Art 4 Shelter

Art 4 Shelter (A4S) is an annual fundraiser for Simpson Housing Services. It’s an art sale featuring original works by emerging and established artists. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefits Simpson’s mission to house, support, and advocate for people experiencing homelessness.

Every year, hundreds of generous artists donate original works of art to this massive exhibition and sale. The pieces are displayed anonymously and offered for a fixed, affordable price ($35 for a 5”x7” image, $90 for an 8”x10” image, etc.). Attendees are invited to explore and then pluck whatever art compels them right off the walls, not knowing until later if they’ve been created by an established favorite or an emerging artist. It’s like a treasure hunt, a night of discovery, and a showcase of our massively talented creative community all in one.

Best of all: all proceeds go toward Simpson Housing Services’ shelter and housing programs. The most recent Wilder Research Homelessness in Minnesota study (2018) found that up to 20,000 Minnesotans are now homeless on any given night–a record high. Thanks to Art 4 Shelter, we’ve raised over $1 million to house, support, and advocate for people experiencing homelessness. 

By donating or buying art, you can help Simpson work to end homelessness.

Artists: Learn how to submit original artwork here.