Same small size. Same opening bid. All new art.
Join us for Live on Five—the big auction of small works—made new each year by the artists who make it possible. Hundreds of 5” x 5” pieces, all starting at $25, by a diverse mix of coveted local artists will be on view and up for auction. Come see the work now through April 12 during regular gallery hours, buy your tickets, and strategize your bidding plan. And don’t forget – your bidding number is your ticket for the live, in-person auction on Saturday, April 13.
Free Exhibition Preview | Friday, March 22, part of M&T Fourth Fridays
On View (free) | March 22 – April 12
Live Bidding (bid numbers, $25) | April 11 – April 13
Ticketed Auction Event | Saturday, April 13
Art Pick-Up Party (free) | Friday, April 26, part of M&T Fourth Fridays
Artwork Pick-Up/Volunteer Appreciation Party
Post Event Celebration, Friday, April 26, 2024, 5 pm – 8 pm.
Part of M&T Fourth Friday’s
Join Buffalo Arts Studio in celebrating the wonderful volunteers who make Live on Five successful! Join us from 5 – 8 pm and pick up your artwork, listen to the music of Owl Lounge, and help us celebrate our volunteers!
TICKETING
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Bidding Only – $20 (includes ticket to bid online but no event entrance)
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General Admission Presale – $25 (includes bidder number and full access to the party from 7 pm – 11 pm)
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General Admission Day Of – $30 (includes bidder number and full access to the party from 7 pm – 11 pm)
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VIP – $50 (includes bidder number, 60-minute pre-party starting at 6 pm, open bar from 6 pm – 7 pm, light snacks, full access to the party from 7 pm – 11 pm)
Tickets are now on sale!
ART
Live on Five will feature approximately 600 pieces of 5×5 work by approximately 200 artists including:
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Madeline Bartley
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David Buck
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Julia Bottoms
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Buffalo Pothole Bandit
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Markenzy Cesar
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Stick Figure Guy
BIDDING
Bidding in our virtual auction begins Thursday, April 11 at 5 pm. The auction will close and bidding will end on Saturday, April 13 at 9:30 pm.
RECEPTION
Live on Five will conclude with an in-person reception as we count down to the auction ending, featuring:
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Two Cash Bars with beer, wine, hard seltzers, and soft drinks.
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Food from Moneybags Dumplings.
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Custom framing available from Five Points Framing.