I Love Art Space is thrilled to announce its first 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 2025.
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.
Please pre-register to ensure your spot at the 12×12 Workshop Page.
Workshop Schedule:
- April 5 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- May 24 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- June 21 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
VIP 12×12 Viewing Party
Join us for an exclusive VIP 12×12 Viewing Party on August 1, 2025, 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. This event is by invitation only, with a minimum $25 donation required for entry.
Online Auction
The online auction opens on Saturday, August 2, and closes on August 16, 2025.
- 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.