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Event Details

The Auction at MCAD

When Buying is Truly Giving.
April 18, 2026, 6:00–9:30 p.m.
MCAD Main Gallery

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THE AUCTION AT MCAD EXPERIENCE

6:00 p.m.
Silent Auction bidding begins (online bids accepted)
DJ set, cocktails flowing, exclusive bites

7:30 p.m.
Live Auction
Paddle raise in support of student scholarships

8:30 p.m.
Raffle winner revealed
Celebration continues, final bids

9:00 p.m.
Silent Auction closes

Admission: $200
The tax-deductible value of each ticket is $150.

Alumni Discount: $100
The tax-deductible value of each ticket is $50.

+ Live Auction featuring George Morrison ’43 and Julie Buffalohead ’95
+ Silent Auction bidding
+ Raffle featuring Genie Castro
+ Exclusive bites by Paris Dining Club
+ Cocktails and mocktails by Bacardi Limited Brands
+ Live DJ Set
+ Studio Experiences

A complete list of participating artists will be announced soon.

Proceeds benefit Minneapolis College of Art and Design student scholarships. Learn more about our students.

Not able to join us in-person? Consider donating to student scholarships today. Or, donate now to support MCAD student scholarships.

Please reach out to events@mcad.edu with any questions or if you are interested in event sponsorship opportunities.

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Your contribution to MCAD is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law