See all of the 2026 Little Houses here!
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See all of the 2026 Little Houses here! 〰️
Be part of next year’s Little House Auction:
Above 2026 houses: Kudos to Cubists by Lynn Estep, and The Embrace of Solitude by Dre Rivera.
Watch for information on Artist sign-ups and event dates in winter 2027.
The Little House Auction will be held in May 2027 with artist sign-ups in March 2027.
Every winter, artists are invited to sign up to create a Little House for the annual benefit auction. Dates and details will be shared in early 2027 but if you want to start planning:
House artwork will be due in late April for the auction in May.
One artwork per person.
Maximum 6” x 6” base and 18” tall. Please do not create oversize houses.
6” x 6” or smaller 2D artwork such as paintings or original prints, jewelry, or other small work is welcome.
Think STURDY! Little House artwork must be moved several times. Create a sturdy piece that is easy to move, store, and display.
Little Houses can be created using the wood house ‘blanks’ that OffCenter provides or any other (non-perishable) material. House blanks will be available at OffCenter in March.
OffCenter Arts
Little House Auction
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 5-8 pm at FUSION
Free to attend. All-ages.
Silent auction & benefit exhibition.
Every year, dozens of artists create fantastic mini masterpieces for OffCenter Arts to auction at our annual Little House Auction!
The auction highlights the diverse creativity of Albuquerque’s many artists and raises important funds for OffCenter’s free programs.
The premise is wonderfully simple: artists are invited to build a tiny house on a base measuring no larger than 6 by 6 inches. The resulting creations, however, are wildly diverse. Using wood, ceramic, fabric, paper, metal, and boundless imagination, participants transform these tiny footprints into everything from miniature tabletop mansions, clay abodes, and tiny birdhouses to petite paintings and wearable "Little House" jewelry.
While the artworks are small, the spirit of generosity behind them is huge. Every dollar raised through winning bids directly funds OffCenter's mission to provide a free, safe, and welcoming environment for art-making and social connection. These proceeds ensure that hundreds of artists of all ages have access to free art supplies, studio space, and classes throughout the year.
Pictured above, from 2025, clockwise from top left:
Yolanda Howren - Birds in the House;
Luis Contreras - La Casa;
Terry Storch - House in the Canyon Wash;
Vicki Rohrman - Out of the Woodpile.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS!
Your support makes the Little House Auction possible!
Little Houses, Big Impact
The Little House Auction is an important fundraiser for OffCenter’s free community art programs. It’s also an amazing celebration of the diverse creativity that fills our community!
It couldn’t happen without the wonderful artists that create Little Houses for us to auction and showcase.
See the 2026 houses here.
Temple of the Humbled by Roe Libretto
New this year:
Make a “Bid Bucks” donation to OffCenter! Your donation helps support OffCenter’s free community art programs!
For every dollar donated, we’ll share a Bid Bucks gift card with a studio artist and Little House participant to use to bid on houses at the auction.
You make a donation to an organization you love.
OffCenter gets important financial support.
Someone who might not otherwise get to participate in the auction gets to bid.
Three BIG wins at this year’s Little House Auction!
Past Houses…
The Auction has been a showcase of creativity for 16 years! Scroll through the 2025 houses below and check out the 2024 houses here.
2025 Little Houses
The Little House Auction is a success thanks to your support!
Want to help make this year’s event a success? Check out the opportunities below and reach out to us at info@offcenterarts.org with questions!
Sponsorship levels range from $500 - $5,000 and help you reach our engaged audience of creatives & active supporters and show your support for free access to art making & social connection for all! Details here.
Create
Artists can sign up to make a house for the auction beginning in March! Make sure you’re on our newsletter mailing list to be the first to get the details. And be sure to come by OffCenter for the Little House Kick-off during March ABQ Artwalk on Friday, March 6, 5-8 pm.
Houses can be made using our wooden blanks or from your own materials.
* If you want to use on of our free wooden Little House blanks to create your Little House artwork with please DO NOT fill out the online form! Instead: come by OffCenter during open hours, pick up a house blank, and fill out our paper form in person. (The studio is open Tuesday & Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm, and Wednesday & Thursday, 10 am to 6 pm.) Houses available starting March 3.
* If you DO NOT want to use a wood Little House blank and plan on creating your own Little House from scratch, use the form here to sign up as a Little House artist!
Pictured above:
Megan Tucker - All the things, all the places, infinity... or, We love you Waymond;
At left:
Sol Romero - 4 Year Old Ponders the Meaning of Art;
Meg Grgurich - I over thought it.
Volunteer
Want to lend a hand at the Auction or preparing for the event? Reach out to us at info@offcenterarts.org. We need volunteers to help with event prep, set-up, and at the Auction on Friday, May 15.
Your Donation = Community Investment
Want to support OffCenter but can’t make it to the Little House Auction? Make a donation today and help keep OffCenter thriving! Whether you can donate $5 or $5,000, your support is needed, appreciated, and impactful.
Make a one-time donation or set up a monthly donation using either Stripe (left) or PayPal (below).
