Bon Volks is a non-profit arts organisation, sustained through common care and collective organising. For a decade, it has provided affordable workspace to artists and creative practitioners while also supporting the wider community of Margate through workshops, environmental initiatives and neighbourhood action.

This auction was created to celebrate Bon Volks’ tenth anniversary, shaped by a collective wish to give back to the organisation. The most meaningful contribution could only be through the very thing that defines Bon Volks: the work of its Members.

The exhibition reflects the extraordinary range of practices within the building; a diversity that has always been one of Bon Volks’ greatest strengths. When the call went out, members responded with generosity, soon joined by past residents and artist friends who share our ethos of community and care. Together, their contributions have shaped this exhibition into a collective statement of solidarity.

The works capture the breadth and vitality of the Bon Volks community and its extended network. From painting, print and photography to jewellery, textile, literature, sound and music, each piece is unique. Collectively, they celebrate ten years of creativity, generosity and the spirit of Bon Volks.

Bidding in this auction is more than an opportunity to acquire a unique artwork. It is a way to support creative practitioners directly and ensure that Bon Volks can continue to provide a vital space for experimentation, belonging and artistic growth.

Every bid is more than a purchase; it’s a gesture of solidarity.

It affirms a belief in creative practice, in community and in the future of Bon Volks.

photo credits: @Sam Roberts