46th Annual Friends of Art Auction
Schedule
Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
ART & DESIGN GALLERY WEST, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL
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🎨 Bid, Sip, and Celebrate the Arts! 🎨Join us for the SIUE Friends of Art Annual Art Auction — a beloved tradition since 1979 — on Thursday, November 14, 2025 at the Art & Design West Gallery. This year’s live auction will feature an exciting mix of artwork from local and national artists, faculty, alumni, and current students — plus big-name pieces by Agnes Martin, Alexander Calder, Mike Smith, and more!
Whether you’re an avid collector or a first-time bidder, this is your chance to take home a one-of-a-kind piece while directly supporting:
✨ SIUE’s Visiting Artist Program
✨ Student scholarships & assistantships
✨ High School Exhibition and other arts programming
🗓 Event Schedule:
6:00 PM – Preview & refreshments
7:00 PM – LIVE Auction with auctioneer Gary Niemeier
💵 Paddle fee: $10
Come early to mingle with fellow art lovers, enjoy appetizers & a cash bar, and scope out your favorite works before the bidding starts! Every bid you make helps enrich the cultural life of SIUE and our community.
📍 Location: Art & Design West Gallery, SIUE
🔗 More info & updates: https://www.friendsofart.org/art-auction
Let’s fill the room with creativity, generosity, and the thrill of the auction floor. Mark your calendars — we can’t wait to see you there!
#SIUEFriendsOfArt #ArtAuction #BidForTheArts #SupportLocalArtists #VisitingArtistProgram #SIUEArt
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Where is it happening?
ART & DESIGN GALLERY WEST, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 195 University Park Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025-3645, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
