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Pekin Today
By the People, for the People
Annual Winter Art Auction Returns to Pekin Auditorium
Nelson County Arts Council hosts annual event featuring local art, food, and music on March 15.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The Nelson County Arts Council (NCAC) is hosting its annual Winter Art Auction on Sunday, March 15 at the Pekin Auditorium. The event will feature a social hour with food, beverages, and live music starting at 12 p.m., followed by an art auction led by auctioneer Donavan Diseth at 1 p.m. This year's auction will showcase pieces from new, seasoned, and youth artists in the community.
Why it matters
The Winter Art Auction provides an important platform for local artists to display and sell their work, while also raising funds for the NCAC's Fine Arts Youth Camp. The event helps keep the arts an integral part of the community in the rural North Dakota region.
The details
The $10 admission fee covers all food, beverages, and a bid card for the auction. The menu will have a nod to St. Patrick's Day and St. Urho's Day, featuring Irish stew, beer, Finnish rye breads, Irish sodas, and other festive items. Proceeds from the auction will go towards supporting the NCAC's Fine Arts Youth Camp scheduled for July 27-31, 2026.
- The Winter Art Auction will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
- The social hour begins at 12 p.m., with the art auction starting at 1 p.m.
The players
Nelson County Arts Council (NCAC)
A non-profit organization that provides opportunities for artists and area residents, with the goal of keeping art a valued part of everyday life in rural communities.
Donavan Diseth
The auctioneer who will lead the bidding for the art pieces at the event.
What’s next
Donations toward youth activities and other NCAC initiatives can be made to: NCAC, PO Box 83, Pekin, ND 58361.
The takeaway
The annual Winter Art Auction in Pekin, North Dakota is an important community event that supports local artists, provides arts education for youth, and helps preserve the vibrant cultural identity of the rural region.
