Buffalo Arts Studio’s newest fundraising event Live on Five returns in April 2021! 

As you may know, the Buffalo Arts Studio team had to postpone Live on Five 2020 only 48 hours before it was scheduled to begin in the spring of 2020. Yet, with the support of this dynamic creative community, what was originally imagined as a floor-wide celebration was quickly reimagined into a mobile auction fit for the moment. 

668 original artworks were created. 559 bidders participated. 3,600 bids were placed. And 640 works sold. 

None of this would’ve been possible with you and the hundreds of artists who donated their work.  

We can’t wait to do it all again this year—and we would love for you to join us as a participating artist. 

Live on Five 2021 will be a three-week exhibition in our gallery as well as a mobile art auction. We will feature hundreds of 5″ x 5″ artworks by regional artists with starting bids at $25. All proceeds benefit Buffalo Arts Studio. 

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Contributing artists will receive ONE complimentary ticket with bid number to the Live on Five event, regardless of the number of artworks donated. Artists will be acknowledged in the mobile auction app, on Buffalo Arts Studio website, event brochure, and in social media.

Artwork Specifications

• All artwork must be original, conform to 5″ x 5″ x 5,” and be submitted UNFRAMED. If your piece is smaller than 5 inches, please mount it to a 5″ x 5″ board or support.
• All submissions must be accompanied by a complete entry form for each individual artwork. This information will be included in the “Item Description” on the mobile bidding app as well as the wall label. 
• Works under 1 pound will be hung using Scotch removable mounting squares.
• Works over 1 pound, including 3-dimensional work, must be hangable using push pins or a small nail.
• Multiple artworks can be installed individually or as a horizontal, vertical, or square series. (Please include instructions with the submission).
• Most materials will be accepted, however lightweight paper and board are preferred. Please do not enter any works containing glitter as it may spread to other works. All charcoal or pastel works must have fixative— unfixed work will not be accepted. Buffalo Arts Studio reserves the right to reject/modify any artwork, especially based on installation difficulties or safety. 
• Artists should sign or initial their artwork on the front, if possible.
• USPS, UPS, and hand delivery will be accepted. 
• Submissions must arrive at Buffalo Arts Studio by March 15, 2021.

All submissions must be accompanied by a complete entry form for each individual artwork. You may use the digital submission form below OR the printable form is available here. 

Please tag @buffaloartsstudio and use the #liveonfive2021 when you post your work!

For more information, email Curator Shirley Verrico at shirley@buffaloartsstudio.org.