Laguna Art Museum: 41st Annual California Cool Art Auction 2023

Laguna Art Museum presents the 41st Annual California Cool Art Auction, Benefit & Bash taking place February 17 to March 4, 2023.

Bidding for the auction will be open exclusively on Artsy beginning February 17 and will close at 8:30 p.m. PST (11:30 p.m. EST) on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

The auction will feature works from over 125 California artists, available to preview in person at Laguna Art Museum with paid admission, February 18 through March 4.

The auction will culminate with an exclusive Benefit & Bash at Laguna Art Museum on March 4 beginning at 6:30 p.m., connecting artists, collectors and the community in a celebration of California culture. For more information and to purchase event tickets, visit https://lagunaartmuseum.org/auction.

Auctioneer Juliette Vara will MC the bash, which will provide guests an evening of complimentary curated appetizers, California-themed libations, a musical performance by Grammy-nominated Lee Rocker of The Stray Cats and access to meet artists featured in the auction surround by an immersive California atmosphere.

Online auction bidding will continue through the evening, concluding at 8:30 p.m. on March 4. Proceeds from the annual auction provide vital support to the museum, directly benefiting major initiatives, education programs, exhibitions and community engagement.

“This is Laguna Art Museum's most fashionable, fun and highly anticipated event of the year. We have reimagined our 2023 event to be the coolest ever,” said Julie Perlin Lee, Executive Director of Laguna Art Museum. "The artworks and the guest list alone will be worth showing up for, and supporters can expect a high-energy evening for the benefit of the museum's dynamic 2023 education and exhibition initiatives.”

All artworks ship from the Laguna Art Museum, California. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer and will be processed separately from the winning bid. Laguna Art Museum is partnering with US Art to facilitate all shipping needs of the California Cool Art Auction 2023. We require art handling services in order to follow museum best practices and will not provide alternative shipping options.

Please note that Supplemental COS apply, relating to payment timelines, insurance, and more.