The Annual Art Auction

2020 Online Art Auction & Benefit

The Contemporary Dayton is excited to present the 2020 Online Art Auction & Benefit, featuring artworks by over 100 local and Ohio artists.

Bid ONLINE August 26–30

Online bidding will open exclusively at 5:30 p.m. at thecontemporarydayton.org on Wednesday, August 26 and close on Sunday, August 30, at 9:00 p.m. Viewing artworks and registration is FREE; you must register to bid.

Bid LIVE on Saturday, August 29

Live Auction Livestream begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29. Livestream and registration is FREE; you must register to bid.

Proceeds will provide critical funding to The Co in support of programs for artists and the public that build understanding of and appreciation for the role of art in today’s society. In recognition of the interconnectedness of art and activism, The Co will donate 10% of proceeds raised from the art auction to The RubiGirls Scholarship Fund for LGBTQ Students and Straight Allies and the YWCA Dayton’s Stand Against Racism Campaign 2020, both of which are working on the frontlines of social justice and anti-oppression.