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. |
2021 CLA VIRTUAL ART AUCTION
Friday, November 19 @ 7 a.m. - Sunday, November 21 @11: 45 p.m.
The 2021 CLA Art Auction will take place during the 2021 NCTE Convention.
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 occur during the 2021 NCTE Convenion using the 32Auctions bidding platform. Below you will find an FAQ with details and guidance about the virtual auction. Winning bidders will be able to process their payment through the platform and will receive their artwork through the mail. |
2121 Art Auction Gallery
[more artwork coming soon!]
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Bidding at the 2021 Art Auction
The 2021 CLA Art Auction will take place during the 2021 NCTE Conference.
Bidding will begin at 7 a.m. on Friday, November 19 and will conclude at 11: 45 p.m. on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Bidding will be conducted using the silent auction platform 32Auctions.
Bidding will begin at 7 a.m. on Friday, November 19 and will conclude at 11: 45 p.m. on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Bidding will be conducted using the silent auction platform 32Auctions.
Bidding FAQs
How do I preview the auction platform and the works to be auctioned? Do I need an account to do that?
Do I need an account to place a bid?
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How do I place a bid?
- If you do not already have a 32Auctions account, follow the Create an Account link to establish one.
- Go to CLA's 32Auctions feature for 2021 and log in to your account
- Bidding will begin at 7 a.m. on Friday, November 19 and will conclude at 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, November 21.
- Click on "View All Items" to see all the pieces of art available
- Use the heart icon to add items to your watch-list
- Click on an artwork that interests you and type in a bid that is higher than the previous one by at least $5.
- Revisit the platform during the bidding time-frame and make new bids as you see fit.
Can I place a bid BEFORE the NCTE Conference?
- No, bidding will be restricted to the time-frame between Friday, November 19 @ 7 a.m. and Sunday, November 21 @11: 45 p.m.
Do you ship to addresses outside of the U.S.?
No, we are only able to ship to addresses within the United States.
I had the winning bid for an artwork. What happens next?
- If you are a winning bidder, the system will automatically send a notification to the email associated with your 32Auctions account. The notification will contain a link to your individual invoice page. Invoices display the items won, the winning bid amounts, the total amount due, and a payment button.
- Please click the payment button to pay with a credit card.
- Please provide your shipping address so we can send you the artwork you purchased. Shipping is free for all items.