Wednesday, 19 March 2014

What To Know About Fundraising Art Auctions

By Jaclyn Hurley


Arrange an art auction for fundraising purposes is important and done for many different reasons. It is often the approach that non-profits take when they are in need of money, artists use as a way to gain publicity by donating their art, and bidders participate in to get access to high art at less expensive prices. Fundraising art auctions are help across the globe and are beneficial for bidders, donors and non-profit organizations.

There are specific pointers that can be used to help people involved in these events. These can ensure they have a nice time and meet their goals, whether they relate to buying, donating or selling. Overall, the objective of these auctions is to raise money that will be put toward an admirable cause.

An artist may find that the ideal fundraisers to donate to are those supporting art organizations as these attract members of the art community, especially collectors. This improves the overall exposure their work and name will receive. Donations can also be made to non-art fundraisers but these should be done only with established auctions with goals that the artist genuinely stands behind.

Those unfamiliar with an organization that is requesting art should look it up to find out more. Donate a piece that is nice and a positive reflection of your talent and generosity. Donors should include biography and contact info with their art, and work closely with the event organizers.

Bidders should look over all the available art at auctions, if possible. These events can be a place to discover artists and learn more about the art itself. Find out more about the artists of each work before bidding on their pieces, and take care when bidding. If you look around, you might be able to meet and interact with artists who are often present and standing by their pieces.

People who are organizing these events should post the guidelines for submission for the donors. It is also ideal to include pointers on what kind of art is expected to sell the best, the price range, and how these artists can best present themselves and their work. Tell them how the auction is going to be promoted, how many are expected to see their work and how the publicity will benefit them. Contributors should be urged to set reasonable bidding and selling prices.

Organizers might want to publish a sale catalogue that features basic information on every artists and the work they have for sale. This can then be mailed out to the attendees as soon as they pay for their tickets. If they have more time to look over and think about the art, they will find it easier when it comes time to bid. Choose a venue with plenty of space for socializing and displays.

The cost of admission should include free refreshments. Preferred seating should be made available to active bidders. Make sure that you hire an auctioneer that has experience with fundraiser auctions, as these are different than most auctions that are focused solely on moving product fast. The right auctioneer makes a big difference. Take time to display art prominently and ensure bidders have access to artist info.




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