One the most anticipated cultural events in the region and Buffalo’s only professional fine art auction. 

A preview exhibition of all of the works available for sale at the auction goes on view starting on Friday, March 18 at CEPA Gallery and remains on view through auction day – Saturday, April 9. Lots will be added as they come in. The exhibition is FREE of charge and open to the public, providing visitors with the unique opportunity to view artwork/auction lots in a gallery setting.

CEPA has secured donations from an impressive roster of more than 80 artists with local, national, and international acclaim including Carrie Mae Weems, Cindy Sherman, Milton Rogovin, William Wegman, John Pfahl, Ellen Carey, Charles Clough, Julian Montague, Joan Linder, and many more. Many of the artists represented in the auction are from or have strong connections to Buffalo—the vast majority having participated in exhibitions at CEPA Gallery, and all recognize CEPA Gallery as an important arts institution.

In addition to viewing the auction artwork in CEPA’s Flux and Passageway Galleries, the items will be able to be viewed at www.cepagallery.org.

Auction registration and absentee bidding will also be available via the CEPA website. General admission to the auction is $75 ($125 per couple) and includes an auction paddle, a full-color catalogue, an elegant buffet, and open bar. Rogovin Circle VIP admission is available for $150 ($250 per couple), and includes the private party and additional exclusive VIP benefits. The auction reception begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Market Arcade. The live auction begins promptly at 7:00 p.m.

Contact CEPA Gallery for further information, to make reservations, or to request absentee bid forms at 716-856-2717 or auction@cepagallery.org.