November 5–7, 2026 | Carriage Barn Arts Center | New Canaan, CT
Join the Center for Contemporary Printmaking for our 27th Annual MONOTHON Benefit Auction & Party! Celebrate the incredible monotypes created during MONOTHON Print Week and bid on your favorites, alongside an exciting selection of live auction items featuring works by renowned artists.
This year’s auction offers an exceptional opportunity to discover original prints, explore the work of established and emerging artists, and support CCP’s mission to advance the art of original prints. From intricate woodcuts and colorful aquatints to significant works by celebrated artists, there is plenty to discover throughout the weekend.
We are delighted to return to the Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan, a beautiful venue that has welcomed our MONOTHON community in years past.
Auction Preview
Thursday, November 5 – Saturday, November 7
Get an early look at this year’s auction offerings during our public Auction Preview! The preview kicks off on Thursday, November 5, at 10:15 AM with a special Director’s Preview talk, offering an introduction to the exhibition and the remarkable works available for bidding.
The exhibition will remain open to the public through Saturday, November 7. Stop by to explore the collection, discover your favorite pieces, and plan your bids ahead of the evening’s festivities.
Featured Live Auction Highlights
This year’s Live Auction will feature an exciting lineup of prints by Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Tom Huck, Xylor Jane, Lisa Breslow, and more.
Highlights include:
- Robert Rauschenberg, Quarry, Local One (1968): An offset lithograph by one of the most influential American artists of the 20th century. Rauschenberg made significant contributions to contemporary printmaking, experimenting with everyday materials and pioneering techniques that brought collage into the printed image.
- Tom Huck, The Battle of Dung-Hed & Donkey Boy (2025): A large-scale woodcut by the celebrated printmaker known for his intricate carving, dark humor, and satirical depictions of small-town life.
- Xylor Jane, Cat Hearts (2023): A vibrant aquatint etching from a portfolio of six prints, featuring thousands of carefully placed dots and layered colors that create intricate, rainbow-hued heart patterns.
- Lisa Breslow, Yellow Flowers (2026): A colorful work by the artist whose expressive practice explores everyday surroundings through a balance of realism, abstraction, and intuitive mark-making.
- Esteban Vicente, Madrigal (1980): A striking screenprint by the Spanish-American artist, whose work is represented in museum collections across the country.
- Mitchell Squire, Gladiators (2014): A powerful lithograph that initially evokes familiar consumer objects before revealing a deeply charged reflection on race, violence, and the representation of Black bodies in America.
- Alyssa Sakina Pheobus, Nur (2026): A woodcut on handmade mitsumata paper with hand stenciling by a 2026 CCP Artist-in-Residence. This special offering helps support CCP’s Artist-in-Residence Program and future visiting artists.
The auction will also feature a special experience at the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, offering a private tour and coffee with curators for up to 12 guests.
And there is more to come! Stay tuned for additional auction announcements as we reveal more of this year’s exceptional offerings.
27th Annual MONOTHON Auction & Party
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 5–8 PM
Join us for an evening of art, community, and celebration in support of the Center for Contemporary Printmaking!
The party is a ticketed fundraising event featuring a silent auction, a live auction of exceptional artwork and experiences, heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine, and other beverages.
Event Schedule
- 5:00 PM: Silent Auction begins
- 7:00 PM: Live Auction begins promptly
Come connect with fellow artists, collectors, and printmaking enthusiasts while bidding on extraordinary works and supporting CCP’s exhibitions, workshops, artist residencies, and community programs.
Event Details
Location: Carriage Barn Arts Center
681 South Avenue, New Canaan, CT
Auction Preview: Thursday, November 5 – Saturday, November 7
Director’s Preview Talk: Thursday, November 5, at 10:15 AM
Auction & Party: Saturday, November 7, from 5–8 PM
Purchase your tickets in advance and join us for this special evening celebrating original prints, remarkable artists, and the community that makes it all possible. We look forward to seeing you there!
