Imara is a specialist charity in Nottingham that supports children, young people and their families following a disclosure or discovery of child sexual abuse and domestic abuse. Charity no. 1170331.
In line with Imara’s arts-based approach, Imara is hosting a charity art auction to raise funds for its services for children and families affected by sexual abuse and domestic abuse. All pieces on display on this website are available to buy, with full proceeds going towards Imara
The art has been generously donated by professional and local artists across Nottinghamshire and the UK. Original paintings, small sculptures, high quality and limited edition prints - there is something to suit every artistic style and taste!
Maybe you have found yourself staring at a lounge wall that could do with some life, or a coffee table needing a little touch. Please take a look at the wonderful art we have available and make a bid!
Online bidding starts on Saturday 10th October 2026, to coincide with our print sale, with a viewing week at Nottingham Society of Artists Gallery from Monday 26th October until Sunday 1st November 2026, open 10am-6pm daily.
We will also host a print sale at Broadway Gallery on Saturday 10th October 2026, 11am-5pm.
Click here to view some of the prints we will be selling in person at both galleries.
Our charity auction is an online silent auction which means you will not be able to see how many others have submitted bids or for what amount so please bid the maximum you would be willing to pay for the artwork.
Are you an artist who would like to donate your artwork to our sale? Fill in this artist form.
how to bid
Prints are available to buy in real time, at the price displayed.
Original artworks are available to bid on via an online auction.
The online auction opens on Saturday 10th October 2026 and will close on Sunday 1st November at 23.59pm.
When submitting an online bid, you will be asked to confirm your commitment to completing the purchase of the artwork if you are the highest bidder.
The highest bidder for each artwork will be contacted by email from Monday 2nd November to arrange payment and collection/delivery of the artwork.
Original artworks are displayed with a recommended price, as advised by the artist.
Once an artwork has received a bid which is at or above its recommended price, a dot will be added to the artwork’s label in the gallery and a note added to the artwork’s webpage. This indicates that the artwork is guaranteed to sell, and that there is at least one bidder who is willing to pay at or above the recommended price.
If artwork does not yet have a dot on the label or a note on its webpage, this indicates nobody has yet bid at or above the recommended price. It does not mean that the artwork has received no bids; it may have received multiple bids from multiple people, but at amounts below the displayed recommended price.
Some original artworks also have a minimum sale price, below which Imara does not have permission from the artist to sell the artwork. This is not displayed. If the highest bid received at the end of the auction is below the recommended price, but above the minimum sale price, the artwork will be sold to the highest bidder. If no bid is received by the end of the auction above the minimum sale price, the artwork will be returned to the artist or retained by Imara for sale in a future fundraiser, depending upon the preferences of the artist.
If you submit a bid on any artwork before midnight on Thursday 29th October, you will receive an email on Friday 30th October with an update on the status of your bid. You will be informed whether you are or are not currently the highest bidder for the artwork. If your bid was below the displayed recommended price, you will also be informed whether your bid is above or below the minimum sale price set by the artist.
Bidding opens on Saturday 10th October 2026.
workshops and events
Saturday 10 October 2026 - Imara Print Sale - learn more here.
Thursday 29 October 2026 - Imara Charity Art Sale Celebration Event - book here.
Throughout the week of our art auction, we will also be running workshops at the Nottingham Society of Artists Gallery. See below for our current workshops, and to book your ticket!
2026 workshops to be confirmed.
Location
Nottinghamshire Society of Artists (near the castle)
71 Friar Lane
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG1 6DH
