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The Nicolaysen

Art Museum
Bash & Gala

September 3rd & 5th, 2025

40th Annual Art Gala Fundraiser

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Call for Art

Join us for our most magical fundraiser of the year! The NIC is seeking artwork submissions for our 40th Annual Art Auction & Dinner, a two-night celebration of creativity, community, and giving.

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This year’s event includes:

🔮 The Iridescent Bash
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
An energetic evening with interactive art, live performances, and affordable bidding wars. Artists may submit up to 4 small works, including two under $100 and two under $250.

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🌙 A Midsummer Dream Gala
Friday, September 5, 2025
A formal banquet and exclusive art auction. Submit up to 2 works valued at $300 or more. Jurors may select up to 4 pieces for our live auction.

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 Incentives for Artists:

  • 50/50 sales split or option to donate full proceeds

  • Donated works = entries to win free Gala tickets

  • 2 free Bash tickets for all accepted artists

  • Discounted Gala tickets for selected Gala artists

  • Encore Sale following the events​
     

Important Dates:

  • July 18 – Submission Deadline

  • July 30 – Notification of Accepted Works

  • August 14 – Artwork Delivery Due

  • September 3 & 5 – Auction Events

  • September 9–20 – Encore Sale

  • September 27 – Artwork Pickup / Payouts​

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