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Time running out for postcard bids in exclusive charity sale

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​Youth homelessness charity Rock Trust's fundraising postcard exhibition and sale closes on 2 July

There is just one week left to help support homeless young people in Scotland by bagging yourself an exclusive piece from one of the world’s top artists.

The Rock Trust’s postcard art exhibition and sale, featuring 170 different pieces, closes on Thursday, 2 July.

The exhibition has been running at Edinburgh’s Summerhall café for the past few weeks with hundreds of secret bids being made on the different works.

Local and national artists, such as, Kate Downie, Marja Van Kampen, Al Heighton, Moy MacKay, Stephen Mangan, Raymond Osbourne, David Forster, Boo Cook, Alasdair Gray and Mary Archibald are all showcasing pieces.

All you have to do is head along to the venue or visit the online gallery, pick your favourite and make a bid before closing time on 2 July.

The highest bid wins and winners will be contacted by 6 July.

A spokesperson for the charity said: “This is our 5th exhibition and one of our biggest fundraising events.

“This event is vital for raising funds for The Rock Trust.

"We support some of the most vulnerable young people in our society, working to enable them to build the personal skills and resources required to make a positive and healthy transition to adulthood, while avoiding or moving on from homelessness

“It doesn’t matter if you are a seasoned art expert, an enthusiastic amateur or you just want to help us to support homeless and vulnerable young people… we need you to come to the exhibition at the Summerhall and bid for your favourite piece!”

The array of postcard sized work is in the café at Summerhall, which is open weekdays from 9am – 5pm and from 10am – 5pm at the weekend.