The RCA Secret Postcard Auction 2025

Every Bid Counts—Support the Future of Welsh Art

The Royal Cambrian Academy of Art has championed artists in Wales for generations, but today, we face financial challenges that threaten our ability to continue this vital work. Grant funding has become harder to secure, and without support, opportunities for artists and the public could be lost.

This is where you come in. By taking part in the RCA Postcard Auction 2025, you’re not just bidding on art—you’re helping to sustain creativity in Wales. Every bid directly funds exhibitions, supports artists, and ensures that the RCA can keep inspiring future generations.

And here’s what makes this auction truly special…

We are thrilled to include artworks from:

• Royal Cambrian Academy members
  
  
  
• Artists from our OPEN 2025 exhibition
  
  
  
• Artists from the Art North Wales group
  
  
  

This diverse mix means you have a chance to own a piece from an established name or a rising star.

Each artwork is a unique, original piece, created specially for this auction. The artist’s identity remains hidden until the bidding concludes—bringing an element of surprise and discovery to the experience.


The countdown has begun—place your bid and be part of something extraordinary.

The Royal Cambrian Academy is a unique institution in Wales, an independent charity supporting Welsh art and artists, where art is encouraged, made, exhibited and debated.

Receiving limited public funding, the RCA depends on the continuing generosity of our visitors, friends and the art buying public who support our exhibitions.

Constituted in 1882, the RCA is a centre for artistic excellence in Wales. We have over 100 artist members whose work is exhibited and sold at our gallery based in the historic town of Conwy, North Wales. We promote up and coming artists of quality, mount historical exhibitions and offer a lively venue for education, groups and classes.