The annual Ocracoke Preservation Art Auction is usually a festive evening of friendly bidding wars and tasty treats. This year, due of course, to COVID-19, the OPS Art Auction will be all online. 

If you'd like to contribute a piece for the fundraiser, it's not too late! OPS is happy to accept artwork through January 22nd.

Bidding is open now and will end at 7pm on January 23rd. 

Bids are only accepted through email to admin@ocracokepreservation.org. No bids will be accepted in the comments section on the OPS Facebook page. OPS will post bids when they come in at least twice a day (bids will be listed by amount, but not the bidder's name.)

All bids start at $10 and increase in $5.00 increments.

"Heron at Shellset" by Leanne E. Smith. 6" x 8" mixed media

Here's what Andrea Powers, OPS director, posted:

Everything you need to know about the Art Auction! This year the auction will be completely online!

Where to VIEW the Art Work:

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/
• Website: https://www.ocracokepreservation.org
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/opsmuseum/

How to BID: 

1. Send an email to admin@ocracokepreservation.org

2. Include -

   a. Art Work #

   b. Art Work Name

   c. Bid Amount starts at $10.00 and increases in $5.00 increments

   d. Your Name and Contact info

3. New bids will be updated on all three sites at least two times per day so keep checking to see the latest bid.

How the auction works:

"Ocracoke Cracker Quilt" by Nancy Reynolds. Youth Size 56" x 45" - quilt

Online bidding is open now and will continue until 7:00 pm, January 23, 2021. At that time the bidding will be closed.

***Remember, you must submit your bid through email to admin@ocracokepreservation.orgor it cannot be accepted. Bids through Facebook or Instagram comments will not be accepted.

You will be notified no later than Sunday by 5:00pm if you have won your bid. You will not be notified if you lost.

"View from Jack's Store" by Bisse Bowman. 14" x 11" photo on canvas

Please check the Facebook, Website or Instagram pages for the latest bids, they will be posted in the comment section of each piece in the 2021 Art Auction photo album.

Once we receive your contact information and accept payment for your winning bid, your artwork will be shipped out to you. There will be a $5.00 shipping fee on items shipped that will be in addition to your bid.