Art for Cure, a charity founded in 2014 by Belinda Gray after her own breast cancer diagnosis, is holding its annual exhibition at Wyken Vineyards near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, from May 1 to June 28. The show features over 200 sculptures and artworks by 30 sculptors and numerous other artists, displayed across the vineyard grounds and in the Leaping Hare restaurant. Up to 50% of sales commissions go to breast cancer research charities; the charity has raised £1.5 million to date from £3 million in art sales.
This exhibition matters because it demonstrates how the art world can directly fund critical medical research, turning private collecting into public good. By staging shows in unconventional, scenic locations—like a working vineyard—Art for Cure expands access to contemporary art while sustaining a decade-long fundraising model that has already donated £1.5 million to cancer charities. The event also highlights the role of regional venues and community-driven philanthropy in the broader art ecosystem.