The Spotlight Auction will be an online event taking place during the 2025 SAQA Conference (April 3-6). This is an opportunity for all SAQA members to have their work showcased to a world-wide audience. All proceeds will help support SAQA programs.
You do NOT have to attend the conference to participate - bidding will be open to everyone via the Handbid platform.
We are looking for pieces 6” x 8” (portrait or landscape orientation), which we will display in mats with a 4.5" x 6.5” opening and place in clear cellophane sleeves. The edges of the piece (.75" all around) will be hidden from view in the final presentation. Raw, straight-stitched, or zigzag edges are best.
Need help sizing your piece? Print this guide
This size of artwork can be quick to make, showcasing your voice and raising funds for the organization which helps us all. Plus, it’s your opportunity to collect work made by fellow SAQA members. What a win-win!
- Only one piece per artist will be accepted.
- Images should be a minimum of 800 on the shortest side and in JPG format. We need to see ALL THE EDGES (a bit of background is fine)
- 3D submissions are allowed but the overall size should not exceed 6" x 8" x 6"
- Include your name on the back of the artwork - this will be hidden by the mat but is helpful for identification purposes.
- Please do NOT crop your submitted photo - we need to see the edges so we can template the image correctly.
Since the auction will take place online, the quality of your image is very important! We may not be able to re-photograph your piece due to the tight turnaround and additional cost.
Questions? Contact spotlight@saqa.art
IMPORTANT DETAILS
February 10: Deadline to complete submission form. Do NOT send your piece without completing the form!
February 17: Final Deadline for artwork to arrive at our Ohio location.
Mail your artwork along with a copy of your email confirmation to the address below. If you can't print it out, just be sure to include your name and contact information INSIDE the package. Some shippers change the town to Dayton - this is fine!
SAQA Spotlight
3880 Indian Ripple Rd
Beavercreek, OH, 45440
United States
937-912-5009
You are encouraged to use tracking but please do NOT mark the box for signature required. Do NOT fold your piece for shipping - use an appropriate sized envelope or box.
Shipping from outside the United States ?
Please take longer delivery times and customs delays into consideration. It is strongly advised that you send your piece EARLY!
