We believe student art can do more.
Bid For Tomorrow is a student-led nonprofit that gives young artists a platform to share their work while using art to support causes that matter.
Where it started
What if a student could sell their artwork and know that the money was helping someone else?
We wanted to create more than an art show. We wanted to give student artists a real platform — one where their work could be appreciated, purchased, and used to create meaningful impact.
That idea became Bid For Tomorrow.
Three ways we make an impact
For Artists
A platform for young artists to exhibit and sell their work.
For Communities
A way to bring people together around art and meaningful causes.
For Causes
Fundraising driven by young people and their creativity.
A simple process
Create
Students create and submit their artwork.
Exhibit
Artwork is presented through Bid For Tomorrow.
Auction
People bid on and purchase student artwork.
Give
Funds support causes focused on creating a better tomorrow for young people and communities.
Give young artists a platform to share their creativity while using that creativity to help others.
The people behind Bid For Tomorrow
Click on any profile to flip and read their personal introduction.
Gloria Xu
Leads Bid For Tomorrow's day-to-day operations, digital platforms, auction development, artist relations, and organizational strategy.
Gloria Xu
Co-Founder · Executive Director"I've always believed that art is a part of everyday life—it gives us a way to express ourselves, connect with others, and see the world differently. Through Bid For Tomorrow, I want to create opportunities for young artists while using their creativity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others."
- Executive Leadership & Team Coordination
- Digital Auction & Website Development
- Artist Relations & Auction Operations
Brian Lu
Leads fundraising, community outreach, strategic partnerships, volunteer recruitment, and long-term organizational growth.
Brian Lu
Co-Founder · Director of Growth"I believe art has a place in everyone's life, whether it's something we create, experience, or share with others. Bid For Tomorrow brings that idea together with my passion for helping people, and I hope to help grow an organization where creativity can become a meaningful way to give back and create positive change."
- Fundraising & Donor Relations
- Community & Strategic Partnerships
- Outreach, Expansion & Branch Development
The GTA is our starting point.
Our goal is to build a model that can be brought to new communities by student leaders around the world.
Whether you're an artist, volunteer, supporter, or bidder, there's a place for you at Bid For Tomorrow.
Connect with Bid For Tomorrow
Whether you want to submit artwork, register as an auction bidder, volunteer, or discuss sponsorship, we would love to hear from you.