About this Event
Online from 13 - 23 Sep 2021
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Like last year, the auction will take place entirely online, and we very much hope that we will once again receive a host of fantastic contributions from leading artists to tempt you to support us.
Last year we were blown away by the support, as donations topped a whopping £107,608 - which was not only a vital contributor to our finances in the most challenging of years, it also enabled us to provide significant prizes for artists in our Annual Open Exhibition.
Each year there are hundreds of artworks to bid on and 2020 artists included Turner Prize winners Antony Gormley, Anish Kapoor, Grayson Perry, Gilbert & George and Sir Richard Long. Plus, we had works from Royal Academicians - Norman Ackroyd, Frank Bowling, Brian Catling, Eileen Cooper, Anthony Eyton, David Nash and Emma Stibbon and many more!
All the artists are named, but who did which is secret, as artworks are signed on the back, not the front, so buyers either have to guess which works are by the big name artists or just buy what they like. Bidding on each work starts at just £40, which is a very reasonable price for a unique piece of art, and if it turns out to be by an internationally famous artist, it might just be the bargain of the century!
'The auction is essential for us to be able to continue to deliver life-enhancing creativity to communities across Bristol and beyond. It is particularly vital this year, following the impact of COVID and as we close the building to embark on an exciting major capital build - our Light and Inspiration project. Please do put the date in your diary to join us online, have a browse and take part. It has always been such a fun event. As always we will have a huge array of artworks to suit every taste." - Alison Bevan, RWA Director
See more about the Light and Inspiration project here
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Royal West of England Academy, Queen's Road, Bristol, United Kingdom