his latest painting.
Joe, 82, has stamped his inimitable style on a glorious, action-packed oil painting to help Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust with its fundraising.
He will take part in a Q&A at the house with the Trust’s chair, Dame Julie Kenny, on Friday September 18, a date rescheduled from September 11.
In line with Government COVID-19 regulations, guests are required to wear face masks and only book tickets for people in their social bubble.
The evening event for up to 50 will be held in the Long Gallery and seating will be carefully arranged, ensuring only those in the same social bubble are near to each other.
Joe's bold, joyful paintings of Yorkshire life have become instantly recognisable. He began painting professionally after leaving his job underground at Thorpe Hesley Colliery - he saw Wentworth Woodhouse in the distance every day on his way to the pit’s bath house.
Limited edition prints of Joe’s painting of Wentworth Woodhouse, which was commissioned by Dame Julie, will be on sale on the night.
Ticket-holders can submit a question for Joe by emailing it to events@wentworthwoodhouse.org.
Book tickets at www.wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk/
Joe’s Wentworth Woodhouse prints are also being sold at the supporters’ stand in the gardens (Wednesday to Sunday) and via the Trust’s online shop https://bit.ly/31gkkmm