Tamworth Regional Gallery Friend’s Silent Auction

 Art, Bids & Community Spirit: Tamworth Regional Gallery’s Silent Auction Returns – Bigger and Bolder

There’s something thrilling about placing a silent bid on an artwork you’ve fallen in love with. The quiet anticipation. The return visits. The whispered updates: “Am I still the top bid?”

That’s the magic of the Tamworth Regional Gallery Friend’s Silent Auction and in 2025, the much-loved event returns with even more excitement, energy and art.

Held in the spacious Gallery One for the first time, this year’s auction promises a vibrant and eclectic exhibition of local creativity, showcasing works by a broad range of regional artists across painting, fibre/textiles, ceramics, sculpture and jewellery. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a first-time buyer, the exhibition offers something for every taste and budget.

The auction opens with a lively launch on Friday 20 June at 6pm, where art lovers can mingle, meet the artists, and place the first bids. Bidding remains open for 10 days, closing on Sunday 29 June at 1pm. When the clock strikes one, the highest bid secures the piece – it’s that simple, and that exciting.

But it’s not just about taking home a beautiful new artwork. The Silent Auction is the biggest annual fundraising event for the Friends of Tamworth Regional Gallery; a dedicated volunteer group committed to supporting the gallery and enriching the local arts scene. Proceeds from the sale of artworks go toward acquiring new works for the gallery’s permanent collection, helping preserve and celebrate the creative spirit of our region.