'Fundraising Auction' in white writing on a purple background underneath the RWA and Bonhams logo. A painting by Albert Irvin on the right of the text.
Exhibitions

RWA x Bonhams Fundraising Auction

An exhi­bi­tion of works by 20th Cen­tu­ry and present day artists as part of a spec­tac­u­lar one-off fundrais­ing auc­tion in part­ner­ship with Bonhams.

Dates
16/08/24 – 22/08/24
Organisation
Region
Bristol
Opening Times
Sunday, 10:00 – 17:00
Monday, Closed
Tue–Sat, 10:00 – 17:00
From 16 to 22 August, the public will have the opportunity to see artworks available for sale through the Bonhams website in a one-of-a-kind fundraiser for the RWA Art Gallery. This is a unique chance to view works by major British artists from the 20th century, some of which have come directly from the artists or their estates. Entry to the exhibition is free, offering a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the artwork and our beautiful main gallery spaces.

Works on show include:

Gillian Ayres CBE RA RWA (Hon)
Wilhelmina Barns-Graham RWA
Dame Elizabeth Blackadder RA RSA RWA (Hon)
Sir Peter Blake RWA (Hon)
Sandra Blow
Lynn Chadwick CBE RA RWA
Eileen Cooper RA RWA (Hon)
PJ Crook RWA
Sir Antony Gormley RA
John Hoyland RA
Albert Irvin RA RWA (Hon)
Kurt Jackson RWA
Janette Kerr PPRWA
Sonia Lawson RA RWA (Hon)
Christopher Le Brun PPRA
Peter Randall-Page RA RWA
George Tute PPRE RWA (Hon)
Charlotte Verity
Nick Walker
Karl Weschke

This fundraising auction helps replenish our reserves, protect our historic building, and provide vital creative opportunities to those who need them most.