Secret Art Auction 2026

28th September - 3rd October 2026. ONLINE

Our Secret Art Auction is back!

Join us for a six-day, mystery purchase, online event. All artwork is exhibited anonymously. Auction starts from just £35 each. The twist? All artworks remain anonymous until the auction closes.

Take a peek at the artwork today!

Think you can match the artists to each piece? Unleash your inner detective and check out the biographies of this year’s artists.

Don't wait to claim your spot and book your FREE ticket now.

ARTISTS:
Our Secret Art Auction attracts huge names year on year. This year, 162 talented artists came together to support our fundraiser, generously sharing their time, creativity, and talent to help make a difference, including:

Members of the Royal Academy of Arts!
David Nash OBE RA | Alison Wilding OBE RA | Peter Randall-Page RA | Vanessa Jackson RA | Nigel Hall RA | Liane Lang RA 

Renowned Artists!
Janette Kerr PPRWA HRSA - British painter of land and seascapes.
Rob and Nick Carter - husband and wife artist duo who have been collaborating for over 20 years in London, England.

Best-selling Illustrators!
Axel Scheffler - Best-selling illustrator of many favourite children’s picture books, including the award-winning The Gruffalo.
Thomas Taylor - English children's writer and illustrator. He painted the cover art for the first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Guy Parker-Rees - an award-winning children's book author and illustrator, known for beloved titles including Giraffes Can't Dance and the Dylan series.

Cartoonists!
Kipper Williams - Cartoonist for newspapers, magazines, advertising, presentations and greetings cards. His work features in books such as Bill Bryson’s The Body, Dr Tanya Byron’s Your Child, Your Way and Helen Fielding’s Bridget Jones’s Diary (And Other Writing).
Nick Bridson Baker -  Worked as a cartoonist and humorous illustrator for over forty years. He now produces drawings, paintings and monotype prints.

Acclaimed contributors! 
Henry Fraser - painter and author who discovered mouth painting after a life-changing accident.
LUAP - a contemporary artist based in London. He is known for his depiction of The Pink Bear which he uses as a muse within his artworks. 
Adam Riches - British painter and draughtsman who primarily works in monochromatic color palette.
Jon Burgerman -  is a UK born, NYC based artist, famed for his instantly recognisable drawings, doodles, characters and murals.
Harry Hill - an English comedian, presenter and writer.

& many more...

Axel Scheffler, Illustrator and Habitat & Heritage patron, says:

“The Secret Art Auction is a unique way to raise funds for the important work that Habitats & Heritage does. I’m delighted to take part again this year, and I encourage other artists to contribute a piece of art for this great cause.”

Key Auction Info

- Artwork Specs: All artworks are A5 size (unless stated otherwise), unframed and signed on the back. 
- Bidding Rules: Bids start from £35 with minimum bid increments of £1.
- The Big Reveal: Artists' names will be revealed on the Habitats & Heritage website after the event closes on Saturday 3rd October 2026

Don't miss out - click BOOK NOW to secure your entry!

Organised by Twickenham-based charity, Habitats & Heritage. Our mission is to protect and enhance natural and historic environments.