Artists for Firefly: 21 Contemporary Artists Support War-Affected Children at Bonhams Edinburgh
The fundraising exhibition, Artists for Firefly, at Bonhams Edinburgh showcases pieces from 21 contemporary artists, with funds directed towards Firefly International's initiatives for children impacted by conflict. Launched by Nick Goss and organized in partnership with Artwise Curators, the exhibition features notable artists such as Michael Armitage and Caroline Walker. Each artwork embodies the theme of childhood, highlighting Firefly's dedication to education and healing. Proceeds will benefit children in Firefly's global project locations. Founded in 1995 by Ellie Maxwell, Firefly started in Mostar, Bosnia, and currently operates the only inter-ethnic youth club in Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina, while also promoting educational and mental health programs in Syria and Palestine. The artworks will be available starting at 6pm on 28 September 2026.
Key facts
- Fundraising exhibition Artists for Firefly at Bonhams Edinburgh features 21 newly commissioned works on paper.
- All proceeds support Firefly International, a Scottish charity for children affected by war.
- Exhibition established by artist Nick Goss, hosted by Bonhams Edinburgh with Artwise Curators.
- Participating artists include Michael Armitage, Rana Begum, Sedrick Chisom, Andrew Cranston, Laura Ford, Nick Goss, Caroline Walker, and others.
- Each work responds to the theme of childhood.
- Firefly International founded in 1995 by Ellie Maxwell, then a 21-year-old University of Edinburgh student.
- Firefly runs the only inter-ethnic youth club and pre-school in Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Works available from 6pm on 28 September 2026 online and in person at Bonhams.
Entities
Artists
- Nick Goss
- Michael Armitage
- Rana Begum
- Sedrick Chisom
- Andrew Cranston
- Laura Ford
- Caroline Walker
- Tom Anholt
- Phoebe Boswell
- Gareth Cadwallader
- Phil Goss
- Gabriel Hartley
- Nicholas Hatfull
- Christian Hidaka
- Tom Howse
- Nick Jensen
- Matthew Krishanu
- Sara Naim
- Kemi Onabulé
- Sikelela Owen
- Ravelle Pillay
- Ellie Maxwell
- Ben Street
Institutions
- Bonhams Edinburgh
- Artwise Curators
- Firefly International
- University of Edinburgh
Locations
- Edinburgh
- Scotland
- Mostar
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brčko
- Syria
- Egypt
- Palestine