2024 Benefit Art Auction Exhibition Opening Reception

Date

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

Time

6:00–8:00 PM CT

Location

Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
724 S. 12th Street

Free admission

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AVAILABLE OCT 1

The public is invited to celebrate the opening of Bemis Center’s Benefit Art Auction Exhibition, featuring 300 works of art by more than 200 local, regional, and national artists. All artwork is available for purchase at "Buy it Now" prices, 150% of retail price, until Friday, October 25, when bidding begins at 70% of retail price. Participating artists receive up to 50% commission on the sale of their work. All other proceeds raise critical funds to ensure Bemis’s free, year-round exhibitions, educational public programs, LOW END performances, and international residency program.

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2024 BENEFIT ART AUCTION TIMELINE

October 1 | Artwork Available Online

Artwork is available at "Buy it Now" prices October 1–24.

October 10 | Benefit Art Auction Exhibition Opening Reception, 6–8 PM

The public is invited to celebrate the opening of the Benefit Art Auction Exhibition.

October 11–25 | Benefit Art Auction Exhibition

Wed–Sun 11 AM–5 PM, Until 9 PM on Thurs

Free admission, thanks to our Benefit Sponsors.

October 25 | Benefit Art Auction

This indoor/outdoor celebration includes a tented block party in front of Bemis on 12th Street, with open bars, small bites, music, and mobile bidding. Bidding begins at 70% of retail price.