The Extinction Collection Gloucestershire
2024-06-11 - 2024-07-14 | Nature in Art, Twigworth, Gloucestershire
Explore The Extinction Collection at Nature in Art from Tuesday 11 June to Sunday 14 July 2024.
This powerful exhibition highlights the impact of climate change through a curated selection of artworks featuring renowned artists.
Opening hours:

Daily: 10am – 5pm
Closed on Mondays

A general admission ticket is required. Please visit the Nature in Art website for details.

The Extinction Collection Edinburgh
2024-09-21 - 2024-10-19 | The Fine Art Society, Dundas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6HZ, United Kingdom
Featuring an evocative blend of photography and sculpture by some of the most distinguished artists in the world, this compelling exhibition underscores the devastating consequences of climate change, including species extinction and habitat loss over time.
Sixteen renowned artists committed to raising awareness about environmental issues have come together for this special touring exhibition, including Richard Deacon, Emily Young, David Nash, Peter Randall-Page, Jon Foreman, Eleanor Lakelin, Julian Stair, Conrad Shawcross, Sebastião Salgado, Richard Mosse, Beverly Joubert, Michael Kenna, Daniel Beltra, Andy Goldsworthy, Michael Pinsky, and Bigert & Bergström.
Following a successful preview at the Palace of Westminster and a month at Nature in Art in Gloucestershire, the exhibition arrives in Edinburgh this September, offering visitors a unique opportunity to engage with the art and reflect on the pressing environmental issues of our time.

Annual Fundraising Auction
2024-10-17 - 2024-11-17 | Online
Join us for our annual online fundraising auction, featuring a stunning collection of Sketch for Survival and On the Brink artworks. The auction catalogue opens for browsing and bidding on 17 October, with bidding concluding on Sunday, 17 November 2024.
This unique auction offers you the chance to acquire beautiful artworks from artists, celebrities, and explorers, all committed to protecting endangered species and their habitats. Each piece in the collection serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need for conservation.
By participating, you’re not just buying art—you’re helping to make a difference. ALL proceeds from Sketch for Survival go to our Project Fund.
Browse, bid, and contribute to the cause from 17 October to 17 November HERE>>>

On the Edge Edinburgh
2024-10-17 - 2024-10-19 | The Fine Art Society, Dundas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6HZ, United Kingdom
Visit the On the Brink and Sketch for Survival exhibition at Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh from Thursday 17 to Saturday 19 October 2024.
Explore an inspiring collection of artworks dedicated to raising awareness about species extinction and conservation. All are available to buy via online auction (auction open for browsing and bidding 17 Oct – 17 Nov).
Opening hours:

Thursday and Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 5pm

Admission is free.
Please note: A private view by invitation will be held on Thursday 17 October from 6pm – 8pm.
The Dundas Street gallery sits immediately below The Fine Art Society on Dundas Street. Access is via a staircase.
Pop upstairs to see The Extinction Collection (on display until 2pm on Saturday 19 October).

On the Edge at GALLERY@OXO
2024-10-31 - 2024-11-17 | The Oxo Gallery, Barge House Street, Southwark, London, SE1 9PH, United Kingdom
Explore the On the Edge exhibition at gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London, from 31 October to 17 November 2024.
This unique event, curated by Explorers Against Extinction, brings together three powerful collections under one roof:

Extinction – a collection of artworks highlighting climate change through time, including works featuring fossils, artefacts, and materials from Happisburgh in Norfolk, the home of Explorers Against Extinction. Contributing artists include Richard Deacon, Emily Young, Sebastiao Salgado, Richard Mosse, Andy Goldsworthy and many more. Extinction has previously been exhibited at the Palace of Westminster in London, Nature In Art n Gloucestershire, The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh and now on the South Bank in London. All artworks for sale in support of EAE. For more information please click here >>

On the Brink -this collection features framed studio artworks from leading international artists, focusing on wildlife and ecosystems under threat. Available through our online auction, these stunning pieces are sold on a 50/50 basis with the artist (unless specified otherwise), with proceeds supporting teh charity. For more information please click here >>

Sketch for Survival – the Sketch for Survival collection includes 100 artworks from professional and amateur artists alike, generously donated to support our conservation projects. Alongside these are 20 Junior Finalist pieces, showcasing the incredible talent of young artists from around the world. Each artwork celebrates the wild. All are available through our online auction with ALL PROCEEDS supporting our Project Fund. For more information please click here>>

Opening hours
gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London SE1
31 October – 17 November 2024
11am – 6pm Tuesday – Saturday
11am – 4pm Sundays and Thursday 14 November
Admission Free
Private View by invitation only Wednesday 30 October 2024

On the Edge at RGS London
2024-11-14 18:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | The Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR
Join us for an inspiring evening at the Royal Geographical Society in London on Thursday, 14 November 2024, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm—a special fundraising event dedicated to conservation.
Headlined by Dr. Julian Fennessy, Director of Conservation and Co-Founder of the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, and Rebecca Stephens MBE, the first British woman to climb Everest and all Seven Summits, this event promises to be entertaining, informative and motivational.
The evening will be hosted by EAE Ambassador Ash Bhardwaj, broadcaster, journalist, filmmaker, and author of Why We Travel.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from some of the leading voices in conservation and adventure.
Find out more about our headline speakers:
Rebecca Stephens MBE
Dr Julian Fennessy
Tickets are £20+. Book here>>

