The 2023 MassArt Auction will take place on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Both the Live and Silent Auctions will be posted on Bidsquare and open for a two-week period of bidding, starting on March 20th. All of the Auction artwork will be installed and the exhibition available to view on campus by appointment.

SILENT AUCTION BIDDING

The four Silent Auction sections outlined in the catalog will all be featured in one timed online auction starting Monday, March 20th at 12:00pm EST through Sunday, April 2nd at 12:00pm EST via massartauction.org/bid.

Preview the artwork virtually through our 3D virtual tour or schedule a visit to see all of the featured artwork currently on display in MassArt's Design and Media center during our Public Preview Period until March 30th.

WHAT IS A TIMED AUCTION?

A timed auction is automated, and takes place solely online. The bidding for each lot is opened at a predetermined level at a set time and stays open over an extended period. A bidder’s identity is always kept confidential during the auction. In this timed auction, bidding will begin at NOON EST on Monday, March 20th, and sales will begin to close incrementally at 12:00 NOON EST on Sunday, April 2, beginning with Lot #100 and running through Lot #498, which represents the end of the auction.

NEW “BUY NOW!” FEATURE

We are happy to continue to offer a “BUY NOW!” feature for this year’s Auction! A “Buy Now” option will be available for all Silent Auction lots during the timed online Silent Auction on Bidsquare, beginning on Monday, March 20th at 12:00pm EST via massartauction.org/bid. The “Buy Now” option will be removed at 12:00pm EST on Friday, March 31st (48 hours before the close of the Silent Auction). During this time, any Silent Auction lot may be purchased outright by paying 150% of its stated value. Artwork may be purchased by clicking “Buy Now” on a selected lot on Bidsquare and remitting payment of the issued invoice immediately. If payment is not received by Friday, March 31st at 12:00pm EST, the buyer will lose claim of the artwork, and it will become available for bidding during the last 48 hours of the Silent Auction.

Please visit our website for more information on how to participate — happy bidding!