Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Mark your calendars and prepare your paddles! The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego’s celebrated biennial Art Auction returns with live and silent auctions of approximately 60 works. 

Bid on painting, sculpture, and works on paper by early career and internationally recognized artists in our live and silent auctions! MCASD Curators will be on hand throughout the evening to consult and advise as you dine, enjoy creative cocktails, and grow your collection.

The highlight of the evening is the live auction, led by an esteemed auction-house auctioneer. Participants will vie for an extraordinary selection of artworks, thoughtfully chosen by our curators, while every paddle raised supports MCASD and energizes the room.

Tickets can be purchased using the enclosed response card or online at www.mcasd.org/artauction2026

Questions? Please contact 619 923 4436 or artauction@mcasd.org

Marisa Adesman, Amy Adler, Charles Arnoldi, John Baldessari, Math Bass, Jennifer Anne Bennett, Niki de Saint Phalle, Karla Diaz, Matt Digiacomo, Tomory Dodge, Jeanne Dunn, Max Frintrop, Carlos Garaicoa, Jimi Gleason, Luis González Palma, Melissa Huddleston, Colter Jacobsen, Lavaughan Jenkins, Dr. Lakra, Laura Lima, Muna Malik, Donald Martiny, Jared McGriff, Linn Meyers, Richard Allen Morris, Aliza Nisenbaum, Noé Olivas, Jaume Plensa, Astrid Preston, Deborah Remington, Brie Ruais, Ed Ruscha, Alexandro Segade For My Barbarian, Davina Semo, Alise Spinella, Geoffroy Tobé, Chris Trueman, Perry Vásquez, Cecilia Vicuña

and more...

Members: $275 / Non-Members: $300

—Limited-edition paddle with artwork by Karla Diaz
—Guaranteed seating during the Live Auction
—Pre-event curatorial tours (by appointment)
—Recognition in the Art Auction 2026 program
—All General Ticket holder benefits

Members: $150 / Non-Members: $175

—Complimentary valet parking
—Hosted cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and food stations