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. Bidding takes place during CLA's Children's Literature Breakfast.

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

2019 CLA ART AUCTION

The 2019 CLA Art Auction will take place during the 2019 CLA Breakfast featuring Yuyi Morales.

The  artwork that will be featured in the Art Auction can be previewed through the gallery below and through CLA's 32Auctions feature. A sampling of the donated works  can be viewed at our CLA Booth through the conference. All works  works will be showcased at the CLA Breakfast. 

Bidding will occur at the breakfast using a bidding platform. All winning bidders will be able to take their artwork with them.
 
Gallery Preview
of the generously donated art to be featured at the 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

Bidding at the 2019 Art Auction

The 2019 CLA Art Auction will take place during the 2019 CLA Breakfast.

Bidding will begin at 7:00 am on Sunday, Nov. 24 and will be conducted using the silent auction platform 32Auctions.
 2019 CLA Breakfast
featuring Yuyi Morales
Sunday, Nov. 24
7:00am-8:45 am

Bidding FAQs

How do I preview the auction platform and the works to be auctioned?

How do I place a bid?

  • Follow the instructions in the tutorial video to create a 32Auctions account.
  • Bring an internet-enabled device [laptop, tablet, smartphone] to the CLA breakfast and use it to access CLA's 32Auctions feature
    • Bidding will begin at 7 am and will conclude at 8:45 am, on Sunday, Nov. 24.
  • Follow the instructions in the tutorial video to place bids and keep track of bidding on your "favorited" artworks

Can I place a bid BEFORE the CLA Breakfast?

  • No, bidding will be restricted to the duration of the Breakfast.

What if I want to bid on artwork but I do not have access to an internet-enabled device during the CLA breakfast?

The 32Auctions platform works best when individual users place bids using their own accounts on individual devices. However, we recognize that this may not be feasible for all.
  • Are you attending the Breakfast with a friend who would be willing to help you submit bids? Consider asking for your friend's help.
  • CLA will make provisions to support Breakfast attendees without access to an internet-enabled device. Instructions and details will be provided at the breakfast.

TUTORIAL VIDEO
Previewing artwork, setting up an account & bidding using 32Auctions

Please note that the video tutorial features artwork from the 2018 Art Auction.

ART AUCTION ARCHIVE


GALLERY

for the Art  Auction at the 2018 NCTE Convention

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