IMA Gala and Benefit Auction 2024

Join us at the The Calile Hotel on Tuesday 13 August for the IMA Gala and Benefit Auction 2024. 

Enjoy curated entertainment, sample delicacies from sAme sAme, enjoy beverages from Bird in Hand Winery and Coopers, and revel among artworks from Australia's leading contemporary artists in our Benefit Auction. 

All funds raised directly support the IMA's future exhibitions and artist commissions. Help the IMA support Queensland and Australian artists at pivotal points in their careers. Your support ensures that we can continue to amplify voices, ignite curiosity, and inspire change through contemporary art.

Dress Code
Strictly black tie

Benefit Auction
Place your bids in our Benefit Auction and take home works from Australia's leading contemporary artists. Bid from Tuesday 30 July on our online auction platform. Purchase works, win exclusive raffle prizes, and make a donation to help support the IMA. Bidding closes on the evening of the Gala, Tuesday 13 August, at 10:30pm.

Artists in the Benefit Auction
Hoda Afshar, James Barth, Mia Boe, Yuriyal Eric Bridgeman, Emily Floyd, Julie Fragar, Gunybi Ganambarr, Diena Georgetti, Bill Henson, Natalya Hughes, Nicolette Johnson, Laith Mcgregor, Noel McKenna, Jonny Niesche, Gemma Smith, Hiromi Tango, Jemima Wyman, Michael Zavros, and more.

Raffle Prizes
Exciting raffle prizes to be won from Aesop, Silk Laundry, Calexico, Calexico Men, Dinosaur Designs, The Nixon Room, Cruise Whitsundays, BAVAY Gin Distillery, Mas & Miek Ceramic House, PJ Johnson, By Baby Jeweller, and more.