Dublin Simon Community Art Auction 2025
Full Catalogue & Online Auction
gormleysartauctions.com from Friday 5 to Monday 15 December, 2025
Art Exhibition
FLUX Dublin 2, 4 Chatham Row, Dublin
Friday 5 to Wednesday 10 December, from 11am to 5pm daily (ends 12pm Wednesday)
“This time of year tends to be the toughest for those experiencing homelessness. When the temperatures plummet, those enduring the cold nights out on the streets face unimaginable hardships. With more people than ever before without a place to call home, we’re trying to raise as much as possible to give these people a little bit of hope this Christmas.” Emma McMillen, Dublin Simon Community Director of Homeless and Community Services
Dublin Simon Community announces A Community of Hope: Artists for Dublin Simon, their third annual online art auction which will take place from December 5th to 15th, in an effort to raise vital funds for those experiencing homelessness across Dublin and beyond. Established and curated by Dublin artist John O’Donnell, and hosted at gormleysartauctions.com from December 5th to 15th, the auction will offer an exciting and eclectic collection of more than 100 original artworks, limited edition prints, photography, jewellery, and signed memorabilia from many of Ireland’s leading artists, makers and creators. Contributors include visual artists Carol Hodder, Colin Martin, Bernadette Kiely, Guggi, Cléa van der Grijn, John O’Donnell, Richard Proffitt, Alastair Keady, Derval Freeman, Adrian O’Carroll, Geraldine Carton, Solus, Louise Neiland, Adrian & Shane, Ishmael Claxton, Rukmini Kelkar, Kurt Oppermann, musicians Bono, Caroline Corr, Andrea Corr, Gavin Friday, Liam Ó Maonlaí; jewellery designer Chupi Sweetman, designers Electronic Sheep, national treasure Panti Bliss and many more. The full catalogue will be available at gormleysartauctions.com from December 5th.
A selection of works will be exhibited at FLUX Dublin 2, 4 Chatham Row, Dublin 2 from Friday December 5th to Wednesday December 10th between 11am and 5pm daily (the exhibition closes Wednesday at 12pm). The full catalogue of works can be viewed at gormleysartauctions.com from Friday December 5th, when bidding also opens. The auction closes on Monday December 15th.
The 2024 Art Auction raised €65,000 and the hope this year is to increase funds raised in a bid to meet the ever-growing demand for Dublin Simon’s services. All proceeds will go directly to Dublin Simon Community, with all those involved donating their work and services without charge. Speaking about the importance of the annual Art Auction, Emma McMillen, Dublin Simon Community Director of Homeless and Community Services, said: “This time of year tends to be the toughest for those experiencing homelessness. When the temperatures plummet, those enduring the cold nights out on the streets face unimaginable hardships. With more people than ever before without a place to call home, we’re trying to raise as much as possible to give these people a little bit of hope this Christmas. We want to bring as many people in out of the cold as we can, but we need help to do it. By getting involved in our Art Auction, people can help raise vital funds for those experiencing homelessness while getting an amazing piece of art. So many incredible artists are taking part this year and we’re so grateful to them for their support. Make sure to check out their outstanding artwork and consider supporting the auction to help make home a reality this Christmas.”
John O’Donnell, founder and curator of A Community of Hope: Artists for Dublin Simon said “I am continually amazed at the generosity of the artists, photographers, writers and musicians that donate to this event every year. The funds raised are essential for Dublin Simon Community to complete their great work. It’s a great opportunity to donate to the cause and get something for your wall to remember that donation.”
For more information on A Community of Hope: Artists for Dublin Simon see https://www.dubsimon.ie/a-community-of-hope and sign up for an auction alert.