“Art is a tool to connect with people, build community, and live a fulfilling life.”
Luis Alvaro Sahagún Nuño, OCA AIR 2024
Ogden Contemporary Art's Contemporary Cuisine silent auction provides the opportunity to bid on a selection of fun experiences and original artworks made by emerging and established local, national, and international artists. Coinciding with our Contemporary Cuisine Fundraiser, this event celebrates Utah's vibrant Arts & Culture community. It will be a memorable evening of Art-Inspired food, friendly competition, live music, exceptional beverages, and decadent desserts. The Contemporary Cuisine fundraiser will benefit over 1,200 Artist Factory students, 40 local creatives, incoming exhibitions, and future Artists in Residence. Your contribution will help OCA continue to make a tremendous impact within our community by empowering the next generation of innovators and enriching our cultural landscape.
Schedule of Events
- Auction Items on View Online: April 22 - May 9.
- Online Silent Auction Opens: Thursday, April 25 at 10:00am
- Free Online Silent Auction: Registration is required to bid on silent auction items. Registration is free with a suggested donation of $25 that directly supports our organization and helps us reach our financial goal.
- Online Silent Auction Closes: Thursday, May 9 at 8:30pm
Silent Auction
Thursday, April 25 at 10:00am MST - Thursday, May 9 at 8:30pm MST
Our online silent auction will open on Thursday, April 25 at 10:00am. Participation in our silent auction is open to anyone. It is free to register, with a suggested donation of $25. Registration with a payment method is required in order to bid. You will only be charged if you win an item at the close of the auction on Thursday, May 9 at 8:30pm. Buy it Now bids will also not be charged until the close of the auction.
Contemporary Cuisine Event (Invite Only)
Thursday, May 9 from 6-9pm
Experience the full benefit of Contemporary Cuisine! Hosted by Chris Zimmerman, join us at Ogden Contemporary Arts in The Monarch for Art-Inspired food & beverages, friendly competition, live music, and the thrill of the bid. All auction proceeds benefit Ogden Contemporary Arts. The Contemporary Cuisine fundraiser will be a night to remember, and your support will make a difference for Artist Factory students, local creatives, incoming exhibitions, and OCA Artists in Residence. This is a private event that is by invitation only.
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 9, you will still have the option of bidding online until 8:30pm.
Check-Out, Pick Up and Shipping
- Winning bidders will not be charged until after the close of the auction on Thursday, May 9 at 8:30pm
- 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 8:30pm. 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: Adriana Moore, Angelika Brewer, Art Box, Bianca Velasquez, Cam McLeod, Colour Maisch, Crezna Crouse, Eric J. Garcia, Holly Wong, Jorge Ferreira, Jorge Rojas, Josie Bell, Kasey Lou Lindley, Kellie Bornhoft, Jenean Lindley, Laurel Brasserie & Bar at Grand America, Luis Álvaro Sahagún Nuño, Matthew Choberka, Matthew Hassing, MyLoan Dinh, Nancy Andruk Olson, Nancy E. Rivera, Lydia Gravis, Heath Satow, Austin Luckett, Ogden Athletic, Ogden Nature Center, Robert Pacheco, The Lovin' Cup Catering, Eccles Conference Center, Crazy Snacks, Sonora Grill, Bodey Jansen, DeeLiscious & Company, Tona Sushi Bar & Grill, Rossignol, Snowbasin, Staker Parson, The Jungle Room Plant Co., Tiffney Hassing, Utah Blues Festival, New World Distillery, Ogden Dinosaur Park, and more.
Thank you to our Contemporary Cuisine Committee for their dedication and support in bringing this event to life!
Cori Anderson, Kate Bideaux, Venessa Castagnoli, Kathie Darby, Brenda Gerena, Kayla Griffin, Mariah Johnson, Kasey Lou Lindley, Flor Lopez, Karlee Stoker, Nathan Vandersteen, Matt Wayment, and Ashley Wolthuis.
Contemporary Cuisine & Silent Auction is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors: Mountain Luxury, Snowbasin, Wheelwright Lumber, Bank of Utah, Eide Bailey, Weber State University Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities, BeeHive Cheese, Mountain West Architecture, Anderson Automatic, Rosemary Lesser, Kelly Carper, KB Grants, Jennifer Primbs, Sara Meess, Debra Darrington, Ashley Wolthuis, RE/MAX Associates, Sue Wilkerson, Leigh Dean, Anne Marie Lee-Edwards, Traci Scotch, Kayla Griffin, Kelly McLeod, Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery, Meghan Dutton, Darren Rogers, Angela Choberka, Becky Senekjian, Droubay Redevelopment Company, New World Distillery, Roosters Brewing Co., and mackenzie EXHIBIT.
