Art exclusive: AKA Fine Art

There’s a very special event coming up at Kettle’s Yard on the evening of Friday 1 October (and continuing from 10am until 4pm on Saturday 2 October). Hosted by online gallery AKA Fine Art – the brainchild of Conserve Paintings’ Ali Porter and Wildwood Gallery’s Kevin Youngman – the exhibition is a fundraiser for mental health charity Arts and Minds, with whom the team work very closely. “Mental health has always been an important issue – and lockdown has only increased the strain on people’s lives,” said Kevin. “AKA is our opportunity to help. That’s why we are giving a donation from each sale to Arts and Minds.” In terms of what you’ve got to look forward to, Cambridge-based artist Charlotte Cornish will discuss her work and career on the Friday evening, complete with fizz and nibbles, while other artists exhibited across the weekend include sculptors Jeff Lowe and Laurence Edwards – and the multi-talented Mr Penfold. “Our vision is to promote the most exciting artists, building a team of talented individuals,” Ali comments. “We’re using traditional means of promotion: exhibitions, art fairs and artists’ talks, while attracting the next generation of artists and art lovers by building a strong online presence.” AKA Fine Art will be opening its Cambridge gallery next spring. Keep an eye on the website and the gallery’s social media channels (@akafineart) for updates. akafineart.co.uk