Everyone's a winner in this wine, beer, and spirits pull game! For a "Buy It Now" fee of $20, you will automatically win a randomly selected bottle of wine, a pack of beer, or a bottle of liquor, priced between $12 and $75. Yes, there are various bottles of Scotch worth up to $75, 2 bottles of Premium Maestro and Patron Tequila (worth up to $65), 3 bottles of Kentucky Bourbon (worth up to $35), 1 bottle of Irish Whiskey, and other spirits, various high-end wines, local wines, craft beers and even some 12 packs of New Glarus Spotted Cow Beer! You'll find out what you won when you draw a number and pick up your bottle after the event!

The pull selection includes approximately 38 bottles of wine, 9 bottles of spirits, and 8 packs of beer. Must be 21 to enter. Good luck!

Items were donated by Ptaceks in Prescott, Mike and Cindy Harriage, Hastings House of Wines, Andy and Linda Bindman, Kathy O'Keefe, Scott and Jackie Northard, and the HPAC Board.

*Auction items or certificates can be picked up immediately after the Gala or beginning Monday, December 15th, at 213 Ramsey Street, (HPAC Creative Space Building), Hastings, MN. Pickup Hours will be 10 AM - 2 PM on Monday.

This is a great Cozy Winter Nordic-Themed Basket to while away those cold, stay-in days!

Created by local author Janet Martin, this Winter Basket includes 3 books, including Kingdom of the Rings by Duane Lindberg, The Northern Lights by Lucy Jago, and The Viking Heart by Arthur Herman, along with a super soft, cozy, colorful blanket, all packed in a unique woven basket. Just the thing to snuggle up in front of the fire with a good book this winter.

Just in time for the holidays, don't miss a chance to pick up this wonderful basket!

*Auction items or certificates can be picked up immediately after the Gala or beginning Monday, December 15th, at 213 Ramsey Street, (HPAC Creative Space Building), Hastings, MN. Pickup Hours will be 10 AM - 2 PM on Monday.

The Always Popular Mystery Arts Tour is back! Take a day bus trip on Saturday, May 9th, 2026 and see the sights with friends. The price to ride is $75 per person. This day-long trip is offered to 40 lucky buyers who will see some very interesting art and cultural sites on a guided tour starting in Hastings. Spend the day in a luxurious coach bus complete with sandwiches and beverages. In previous years, the trip included stops at the acclaimed Minnesota Marine Museum in Winona, The Northrop King Art Complex in Minneapolis, the Train Depot Gallery in Redwing, the Stillwater Art Guild Gallery, the famed Cuellar Pottery Studio in Shafer, MN as part of the St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour, the beautiful Seasons Gallery in Hudson, Wi and the Orange Dragon Art Gallery in Prescott, WI. Join us for another fun and culturally rewarding adventure in 2026!

We will begin boarding the bus at 11:30 on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, at the new Confluence Hotel in scenic downtown Hastings. At this point your destinations will be revealed!

All passengers will be dropped off back at the Confluence Hotel by 7:15 PM.

*Auction items or certificates can be picked up immediately after the Gala or beginning Monday, December 15th, at 213 Ramsey Street (HPAC Creative Space), Hastings, MN. Pickup Hours will be 10 AM - 2 PM on Monday.

Sparky is Back! Bid on the opportunity to display a genuine Dale Lewis "Sparky the Sea Lion" sculpture in front or inside of your business or in your yard for one year! This charming, iconic Mixed Metal sculpture called "Sparky the Sea Lion" will certainly be an eye-catching addition to your business or garden. Beautifully handcrafted by local sculptor Dale Lewis, it features a unique recycled computer storage panel construction and can be displayed in your location for one year. Many nearby communities have leased sculptures for $1,000 per year from Dale to display as public art. This is a great way to promote your business, entertain your neighbors and friends, and support the Arts community! Dale will deliver the piece to your location.

*Auction items or certificates can be picked up immediately after the Gala or beginning Monday, December 15th, at 213 Ramsey Street, (HPAC Creative Space Building), Hastings, MN. Pickup Hours will be 10 AM - 2 PM on Monday.

Installation will be arranged with artist Dale Lewis.

You can bid to have a home concert with the Moss Piglets Bluegrass band!

The Moss Piglets are pleased to donate a 75 - 90 minute performance of ambient music (this means no sound system).

The Moss Piglets are a 5 piece band performing bluegrass, folk, old-time, jazz, blues music in the Twin Cities area. Moss Piglets albums are available on major streaming services.

Performance conditions may be indoors or out but must include not playing in the rain and protection from the sun. Location needs to be in the Twin Cities area. Date of performance will be mutually agreed upon by the winner and the band members.
Good through December 5, 2026.

*Auction items or certificates can be picked up immediately after the Gala or beginning Monday, December 15th, at 213 Ramsey Street, (HPAC Creative Space Building), Hastings, MN. Pickup Hours will be 10 AM - 2 PM on Monday.

Nice Handmade Necklace

This is a very colorful beaded necklace that will go with almost anything.

It's a necklace made with dyed shells, dyed cultured pearls, and glass beads.

