Rock of Ages Lighthouse Preservation Society

Isle Royale Impressions

Small canvas with a water-color image of Rock of Ages Lighthouse. It also includes the title of the auction.

A Tiny Art Auction in Support of Rock of Ages Lighthouse Preservation

The 2025 Isle Royale Impressions Tiny Art Auction will take place in October in conjunction with the Fall Gathering (date and time TBA). Money raised will go toward the mission of Rock of Ages Lighthouse Preservation Society to restore the lighthouse and interpret its history.  This auction is a fun opportunity to showcase your unique impression of Isle Royale through original artwork, to purchase a one-of-a-kind piece of art to remind you of what you love about Isle Royale, and to financially support preservation efforts in the park. You can sign up to be notified when the auction goes live.

The link to the online auction will be posted here when it goes live.

Instructions for artists

Artwork submission guidelines

  • Original work of art (no prints)
  • Any medium except photography
  • Framed or matted
  • Subject is Isle Royale (animals, plants, landscapes, buildings, water, etc… found within Isle Royale National Park)
  • Sized 10×10″ or smaller (including frame) 
  • 2-d artwork that is <1”deep (mixed media, wood marquetry, and similar are also accepted)

How to submit your artwork

  1. Complete one Art Submission Form for each piece of artwork you submit
  2. Take 2-3 photos of your artwork and email them to info@rockofageslps.org.
  3. Mail your completed artwork to Rock of Ages LPS before October 1, 2025 (710 2nd St, Carlton, MN 55718).

Thank you for participating!


2024 Auction

Thank you to all artists who donated art and bidders who placed a bid for the 2024 Isle Royale Impressions Auction. With your help we raised $1,236 for lighthouse restoration! 14 pieces of art were donated by 10 different artists. Top sellers included Washington Harbor Sunset by Ashley Sivertson ($176), Superior Glow by Natasha Kaseno ($170), Washington Island Fish House by Terri Breitzmann ($150), and Superior Sunrise by Natasha Kaseno ($105). Artwork and final bids from the 2024 Isle Royale Impressions Auction can be viewed here.