Local artist Kev Munday, who provided the illustration for the illuminated Station Hill murals, will be creating a LIVE piece of artwork at the free Party on the Hill event taking place in Reading on Saturday, 21 June, and will be auctioning it off for Launchpad.
The Party on the Hill is to celebrate the official opening of Station Hill, Reading’s landmark £850m mixed-use destination, and we’re delighted to be a charity partner.
Alongside the painting there will also be a large doodle wall featuring the artwork from the murals, where attendees can unleash their inner artist and have a go at colouring in alongside Kev on the day!
Kirsti Wilson, Head of Marketing and Fundraising, Launchpad, said: “What a great way to launch our partnership with Station Hill!
“We love the impact Kev’s murals have had in Reading town centre and are so happy to be benefiting from the sale of one of his wonderful designs.
“There’s no doubt that whoever wins this auction with be the owner of some amazing art, while helping to support people who are homeless or facing homelessness in our town.”
Kev Munday said: “I will be creating one of my crowd scene paintings during the event to launch Station Hill.
“These paintings are all about unity, community and diversity, and I’m pleased to be offering this one for up for auction, with all proceeds going to Launchpad to support the work they do to help end homelessness in the local area.”
Kev’s work was included in last year’s Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, and he was recently featured in a Daily Mail article titled ‘How to spot the next Banksy or Hockney’, presenting a great opportunity to invest in a fanatic piece of artwork, and support the local community in the process.
Party on the Hill will feature a plethora of local artists, food and drink stalls, community groups and children’s activities and entry to the event is free.
Taking place from mid-day until late evening, the fun-filled event will be packed with a programme designed for foodies, families, and music lovers alike.
Highlights include:
- Performances from local artists RASPO Steel Band, Reading Youth Orchestra, DJ Goldust Academy and BEATROOTS Samba Band from Readipop.
- A wide selection of food, drinks, arts and crafts, including Station Hill favourites Siren Craft Brew, Angelo’s and Notes, alongside Reading icons, such as Purple Turtle, Yaylo, Zambrero, and many more!
- Local composer Peter Doyle, together with singer Dionne Williams and the Reading Gospel Choir, will take to the stage for the much-anticipated debut performance of the Reading Town Song, created especially for the occasion.
- Eventgoers will have the opportunity to view Ebb&Flow, with an Open House event running from 12pm-3pm providing tours of their contemporary apartments and resident amenity spaces, available to rent right on Station Hill.
- Fun activities for all, including Station Hill’s newly launched public art trail and fountain area.
The event is easily accessible from Reading Station or Friars Walk – with stalls, stages and activities spanning Friars Walk that connects the two.
If you would like to bid for the artwork and support Launchpad, visit. The auction will be live ten days before the event. kevmundayart on eBay
