Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Fundraising Art Auctions Companies Globally

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.

Participants of these activities such as artists can follow some of the pointers that will ensure that everyone enjoys and haves a great time regardless of whether they are purchasing selling or they are donors. For the purpose of career those organizations that support graphics should be chosen as they attract a large number of collectors.

Cooperation is essential between the artist and the personnel conducting the event. Donation to every cause that asks for their arts should be avoided. Ensure the piece of work presented is of the best quality. Deals should not be signed on the basis of job benefit in return of presenting art work at the functions. Knowledge of the organization one is dealing with is very important.

One should cooperate with the people conducting the auction so as to ensure their works sells. Ensure everything is done so as to evade the worst outcome that is not selling any art. One should not donate to every single cause especially if they have gallery representation. This can cause dilution of the market and give the bidders the illusion that rather shopping in the galleries they should wait for the next charity event.

Whether you sell silently or live, ensure that you have the minimum standard opening bid as well as selling price as low as is reasonable but not so low. High prices will scare the bidders away and always keep in mind that people come for these events because they are hoping for bargains.

Bidders going to these events should be generous enough that is since the purpose of attending the activity is to give support to the organization it is not bad to use extra dollars go to a good cause. They must ensure they get a quality and current example of an artists work although some present low end, oddball or problem pieces that they cannot sell and want to get rid of them.

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.

During charity functions artists presented their work should ensure that they do not provide ambiguous data about their occupation. They should not donate some piece of art that they are tired of or the one that has been Assembled dust in their place of work. Before donating piece of work is advisable to talk to the people conducting this particular auction to ask what types of skills sells and at what range of price.




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