22nd Annual Art Auction & Party

Newburyport Art presents 

22nd Annual Art Auction Exhibition

Friday, August 25th, 2023 – Saturday, September 23rd, 2023

Opening Night Reception: Friday, August 25th, 5:30pm–8:00pm

The 22nd Annual Art Auction & Party: Saturday, September 23, 2023

Newburyport, MA - Newburyport Art (NAA) is thrilled to announce the 22nd Annual Art Auction Exhibition, on view in the Sargent, Hartson, and Mini Galleries, and featuring 50 Live Auction artworks and 25 Silent Auction pieces. The exhibition will run from August 25th to September 20th, and the Auction Party, the culminating event and largest NAA fundraiser of the year, will be held on September 23rd, starting at 5:30pm. The free, public, Opening Night Reception for the Auction Exhibition takes place Friday, August 25th from 5:30pm–8:00pm. Seventy-five area artists have donated works for the Auction to support the NAA’s programming and mission initiatives and to celebrate the NAA’s 75th Anniversary. The exhibition provides a chance to preview a fantastic Auction experience. Thank you to Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation for being the Major Sponsor of the NAA’s 75th Anniversary Celebrations and Auction.

The Opening Night Reception doubles as the NAA’s Artists Appreciation Night to recognize the donating artists. This event features one-night-only artwork for sale and a one-night-only raffle drawing for anyone who purchases a main Auction raffle ticket. The Opening Reception also provides a first look at Silent Auction artwork that will be available for bidding starting September 10th. Bidding will open September 10th in-person in the NAA galleries with a full-day, special event from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, featuring another special raffle draw. 

Newburyport Art’s Annual Art Auction & Party boasts an unforgettable evening for guests, and this year will be no exception! Some of the evening’s highlights include: 75 works of art and design available for competitive bidding, 20 to 30 packages available for silent auction bidding, three grand prize raffle drawings on the night of the Auction, and live painting by artist Alan Bull, catered food, and a signature cocktail. The Sculpture Garden space will transform with tents, lights, and decor that sparkles and glitters in celebration of our 75 years serving the community through art. Join Newburyport Art at its largest fundraising event of the year, which provides critical dollars to support its mission of promoting and exhibiting members’ work, and providing art education and access to the visual arts for the entire community. Tickets for the Auction on September 23rd are available online at https://newburyportart.org/auction.

The Auction Art Exhibition runs concurrently with Ron Emmerling: A Retrospective, on view in the Hills Gallery from August 25th to September 19th. The galleries are free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am–5:00pm; Sunday from 1:00pm–5:00pm; but closed Mondays. The ground-floor Hills Gallery has an accessible entrance. More details are available at newburyportart.org.

Founded in 1948, Newburyport Art is dedicated to promoting and exhibiting members’ work and to providing art education and access to the visual arts for the entire community.