Saturday, October 24, 2026 6:30-9:30pm

The CODE Building - Irving Theater

225 W Water St. Charlottesville, VA 22902

TICKETS SOLD OUT

Questions about registration email art@servicedogsva.org

REGISTRATION AND BIDDING NOW OPEN

You can take part in both the live and silent auctions online, whether you’re in the room on October 24 or at home. All 20 life-sized, hand-painted Labrador statues go up for live auction that night, along with a curated selection of silent auction items. Every winning bid helps Service Dogs of Virginia build a new facility.

How to register

  1. Click Register to Bid below to open the auction site.

  2. Click Sign Up and create a username and password.

  3. Click Register to Bid and enter your information.

  4. Add payment details. A card is required to bid. You’ll see a temporary $5 hold to verify it, which is not a charge and usually disappears within a few hours.

How to bid

  • Silent auction: Bidding is open now and closes October 24 at 7:40 p.m. Find an item, enter your bid, and watch your email for outbid alerts.

  • Live statue auction: Starts October 24 at 8:00 p.m. Not at the auction, click View Live to follow along and bid in real time.

  • Can’t watch live? Set a Max Bid on any statue ahead of time. The system will bid for you, in increments, up to your limit.

See the Art Unleashed Statues at the CODE Building

See the Art Unleashed Labrador statues outside the CODE Building at 240 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Five statues will be on display inside the lobby, with the remaining 15 in the courtyard.

Art Unleashed auction Sponsors

Learn more about the statues, artists and statue Sponsors

  • Colorful ceramic sculpture of a dog with painted designs, sitting outdoors on a ground covered with dry leaves and green plants.
  • Painted wooden sculpture of a dog, decorated with colorful floral and nature-themed designs, situated on a grassy area in a forest.
  • A mosaic sculpture of a dog standing on grass in a forested area with trees in the background.
  • Colorfully painted horse sculpture outdoors among green foliage.
  • Balloons shaped like a dog with colorful decorations are placed outdoors on grass in a park, with trees and sunlight in the background.
  • Painted black sculpture of a dog with colorful floral and butterfly patterns, situated among green bushes and trees outdoors.
  • Colorful dog sculpture covered in multicolored paw print patterns, standing on grass next to a tree in a park.
  • Colorful inflatable sculpture of a dog with sunflower designs, situated on a grassy area with trees in the background.
  • A sculpture of a dog painted with colorful, intricate patterns including flowers, a cardinal bird, and abstract designs, situated outdoors on a grassy area with trees in the background.
  • Colorful painted dog sculpture in a forest setting with trees and grass.
  • A weathered, painted metal horse sculpture outdoors on a grassy lawn with trees in the background.
  • Colorful inflatable giraffe with a floral and text pattern, standing on grass in a forested area.
  • Colorful painted dinosaur sculpture outdoors among trees and grass.
  • Colorful painted horse sculpture outdoors on grassy ground with trees and green foliage in the background.
  • Decorative horse sculpture painted with a colorful mosaic pattern in green, blue, yellow, orange, and purple, situated outdoors on grass with trees in the background.
  • Decorated ceramic dog sculpture with colorful paintings of flowers, butterflies, and various nature motifs, positioned outdoors among trees and ground cover.
  • A life-sized sculpture of a zebra painted with black and white zebra stripe patterns, situated in a grassy area surrounded by trees.
  • Colorful painted sculpture of a dog outdoors in a wooded area with green trees and grass.
  • Decorative horse sculpture with a jockey helmet, painted with images of horse racing, placed on a grassy area in a wooded park.

event frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Please note, tickets are limited and sold on a first-come basis. We can't guarantee availability at the door, so buy early to secure your spot.

  • The attire is smart casual. Think dresses, skirts, jumpsuits, dress pants, blazers, button-down shirts, polos, or dark jeans paired with a polished top. Wear something comfortable that you'll feel great in while enjoying an evening of art, community, and supporting Service Dogs of Virginia.

  • .Parking:

    • Water Street Parking Garage: Located at 200 E. Water Street (about 0.2 miles away). The first hour is free, with standard hourly rates thereafter. From the garage, walk west up E. Water Street to reach the theater's Water Street entrance.

    • AirGarage Surface Lots: Public open-air lots are located nearby at 100 E Water St and along Water Street/1st Street, featuring pay-by-phone options.

    • Street Parking: Limited local street parking is available around the Downtown Mall area.

  • The CODE Building is fully wheelchair accessible with accessible parking and restrooms. Contact us in advance if you have specific accessibility needs.

  • Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. If you can't attend, you may transfer your ticket to another guest. Contact us at least 48 hours before the event.

Proceeds support our Together we Build Campaign

Net proceeds from Art Unleashed go directly toward Service Dogs of Virginia's campaign to build a dedicated permanent training facility — giving our dogs, trainers, and the families we serve a forever home in Virginia.