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Holiday Thieves Market Silent Auction

November 21 at 10:00 am - December 7 at 3:30 pm

The Holiday Thieves Market Silent Auction is your chance to support the Summer of the Arts while acquiring beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces from talented local and regional artists. All proceeds benefit Summer of the Arts programming throughout the year, bringing exceptional cultural experiences to our community.


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Important Dates & Times

Bidding Opens Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
View Items In Person December 6-7, 2025 during Holiday Thieves Market hours
Hyatt Regency Expo Hall, Coralville, IA
Bidding Closes Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM

How to Participate

  • Browse auction items online at ReadySetAuction
  • Register for a bidder account (free and easy)
  • Place your bids online from anywhere
  • View items in person at the Holiday Thieves Market
  • Monitor your bids and increase as desired

Winning & Pickup

  • Winners notified shortly after 3:30 PM on December 7
  • Pick up at Hyatt Regency: Sunday, Dec 7, 4-7 PM
  • Or arrange pickup at Summer of the Arts office, December 8-12
  • Payment information provided upon winning

Auction Item Display Location

Hyatt Regency Expo Hall
Coralville, Iowa

Market Hours:
December 6-7, 2025

See items in person while browsing the Holiday Thieves Market. All bidding takes place online through ReadySetAuction, but you can view the quality and craftsmanship of each piece before placing your bid.


View the Auction Items and Bid!


Every bid supports the arts! All proceeds from the Silent Auction directly support Summer of the Arts programming, bringing festivals, performances, and cultural experiences to the Iowa City community year-round.

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Details

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Persons attending Summer of the Arts events may be recorded or photographed as a festival attendee. These images may be used for Summer of the Arts programming or promotion, including broadcast on television, the Summer of the Arts website, the Internet, and other media.