The Art Auction is The Contemporary Dayton’s (The Co) primary fundraiser—a lively, casual, event of 200+ guests eating, drinking, and mobile bidding on 100+ original works of art donated by area artists which range in fair market value of between $100–$2,500 to support The Co’s core programs including original, commissioned exhibitions by local, national, and international artists; free public programs; resources for area artists including pro bono legal services; and community art initiatives like Art in the City and the Urban Art Intersections – the City of Dayton Mural Program.
Please note, The Co follows current CDC public health and safety guidelines. Guests may be required to wear masks.
Artworks must be original (no reproductions), clean, dry, and ready to hang (hardware must be included). The Co encourages the donation of works created in the last three years and for work to be presented with clean, neutral matting and with unadorned, neutral framing. We recommend Custom Frame Services (near downtown Dayton) for advice and fair pricing to donating artists. Additionally, The Co asks artists to take care in the completion of the artwork information form—the title, media, and brief description of the work (which The Co uses in marketing materials, on the Auction website, and in-person descriptions)—all play an important role in connecting to the audience and to buyers.
ARTWORK & DONATION FORM DROP-OFF
Thu, Mar 3, 11-5 p.m.
Fri, Mar 4, 11-7 p.m.
Sat, Mar 5, 11-5 p.m.
Week of Mar 14 Email Notification of Artwork Acceptance
Week of Apr 25 Silent Auction Art on Display
Fri, Apr 29, 2022 Silent Art Auction Event
Week of May 23 Artist Acknowledgement Mailing with Buyer Info & Commission
& Email Notification of Unsold Work / Pick-Up Dates
Questions? Email cking@codayton.org, call 937.224.3822, or come by the gallery.
All area artists are invited to donate one original work of art. Artists do not have to be Members of The Co to participate. The organization is committed to presenting a range of media and styles for a variety of prices from both emerging and established artists—therefore, The Co seeks original work of the highest quality, structural integrity, frame/display quality and condition, and appropriate market value. For these reasons, The Co reserves the right to jury artwork according to these merits.
