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    Art Auction

    Participate in FPWR's annual art auction and artist of the year competition. 

    Every masterpiece tells a story.

    When you participate in our annual Art Auction, your artist's artwork becomes more than a painting, it becomes a powerful way to raise awareness, inspire others, and help fund the research that brings us closer to better treatments and a cure.

    Each year, our artists remind us that creativity has no limits. Their artwork sparks conversations, connects our community, and helps generate critical funding for groundbreaking PWS and SYS research. Whether your child paints a colorful abstract, a favorite animal, or simply enjoys making a joyful mess with paint, every piece makes a difference.

     

    2025 Art Promo template 1 collage 2

    Smiling young man wearing glasses works on a drawing at a dining table.

    How It Works

    Participation is easy!

    We'll mail you a canvas for your artist to create a one-of-a-kind work of art. You mail it back, and we'll photograph it and put it on the auction website.

    There are no rules or expectations—every artist's unique style is celebrated.


    Timeline


    February - Receive Your Canvas

    If selected, we'll mail your artist everything needed to get started.

    Aliana DoulaMarch – Create & Return Your Artwork

    Your artist creates their masterpiece, and you'll mail it back to FPWR.

    April – Share Your Artist's Story

    We'll provide easy-to-use email and social media templates alongside fundraising tips so you can invite family and friends to support your artist before the auction begins.

    Early May – The Auction Begins

    Supporters will have five days to bid on your artwork. Friends and family can also make a donation in honor of your artist. Every bid and every gift helps advance research that brings hope to our community.

    Artist of the Year Competition

    Want to make an even bigger impact?

    Artists are invited to participate in our Artist of the Year Competition by creating and sharing a personal fundraising page. The artist who raises the most funds will earn the title of Artist of the Year and be featured on the cover of our next Impact Report.

    More importantly, every dollar raised helps accelerate the research that is transforming the future for people living with PWS and SYS.

     

    Cover of FPWR’s 2025 Impact Report featuring Dinah White, FPWR’s 2025 Artist of the Year, smiling outdoors in red glasses and a navy coat.

    Ready to Get Started?

    If you would like your artist to be considered for our next Art Auction, please complete the form below. Because of the popularity of this program, we may not be able to include every artist who applies.