2023 Benefit Art Exhibition Opening Reception

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 27, 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 Center's free, year-round exhibitions, educational public programs, LOW END performances, its international residency program, and Open House / Open Studios events.

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2023 Benefit Art Auction Timeline of Events

October 1 | Artwork Available Online

Artwork is available at "Buy it Now" prices October 1–26.

October 13 | Benefit Art Auction Exhibition Opening, 6–8 PM

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

October 21 | Open House / Open Studios, 12–4 PM

Meet current artists-in-residence and tour their studios.

Free admission, thanks to supporters like you!

October 13–27 | Benefit Art Auction Exhibition

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

Free admission, thanks to our Benefit Sponsors.

October 27 | 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.