Auction on the Alley 2026
Auction Dates
Friday, September 4–Thursday, September 24, 2026
Grand Finale
Thursday, September 24, 6–9 pm
Location: Hillyer Art Space, 9 Hillyer Ct NW, Washington DC 20008
International Arts & Artists is pleased to announce an art auction, fundraiser, and exhibition held at the Hillyer Contemporary Art Space during the month of September. The exhibition and auction will feature 42 works of art, including paintings, prints, photographs, mixed media collages, and sculptures by Hillyer’s past and present artists. Funds raised support the non-profit mission of IA&A and the Hillyer Contemporary Art Space.
Featured artists include:
Abol Bahadori, Alice Whealin, Allan Rosenbaum, Adjoa Burrows, Calliandra Marian Hermanson, Chris Combs, Christine Lee Tyler, Claudia Aziza Gibson-Hunter, David Harris, Elizabeth Coffey, Ellyn Weiss, Esha Sadr, Gerardo Bravo, Helen Frederick, Hyun Jung Kim, Joan Belmar, Judith McKellar, Julia Bloom, Jun Lee, Karlisima Rodas-Israel, Kate Fitzpatrick, Kirsty Little, Lou Haney, Mahari Chabwera, Marte Newcombe, Mary Opasik, Michael Malpass, Michèle Colburn, Prescott Lassman, Raimi Gbadamosi, Reginald Pointer, Sabiha Iqbal, Sean Riley, Sharon Fishel, Sheila Crider, Shelly Laffal, Sookkyung Park, Taina Litwak, Tom Wolff, and Virginia Van Horn.
To learn more about the artists, check out the biography page. To learn more about the auction visit Auction on the Alley 2026.
Sponsorship Opportunities
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FRIEND OF THE ALLEY — $1,000
Open to individuals
- Name listed on the digital auction website and in the printed catalog
- Recognition at the closing celebration
- A social media thank-you
- 2 invitations to the VIP closing night
- Year-long membership at Hillyer
- Complimentary art catalog from an IA&A traveling exhibition
GALLERY PARTNER — $5,000
Open to individuals or companies
Everything in Friend of the Alley, plus:
- Logo on event signage, email campaigns, and the online bidding platform
- Half-page feature in the digital auction catalog
- Named recognition from the floor at the closing event
- 4 VIP invitations to the closing night
- Invitation to a private VIP dinner reception event prior to closing night
PRESENTING PARTNER — $10,000
Open to individuals or companies — sector exclusive
Everything in Gallery Partner, plus:
- “Presented by” billing across all auction materials
- Full-page feature in the digital auction catalog
- A moment at the microphone on closing night
- A dedicated social media feature
- 8 VIP invitations to the closing night
- Custom and multi-year packages are available. Sponsorships are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law; IA&A will provide fair-market-value acknowledgment for any benefits received.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS CONTINUED
IN-KIND PARTNERSHIPS
In-kind partners provide goods or services that make the event shine and receive named recognition in their category, scaled to the fair-market value of the contribution.
LODGING
Hotel accommodations for visiting artists, VIP guests, and auction packages.
CATERING
Appetizers and bites served throughout the events. Wine, beer, and spirits for the opening and closing celebrations.
PRINT & SIGNAGE
Catalogs, posters, banners, and on-site event signage.
FLORAL & DÉCOR
Arrangements and styling for the gallery and event spaces.
MEDIA & PROMOTION
Advertising, press placement, and promotional amplification.
TECHNOLOGY & AV
Online bidding platform, sound, lighting, and displays.
EXPERIENCES
Auctioneer services, travel, dining, and one-of-a-kind experiences for the block.
Something else? Have an idea we haven’t listed?
In-kind partnerships are flexible — contact us with your ideas.
Sponsorship inquires:
Contact: Isabelle Baldwin, Communications and Engagement Manager