The Child Cancer Foundation and the Waikato Society of Arts are holding a Beads of Courage charity art auction on November 7.
But first they need more art donations
Along with local artists' works, the auction will also feature high profile artworks by Dick Frizzell, Buck Nin, and WSA patron Joan Fear and others.
There will be contemporary and traditional artworks and mediums include paintings, photography, digital art, ceramics and sculpture.
Celebrities are also offering doodle art for auction and Prime Minister John Key has provided a work of the Beehive.