Anderson Ranch Arts Center

2025 Ranch Picnic and Auction   |   Saturday July 12

An Anderson Ranch tradition for over 40 years, the Ranch Picnic and Auction is our largest community event, featuring more than 130 works of art in the silent auction. A highlight of the summer arts and culture scene, the event takes place on Saturday, July 12th from 11AM – 4PM at Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass Village, Colorado. The event is open to the public and promises to be a fun-filled day, featuring live music, children’s art activities, a picnic lunch, and more.

As you view the catalog, be on the lookout for Auction Highlights, a curated grouping of vibrant and diverse artwork from our creative community at Anderson Ranch. This selection showcases the breadth of artistic practices and programming at the Ranch—from former Summer Series presenters and visiting artists, to residents, faculty, and students. Representing a wide range of media, including ceramics, sculpture, furniture design, printmaking, painting, and photography, these works reflect the dynamic energy and creative excellence that define the Ranch. This small group of works is just a preview of the full auction, which features something for every collector and art enthusiast. We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable diversity of artists who pass through this unique makers' paradise.

Stop by the Ranch and view the auction artwork in advance of the picnic, open Wednesday, July 9th - Friday, July 11th, 10am-5pm

If you would like to participate in silent auction bidding, you can register for the event and will be assigned a bid number. You may also register for a bid number when you arrive. Find out more about the Ranch Picnic and Auction and register here.

To register as an absentee bidder contact Laura Dortmans at auction@andersonranch.org or 970-924-5098

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

Shipping Partner: Cadogan Tate
Framing Partner: Sunset Framing, Basalt

Find out more about the 2025 Ranch Picnic and Auction here.