Introducing the 4×4 Children’s Art Show and Auction in 2026!
I Love Art Space is thrilled to announce its second annual 12×12 Community Art Show & Auction. Inspired by the Siddhia Hutchinson / Glen Wielgus Gallery Vieques, PR, which hosts a similar event each year to support the Vieques Humane Society. The I Love Art Space 12X12 event will feature artwork created by local artists and community members, culminating in an Online Auction and a VIP Viewing Party in early August 2026.
I Love Art Space is also excited to announce the addition of the Children’s 4×4 Art Show and Auction this year. As part of our 12×12 Community Art Project, we’ll be providing 4×4 canvas panels for kids aged 6 to 12 to create their own masterpieces. These pieces will be displayed at the gallery and featured in the community art show and auction on August 1, 2026. Families can bid on their child’s creation from August 2 to August 14. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to support local talent!
All proceeds from the event will benefit I Love Art Space’s free children’s workshops and events, ensuring continued support for youth art programs. These initiatives include:
- I Love Art for Kids – Providing free art programming at local libraries and schools, with all supplies donated by I Love Art Space.
- I Love Art Kits for Kids – In collaboration with the Loose Knit Group and Lions Club, art kits will be delivered to children receiving backpack food, enabling them to create holiday cards and crafts.
- Teen Mentorship Program – Helping teen artists learn how to prepare their art for exhibitions and market their work, covering everything from studio management to gallery participation.
- I Love Art Scholarships – Launching in 2025, this scholarship will support local students pursuing art school, with applications opening in December 2025 for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Free 12×12 Workshops
Leading up to the VIP Viewing Party, I Love Art Space will host monthly 12×12 art workshops at its Dover studio. These gatherings are open to the community to create their paintings, with guidance provided by artists from the I Love Art Space Cooperative Gallery. Participants must pre-register through the 12×12 page on our website. Each session lasts 3 hours. The artwork created in these workshops will be displayed in the auction. 12×12 canvases are currently available at I Love Art Space for you to create in our workshop room or take away and create at home. If you pick up a canvas we are requesting a $5 donation.
Please pre-register to ensure your spot at the 12×12 Workshop Page.
Adult Schedule:
- March 27 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- May 16 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- June 6 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Childen’s Self-Paced Schedule:
(Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
- May 16 | 10:30 AM – Noon
- June 6 | 10:30 AM – Noon
- June 27 | 10:30 AM – Noon
VIP 12×12 Viewing Party
Join us for an exclusive VIP 12×12 Viewing Party on August 1, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Guests will enjoy light refreshments while being the first to view and bid on the unique 12×12 artwork. Purchase your tickets today with a minimum $25 donation required for entry.
Online Auction
The online auction opens on Saturday, August 1, and closes on August 14, 2026.
- Visit our website to register and bid online.
- Artwork can also be viewed on our Facebook page: I Love Art Space.
- Stop by the gallery for assistance with online registration and bidding.
Don’t forget to check your bids frequently – bid early, bid often, and bid generously!
For more information or to pre-register for a workshop, visit iloveartspace.com.
We look forward to bringing the community together to celebrate creativity, support local artists, and inspire young minds through the joy of art.
About I Love Art Space:
I Love Art Space is dedicated to fostering creativity and providing free, accessible art opportunities for children and the community. Through workshops, mentorship, and community events, we strive to inspire the next generation of artists and art enthusiasts.
