Newburyport Art 25th Annual Auction: Artwork Donation (2026)

Newburyport Art 25th Annual Auction: Creating our Future

Donated Artwork can be submitted here for the Members' Exhibit or Collector's Collection. Artwork must be submitted individually.
Newburyport's Art's 25th Annual Art Auction is its largest fundraising event of the year, raising a large portion of its annual operating budget. Every year, it sets an example of how our community can come together and celebrate through creativity and fellowship.

This year's auction exhibition will be displayed OVER THE ENTIRE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER culminating in a party on Saturday October 3rd from 4-8pm.

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By completing the brief form below you are committing to enter your work into the auction jury process. We thank you so much for being part of this critical fundraiser. You will be informed of the pieces selected by August 16th

Artwork donations should be made at 100% (eligable for a tax write-off!) If you cannot donate at 100%, please reach out to Belle at belle@newburyportart.org

Artwork Submission Deadline:
Saturday, August 15th (by 11:59pm)

Artwork Selection Notifications:
Sunday, August 16th (by 11:59pm)

Accepted Artwork Drop off:
Saturday, August 29th (5:00pm-7:00pm)
Sunday, August 30th (11:00am-5:00pm)

Auction Exhibition on view:
Wednesday, September 2nd – Saturday, October 3rd

Auction:
Satruday, October 3rd (4:00pm - 8:00pm)

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at naa@newburyportart.org
Types of Donations:

1. Member’s Only Auction Exhibition*

Artwork created by, and upload for sale by YOU, one of our Members (Donated by you at %100) Tax write-off!

2. Collector’s Collection

This will be artwork (not necessarily affiliated with NAA) donated from your private collection for sale (Donated by you at %100) Tax write-off! Upload your collector piece(s)

*If you cannot donate at 100%, please reach out to Belle at belle@newburyportart.org

Benefits to all donors:
- ONE FREE TICKET TO ATTEND THE AUCTION (for you) and a second ticket at 50% for one guest (with a coupon code)
Important Dates:

Artwork Submission Deadline:
Saturday, August 15th (by 11:59pm)

Artwork Selection Notifications:
Sunday, August 16th (by 11:59pm)

Accepted Artwork Drop off:
Saturday, August 29th (5:00pm-7:00pm)
Sunday, August 30th (11:00am-5:00pm)

Auction Exhibition on view:
Wednesday, September 2nd – Saturday, October 3rd

Auction:
Satruday, October 3rd (4:00pm - 8:00pm)
About You and Your Donation
Name of person donating the art (i.e if you are donating for Collector's Collection)

First NameLast Name
Full Name of Artist

First NameLast Name
OPTIONAL. If you wish to use a different artist name on our labels, in the program, and within our online gallery, please provide this below exactly how you'd like it to read
Artist / Donor Email
Artist / Donor Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Artist / Donor Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
*Optional* Your website/URL
*Optional* Instagram handle/URL
Artwork Submission Detail
1. Member’s Only Auction Exhibition

Artwork created by, and upload for sale by YOU, one of our Members (example: Belle Struck donating an artwork made by Belle Struck)

2. Collector’s Collection

This will be artwork donated from your private collection for sale (example: John Doe donating an artwork by Pablo Picasso)
I would like this artwork to be considered for the ...
Artwork title
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Year created
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Dimensions (including frame): H x W (x D) in inches
Fair Market Value ($)
What you would value the piece if you were selling it
Minimum Bid ($)
Starting price for bidding on your piece
Upload image(s). Please try to use a filename that includes your name and artwork title. Preferred format: First Last - Artwork Title (ex. "Jane Smith - Piping Plovers"). If desired, you may attach a second image that provides the viewer with more information about the work. This may include showing the work framed, at a different angle, or zooming in on a detail within the work.

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OPTIONAL. Statement about the work (Or history / provenance if donating for collector's collection)

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OPTIONAL. If relevant, please provide any series/edition information that should be included, such as "1/25", "3 of 5", "#5", "Open edition", "Artist's Proof", etc.
NAA will run a 24 hour sale from October 3rd to October 4th for artwork that did not have any bids. Please indicate a "Buy it Now" price for your piece if it is entered into the 24 hour sale (this price could be the same as your minimum bid, or something else)
Buy it now price ($)
If your work does not sell from the Auction or "Buy it Now" sale, please indicate what you would like to do with the artwork:
Final Notes and Submission
(Optional) Additional comments about your submission
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Newburyport Art 25th Annual Auction: Creating our Future

About You and Your Donation

Artwork Submission Detail

NAA will run a 24 hour sale from October 3rd to October 4th for artwork that did not have any bids. Please indicate a "Buy it Now" price for your piece if it is entered into the 24 hour sale (this price could be the same as your minimum bid, or something else)

Final Notes and Submission