Sculptor Marilyn Panto is proving a model citizen by pledging to donate ten per cent of her sales to The Argus Appeal.

Marilyn's home will become a makeshift art gallery every weekend next month as part of the Brighton Festival Fringe's Open Houses project.

She is joining forces with painter Brian Rickard and jewellery maker May Archer for the exhibition at 25 Whitehorn Drive, Hove.

All three artists will give ten per cent of the proceeds from any artwork they sell during the festival to the appeal.

Marilyn, 56, whose work sells for between £250 and £4,000, said: "We're a bit off the beaten track up here but people who make the effort to come and see the work on show will not regret it.

"The added incentive is that anyone who buys anything will be supporting one of the most worthwhile charities I can think of.

"We were keen to support The Argus Appeal because it does so much good work locally. I was born and raised in Brighton and it means a lot to me."

Mother-of-three Marilyn has been working as a painter and sculptor since leaving school. Last year, the famous mystic Uri Geller sat for a sculpture.

She said: "Brian Rickard is a well-known architect and his work is original and eye-catching. Meg Archer makes unique jewellery and is amazingly accomplished."

Elsa Gillio, co-ordinator of The Argus Appeal, said: "We're thrilled that Marilyn has decided to make this commitment.

"She is an extremely talented woman and her work is fantastic.

"I think Marilyn recognises the outstanding work of The Argus Appeal."

  • Marilyn's home will be open every Saturday and Sunday in May from 11am to 6pm.