Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Fundraising Art Auctions Tips For Artists And Bidders

By Paulette Mason


These are events that provide a proven and predictable method of non profit raising of cash. Fundraising art auctions are enjoyable social gatherings which promote a positive image and create exposure for ones company and its cause. Artists can also use these art auctions for publicity and bidders to acquire quality art at a reasonable price. In order to have a successful and excellent fundraising the below pointers would be of great help regardless of if one is selling, buying or donating.

For artists who wish to participate in such activities they should have the following points in mind. Their bidding prices should not be over stated nor should it be low so as to retain the respect of their art work. When looking for donors they should choose those who back arts institutes and attracts other graphical skill groups.

They should only donate to a non art related fundraiser only when it is an established auction or one strongly believes in the organizations goals. If not coherent with an organization that is requesting for your piece of work it is advisable first research on who or what they are, ensure you as an individual believe in the particular cause, if they have conducted other events in the past and if they had, how successful were they.

Always all artists are supposed to include their information together with their works. This is because people tend to be more interested in works which they have some knowledge about the owner. If one is not willing to sell their skills below a certain price, their bidding price ought to be below that price. However one should be aware that so high selling price might should show as if you are more concerned with oneself rather than the organizations goal.

Artists have an obligation to give their best piece and not the ones that are out of date this to ensure that they are able to sell their image positively and reflect the quality of their work. More so the price of bidding should not be high as it will scare the collectors away. This is because their foremost reason for coming for the event is the hope of getting to bargain.

For bidders these events are great places to learn about art and to be able to meet artists they have never seen or heard before. Since you are attending the event to support the organization selling being generous is good and one can go a bit over their budget. Be on the lookout for opportunities to get to know and meet the performer and also learn more about their work.

For charity auction fundraisers ensure that the auctioneer chosen is Conversant with the work, with a track record of selling it at money raising activities. Do not choose an employee of an organization or artists to conduct the event if they do not have the skills as well as experience. Auctioneers must arrive at the function earlier so that they can familiarize themselves with the arts available.

For those auctioneers who do not have enough knowledge on art work it can be disastrous when it comes to describing of the works. This is because they can use same words over and over again to describe the pieces available.




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