Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

***Please note that MCASD will close at 5PM on March 6 for Art Auction.***

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 64 works. 

Browse the Auction Lots

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 online at www.mcasd.org/artauction2026

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

Marisa Adesman, Amy Adler, Nick Aguayo, Charles Arnoldi, John Baldessari, Robert Barry, Math Bass, Jennifer Anne Bennett, Carolyn Castaño, Niki de Saint Phalle, Karla Diaz, Matt DiGiacomo, Tomory Dodge, Jeanne Dunn, Dave Eassa, Manny Farber, Max Frintrop, Ricardo Galvan, Carlos Garaicoa, Jimi Gleason, Luis González Palma, Melissa Huddleston, Rugiyatou Ylva Jallow, Colter Jacobsen, Lavaughan Jenkins, Dr. Lakra, Laura Lima, Muna Malik, Donald Martiny, Ryan McGinness, Jared McGriff, linn meyers, Richard Allen Morris, Erin Morrison, Nikko Mueller, Bruce Nauman, Aliza Nisenbaum, noé olivas, Trevor Paglen, Jaume Plensa, Astrid Preston, Deborah Remington, Brie Ruais, Kim Rugg, Ed Ruscha, Ed Ruscha and Kenny Scharf, Christopher Russell, Alexandro Segade For My Barbarian, Davina Semo, Katherine Sherwood, Kiki Smith, Alise Spinella, Sergio Suárez, Swoon, Geoffroy Tobé, Chris Trueman, Roger Vail, Perry Vásquez, Cecilia Vicuña, Yan Pei-Ming, Shanna Waddell

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