The Extinction Collection Norwich
2024-12-03 - 2024-12-14 | Crypt Gallery, The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DD, United Kingdom
This December, the ‘Extinction’ exhibition comes to Norwich, offering a profound artistic exploration of climate change and its devastating effects.
The exhibition includes sculpture and photography by sixteen distinguished artists: Richard Deacon, Emily Young, David Nash, Peter Randall-Page, Jon Foreman, Eleanor Lakelin, Julian Stair, Conrad Shawcross, Sebastião Salgado, Richard Mosse, Beverly Joubert, Michael Kenna, Daniel Beltra, Andy Goldsworthy, Michael Pinsky, and Bigert & Bergström.
Ten works have been inspired by Norfolk, featuring fossils, artefacts or materials from Happisburgh, the home of Explorers Against Extinction in Norfolk.
Happisburgh is likely to be one of the first UK communities lost to coastal erosion. With ocean rise, the sand cliffs are being eaten away by the North Sea, revealing clues about the ancient landscape, including fossilized hominid footprints that date to the end of the Early Pleistocene, around 950-850,000 years ago, making Happisburgh the oldest known site of human occupation in the UK.
Additionally, the exhibition showcases photography addressing present-day issues and featuring changing landscapes and vanishing species.
Following its preview at the Palace of Westminster and successful stints in Gloucestershire, Edinburgh, and London, the exhibition arrives in Norwich, offering visitors a unique opportunity.
Opening Times
Tuesday 3 December – Saturday 14 December
11am – 5pm daily except Sunday/Monday (closed)

Spring Auction
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-29
Spring Auction 2025 – Bid for Conservation!
📅 Auction Dates: 3–29 March 2025🔗 Browse & Bid Here
Launching on World Wildlife Day (3 March), our Spring Auction 2025 features an inspiring collection of artworks and special lots generously donated to support conservation.
This unique auction includes:🎨 Campaign Collection – Artworks that have toured schools and events, helping to spread awareness, now ready for new homes.🏅 Highly Commended Sketch for Survival & Sketch for Survival Junior artworks – Celebrating standout pieces from our 2024 Highly Commended collection.📸 Focus for Survival Special Edition Prints – Stunning photographic prints capturing the beauty of our natural world.
Every bid helps fund vital conservation projects. Don’t miss your chance to own a unique piece of art while making a difference!
🔗 Explore the auction and place your bids today!

Autumn Dinner Dance
2025-10-17 19:00 - 23:30 | The Assembly House, Theatre Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1RQ, United Kingdom
The Assembly House, Norwich
Join us for a spectacular evening of fine dining, live music, and celebration at our Autumn Dinner Dance on Friday 17 October at The Assembly House in Norwich.
Enjoy a glass of Prosecco, followed by a delicious three-course dinner in the Noverre Ballroom. Then, take to the dancefloor as Agent Orange provides entertainment until 11:30pm.
Our Autumn Dinner Dance will take you on a journey across the world, with tables named after our key conservation project areas—from the forests of the Congo Basin to the peaks of the Himalayas.
Get Your Friends Together
For those booking a table of 10, the table will receive an Explorers’ Goodie Bag to share, filled with some special surprises to thank you for your support.
Event Schedule
🍾 7:00pm – Prosecco on arrival🍽 7:30pm – Three-course dinner🎶 9pm – Live music from Agent Orange 🚖 Carriages from 11:30pm
Dress Code: Cocktail / Smart Evening Wear
Menu
Starters
Smoked salmon, poached salmon, lemon and chive mousse, pickled cucumber, herb yoghurt, pea shoots, treacle bread (GFa DFa)
OR
Hummus, Turkish aubergine and courgette, pistachio and mint falafel, sun blush tomato, basil and olive dressing, rocket, flatbread (VG GFa)
Mains
Tenderloin of Norfolk pork, pulled pork fritter, mustard seed mash potato, courgette, sage and onion, Bramley apple and ale chutney, cider gravy, crackling (DFa GFa)
OR
Caramelised beetroot, artichoke, new potato, apple and red onion tarte tatin, warm mustard, pine nut and raisin vinaigrette, wilted spinach (VG DF GFa)
DessertsA trio of desserts; passion fruit tart, fallen chocolate cake and baked vanilla cheesecake
OR
A trio of Norfolk cheeses, served with Miller Damsel crackers, chutney, celery and grapes (GFa)
DF: Dairy-free DFA: Dairy-free available GF: Gluten-free GFA: Gluten-free available VG: Vegan
Please note: If the listed dessert options are not suitable, a vegan brownie with ice cream is available upon request.
Agent Orange

Agent Orange is a popular Norfolk-based live band, known for their high-energy performances and crowd-pleasing mix of classic rock, pop, and party anthems. Guaranteed to get everyone on the dance floor!

