'Arthouse'- Outhouse's annual Irish art auction, is now live

Arthouse is the annual Irish art auction in aid of Outhouse. Outhouse is an LGBTQ+ charity and community centre whose Capel Street location serves as a safe space for the queer community to connect, access vital support services, and socialise.

Arthouse acts as Outhouse's biggest annual fundraiser, is now live with last bids in the online art auction happening on Saturday, November 4th, and Sunday, November 5th.

The timed online auction will feature some of the best established and emerging artists across Ireland and beyond, encompassing various genres such as street, abstract, and figurative art that cater to diverse tastes and budgets.

The charity art auction has work from a diverse collection of over 200 artists, including MASER, Hazel Coonagh, Colin Martin, Leah Beggs, Ishmael Claxton, Tom Climent, Venus Patel, Blaise Smith RHA< Sophia Vigne Welsh, Eamon Colman, Leah Hewson, Alan Phelan, Yoko Akino, Kieran Crowley, Duc Pham, Edina Halo, John Fitzsimons, Zsolt Basti,  Sinead Lawless, Brian Teeling, Emma Stroude, Conor Horgan, Francis Fay, Carol Hodder and Martin McCann.

All contributing artists will receive up to 50% of the price achieved for their artwork, with all remaining funds going to Outhouse to fund their essential services and support for the LGBTQ+ community.

🎨 Calling all art enthusiasts and philanthropists! Don't miss the chance to participate in #Arthouse2023, our exciting online art auction. Every bid supports Outhouse's vital work.

Bid now at https://t.co/PkgA3kxXBd or bid via the 'Outhouse Auctions' app (iOS & Android). pic.twitter.com/QiibNbx9Cn

— Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre (@Outhouse_Dublin) November 1, 2023

The Arthouse auction provides bidders with an opportunity to purchase a piece of Irish art while supporting the LGBTQ+ community by funding the services of Outhouse.

Aisling Bea, Irish comedian and supporter of Outhouse said of the arthouse sale that it's  'always a great way to support them [Outhouse], promote artists, and also nab yourself some beautiful one of a kind pieces. I've managed to buy three pieces over the years which I cherish".

Oisín O'Reilly, CEO of Outhouse said: "Arthouse is a wonderful partnership with many exceptionally talented artists, and it plays a vital role in raising essential funds for our LGBTQ+ communities".

How to bid:

The auction is split into 2 days, where final bids for Day 1 start at 3pm on November 4th and final bids for Day 2 start at 3pm on November 5th. Bids can be placed at auction.outhouse.ie or via the free app.

Learn more about the work of Outhouse here: www.outhouse.ie