Posted on behalf of Lauren Simmons, Chair of Art History & Natural Science. 

NACCR 2026 Art Auction

July 12 – 16, 2026
Deadline to Apply: April 15, 2026

Be a part of the North American Congress for Conservation & Restoration conference that will be held this summer in Milwaukee! The conference will be held July 12 -16, 2026 at the Baird Center. The conference theme is Conservation and Restoration for the People and Nature.

Currently there is a call for creative works to be part of their Art Auction, supporting conservation and ecological restoration efforts of the Society for Ecological Restoration and others. Half of the final purchase prices goes towards these efforts with the other half paid to the artist. Additionally the artist will receive an in-kind tax deduction for 50% of the final purchase price. Additional benefits are available for participating artists.

If you are interested in learning more and/or submitting work for consideration, please see this form for more information. Submissions are due by April 15, 2026.