Archie's Art Exhibition is being staged at Wood Group on November 12 and 13 The ARCHIE's Exhibition features the work of nearly 40 artists, stretching all the way from Aberdeen to the Western Isles, for the enterprise in aid of Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital. The two-day show, on November 12 and 13, will be staged at Wood Group's Trafalgar House in Altens. The collaborative ventures feature everything from paintings and photography to sculpture and metallic prints, with more than 100 works on display. And the funds raised from this new initiative will go to the Archie Foundation's High 10 for Archie appeal. Wood Group announced its commitment in March to raise £200,000 in support of the appeal's ten-step campaign. Its aim: "To make Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital a world- class hospital for today and tomorrow's sick children." The cash pledge represents the biggest single sponsorship package ever received by the charity. Yet the Archie Foundation has gained such an impressive reputation it is no surprise it has attracted a litany of artists, sculptors and illustrators to showcase their offerings this week. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the work of such luminaries as Elinor Grieve, Fiona Chance, Anita Inverarity, Fiona Taylor and Lesley D McKenzie, who are among the talented and generous artists who have offered their support for the event. Gayle Leslie, Global Real Estate Manager at Wood Group said: "Our support of the High 10 for Archie appeal is driven by our passion to help people in the communities we work in, and we know this appeal will make a huge difference to the lives of sick children and their families. "The funds we raise will help deliver step one of the appeal, "A Warm Welcome." "This will see the transformation of the reception area, and step nine, "Fresh Air," the upgrade of the garden and play areas at the front and rear of the hospital. The 39 artists who have contributed pieces for the Archie's Art exhibition have shown fantastic generosity. We look forward to the exhibition, which we hope will continue us on our journey to achieving our fundraising target. David Cunningham, the Foundation's chief executive, said: "Archie's Art is an innovative idea which is typical of the wonderful support given by Wood Group staff. They know what an important part art plays for the children in hospital and they have linked that theme with this brilliant fundraising idea. The quality of the local art which has been gathered has to be seen to be believed and I can't wait to see it all mounted and exhibited. The funds raised will help us to make a real difference for sick children in the north of Scotland and we are very grateful to Wood Group staff for organising and hosting it.