*Auction items or certificates can be picked up immediately after the Gala or beginning Monday, December 15th, at 213 Ramsey Street (HPAC Building), Hastings, MN. Pickup Hours will be 10 AM - 2 PM on Monday.

Get some HPAC branded sweatshirts and support the Arts! Available in Grey, while supplies last.

*Auction items or certificates can be picked up immediately after the Gala or beginning Monday, December 15th, at 213 Ramsey Street, (HPAC Creative Space Building), Hastings, MN. Pickup Hours will be 10 AM - 2 PM on Monday.

Get some HPAC-branded sweatshirts and support the Arts! Available in Black, while supplies last. Check for you size at the Gala.

*Auction items or certificates can be picked up immediately after the Gala or beginning Monday, December 15th, at 213 Ramsey Street, (HPAC Building), Hastings, MN. Pickup Hours will be 10 AM - 2 PM on Monday.

13X16 Framed Photo. "Apple Tree Frost" by Jim Merrill Photography - Card on back

A striking black-and-white photograph of a dramatic winter scene featuring a gnarled apple tree heavily laden with hoarfrost. The image utilizes the unique qualities of frost, sky, and landscape in a stunning, high-contrast light.

*Auction items or certificates can be picked up immediately after the Gala or beginning Monday, December 15th, at 213 Ramsey Street, (HPAC Building), Hastings, MN. Pickup Hours will be 10 AM - 2 PM on Monday.

This is a nicely framed watercolor painting titled "Nature's Gifts" by Diane Plante. It depicts the many rows of grapevines in Summer in a Vineyard.

*Auction items or certificates can be picked up immediately after the Gala or beginning Monday, December 15th, at 213 Ramsey Street, (HPAC Creative Space Building), Hastings, MN. Pickup Hours will be 10 AM - 2 PM on Monday.

Framed watercolor featuring five stylized tulips in soft, muted tones on textured paper, mounted on warm, gold-toned handmade paper. A rustic, distressed cream wood frame completes the charming, handcrafted, vintage aesthetic-ideal for adding a touch of botanical or cottage-style decor to any room.

*Auction items or certificates can be picked up immediately after the Gala or beginning Monday, December 15th, at 213 Ramsey Street, (HPAC Building), Hastings, MN. Pickup Hours will be 10 AM - 2 PM on Monday.

1) Our Christmas Story: A place to document and cherish your favorite holiday celebrations and traditions.

2) Mom's Story and 3) Dad's story: A guided journal for moms and dads to preserve memories to share with family.

*Auction items or certificates can be picked up immediately after the Gala or beginning Monday, December 15th, at 213 Ramsey Street, (HPAC Building), Hastings, MN. Pickup Hours will be 10 AM - 2 PM on Monday.

This is a framed artist's proof of Thomas Kinkade's Freedom of Light Lithograph

Painted in 2001, this iconic lithograph on canvas shows the flag against the New York City skyline. An artist proof, this is number 254 of only 590 issued. It is individually inspected by the artist and uniquely numbered and includes a certificate of authenticity. After 9/11, these lithographs became very collectible. Valued at up to $1900. This lithograph is framed in a multiple-level 3D framing system. Make this a patriotic centerpiece in your home.

And it comes with a beautiful hardcover book, "The Thomas Kinkade Story - A 20 Year Chronology of the Artist". This First Edition book features 214 color and 7 black & white illustrations of the artist's works. A richly illustrated study of the life and work of Thomas Kinkade provides an intimate retrospective of two decades of inspirational artwork, tracing the various periods in the artist's career, from his earliest days to his rise to critical and commercial success, and showcasing never-before-seen private photographs and paintings. ($50 value)

*Auction items or certificates can be picked up immediately after the Gala or beginning Monday, December 15th, at 213 Ramsey Street, (HPAC Creative Space Building), Hastings, MN. Pickup Hours will be 10 AM - 2 PM on Monday..

Tall Hand-painted Ceramic Figurine

This is a tall white ceramic figurine that was finished by a friend of the donor. It depicts a striking young lady with a hat.

*Auction items or certificates can be picked up immediately after the Gala or beginning Monday, December 15th, at 213 Ramsey Street, (HPAC Creative Space Building), Hastings, MN. Pickup Hours will be 10 AM - 2 PM on Monday.

Small Kinka Porcelain Figurine of a Girl and a Bird

This is a Japanese porcelain figurine by Kinka that depicts a young girl holding a small bluebird and a basket.

*Auction items or certificates can be picked up immediately after the Gala or beginning Monday, December 15th, at 213 Ramsey Street, (HPAC Creative Space Building), Hastings, MN. Pickup Hours will be 10 AM - 2 PM on Monday.

"Mares and Foals in a Wooded Landscape" Print of a watercolor painting.

This is a very beautiful print of an oil painting by George Stubbs, an accomplished British artist. The original was painted in 1760, and this print is beautifully framed and has glare-resistant glass. He is regarded as one of the most accomplished painters of horses. Don't miss a chance to get this historic piece of animals in nature art!

*Auction items or certificates can be picked up immediately after the Gala or beginning Monday, December 15th, at 213 Ramsey Street (HPAC Building), Hastings, MN. Pickup Hours will be 10 AM - 2 PM on Monday.