The Children's Literature Assembly proudly presents its 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.

2025 CLA ART AUCTION

Bidding will begin at 8 AM MST on Friday, November 21 and will conclude at 8:45 AM MST at the end on the 2025 CLA Breakfast, featuring Jason Chin.

Four Seasons 4 Ballroom, Colorado Convention Center
Room Level: Ballroom Level
Session Code 2: CLA-BR

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, 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.

2025 Art Auction Gallery

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: https://www.32auctions.com/CLA2025 
    • 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, the information you are asked to provide is minimal.

How do I place a bid?

Bidding will run from 8 AM MST on Friday, November 21 and will conclude at 8:45 AM MST at the end on the 2025 CLA Breakfast.
  1. If you do not already have a 32Auctions account, follow the Create an Account link to establish one.
  2. Go to https://www.32auctions.com/CLA2025 and log in to your account
  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 $10.
  5. Revisit the platform during the bidding time frame and make new bids as you see fit.
Video Tutorial

Can I place a bid BEFORE the CLA Breakfast?

Yes. Bidding will run from 8 AM MST on Friday, November 21 and will conclude at 8:45 AM MST at the end on the 2025 CLA Breakfast.

Do I need to have tickets to the CLA Breakfast to be allowed to bid?

You do NOT need have to have tickets to the breakfast in order to bid on the art.

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

  • The winners will need to pay for and collect their pieces up at the end of the Children's Literature Assembly Breakfast featuring Jaon Chin (Sunday, November 23 at 8:45 AM EST in the Four Seasons 4 Ballroom at the Colorado Convention Center). You may pay with check, credit card, or cash.
  • If you fail to pick up your item, we will have to discuss shipping fees which can be high due to the fragility of the art and the limited shipping options available at the convention center.

Can you ship artwork to winners?

  • Winners are responsible for collecting their pieces and transporting them home. If you fail to pick up your item, we will have to discuss shipping fees, which can be high due to the fragility of the art and the limited shipping options available at the convention center.

ART AUCTION ARCHIVE

2024 Art Auction Gallery

CLA Art Auction Catalogue 2024
File Size: 9580 kb
File Type: pdf
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2023 Art Auction Gallery

2022 Art Auction Gallery

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