ABOUT

The Arts Center of the Capital Region’s gala draws over 200 people who love art and love Troy and love our region. New this year at the gala, we are launching a 50/50 auction that will pique the interests of our donors, raise vital funds for our
exhibition program and help artists make sales.

Our historical architecture and natural landscapes are truly a wonder. We are seeking small format works that celebrate Troy and Rensselaer County. Work can be 2D or 3D, direct representations of our City or County, or they can be abstract works that clearly nod to our community.

ELIGIBILITY
The Little Wonders Art Auction is open to all artists.

PRICING & SALES
Artists will set their minimum sale price (remember all sales will be split 50/50). Once a minimum price has been set, they will be sold in auction format online and onsite, with bidding beginning on June 11 and ending the night of June 18, 2025.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Submissions are due May 23, 2025

Each entry must include a completed entry form including a photograph of each piece of art being submitted. Artists will be notified of inclusion by May 30, 2025

The entry form with submission information is below.

SMALL WONDERS ENTRY APPROVAL/GUIDELINES
Artwork, including framing, cannot exceed 12” x 12” or 12” x 12” x 12”.

Artists may submit a maximum of two works of art or one diptych (which cannot exceed 24” in any direction).

All accepted artwork must arrive framed, and mounted in a professional manner and ready to hang with a hanging wire on the back.

Images must photographed as part of the submission process and these photos will be used for the auction site. Specs for photography are detailed on the entry form.

All work must be labeled with the artist’s name, title, medium, email address and phone number.

All artwork will be reviewed for eligibility based on meeting the content criteria. 

DROP OFF OF ARTWORK WILL OCCUR MAY 31-June 6, 2025
Artwork must be delivered to The Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265 River Street, Troy, NY during the hours of: M-TH 12PM-7PM, Sat & Sun 12-4PM. The Farmers Market is on Saturday so we recommend Sunday if you are choosing a weekend date.

REMOVAL OF ART WORK ON JUNE 20
Unsold work may be picked up beginning June 20 and no later than July 20.
If artwork is not picked up within 30 days after June 20 it will become property of The Arts Center.