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.

2023 CLA ART AUCTION

The Art Auction will take place during the 2023 CLA Breakfast, featuring Traci Sorell, Cherokee Nation, OK.

Sunday, November 19, 2023
7:00—8:45 a.m. EST
Short North A, GCCC

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 (link coming soon).

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.

Before the conference, we will publish an FAQ with details and guidance about the virtual auction. 

2023 Art Auction Gallery

More artwork coming soon!

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/CLABreakfast2023
    • 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. 

How do I place a bid?

Bidding will run from 07:00 AM EST on November 17 2023 through the 2023 CLA Breakfast ( 08:30 AM EST on November 19 2023)
  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 2023 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 $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?

Yes. Bidding will run from 07:00 AM EST on November 17 2023 through the 2023 CLA Breakfast ( 08:30 AM EST on November 19 2023)

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

  • The winners will need to pick their pieces up at the end of the Children's Literature Assembly Breakfast Featuring Traci Sorrell in Short North A, GCCC. You may pay with check, credit card, or cash.
  • If you are not able to pick up your piece by 9:30AM, you will be contacted concerning payment, which will include shipping and handling fees to the address of your choice.

Can you ship artwork to winners?

  • We can. However, be advised that you will be charged shipping and handling fees.

ART AUCTION ARCHIVE

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