The Children's Literature Assembly proudly presents its annual Art Auction which takes place every year at NCTE's Annual Convention.

The Auction features art generously donated by popular and award-winning children's literature artists.

All proceeds help support cutting-edge research in children’s literature and our many events and activities throughout the year.

2022 CLA ART AUCTION

The Art Auction will take place during the 2022 CLA Breakfast, featuring Jerry Craft.

Sunday, November 20 7:00—8:45 a.m. PT
Anaheim Convention Center
Ballroom D

Ticketed Event - Purchase Your Tickets at the conference registration portal. 

If you have already registered for the NCTE conference, but would like to purchase a ticket to the breakfast, the easiest way to do this is to call NCTE directly at (877) 369-6283.
The  generously donated artwork to be featured in the Art Auction can be previewed through the gallery below and through CLA's 32Auctions feature.

Bidding will be conducted using the silent auction platform 32Auctions. Payments of winning bids will be processed on site at the end of the Breakfast, and winners will pick up their artwork upon payment. CLA is not able to mail artwork to winners.

Below you will find an FAQ with details and guidance about the virtual auction. 

2022 Art Auction Gallery

For details about each of the donated pieces of art, download our complete catalogue
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Art Auction 2019 Catalogue

Bidding FAQs

How do I preview the auction platform and the works to be auctioned? Do I need an account to do that?

  • You do NOT need a 32Auctions account to preview the artwork and you can do so at any time prior to and during the auction. To access CLA's 32Auctions feature, visit: www.32auctions.com/2022CLAArtAuction
    • Click on any item to read its description
    • Use the heart icon to add an item to your watch-list

Do I need an account to place a bid?

  • Yes, you need to create a 32Auctions account to place a bid. This will make it possible for you to place bids, keep track of bids on artwork that interests you, and see if you have winning bids at the end of the auction. As you can see in the screenshot below, the information you are asked to provide is minimal. 

Video Tutorial for Using 32Auctions

How do I place a bid?

  1. If you do not already have a 32Auctions account, follow the Create an Account link to establish one.
  2. Go to CLA's 32Auctions feature for 2022 and log in to your account
    • Bidding will run through the 2022 CLA Breakfast.  
  3. Click on "View All Items" to see all the pieces of art available
    1. Use the heart icon to add items to your watch-list
  4. Click on an artwork that interests you and type in a bid that is higher than the previous one by at least $5.
  5. Revisit the platform during the bidding time frame and make new bids as you see fit.

Can I place a bid BEFORE the CLA Breakfast?

  • No, bidding will be restricted to the duration of the CLA Breakfast: Sunday, November 20 7:00—8:45 a.m. PT

I had the winning bid for an artwork. What happens next? 

  • If you have the winning bid for an artwork at the end of the auction, proceed to the treasurer's table to make your payment. You can pay with a personal check or with a credit card.
  • Once your payment is received, you can pick up your artwork.

Can you ship artwork to winners?

  • We cannot. Winning bidders must pick up their artwork at the end of the CLA Breakfast.

ART AUCTION ARCHIVE

2021 Art Auction Gallery

2019 Art Auction

For details about each of the donated pieces of art, download our complete catalogue
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Art Auction 2019 Catalogue

2018 Art Auction

For details about each of the donated pieces of art, download our complete catalogue
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Art Auction 2018 Catalogue