First Look Luncheon tickets are now available! Visit our ticketing and auction website to purchase. 
If you’re interested in sponsoring Art 4 Shelter, please contact Elisabeth at eloeffler@simpsonhousing.org.

Buy art. Give shelter.

Art 4 Shelter (A4S) is an annual fundraiser for Simpson Housing Services. It’s an art sale and auction featuring original works by emerging and established artists. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefits Simpson’s mission to house, support, and advocate for people experiencing homelessness.

Every year, hundreds of generous artists donate original works of art to this massive exhibition and sale. The pieces are displayed anonymously and offered for a fixed, affordable price ($35 for a 5”x7” image, $75 for an 8”x10” image, etc.). Attendees are invited to explore and then pluck whatever art compels them right off the walls, not knowing until later if they’ve been created by an established favorite or an emerging artist. It’s like a treasure hunt, a night of discovery, and a showcase of our massively talented creative community all in one.

Best of all: all proceeds go toward Simpson Housing Services’ shelter and housing programs. The most recent Wilder Research Homelessness in Minnesota study (2018) found that up to 20,000 Minnesotans are now homeless on any given night–a record high. Thanks to Art 4 Shelter, we’ve raised over $1.2 million to house, support, and advocate for people experiencing homelessness. 

By donating or buying art, you can help Simpson work to end homelessness.

Questions? Please email development@simpsonhousing.org

Read more here about Art 4 Shelter’s history and founders, and see what A4S is all about with our 2023 video!

Invitation poster

Please join us to celebrate 14 years of Art 4 Shelter and learn how you can get involved. All are welcome! RSVP here and visit our Facebook event for more details on the evening’s programming. Click here for directions to RBC.

Evening begins at 6:00 p.m. followed by a short program and art tours of RBC’s Human Touch collection. Wine and light appetizers will be served.

The program includes a short presentation on ways to get involved with Art 4 Shelter and updates on Simpson Housing Services’ shelter and housing programs.

Art tours will be led by Tricia Heuring, co-founder of Public Functionary. She has advocated for the arts in Minnesota for the past 20 years and has curated RBC’s art collection since 2020.

Program

First Look Luncheon

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Exclusive first look at and chance to purchase original Art 4 Shelter artworks. Enjoy a delicious lunch by CRAVE with complimentary wine.

In-Person Art Sale

6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Free, public exhibit and sale of original artwork, photography, and ceramics.

Online Auction

Auction hours: 11:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. | Auction pick-up: 8:45 p.m.–9:15 p.m.∗

Online auction featuring hundreds of items, including ceramics, jewelry, large original artworks, services from local artists, and more. Participate in person or bid remotely.

∗ Winning bidders can take auction items home from Glass House or email development@simpsonhousing.org to schedule a pick-up from our office, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.


Thank you to our sponsors!

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Help end homelessness one person, one household at a time.

By making a contribution, you will support Simpson’s mission to house, support, and advocate for people experiencing homelessness. In these challenging times, your gift is needed more than ever.