Partner with MoNA as an official auction sponsor
This year, MoNA celebrates 45 years! Our Sapphire Dream Art Auction will bring together collectors, artists, and art enthusiasts for an unforgettable evening in support of our mission and vision.
We invite you to invest in the future of the MoNA community through auction sponsorship. Your partnership directly supports our exhibitions, free year-round admission, free youth memberships, and the vitality of local artists. We're grateful for the opportunity to align your business with MoNA's values and look forward to recognizing your support through meaningful promotional opportunities.
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Bid on Auction ItemsNew this year! Attend the Prelude Party - Friday, May 15, 5-7pm
A first for MoNA: Get Your Ticket to the Fabulous Prelude Party, a celebration of Pacific Northwest Artists with pieces in the Silent and Live Auctions. Join us for light refreshments, lively conversation, and early bidding on the silent auction, opening that night. Friday, May 15, 5-7 PM. Only 100 tickets available so reserve yours now!
MoNA XLV: Sapphire Dream
On behalf of the MoNA staff, Trustees and community of artists, welcome to the 2026 MoNA Art Auction, Sapphire Dream, celebrating MoNA's 45th anniversary: 45 passionate years as a catalyst for creativity, education and civic dialogue, bridging past, present, and future through the celebration of Northwest art.
MoNA XLV: Sapphire Dream is an evening of enchantment and delight, visionary art, and stalwart support for our gem of an institution. Because of your generosity, the museum is able to make the experience of art accessible and free for all-so come ready to shine, bid, and celebrate MoNA's 45th birthday!
Saturday, May 15 - Sunday, May 31: Silent Auction
Come to MoNA and explore 200+ artworks and art experiences featured in the Silent and Live sections of the MoNA Art Auction. The Silent Auction will open for online bidding at 5pm on Saturday, May 15-bid anytime, anywhere to bring home your favorite work of art.
Attend the Prelude Party on May 15 to gain an exclusive first look at items in the auction and be one of the first to bid on your favorite artworks in the Silent Auction! View the complete catalog in-person or online and have your bids in by 5:00pm on Sunday, May 31!
Saturday, May 30 - MoNA XLV: Sapphire Dream Live Auction
4:00pm - Doors open at MoNA
Enjoy cocktail hour among the artwork with fresh oysters, scrumptious locally sourced appetizers, drinks, and live music. Register for the live event and get MoNA's 45th anniversary celebration started!
5:15pm - New this year!
Leave MoNA and parade down the street to Maple Hall, accompanied by music and cheers. This year's live auction will take place in the beautiful setting of Maple Hall in the heart of historic downtown La Conner.
*Transportation will be available by request to help accommodate all guests.
6:00pm - Three-course dinner & Live Auction
Enjoy a seated dinner followed by the Live Auction with auctioneer extraordinaire Ian Lindsay. Celebrate MoNA's 45th anniversary by bidding on special live auction items and raising your paddle in support of the Museum of Northwest Art!
Bidding will be in person or by proxy only.
Visit our How it Works page so you're prepared to start bidding!
Stay Nearby During Sapphire Dream!
Silver Sponsor La Conner Inn and La Conner Channel Lodge are offering 10% off room bookings for Sapphire Dream auction guests on May 29-31, 2026.
Book your reservation online (or call) and use the code SAPPHIRE DREAM during booking to receive your discount.
La Conner Inn - (360) 466-3101
Code: Sapphire Dream | Book Online
La Conner Channel Lodge - (360) 466-1500
Code: Sapphire Dream | Book Online
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