The fifth annual online Lanesboro Arts Fall Auction will run from Saturday, November 2nd to Sunday, November 10th. This online benefit event helps support Lanesboro Arts’ nationally-acclaimed year-round arts programming with the ease of participating from home. Participants will be able able to view the art and bid on items throughout the entire auction period.

In addition to the auction, we will be hosting an in-person Canvas Clash fundraising event at Sylvan Brewing on Saturday, November 9th. This event will help us ring in the final hours of the auction, and launch our Reach for the Arts end-of-year fundraising campaign.

Bidding opens: Saturday, November 2nd at 12 p.m. CST
Bidding closes: Sunday, November 10th at 12 p.m. CST

The auction will feature one-of-a-kind art pieces from talented regional artists, unique experiences from local businesses, and more! The auction catalog has something for everyone, whether they are looking for the perfect gift or looking to add to their personal art collection.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

• Set up an Auctria Account: Visit our auction website to sign up for an Auctria account! Each bidder will need to set up an account using a credit card and mailing/billing address.
• View Auction Items: Once your account is created, you will be able to view items and bid on them during the bidding window (noon on Saturday, November 2nd through noon on Sunday, November 10th.)
• Collect Auction Items: After the auction closes, you will be notified via email to arrange shipping or pick-up of your auction items. You may pick up your item at the Lanesboro Arts Gallery during regular hours (Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm). Please note the following:
  • Shipping will be an additional cost which Lanesboro Arts will arrange directly with you.
  • The Lanesboro Arts Gallery and offices will be closed from December 20th through January 2nd for the holidays and building maintenance.
  • All items must be picked up or shipped by February 1st, 2025.

Are you an artist or business who would like to donate a 2024 auction item? Please contact us at info@lanesboroarts.org! If you have any questions, please contact Executive Director, Kara Maloney  at 507-467-2446, extension 3 or email kara@lanesboroarts.org.

We couldn’t do this without the support of all of the contributing artists and community members, to whom we are so grateful for their generosity and support as we look toward the future.

Lanesboro Arts continues to activate the people and places of Lanesboro through diverse community arts programming. Proceeds from the online auction benefit the year-round programming of Lanesboro Arts, serving as a regional catalyst for artistic excellence and educational development in providing meaningful and diverse art experiences for people of all ages.