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Call for Donations

Final Status of Artwork in Auction
Help support the mission of the Virginia Beach Art Center by donating art to our auction. 
Don't have anything to donate? Support us by bidding in the auction.
​Fundraiser Dates: September 5 - 14, 2025

8/7             Submission Deadline
8/26           Drop off of pieces selected for display in classroom                  

9/5              Online Auction begins at 9am
9/14            Bidding ends at 5pm

​9/15            Notify winning bidders and donors who sold
9/16 - 17     Drop off by donors, 10am - 4pm        
9/19 - 20    Pick up by winning bidders, 10am - 4pm

​Items for donation may include original fine art, fine art prints (valued at $75 or more), vintage jewelry, high-end collectibles and small estate items.  

Liability and Permission:
By submitting your donation, you understand and agree to the following:
  • You are transferring ownership of the item to the Virginia Beach Art Center.
  • The Virginia Beach Art Center and The Artists Gallery are not responsible and cannot be held liable for any damages to artworks/items. 
  • The Art Center will use images of the item(s) for marketing purposes.

​Contact with Questions:  
Stacy McCallister, [email protected]
GENERAL RULES
  • Selected pieces will be on view in the classroom during the online auction.
  • Starting bids begin at 40% of full value 
  • There will be no shipping, all artwork must be dropped off and picked up in person.
  • This is a curated auction, not all works may be accepted.
  • All works must be free of copyright infringement. 
  • Artworks, mats and frames should be in good and clean condition. Please make sure all chips, dings and smudges are addressed before submitting.
  • Works must be labeled on back with title, artist, and medium. and suggested value.
  • VB Art Center is a community gallery. All artworks should be suitable for viewers of all ages.
  • Please ensure that all photos being submitted are crisp and the artwork is shown clearly. For this artist call only, if piece is framed, please include frame in photo, so bidders can see full auction item.
  • If your donation is not sold during the auction it will remain with you. 
​For further information please contact Stacy McCallister at [email protected]

    ​Fine Art Fundraiser
    ​Sept. 5 - 14

    Submission

    FIRST ITEM:
    Max file size: 20MB
    Please ensure that all photos being submitted are crisp and the artwork is shown clearly. For this artist call only, if piece is framed, please include frame in photo, so bidders can see full auction item.
    Title case (cap. and lower case letters), no quotation marks
    Example: Acrylic
    starting bids begin at 40% of full value
    Example: 14 x 20 (no " marks, and a space between numbers and the x)
    Example: Acrylic, 16x20, matted and framed
    SECOND ITEM: 
    Max file size: 20MB
    Please ensure that all photos being submitted are crisp and the artwork is shown clearly. For this artist call only, if piece is framed, please include frame in photo, so bidders can see full auction item.
    Title case (cap. and lower case letters), no quotation marks
    Example: Acrylic
    starting bids begin at 40% of full value
    Example: 14 x 20 (no " marks, and a space between numbers and the x)
    Example: Acrylic, 16x20, matted and framed
    THIRD ITEM: 
    Max file size: 20MB
    Please ensure that all photos being submitted are crisp and the artwork is shown clearly. For this artist call only, if piece is framed, please include frame in photo, so bidders can see full auction item.
    Title case (cap. and lower case letters), no quotation marks
    Example: Acrylic
    starting bids begin at 40% of full value
    Example: 14 x 20 (no " marks, and a space between numbers and the x)
    Example: Acrylic, 16x20, matted and framed
    If you have more than three items to donate, please refresh this page and enter your additional pieces.

    ​​We will publish the info that you have provided. Please confirm information is correct and check for typos.
    ​
    ​Because of the file uploads, please be patient.  Count to 30.

    If the submission works you will automatically be redirected to a confirmation page.  Thank you so much for your donation!
Submit Donation

Location:
532 Virginia Beach Blvd.

Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(17th Street between Baltic and Mediterranean Aves.--the Purple Building)
​Hours: 
Monday Closed
Tues.-Fri. 10am-5pm
Sat. 10am-4pm
Sun. 12pm-4pm
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​Free parking, Free entry
Virginia Beach Art Center is a harassment-free environment and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, genetics, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.  Art displayed in the building is the sole expression of the individual artist and does not reflect the opinion or position of VBAC or its board of directors, volunteers or staff.
The Art Center building is handicapped accessible.
​The Virginia Beach Art Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.  Donations to the Virginia Beach Art Center are tax-deductible.  The Art Center's financial statement is available upon written request from the Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs.
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  • Home
    • Arts & Provisions in the ViBe
  • Classes
    • General Class Info
    • Art Classes
    • Pottery Studio >
      • Pottery Classes
      • Pottery Supplies
    • Plein Air League
    • Drawing Group >
      • Model Application
    • Art Center Calendars
    • Class Policies
  • Exhibitions
    • Exhibitions Calendar
    • Artist Calls
    • Solo Exhibition David Rathbone
    • Notes from the Art Curator
  • The Artists Gallery
    • About The Artists Gallery
    • Resident Artists
    • Exhibiting Artists
    • January Featured Artist
    • Give the Gift of Art
    • Artist Application
  • Join Us
    • Be Involved
    • Annual Supporters
    • Volunteer
    • Artist Involvement
    • Become An Instructor
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