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Many thanks to everyone who participated in our first ever Royal Cambrian Academy online Secret Postcard Auction. The auction was a huge success raising over £8,000. We look forward to this becoming a popular annual event.
We have now added the names of artists to each piece of work, so you can see if your guesses were correct.
Our 138th Annual Summer Exhibition would have taken place this summer at the gallery in Conwy. Sales from this exhibition make a significant contribution to our finances. During the pandemic, this auction has been a way to raise funds in its place.
Due to the impact of Covid-19, and the gallery closure, our members are working hard to find other ways to keep our Academy alive. This is a challenging time for the RCA – an independent charity, reliant on artwork sales, workshops and donations – and for the staff, artists and community who rely on us. The proceeds from the auction will help us continue to maintain our building and create enjoyment of visual art in Wales through a vibrant exhibition and education programme.
Which artists participated?
We had a wonderful collection, with over 150 artworks to bid on. The following RCA members and friends have been very generous, donating work to this virtual exhibition: Lesley Barker, Karina Barrett, David Barron, Ann Bridges, David Brightmore, David Bower, Malcolm Brookes, Carl Chapple, Lynne Cartlidge, Gerald Dewsbury, Heather Eastes, Edwin Forrest, Jan Gardner, Susan Gathercole, Eluned Grant, Mary Griffiths, Diana Heeks, Audrey Hind, Chloe Holt, Paul Joyner, Clive Hicks-Jenkins, Ben Johnson, David Jones, Julia Jones, Ann Lewis, Susan Liggett, David Lloyd Griffiths, Wendy Mayer, Patricia McParlin, Louise Morgan, Barry Morris, Gareth Nash, Ondre Nowakowski, Louise Payne, Elaine Preece Stanley, Pea Restall, Shani Rhys James, Wil Rowlands, Malcolm Ryan, Colin See-Paynton, Bob Shires, Andrew Smith, Gilly Thomas, Ruth Thomas, Bronwyn Williams-Ellis, David Williams-Ellis, Mo Vyse, Stephen West, Anna Wilson, Matthew Wood, David Woodford and Jeremy Yates.
All proceeds raised by the sale of the cards will go towards supporting the Royal Cambrian Academy (Registered Charity 219648).
