Help put Exeter’s art on the map

Vote online now and ensure that RAMM’s iconic painting, Portrait of an African, is included in Art Everywhere, the world’s biggest art exhibition this summer.

Starting today and for one week only, the public is invited to choose their favourite British artworks from a shortlist at www.arteverywhere.org.uk

Fifty of the 100 shortlisted paintings will then be used to transform thousands of poster sites and billboards into iconic artworks starting on 8 August 2013.

Art Everywhere is a collaborative project between Richard Reed, co-founder of Innocent Drinks, the Art Fund, Tate, and the poster industry.

Members of the public can also become patrons of the exhibition through a "crowdfunding" initiative accessed through the project website. Donations of £3 will buy the paper and printing for one poster site and higher-level donations of £15 or more will be able to choose limited edition rewards by British artists Bob and Roberta Smith.

The project is supported by many leading artists including Damien Hirst who said: “Art is for everyone, and everyone who has access to it will benefit from it.

"This project is amazing and gives the public a voice and an opportunity to choose what they want to see on their streets"

Richard Reed, co-founder of Innocent Drinks, initiated the idea for Art Everywhere. His passion for the arts led to the idea of having a public celebration across Britain.

He said: “This is a joyful celebration with no agenda other than to flood our streets with art and celebrate the creative talents and legacy of this amazing country.

Visit www.arteverywhere.org.uk to choose our Portrait of an African Attributed to Allan Ramsay.

Click here to become a patron.