We’re once again bringing the spirit of Hambidge into the city, this time, highlighting the generative power of contemporary art and craft inspired by "Hand, Material, Mind"—all against sweeping city views.

Hambidge’s 31st annual auction will take place on the 15th floor of Uptown, the vibrant mixed-use community surrounding the Lindbergh MARTA station, complete with a captivating 360-degree view of the skyline and immersive installations by twelve artists. The auction will open on March 19 with a free reception and micro artist market, hosted by the American Craft Council. After a month of programming, artist talks, activations, a panel luncheon, and a curator-led tour, the auction will culminate on April 18 with the auction closing party. As always, the auction party includes a dynamic mix of performances, music, and visual and culinary arts celebrating the vastness of creativity in all its forms—rooted in place and reflective of the vibrant community that gathers around Hambidge.

This year’s auction will showcase over 200 artists from our robust network and the fellow community. We are proud to offer affordable buy-it-now works starting at $200 and coveted auction pieces valued up to $10,000. Bidders will have the opportunity to take home work by artists like Rocio Rodriguez, Donté K. Hayes, Shanequa Gay, Kandy Lopez, Marcus Kenney, Ron Meyers, Edward Moulthrop, Ato Ribeiro, Natalie Chanin, and more.

Our auction will go live March 19, but the buy-it-now pieces won’t be available until the night of our auction party. Bidding closes at 10pm EST, April 18. As a part of our 2026 commitment to the celebration of Craft, and for the first time ever, our auction will feature an entire wall dedicated to ceramic cups and vessels for purchase.

Work above: Screened In, Jasmine Best, 2026 installation artist, courtesy of the artist