The Anne McKee Artists Fund of the Florida Keys announces a Call to Artists for the 2024 Fine Art Auction. By popular demand, the 2024 auction will be held earlier in the season on Friday, Feb. 9 at The Studios of Key West.
Artwork may be submitted between Sunday, Oct. 1 through midnight on Oct. 31. Online applications and accompanying photo(s) can be submitted at mckeefund.org. Artists will be notified of acceptance no later than Dec. 1. The art drop-off is Jan. 27 with the auction preview hosted at The Studios of Key West from Feb. 1-9.
Each participating artist receives 50% of the proceeds from the sale of their work, while the McKee Fund receives the remainder to award to other Keys artists for select projects. Founded by longtime Key West resident Anne McKee, the not-for-profit fund has awarded more than $425,000 since its inception in 1994.
Only 50 entries will be accepted due to space and time limitations. The Anne McKee Artists Fund of the Florida Keys Inc., in its sole discretion, determines whether art submitted will be accepted for auction.
The annual art auction raises money for project-based grants to Keys visual, literary and performing artists. Attendees can bid on original paintings, sculpture, photography, fiber art, ceramics, mixed media, jewelry and more.
For more information about the Anne McKee Artists Fund and its annual auction and artist grants, visit mckeefund.org.
