Now accepting artwork submissions!

Artwork submissions are FREE with the coupon code YAMART59 through Sunday, July 19th!
Any application submitted between July 20th and the October 18th deadline must include a $35 application fee.

Important Dates for Submitting Artists

Art Submissions open: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Last day of free application: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Final application deadline: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Acceptance notification sent to artists no later than: Thursday, November 10, 2026
Art delivered to YAM by: Friday, December 18, 2026
Exhibition Open + Artists’ Party: Friday, February 5, 2027
THE NIGHT: Gala & Live Auction (closing event, ticketed): Saturday, March 6, 2027

The Art Auction is one of the YAM’s most treasured opportunities to spotlight celebrated regional artwork, introduce emerging artists, and inspire patrons at every stage of collecting.

The YAM’s juried Art Auction exhibition showcases a diverse range of artworks available for Silent Auction, including a Small Works subset, in addition to a select grouping of Live-Auction-only pieces. Participating artists are generously donating a percentage of the sale of each piece in support of the YAM.

The YAM wishes to thank the artists, each of whom donates a significant percentage of the proceeds from each piece featured in the annual auction, for their ongoing support. Our incredible community of artists — past, present, & future — make everything the YAM does possible and meaningful.

The full Art Auction 59 program schedule is coming soon!

Art Auction 58 (March 2026)

From the auction exhibition to the opening artist party to artists’ talks to the Gala & Live Auction, support of the artists and the YAM was phenomenal this year. The community has shown that the YAM is a cultural treasure to be celebrated. It’s because of this generosity that the YAM endures. Your support makes YAM’s exciting exhibitions, educational programming for all ages and stages of life, and support of artists possible. THANK YOU!

THE NIGHT Gala & Live Auction was a festive and memorable celebration of art, and we are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support the YAM received.

Live Auction, Lots 1 – 23

2026 Art Auction 58 Sponsors

Starlight Sponsor
Lornel Baker

Twilight Sponsors
Deborah Anspach & John Hanson
Jen & Steve Corning
Bess Lovec
Larry & Ruth Martin
Kim & Don Olsen
Kay & Gary Ruhle
Linda Shelhamer & Stephen Haradan
Matt & Stephanie Stroud
Susan Sullivan & Steve Zabawa
A&E+SMA Designs
Billings Clinic
Eide Bailly LLP
First Interstate Bank
Kampgrounds of America
The Oakland Companies—Gary & Melissa Oakland
Red Lodge Clay Center
Stockman Bank

Community Star Partners

Briggs Distributing Co.
Montague’s Jewelers
Phillips 66
Toucan
Brockel’s Chocolates