LOT 49 raises funds and supports The Luminary to sustain and expand the residency, exhibitions, and artist regranting programs.
2022 LOT 49
An evening to benefit The Luminary
Online Auction: September 19 to October 1, 2022
In-Person Benefit and Auction: Saturday, October 1, 2022
The Luminary
2701 Cherokee St
VIP Cocktail Reception + Auction Preview begins at 7:00 PM
General Admission begins at 8:00 PM
BUY TICKETS HERE
ONLINE AUCTION
The Luminary is pleased to announce the return of LOT 49, a contemporary art auction and fundraiser on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
LOT 49 is an annual benefit for The Luminary, one of the leading arts organizations in the region that connects with over 50,000 people each year as part of our ambitious and far-reaching programs. The benefit has been on pause for the last three years due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, wherein we redirected our fundraising efforts towards direct support of artists impacted by loss of work, studio space, and other grants and earned income. In light of this challenging time, we have received inquiries from artists and community members who miss Lot 49 and want it to return, so we are excited to bring it back in 2022.
LOT 49 is a unique artist-centric auction initiated not only as an annual benefit for The Luminary, but also a direct means of support for artists in the region. The interactive auction and must-attend party will feature acclaimed artists nominated by their peers, with a sought-after attendee list consisting of civic and cultural leaders, entrepreneurs, business owners and creatives ideal for savvy sponsors.
This year, The Luminary is thrilled to honor St. Louis-raised artists Adrian Octavius Walker for his career accomplishments and contributions to the St. Louis arts community.
A VIP Cocktail Reception + Auction Preview will kick off the event from 7 to 8pm featuring complimentary cocktails provided by new bar concept Communion, creative appetizers provided by Confluence Kombucha, and a first chance to purchase items in the auction. The VIP Cocktail Reception will also be a great moment to connect with the contributing artists! The public event follows from 8 to 10pm with the most exciting contemporary art party of the season featuring music, natural wines, cocktails and more. Interactive bidding, a live auction, and paddle raises generate funds that directly support the 2023 exhibitions and residencies at The Luminary.
The online auction begins on Thursday, September 19th at 12:00 PM CST and ends on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM CST.
Contributing artists will include Matt Amato, Jeffrey Michael Austin, Aaron Bos-Wahl, Jessi Cerutti, Jennifer Colten, Sage Dawson, Jess T. Dugan, Collin W. Elliott, Jen Everett, Maria Gaspar, Jazmine Harris, Jessica Harvey, Derek Hoeferlin, Mee Jey, Kelly Kristin Jones, Kevin Kao, Gelare Khoshgozaran, Alexis Kurtzman, Brian Lathan, Jen Liu, Gregg Louis, Marina Peng, José, Santiago Pérez, Peter Pranschke, Racha Tahani Lawler Queen, Jeremy Rabus, Edo Rosenblith, Amina Ross, Nick Schleicher, Brock Seals, Edra Soto, Simiya Sudduth, Unyimeabasi Udoh, Chris Vorman, Julianne Wise, Maggie Wong, Ken Wood + more.
Host Committee: Jen and Jill Wohlner, Megan McCalla, Roseann Weiss, Kaveh Razani, Adina O'Neal, Ian VanDam, Brianna McIntyre, and José Guadalupe Garza
Sponsors: Civil Alchemy, Minuteman Press, Urban Chestnut, Press-On Performance, Dogtown Framing, Communion, Analog Selections, and Confluence Kombucha.
Can't make it this year? Please consider making a donation.
For more information, please contact Kalaija Mallery, Manager of Public Engagement at kalaija@theluminaryarts.com.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Stephanie Koch, Interim Executive Director at stephanie@theluminaryarts.com.
