Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 6:00 —9:30 p.m. MCAD Main Gallery Annual Event Image The Auction at MCADWhen Buying is Truly GivingSaturday, April 18, 2026, 6:00–9:30 p.m.Step into this high-energy party where art uplifts opportunity. For thirteen years, The Auction at MCAD has always been a memorable evening full of creative vibes, good food and drinks, music, immersive experiences, and art galore. Featuring more than fifty works curated from artists across the country, The Auction gives you the chance to add to your collection, while building up scholarships and turning up the creative voices that shape the Twin Cities and beyond. The galleries are filled with paintings, photography, prints, jewelry, and more, given generously by artists who believe in making an MCAD education accessible to all. And there is so much to enjoy! Bites by Paris Dining Club’s Chef Jamie Malone. Cool cocktails and mocktails. Music that moves us. Unique studio experiences. And a radiant raffle featuring original artwork by Genie Castro.Led by Auctioneer Christopher Hermann and Live Auction Director Rob Sherer of The Orange Advisory, the live auction honors celebrated artists George Morrison ’43 and Julie Buffalohead ’95. Bid high, bid often, and help smooth out the financial path for students.Join us to transform lives through the power of art and design. For more than 135 years, MCAD has been essential to our vibrant creative culture; with you, that legacy continues. Buy Tickets Sign up to receive event information directly.Email Address *MCAD Newsletters Alumni NewsletterParent NewsletterArt Sale NewsletterCommunity NewsletterGallery NewsletterThe Auction at MCADRace & Design | Disability& Design 2026 Auction Committee MembersAuction Co-ChairSandra RiegerCarrie FrymanAuction Vice ChairsAnne PollockCommittee MembersMegan ClawsonTara DevJosé Gonzalez-MazurekAimee LagosAaron MackCarol Mack Tiffanea MulderMary Beth George PuderJodi ReebRob ShererAndrea Walker Proceeds benefit Minneapolis College of Art and Design student scholarships. Learn more about our students. Can't make it to the event? Donate to support MCAD student scholarships.Please reach out to events@mcad.edu with any questions.Interested in event sponsorship opportunities? Contact events@mcad.eduThe Minneapolis College of Art and Design is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Your contribution to MCAD is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. 2026 Auction Committee MembersLive AuctionJulie Buffalohead ’95George Morrison ’43*Artwork RaffleGenie CastroSilent Auction Doug Argue Glen Baldridge Steven Beyer Betsy Ruth Byers ’08, MFA Lauren Haimelin Carter Judy Chicago Linda Darling Cy DeCosse ’52 Kelly Dorow Carole Gorney Fisher ’64, Professor-Emerita* Samantha French ’05 seangarrison Toni Glotter ’78 Heikedine Günther Nina Hale Kate Heegaard Hartfiel Anika Hsiung Schneider ’19, MFA Stephanie Hunder Leon Hushcha Fred Kaemmer Andre Kertész* Rita Kirsch Dungey Heather Mattera Mary Meuwissen David Moore, Jr. Malcolm H. Myers* Aaron Noble Todd Norsten ’90Ruben Nusz Mat Ollig ’10 Steve Ozone Paul Paiement ’92 Justin R. Peters ’97 Karen K. Peters ’97 Drew Peterson Jodi Reeb ’95 Sam Reveles Jovy Rockey Eric Ruby Benedict Scheuer Mark Schoening Frank Stella* Jeralyn Victoria Mohr ’06 Jennie Ward ’99 Anita White ’74 Russ White Shun Jie Yong ’18, MFA Cam Zebrun *Deceased THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE DONATED ARTWORK FROM THEIR COLLECTION: George Morrison Estate Darwin and Geri Reedy Cole Rogers and Carla McGrath Margaret WurteleBockley Gallery Jessica Silverman Gallery Rubine Red Gallery TRAILBLAZER CURATOR AMBASSADORAbiitan Mill City: Downtown Minneapolis Senior Living AlerusCuninghamThe Loupe MJ Marketing GroupYardscapes LIVE AUCTION DIRECTOR EVENT SUPPORT