Sunday, January 19, 2014

General Tips On How To Carry Out Fundraising Art Auctions

By Marissa Velazquez


Today, various groups all over the world carry out fundraising events. Different events can be organized so as to raise a certain amount of money for a particular cause. In most cases, these events are carried out so as to create awareness and in the process raise funds for a unique cause. One of the most effective ways of doing this is by carrying out fundraising art auctions.

It is important to note that the success of such an event greatly depends on the effectiveness of the organizing team. If it the first time for a particular organization to carry out such a fundraising process, they should get an experienced planner who has organized several art auctions. Having and experienced player in the organizing team can be a great boost to the confidence and expectations of the various parties involved.

Another important aspect that should be well considered is the choice of art that is to be displayed. It is important to note that many collectors frequent such events so as to get good work from recognized artists at good prices. For one to have a successful event, it is advised that you carefully select a wide range of work that can attract serious buyers. This can be done by looking through various reviews of artists and their latest works.

Having well priced art work can be a significant boost to a fundraising auction. Before picking work from various artists, it is advised that you should agree on the amount of money that they expect to get. This is done by setting the minimum bid for a particular commodity. When placing a minimum bid it is important to ensure that the initial minimum bid is not too high.

High initial bids can be a disadvantage especially if the fundraising is for a nonprofit cause. In such cases, a good artist must not over price their work so as to ensure that it does not scare away the bidders. Also, poorly priced work can ruin the image of a particular artist.

In cases where a particular artist does not want to sell their work cheaply, it is advised that they should first sell their work at commercial exhibitions and contribute money at the fundraising. In a well publicized event, collectors buy a lot work by talented artists. Finding a good venue is very crucial. A large venue is appropriate so as to ensure that all guests are well accommodated.

This also ensures that the various art works can be well exhibited before the auction begins. It is advised that artists should first get to know what cause they are supporting before they can give their work to be auctioned. The best way to go about this is by doing a back ground check on that particular organization through online means.

Enough information on the accomplishments of a particular artist can spark interest in the bidders and collectors. However, this should be done in moderation so as to not result in negative publicity. If the pricing of work by artists is well done, one can be assured of having successful fundraising art auctions.




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