
2022 Benefit Art Auction
Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts
The Benefit Art Auction is Omaha’s largest and most beloved celebration of contemporary art. More than 200 local, regional, and national artists participate, choosing between 50-100% commission on the sale of their works. All other proceeds are reinvested into Bemis Center programs—Residency, Exhibitions, and Public Programs—that infuse our region with new art and ideas through year-round free programming.
SAVE THE DATES!
> October 1 | Artwork Available Online
"Buy It Now" is available October 1–27.
> October 14 | Artist + Member Preview
Artists, Members, and Sponsors see it first!
> October 14 | Guerilla Toss @ LOW END
Free admission thanks to Mellon Foundation.
> October 15–28 | Benefit Art Auction Exhibition
Free admission, thanks to our Benefit Sponsors.
> October 28 – Benefit Art Auction
Bidding begins at 70% of retail price.
The call for submissions to the 2022 Benefit Art Auction is now closed.
Accepted
artwork entitles you to:
> The choice to donate between 100% and 50% of the proceeds of the sale of your work to Bemis Center. The remaining sales percentage is yours to keep!
> Two complimentary tickets to the 2022 Benefit Art Auction on October 28
> An invitation for two to the Artist + Member Preview on October 14
> One-year Bemis Center Membership at the $500 Core level
> Free shipping for your donated artwork (FedEx Express and Overnight Package Services excluded)
> Free framing for Benefit Art Auction Exhibition (if applicable to submission)
> Bemis Alumni Status (for more information visit bemiscenter.org/alumni-program)
Timeline:
> June 15 – Final day to submit artwork
> Mid-July – Notification of selected work
> August 20 – Artwork must be received by Bemis Center
> October 1 – Artwork viewable online
> October 14 – Artist + Member Preview (details to come)
> October 15–28 – Benefit Art Auction Exhibition
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October 28 – Benefit Art Auction (details to come)
Thank you
for generously supporting Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts with your
participation! For additional information about participating artist benefits, visit our FAQs.

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Contemporary Arts
724 S. 12th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
402.341.7130
info@bemiscenter.org