For the first time ever, the Auction for the Arts will take place in our very own space at the Big Sky Center for the Arts, marking a historic moment for this beloved annual fundraiser. To celebrate, we’re returning to the very first Auction for the Arts theme Mardi Gras and hosting an unforgettable ARTi Gras evening filled with creativity, community, and celebration.
Guests can look forward to live music, great food, and an exciting collection of artwork up for bid, all while supporting the Arts Council of Big Sky’s mission to make the arts accessible to everyone.
Get a sneak peek of what’s to come during two open gallery preview nights at the Big Sky Center for the Arts. A select preview of artwork from participating artists will be on view, offering an early glimpse of pieces that will be up for bid at this year’s historic gala fundraiser.
These casual, drop-in evenings are open to the public and invite the community to explore a curated snapshot of the auction collection, discover artists, and start imagining their bidding strategy as excitement builds toward the main event.
Proceeds from the Auction for the Arts allow the Arts Council of Big Sky to make arts programming affordable and accessible so everyone can participate in art classes, events, and community art installations.
Hand-picked artwork selected by our artwork selection committee from our Call for Art and by invitation is included in our silent auction at the Auction for the Arts. The silent auction catalog is offered online, so you can begin dreaming about your newest artwork addition(s)!
If you cannot attend in person, the silent auction is a fun way to still participate and bid on artwork--which you can do from anywhere! Simply register online to be part of the bidding action!
Watch your next painting come to life as invited quick finish artists create paintings throughout the evening, which will be auctioned off in the live auction on the night of the Auction for the Arts. Other premium experience packages will be auctioned live as well. This is a very exciting part the event!
Each year the Auction raises funds for a variety of programming, including education, public art and events. We believe that direct arts engagement improves lives and communities, and we need your support to make our arts programming ACCESSIBLE and AFFORDABLE for ALL. Support from people like you last year made it possible to create more than 50,000 interactions through the arts. Let's make 2025 even better. Join us and give the gift of CONNECTION today!
