2024 8 x 8 Auction and Fundraiser

Crossing Arts is a nonprofit that works hard to create meaningful arts opportunities for everyone, because we believe ART is for E V E R Y O N E! Our 2024 8 x 8 Online Auction is one of our most important fundraisers of the year, supporting our year-round art programs, including distribution of hundreds of free monthly Creativity Kits, rotating gallery exhibitions, an art-filled gift shop, and art education for children, teens, and adults. Buying a piece of unique and original art supports ongoing art programs in our community. Not a bad deal!

The auction runs from Sunday, October 6th at 9:00am until 5:00pm on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Again, this event is a major and important fundraiser for arts programming in the Central Lakes Area, and we deeply appreciate your participation. Your winning bids enable us to bring many forms of art to all ages in the Brainerd Lakes Area, and that is a powerful act!

Wednesday & Thursday, Oct 9th & 10th, are all about our youngest artists. Encourage them by bidding on the Featured pieces they’re MOST PROUD OF!

Join us at Crossing Arts, in person, on Friday, October 11th, for a reception and viewing of all the 8"x8" artworks up for active online bidding. This event will take place in the gallery from 5:00 - 7:00pm. Light refreshments and appetizers will be served. Many thanks to our volunteers, members, and participants for making this fundraiser an enjoyable and successful event.

We thank you in advance for your continued support and participation!

The Crossing Arts Alliance has been providing amazing, varied arts activities to central Minnesota since 2000. As a 501c3 nonprofit, we work hard to make sure that the arts are accessible to everyone.

Located in the heART of downtown Brainerd, we provide arts programming to hundreds of children each year, cultivating creative thinkers and makers, and introducing them to a wide array of mediums.

Monthly exhibits inspire and excite our artists and viewers.

Local artists sell their work in our Gift Shop, delighting patrons who are looking for local, one-of-a-kind pieces.

Our workshops build skills for writers, visual artists, and those seeking a creative outlet.

We act as a conduit for the creative community, connecting those with similar interests.

We depend on the generosity of our members, volunteers, and community to offer these services. Proceeds from our auction will go to our general fund to be sure we can continue this important work.