Fri, May 30, 2025, 5:30 –9:30 pm MCAD Main Gallery Annual Event Image The Auction at MCADWhen buying is truly givingFriday, May 30, 2025, 7:00–9:30 p.m.Premier Access Social Hour: 6:00 p.m.Expand your collection by bidding on any of the fifty original artworks–all in support of student scholarships at MCAD. Join us for MCAD’s annual fundraising event, where art, generosity, and community shine. With nearly fifty unique pieces up for bidding, this is your chance to expand your collection while directly supporting student scholarships and fueling creative forces. Premier Access is your first chance to bid on incredible artwork, mingle with the artists, indulge in Paris Dining Club bites by Chef Jamie Malone, and experience the smooth sounds from The Riffin’ Trio before the main event.The energy keeps flowing as DJ Don Greene spins the perfect soundtrack for an evening of art and celebration. Sip on handcrafted cocktails and mocktails, savor delicious Paris Dining Club bites, explore the galleries, and bid on a curated collection of photography, sculpture, printwork, painting, and more. Unwind in the imagined Prospect Refuge Studio Lounge, try your hand at our first-ever raffle, featuring artist seangarrison, and immerse yourself in interactive activations woven throughout the night.Led by Auctioneer Christopher Hermann and Live Auction Director Rob Sherer of The Orange Advisory, this year’s live auction highlights powerful women’s voices in the MCAD community–Leslie Barlow ’16, MFA, Sara Suppan ’15, Pao Houa Her ’09, and faculty member Kim Benson. Raise your paddle and make an impact!This is more than an auction—it’s a celebration of art, opportunity, talent, and generosity. Can’t wait to see you there! Schedule of Events 6:00 p.m., Premier Access—Social Hour 6:30 p.m., PA Remarks + Silent Auction opens 7:00 p.m., Main Event 7:30 p.m., Live Auction and Support for Scholarships! 8:00 p.m., The party continues 9:00 p.m., Silent Auction closes 9:30 p.m., Event closes Buy Auction Tickets! LIVE AUCTIONLeslie Barlow ’16, MFA Kim BensonPao houa Her ’09Sara Suppan ’15 ARTWORK RAFFLEseangarrison SILENT AUCTION Ammar Steven AlshashEdgar ArceneauxNadia Alenov ’10Owen BrownDan BruggemanGenie CastroRachel CollierJ.M. Culver ’06Julie EvansJud FineCarole Gorney Fisher ’64, Professor-Emerita*John HallOsheen HarruthoonyanKate HartfielFred KaemmerTia KeobounphengRita Kirsch DungeyAidan KlimenkoNicholas Kovatch ’13, MFASharon LoudenTom MaakestadCarol MackHeather MatteraJon McCormackJenny MonickRamon J. Muxter*Malcolm Myers*Mat Ollig ’10Mike Perry ’03Emily QuandahlZiba RajabiMerick Reed ’19Bobby Rogers ’14Eric RubyMark SchoeningElizabeth SimonsonT.L. SolienMarilyn StevensCarolyn Swiszcz ’94Suyao Tian ’17, MFAAndrew Vomhof ’10Anita White ’74Linda WhitneyKaren Wirth, Professor-Emerita*Deceased THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE DONATED ARTWORK FROM THEIR COLLECTIONS:Carol and Aaron MackRubine Red GalleryMargaret Wurtele Sign up to receive event information directly.Email Address *MCAD Newsletters Alumni NewsletterParent NewsletterArt Sale NewsletterCommunity NewsletterGallery NewsletterThe Auction at MCADRace & Design | Disability& Design 2025 Auction Committee MembersAuction Co-ChairsCarol MackSandra RiegerArt CommitteeTara DevCarol Mack Heather MatteraAnne PollockRob ShererRoderic SouthallAndrea WalkerVice ChairCarrie FrymanSponsorship CommitteeCarrie FrymanAaron MackTicketing & Event CommitteeMegan ClawsonAimee LagosTiffanea MulderSandra RiegerEllie Sparling 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. Trailblazer Curator AmbassadorBremerCuninghamDrs. Marion G Parke and D. Wilkin Parke IIIMJ Marketing GroupOdele BeautyThe LoupeYardscapes Live Auction Director Lounge Sponsor Event Support