2024 Benefit Art Auction
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
Bemis Center’s Benefit Art Auction is Omaha’s premier celebration of contemporary art. Attracting 1,500 established business leaders, emerging professionals, artists, and other movers and shakers in our region, this exhibition and event provide a unique platform for artists and raise critical funds to ensure Bemis's free, year-round exhibitions, educational public programs, LOW END performances, and international residency program.
Open Call
Thank you for your interest in submitting artwork for the 2024 Benefit Art Auction. The submission deadline has passed; notifications will be emailed in July.
For more information—including participating artist benefits—please visit our FAQ. Still have questions? Contact benefitartauction@bemiscenter.org.
Timeline
Deadline to submit artwork
Artists may submit either one or two pieces for consideration by our jury.
Notification of selected work
Our jury may select either one or two pieces or have questions about your submissions, and we will be in touch to confirm.
Artwork must be received by Bemis Center
Bemis will share instructions for free shipping for your donated artwork (FedEx Express and Overnight Package Services excluded).
Artwork available online
Artwork is available at "Buy it Now" prices October 1–24.
Benefit Art Auction Exhibition Opening Reception, 6–8 PM
The public is invited to celebrate the opening of the Benefit Art Auction Exhibition.
Benefit Art Auction Exhibition
Wed–Sun 11 AM–5 PM, Until 9 PM on Thurs
Free admission, thanks to our Benefit Sponsors.
Open House / Open Studios, 12–4 PM
Meet current artists-in-residence and tour their studios.
Free admission, thanks to supporters like you!
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.
Above Images left to right, top to bottom: Jo Archuleta, bARBER, Edra Soto, Jamie Burmeister, Sarah Parys, Muammar Menice Blackmon, Richard Chung, Barbara Takenaga, Iren Tete, Max Colby, Erin Murtha, and Paolo Arao. Courtesy of the artists, as part of the 2023 Benefit Art Auction.
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Contemporary Arts
724 S. 12th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
402.341.7130
info@bemiscenter.org