Building a Circular Economy in Illinois
Building a Circular Economy in Illinois
A global, mission-aligned auction where art meets circular economy action. 100% of winning bids support the Illinois Recycling Foundation.
Artist eligibility: 25%+ recycled/reclaimed/found content (minimum). Artists worldwide are welcome to donate.
Winning bids support education, networking, and circular economy leadership statewide.
Artist requirement: at least 25% recycled/reclaimed/found materials per piece.
Artists from anywhere can donate. Buyers can bid online via Givebutter.
Online bidding culminates at the IRF Annual Conference with a final countdown moment.
A visual teaser of works featured in the 2026 Circular Art Auction. Click any image to enlarge.
We are running the auction on Givebutter Auctions so you do not need special software. Givebutter handles bidding, notifications, and checkout.
Join the auction on Givebutter. Create your bidder profile and opt into bid alerts.
Browse lots, place bids, and receive outbid notifications through Givebutter.
Winners complete payment through Givebutter’s secure checkout and receive receipts.
Pickup options will be available at the Annual Conference. Some items may ship by arrangement.
Use the preview period to explore artists and share the auction. Bidding opens online and culminates during the Annual Conference. You can adjust these dates in the page’s configuration section.
We are building the catalog. Artists worldwide are welcome to donate eligible works.
Bid online through Givebutter and receive bid alerts and updates automatically.
We close with a countdown moment during the conference and announce results.
Artists worldwide can donate. Each piece must include at least 25% recycled / reclaimed / found content. We also ask for a short Materials Manifest so buyers understand the circular story behind each work.
Minimum 25% recycled/reclaimed/found material content. All styles welcome (sculpture, mixed media, functional art, photography, fiber).
3–5 high-res images, title, dimensions, weight, artist bio, and a short Materials Manifest (what was reused and why).
Pickup at conference (recommended) or shipping by arrangement. Please indicate fragility and shipping constraints.
Winning bids go to IRF. Artists are recognized in the catalog and during the conference finale.
Note: auction winners receive goods/services (artwork). IRF will provide appropriate receipts via Givebutter checkout.
The Illinois Recycling Foundation’s Circular Art Auction celebrates creativity, reuse, and community. Join on Givebutter to receive bid alerts and participate in the finale at the Annual Conference.
Answers to common questions for bidders, artists, and sponsors.
No. We are running the auction on Givebutter Auctions, which includes bidder registration, real-time bidding, outbid notifications, and checkout. This page functions as the marketing and preview landing page.
Each donated piece must include at least 25% recycled, reclaimed, or found material content. Artists provide a Materials Manifest to describe the materials used.
Yes. Artists worldwide can donate. Please indicate whether the item is shippable or best handled via conference pickup.
Bidding opens online in July 2026 and concludes with a finale during the Annual Conference in August 2026. Exact times are set in the configuration and can be updated without redesigning the page.
Pickup at the Annual Conference is recommended for large or fragile items. Some pieces may ship by arrangement. Artists will specify shipping constraints and handling requirements in their submission.
