Call for Artists: Crocker Art Museum 2026 Art Auction Season

The Crocker Art Museum is pleased to open artist submissions for the 2026 Art Auction season. Artist contributions to this annual fundraiser directly benefit the thousands of children, families, and adults the Museum serves every year. We hope you will be one of our participating artists! Proceeds from the sale of all artwork support the Crocker’s dynamic exhibitions, community-building programs, and studio classes.

Artists can submit works to:

Art Auction, which includes the highly anticipated in-person Live Auction and international virtual Silent Auction. Up to 125 works are selected for these auctions, and selected artists may choose to keep 50% of the proceeds from the sale of their work (artists’ shares can equal up to 125% of the fair market value). Artists may also choose to donate 100% to the Museum. The virtual Silent Auction is open for online bidding from May 12 to June 7 at bid.crockerart.org. The Live Auction takes place at the Museum on Saturday, June 6. 

Big Names, Small Art (BNSA), a virtual auction of small (12 x 12 inches or less) artworks that draws thousands of new and seasoned collectors—opening with a Preview Party at the Crocker! 100% of the auction proceeds support the Museum’s programs and exhibitions. Due to the volume of submissions, not all artwork can be accepted. Artwork that meets BNSA submission guidelines will be reviewed by a panel of Museum staff and other art professionals for inclusion in the BNSA auction. BNSA is open for bidding from May 12 to June 6, at bid.crockerart.org.

This Sacramento tradition has become an international event! Submit your art for the opportunity to connect with new and seasoned collectors, other artists, and the art community. The virtual and in-person auctions generate millions of views and draw an audience of more than 2,000 worldwide bidders who vie for works contributed by artists like you.

The deadline to submit to the 2026 Art Auction is February 27 at 11:59 PM PST.