Yellowstone Art Auction 2025 - Yellowstone Art Museum

yellowstone art auction 57

the annual yellowstone art auction is the yam’s signature fundraising event

Yellowstone Art Auction 57
Bidding & Exhibition Opening February 7, 2025
Mark your calendars for the annual Live Auction Gala taking place on Saturday, March 8, 2025

The Yellowstone Art Museum is excited to announce that the 57th Annual Yellowstone Art Auction will take place February 7 to March 8, 2025.

The Art Auction is one of the YAM’s most treasured opportunities to spotlight celebrated regional artwork, introduce emerging artists, and inspire patrons at every stage of collecting. The YAM’s juried Art Auction exhibition showcases a diverse range of artworks available for Silent Auction, including a Small Works subset, in addition to a select grouping of Live-Auction-only pieces. Participating artists are generously donating a percentage of the sale of each piece in support of the YAM.

The Art Auction will again feature several events and artist talks during the run of the exhibition. The signature museum fundraiser will open with a free to the public artists’ celebration and culminate in a ticketed Live Auction Gala, known as “The Night.” As the YAM’s largest fundraiser of the year, the Art Auction raises crucial support for the exhibitions and educational programs that the Yellowstone Art Museum presents annually.

Art Auction Sponsors

Lead Sponsor
Lornel Baker

Premium Sponsors
Joel Anderson
Deborah Anspach & John Hanson
Jennifer & Steve Corning
Eide Bailly LLP
First Interstate Bank
Bess Lovec
Larry & Ruth Martin
Red Lodge Clay Center
Linda Shelhamer & Stephen Haraden
Stockman Bank
Susan Sullivan & Steve Zabawa

Community Sponsors
Billings Clinic
Montague’s Jewelers
Riversage Inns

Auctioneer

Kevin Doyle, Jackson Hole Art Auction

Kevin Doyle has been the Managing Director at Jackson Hole Art Auction since 2021. Prior to joining JHAA, he worked for two decades at Sotheby’s, the world’s largest marketplace for art and luxury. While at Sotheby’s, Kevin was an integral part of several record-setting sales events, including fine art and jewels from the Collection of Paul and Bunny Mellon, The Marie Antoinette Natural Pearl from The Bourbon Parma Collection, the 1953 Jaguar C-Type Works Lightweight and various marquee sales of American, Impressionist, Contemporary, African and Islamic arts.

To learn more about sponsorships, please contact us at development@artmuseum.org.

Supporting Events for Art Auction 57

Opening Reception
Friday, February 7 | 5 – 8 PM

Mingle with the auction artists and place first bids on Silent Auction items while enjoying music, dancing, quick finish art, and hors d’oeuvres.

Auction Artist Conversations
Thursday Evenings: February 13, 20, 27 | 5 – 7 pm

Join us on the cozy couch in the YAM’s galleries Thursday evenings during the art auction for drinks and conversations with local artists. Beer and wine at 5 PM, Artist Conversations at 5:30 PM.

The Night Live Auction & Gala
Saturday, March 8 | 7 PM

The Live Auction Gala will conclude the YAM’s signature fundraiser with final in-person bids placed on Silent and Live Auction works for ticket holders. Tickets and table reservations can be purchased at various levels on the website or by calling the front desk. Seating is limited, so we recommend purchasing tickets early.

Absentee & Call-In Bidding

Bidders unable to attend the live auction can place absentee bids in advance, or call in a live bid during the event. To learn more about registering an Absentee Bid, or Call-In Bidding, please contact us at development@artmuseum.org.

YAM Education Events for Yellowstone Art Auction 57

FAM at the YAM—All ages welcome!
Friday, February 7 | 4 – 6 PM

Join Art Auction 57 artist Jennette Rasch in the studio to create a mini work of art inspired by her artwork and technique. No advanced registration required.

Adult Education Opportunity
Art Quilts with Auction Artist, Maggy Rozycki Hiltner: Intuitive Raw-Edge Appliqué and Embroidery Collage Workshop
Saturday, February 15 | 10 AM – 4 PM

In this workshop led by Art Auction artist Maggy Rozycki Hiltner, participants will make small art quilts using fusible adhesive, cotton, and found materials. Students will create in response to the materials at hand rather than a set pattern. Construction and basic decorative stitches will be covered. All materials are provided and no sewing skills required. All participants are encouraged to bring a few pieces of their own fabrics, quilt fragments, or embroidery to use in their artworks. Register for Art Quilts here.