Secret Postcard Auction 2025

The RWA Secret Postcard Auction, held annually, invites artists to create postcard-sized artworks to be auctioned, in secret. 
The funds raised help support the RWA, a registered charity, in our mission to create lifelong journeys with art. 

Full FAQ’s are on our website: https://www.rwa.org.uk/collections/events/products/the-rwa-secret-postcard-auction-2025
The 2025 Secret Postcard Auction has over 400 brand-new artworks up for grabs.

All artworks are signed on the back, so buyers either have to guess who the big name artists are or just buy what they like. Bidding on each work starts at just £40. You can view the postcards in person at the RWA 28th October – 06th November 2025 

This year's contributing artists are: 

ashar, Julia Adams, Lidija Antanasijevic RWA, Jemma Appleby RWA, Malcolm Ashman, RWA RBA, Vicki Atkinson, Lucy Austin RWA, David Backhouse FRBS FRSA RWA, David Bailey, Dave Bain, Louise Balaam RWA, Sally Baldwin, Derek Balmer PPRWA, Olivia Bax, Nicola Bealing RWA, Basil Beattie RA RWA (Hon), Rana Begum RA, Martin Bentham RWA, Francesca Berlingieri Maxwell, Jackie Berridge, Iain Biggs RWA, Sir Quentin Blake, Jan Blake, Vera Boele-Keimer RWA, Jane Boot, Anna Boss, Jane Bottery, Sir Frank Bowling OBE RA RWA (hon) Martyn Brewster, John Brooks, Hannah Brown, Lauren Bryden, Rebecca Buchanan RWA, Duncan Bullen, Gina Burdass, Lucinda Burgess, Peter Burke RWA, Emma Burleigh, Carol Burns, Eric Butcher, Liz Butler, Prof. David, Carpanini RWA PPRE Hon. RWS NEAC, Jill Carter, Beth Carter RWA, Dorcas Casey RWA, Helen Cass, Nigel G Casseldine RWA, Ian Chamberlain RWA, Nancy Chambers, Amanda Chambers RWA, Anurita Chandola, Faith Chevannes, Rebecca Child, Ann Christopher RA RWA (Hon), Esme Clutterbuck, Elaine Collett, Niamh Collins, Dallas Collins RWA, Jessica Cooper RWA, Andy Council, Richard Cox, Grace Crabtree, Mona Craven, Dr. P. J Crook MBE RWA, Martyn Cross, Yvonne Crossley PhD RWA, Colin Crumplin, Monica Cuellar, Serena Curmi, Rosalind Cuthbert RWA, Toni Davey RWA, Rose Davey, Patrick Daw RWA, Tete de Alencar, Susan Derges RWA (Hon), Marion Deuchars, Keshani Douglas, Simon Drew, Jon Dudley, Sara Dudman RWA, Deborah Duffin, Hugh Dunford-Wood, Chris Dunseath FRBS RWA, Julie Dyer, Sara Easby, John Eaves RWA, Tim Edgar, Martin Edwards, Gareth Edwards RWA, Karen Edwards RWA, Pennie Elfick RWA, Wendy Elia RWA,Chuck Elliott, Paul Emsley RWA Mark Entwisle, Jessa Fairbrother RWA, Peter Ford RE RWA, Elle Ford, Ros Ford RWA, Colette Fowler-Marson, Lucy Fraser, Anthony Frost, Gareth Fuller, John Garbutt, Stewart Geddes PPRWA, Nick Gerolemou, Sarah Gillespie RWA, Anna Gillespie RWA, Christopher Glanville RWA, Leslie Glenn Damhus RWA, Bex Glover, Sir Antony Gormley OBE RA, Paul Gough PhD MA RWA FRSA, Emily Gravett, Mr Penfold,Carla Groppi, Adam Grose, Jemma Gunning RWA, Frances Gynn RWA, Mark Haddon, Trevor Haddrell RWA, Thompson Hall, Nigel Hall RA, Roxana Halls, Maggi Hambling, Susie Hamilton, Nicola Hancox, Marcelle Hanselaar, Andrew Hardwick RWA, Jennifer Harris RWA, Alex, Hartley, Mark Hearld, Jane Hedges, George Henry Rowe, Pippa Hetherington, Tina Hill, Thorie Hinds, David Holt, Sophie Howard, Laura Howarth, Henry Jabbour, Dr Kurt Jackson RWA, Stephen Jacobson RWA, Luke Jerram RWA (Hon), Lesley Jones, Judith Jones RWA, Sean Julian, Sir Anish Kapoor CBE RA, Janette Kerr PHD PPRWA, Alice Kettle RWA, David King RWA,Hilary Kington, Catherine Knight, Sue Knight, Nicky Knowles RWA, Kim L Pace, Maria Lalić, Ellika Larsson, Ursula Leach, Cynthia Lear RWA, Debbie Lee RWA, Sara Lee, Marco Livingstone, Angela Lizon RWA, Debbie Locke RWA, Henning Löhlein, Sir Richard Long CBE RA RWA (Hon), Peter Lord CBE, Juliette Losq RWA, John Maine RA RWA, Melanie Manchot, David Mankin, Danny Markey, Barry Martin, Gail Mason, Anna Mazzotta, Kate MccGwire, Jenny McGee, Stuart McHarrie, Prof Ian McKeever RA, Chitra Merchant, Stuart Mitchell, Hemali Modha, Tom Mole, Nick Moore, Mali Morris RA, Sally Muir, Alice Mumford RWA, Andrew Munoz RWA, Lawrence Nash RWA, Maureen Nathan, Paul Newman, Camilla Nock RWA Alison Orchard, Gina Parr, Jenny Partridge, Giles Penny RWA, Howard Phipps RWA, Sue Pickering, Catherine Pink, Ingram Pinn, Tristan Pollard, Michael Porter RWA, Sandra Porter RWA, Charlotte Price RWA, Simon Quadrat PPRWA, Nik Ramage RWA, Peter Randall-Page RA RSA RBS RWA Hon D'Art, Maxine Relton RWA, David Remfry MBE RA, Carol Robertson RWA, Rosalind Robinson RWA, Fiona Robinson PPRWA, Anne Rothenstein RWA, Remi Rough, Mary Rouncefield, Cecilia Rouncefield, Ben Rowe MRSS RWA, Paul Seed, Terry Setch RA RWA, Robin Sewell, Bina Shah, Miriam Sheppard, Christopher Shurrock RWA, Penny Simons, Ilona Skladzien, Jennie Slater, Laurel Smart, Gina Soden, Jem Southam RWA (Hon) , Emma Stibbon RA RWA, Trevor Sutton, Jilly Sutton, Mellony Taper, Giuliana Terran, Louise Thompson, Onny Thomson, Sadie Tierney, Francis Tinsley, Gavin Turk, Nicholas Turner RWA, Elizabeth Turrell RWA, George Tute RWA (Hon), Patricia Volk RWA, Johannes Von Stumm, Maryam Wahid, Caroline Walker, Ruth Wallace, Tom Watson, Chez Watts, Maz Weineck, Sue Whale RWA, Alison Wilding  RA, Melanie Williams, Lucy Willis RWA, Joy Wolfenden Brown, Bill Woodrow RA, Melissa Wraxall, Lisa Wright RWA, Hamish Young PRWA, FYONAFINN, STEWY

