Anne McKee Fine Art Auction 2026 - Artists Wanted
Submit artwork for Key West's prestigious annual auction with 50% artist proceeds and support for local creative community.
The Anne McKee Artists Fund of the Florida Keys is calling for submissions to their 2026 Fine Art Auction, limited to just 40 entries with a 'Vintage Key West' theme. This prestigious annual event will be held on Friday, February 27th at The Studios of Key West, featuring entertainment by Bobby Nesbitt and auctioneering by Phil Amsterdam. Artists receive 50% of the proceeds from their sold work, while the McKee Fund uses the remainder to award grants to other Keys artists, writers, and performers. Founded by longtime Key West resident Anne McKee, this not-for-profit fund has awarded over $425,000 to more than 400 creative Keys residents since its inception in 1994. The auction represents both a sales opportunity for participating artists and a way to contribute to the broader creative community in the Florida Keys. Given the limited number of entries accepted, artists are encouraged to submit high-quality work that reflects the Vintage Key West theme. The fund's mission extends beyond the auction, providing ongoing support to the local arts community through various grant programs throughout the year.