“From the very beginning, the goal of Ogden Contemporary Arts is to help build and uplift the local art community through workshops, community engagement events, and exhibitions.”
Venessa Castagnoli, OCA Executive Director
Ogden Contemporary Art's Contemporary Cuisine Silent Auction offers an exciting opportunity to bid on unique experiences, local goods, and original artworks created by emerging and established artists from Utah and beyond. Held in conjunction with our Contemporary Cuisine Fundraiser, this vibrant event celebrates Utah's thriving arts and culture community.
- To participate in the Online Silent Auction, please register on this page.
- To purchase tickets for the Contemporary Cuisine event, click HERE.
Guests will enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with art-inspired dishes, friendly competition, live music, curated cocktails, and decadent desserts. Proceeds from this event will directly benefit over 1,200 Artist Factory students, empower 40 talented local creatives, fuel inspiring exhibitions, and fund future Artists in Residence at Ogden Contemporary Arts.
Your generous contribution enables OCA to continue making a significant impact in our community, empowering the next generation of innovators and enriching the cultural landscape of Utah.
Schedule of Events
- Auction Items on View Online: April 20 - May 7.
- Online Silent Auction Opens: Wednesday, April 23 at 10:00am
- Free Online Silent Auction: Registration is required to bid on silent auction items. While registration is free, we encourage a suggested donation of $25 to support our organization and help us achieve our financial goal.
- Online Silent Auction Closes: Wednesday, May 7 at 8:45pm
Silent Auction
Wednesday, April 23 at 10:00am MST - Wednesday, May 7 at 8:45pm MST
Our online silent auction opens on Wednesday, April 23, at 10:00 AM. Everyone is welcome to register. Registration is free, with a suggested $25 donation. A registered payment method is required to bid, but you will only be charged if you win an item when the auction closes on Wednesday, May 7, at 8:45 PM. "Buy It Now" purchases won't be charged until the auction closes.
Contemporary Cuisine Event (NEW THIS YEAR: Open to the Public!)
Wednesday, May 7 from 6 - 9pm
Prepare for an unforgettable night at the Contemporary Cuisine Fundraiser, where art meets culinary mastery. Join us at Ogden Contemporary Arts to make a meaningful difference in our creative community and celebrate an exceptional night!
Attendees will get the opportunity to view silent auction items in person and vote for their favorite art-inspired cuisine. If you are unable to attend the Contemporary Cuisine event on May 7th, you will still have the option to bid online until 8:45pm.
Check-Out, Pick Up and Shipping
- Winning bidders will not be charged until after the close of the auction on Wednesday, May 7 at 8:45pm
- Winning bidders are responsible for additional costs that include applicable taxes and shipping fees
- On the evening of the Contemporary Cuisine event, attendees can pick up their winning items when the auciton closes at 8:45pm. Otherwise, winning bidders can choose to either pick up their item(s) OR have item(s) shipped for an additional fee*
- For pick up, an OCA staff member will contact you after the auction to coordinate a day and time to pick up at Ogden Contemporary Arts
- For those having items shipped, an OCA staff member will contact you after the auction to confirm your shipping details and options (typically we ship through USPS or FEDEX)
*Please note that we are unable to provide shipping quotes in advance of bidding, so please make sure to consider potential added shipping costs before you bid.
THANK YOU!
Our deepest gratitude to the artists and community members who donated their art, goods, cuisine, and time to support outstanding arts and cultural programming provided by Ogden Contemporary Arts: Eccles Conference Center, Salt Lake City Arts Council, Sonora Grill, Lucky Slice Pizza, TwoBit, Bad Humor Meat & Cheese, Table Twenty Five, Sweet Fabula, New World Distillery, Laurel Brasserie & Bar at the Grand America, Caroline Liu, Venessa Castagnoli, MyLoan Dinh, Rossignol, Cam McLeod, Ogden Twilight, Kellie Bornhoft, Elyse Pignolet, Jorge Rojas, Aimee Odum, Lenka Konopasek, Alise Anderson, Eric J. Garcia, Austin B. Luckett, Oonju Chun, Tiffney Hassing, Holly Wong, Rebecca Pletsch, Darryl Erdmann, Alexandra Fuller, Suzanne Bybee, Andrew Rice, Kasey Lou Lindley, Matt Hassing, Crezna Crouse, Josie Bell, Marintha Larsen, Miriam Gutierrez, Alix Twiggs Wright, Doug Tolman, Lu Wei, Colour Maisch, Lydia Gravis, and more!
Thank you to our Contemporary Cuisine Committee for their dedication and support in bringing this event to life: Kathleen Bideaux, Karlee Stoker, Venessa Castagnoli, Kasey Lou Lindley, Jennifer Primbs, Kate Vandehei, Jessica Irwin, Lorayne Sevy, Kelly Carper, and Ashley Wolthuis.
Contemporary Cuisine & Silent Auction is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors: The Monarch Ogden, Anderson Automatic, Ashley Wolthuis, Eide Bailey, Primbs Family, Warren’s, Mackenzie Exhibit, Mountain Luxury, Roosters Brewing Co., The Mercantile, Jim and Mary Ann Jacobs, Rosemary Lesser, United Way, Wes Beard Realtor, Mountain West, Bank of Utah, Giv Group, and more.
