Thu, May 16, 2024, 7 –9:30 pm MCAD Main Gallery Annual Event Image The Auction at MCAD Thursday, May 16, 2024 Expand your collection by bidding on any of the fifty original artworks–all in support of student scholarships at MCAD. For those joining our Premier Access event, you'll connect with auction artists, have a first peek at their works before bidding opens, sip at the signature Spritz Bar, and enjoy hearty appetizers from the evening's award-winning caterer Chowgirls. Before the main event begins, our Premier Access experience will feature hip-hop violinist Daniel Gilbert. And you'll have the chance to learn your fate with artist and tarot reader Kei Gratton. For our Main Event, we have tasty bites by Chowgirls, a mix of cocktails from Bacardi Limited Brands, and live music by Current DJ Jake Rudh as you explore our galleries and bid on a curated selection of photography, sculpture, printwork, painting, and more. Then raise your paddle for the live auction and funding scholarships, hosted by Rusty Kath from Fladeboe Advancement. Throughout the night, you can unwind in our special event lounge, furnished by the local design firm Prospect Refuge Studio. Also, explore one-of-a-kind installations from MCAD alumni Benjamin Currie '14, and Zoe Cinel '18, MFA. Join us for an evening of stunning art, vibrant creativity, and support for student scholarships! Buy your MCAD Auction tickets today! 2024 Auction Committee Members Auction Co-Chairs Carol Mack Heather Mattera Roderic Southhall Vice Chair Sandra Rieger Art Committee Tara Dev, Co-Lead Andrea Walker, Co-Lead Anne Pollock Rob Sherer Sponsorship Committee Carrie Fryman, Co-Lead Aaron Mack, Co-Lead Mallary Barr Ticketing & Event Committee Tiffanea Mulder, Co-Lead Sandra Rieger, Co-Lead Allison Bonnett Megan Clawson Sarah Doebler Aimee Lagos Jenny Myers Sheryl Schwyhart Anthony Serino Ellie Sparling Amy Wolford Thank you to our 2024 sponsors! Trailblazer Curators Ambassadors Anne McDonald Design Cuningham Group InUnison Design MILLE MJ Marketing Group PKA Architecture Streeter Custom Builders Beverage Sponsor Event Lounge Sponsor Hospitality Sponsor Media Sponsor Floral Sponsor The Auction at MCAD has raised close to $2 million for MCAD scholarships over the last decade. That’s over 600 students who have seen their ambitions realized through an accessible MCAD education. Proceeds benefit Minneapolis College of Art and Design student scholarships. Learn more about our students. Please reach out to institutional_advancement@mcad.edu with any questions. Can't make it to the event? Donate to support MCAD student scholarships. Interested in event sponsorship opportunities? Contact institutional_advancement@mcad.edu The 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.