Tickets & Booking
Tickets: £75 per personTables: Tables seat 10
Use the booking link below to pay for your tickets/table, or to pay by bank transfer, please email sara@realworldconservation.org.uk for details.
Upon confirmation of booking you will be asked to forward guests’ names and menu choices (by 22 September).
Secure your place now for an unforgettable evening and help support our vital conservation work.

Sketch for Survival
2025-10-21 - 2025-11-16 | Nature in Art, Twigworth, Gloucestershire
Sketch for Survival Makes Its Debut at Nature in Art
We’re thrilled to announce that Sketch for Survival will be making its debut at Nature in Art, Gloucestershire, this autumn!
📅 Dates: 21 October – 16 November (closed Mondays) 10am – 5pm📍 Venue: Nature in Art, Wallsworth Hall, Gloucestershire
As part of the 2025 Sketch for Survival exhibition tour, this special showcase will feature stunning wildlife and landscape artwork donated by global artists, helping to raise funds and awareness for conservation. Visitors will have the chance to view the collection before it moves to its final exhibition at gallery@oxo in London with the fundraising auction concluding on Sunday 23 November.
Join us at Nature in Art to celebrate art’s power in conservation and see incredible pieces from internationally acclaimed and emerging artists.
Nature in Art Admission charges:

Adults £7.50
Concessions* £6.75 (over 60s and under 16s)
Under 8s FREE
Family £20.00 (2 adults and up to 4 children)

Sketch for Survival
2025-11-19 - 2025-11-23 | The Oxo Gallery, Barge House Street, Southwark, London, SE1 9PH, United Kingdom
Sketch for Survival at Gallery@OXO, London
We’re excited to bring Sketch for Survival back to Gallery@OXO in London this November!
📅 Dates: 19–23 November 2025🕚 Opening Hours:

19–22 November: 11 AM – 6 PM
23 November: 11 AM – 4 PM📍 Venue: Gallery@OXO, South Bank, London

This is your chance to see the 2025 Sketch for Survival collection up close before the fundraising auction concludes on Sunday, 23 November. Featuring powerful wildlife and landscape artworks from leading and emerging artists, the exhibition highlights the urgent need for conservation while supporting vital projects across the globe.
Don’t miss this inspiring event in the heart of London’s South Bank!

Fundraising Auction
2025-11-23
Sketch for Survival 2025 Fundraising Auction
📅 Auction Closes: Sunday, 23 November 2025🔗 Bid Online Here
The Sketch for Survival 2025 fundraising auction reaches its exciting conclusion on Sunday, 23 November! This is your last chance to bid on original wildlife and landscape artworks generously donated by artists worldwide to support conservation efforts.
Every bid helps fund crucial projects protecting endangered species and wild spaces. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a unique piece of art while making a difference.
**The auction will open for browsing in October**

The Big Elephant Auction
2026-04-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
The Big Elephant Auction
Auction Opens: 6 April 2026. Closes: Sunday, 26 April 2026 Bid Online Here
Celebrating ten years of conservation in action, our 10th Anniversary Big Elephant Auction invites you to bid on small, original elephant postcard artworks – and make a truly big difference.
Each postcard may be modest in size, but together they generate powerful support for frontline elephant conservation.
Browse, bid and be part of the impact.
Artwork shown: Karen Laurence Rowe

Sketch for Survival Exhibition at The Crypt Gallery, Norwich
2026-10-01 10:00 - 2026-10-03 16:00 | Crypt Gallery, The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DD, United Kingdom
Launching our 10th Anniversary exhibition tour in our home city of Norwich, Sketch for Survival returns to the atmospheric Crypt Gallery in Cathedral Close.
Discover the 100 2026 finalists alongside selected SFS Junior artworks in a powerful celebration of wildlife art for conservation.
Admission free.
Times to be confirmed

Sketch for Survival Exhibition at the Oxo Gallery, London
2026-11-18 11:00 - 2026-11-22 18:00 | The Oxo Gallery, Barge House Street, Southwark, London, SE1 9PH, United Kingdom
The 10th Anniversary Sketch for Survival exhibition comes to London’s Oxo Gallery, showcasing the 100 2026 finalists alongside selected SFS Junior artworks and special anniversary highlights. Open 11am – 6pm daily except Sunday 11am – 4pm. Admission free.
The online auction concludes on 22 November.Private View (invitation only): 18 November, 6.30–8.30pm.

Sketch for Survival 10th Anniversary Auction
2026-11-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Online
Sketch for Survival 10th Anniversary Online Auction
Join us as we celebrate a decade of wildlife art for conservation.
This special online auction features the 100 Sketch for Survival 2026 finalists, a vibrant selection of SFS Junior artworks, celebrity lots, and a curated collection of works by past supporters, winners and shortlisted artists.
Ten years of creativity. Ten years of conservation impact.
Artwork shown: Ingrid Vandeveer – Sketch for Survival 2025 Finalist
