What if purchasing a beautiful piece of original art could also help a young artist follow their dreams?

That is exactly what our annual art auction is all about!

For more than 20 years, the Visual Arts Network of Mountain Home (VAN) has been bringing artists together, celebrating creativity, and investing in the future of art in our community.

One of our proudest accomplishments is our student scholarship program. Thanks to the generosity of local artists, supporters, and art lovers, 26 talented students have received scholarships totaling $28,500 to help them pursue their artistic education.

And we want to keep that tradition growing!

Local Artists Giving Back

Every year, talented artists from our community generously donate their original artwork to our fundraising auction.

Paintings, drawings, mixed-media creations, and other unique pieces become something more than beautiful objects. They become opportunities for young people who dream of building a future in the arts.

Every donated artwork represents an artist's generosity. Every bid represents someone's belief in the importance of creativity. And every dollar raised helps us continue supporting the next generation of artists.

How Our Art Auction Works

This year, we're bringing the excitement of the auction to Facebook!

We will be featuring donated artworks on the Visual Arts Network of Mountain Home Facebook page, introducing the artists behind them and inviting everyone to participate.

Here's how you can join the fun:

• Follow our Facebook page to discover the donated artworks as they are posted.

• Place your bids in the comments under your favorite pieces.

• Watch the bidding and discover the wonderful variety of art created by our local artists.

• Join us for the final in-person auction during our annual Art in the INN Art Show at the Hampton Inn in Mountain Home

  On November 14th 12-7pm.

  The Facebook bidding is just the beginning! The auction will conclude in person, giving our community one more opportunity to come together in support of young artists.

  Why Your Support Matters

  Art education is about much more than learning how to paint or draw.

  It teaches creative thinking, patience, confidence, problem-solving, and the courage to express ideas. For a young artist, receiving a scholarship is not only financial assistance. It is also a message from their community:

  We see your talent. We believe in your dreams. Keep creating.

  That encouragement can make a lasting difference.

  Be Part of Something Beautiful

  Whether you donate artwork, place a bid, share our auction posts, or simply help spread the word, you become part of a tradition that has supported young artists in our region for two decades.

  You might discover the perfect painting for your home, find a one-of-a-kind gift, or fall in love with an artist's work.

  And along the way, you'll help create opportunities for the artists of tomorrow.

  Follow the Visual Arts Network of Mountain Home on Facebook, explore the auction, and help us turn today's creativity into tomorrow's possibilities.