Support the RWA today, and help foster lifelong journeys with art.   
We believe that everyone must have the opportunity to start and nurture their pathway on their own terms.  A world where more people are engaged with and connected to the arts is a world transformed. 
 
We champion artistic excellence.
Excellence is at the heart of all we do. Our RWA Academicians – artists elected by their peers for their outstanding contributions – help lead the organisation alongside our Trustees and Executive Team. Together, we present world-class exhibitions that challenge perceptions and celebrate heritage.
 
We create opportunities for future artists.
Creativity builds confidence, well-being, and critical thinking. Through community outreach sessions and school partnerships, thousands of children and families across Bristol have discovered the joy of making art. 
 
We support artists and develop creative careers 
We help artists grow, connect, and sustain their practice. We deliver practical and professional skills development sessions, return income to artists through artwork sales, and offer paid internships and work experience opportunities - helping young creatives build confidence, skills, and a sense of belonging in the arts. 
 
We believe in the power of creativity 
Through partnerships with organisations like Mothers 4 Mothers and Bristol After-Stroke, and working with people living with Dementia and their carers, we use creativity to support wellbeing and connection. 
 
We sustain the RWA's rich heritage.
We care for one of Bristol’s most beautiful buildings and a unique collection of artwork celebrating three centuries of creativity. This year, we conserved a historic work by our founder, Ellen Sharples, supported academic heritage research projects, and loaned artworks to care settings, workplaces and galleries – ensuring our collection continues to inspire. 

Be Part of the Journey  
We must raise over £1 million every year to continue our work, creating opportunities for everyone to have their own journey with art. 
 
Your bid isn’t just for a postcard. It’s a vote of confidence in creativity, community, and connection. 
 
Every postcard tells a story. Be part of ours. 
 
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