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More than 65 pieces of art by some of Wales' top artists will go under the hammer next week in charity auctions in the fight against homelessness.

will hold their annual Welsh art auctions, one each in north and south Wales on 20 and 24 September respectively, with artists such as William Selwyn, Steven Jones, Gareth Parry, Mike Jones, Helen Sinclair and Nick Holly all having donated works.

Gareth Parry's painting Bora yn Eryri/Morning in Snowdonia

The auctions started life in 2002, with the number of Welsh or Wales-based artists supporting the charity auctions growing each year. All the art is donated to Shelter Cymru with all profits raised going to the charity.

Browse a photo gallery on the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Wales Arts website of some of the works up for auction.

Andrew Jones of Shelter Cymru said: "The line-up of donors this year reads like a 'Who's Who' of Welsh art and, as always, the quality of work is outstanding.

"Demand for Shelter Cymru services is at a record high. Last year, our advisers helped nearly 16,000 people and dealt with around 22,000 housing problems. The generosity of all the artists who donate work to our auctions means that we are able to raise valuable funds to help us continue this work."

Steven Jones' Paddling In The Sea

The north Wales auction will take place on Monday 20 September at the in Conwy, viewing is from 6pm. The auction in south Wales will take place on Friday 24 September at the in Penarth from 7.30pm, although the art can be viewed from 2pm on Wednesday 22 September.

For more details on the auctions, and to view all the artworks up for grabs, .