Illustration of a cat holding a postcard in front of a green background under the words Secret Postcard Auction.
Exhibitions

After Hours: Secret Postcard Auction

Join us to cel­e­brate the count­down to the cli­max of the Secret Post­card Auction!

It is the 10th anniversary of the RWA Secret Postcard Auction, so we will be celebrating in style.

Not only do we have top-name artists in the auction, including beloved illustrator Sir Quentin Blake, exceptional curator and textile artist Alice Kettle RWA and abstract artist Sir Frank Bowling RWA (Hon), we are also bringing you a very special Kenny Gallery exhibition, and to top it all off, an unmissable After Hours event.

  • Experience the excitement of the final hours of the Auction in person
  • Wander through the rows of postcards, guess the artists and bid on your favourites
  • Have your quick-fire portrait drawn by Bristol artist, Alice Dunn Ribeiro
  • Sing, dance and sway along to the retro sounds of swing band, The Tight Lipped Combo
  • Explore our exhibitions, including the 172 Annual Open Exhibition

✨ Gather your friends and join us for this spectacular celebration on Thursday 6 November, 6.30-9pm