2022 Benefit Art Auction

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

> 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.