Artist Trust 2013 Benefit Art Auction

CALL FOR ART

for our 2013 Benefit Art Auction!
Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center
Auctioneer, Laura Michalek

Online Submissions Deadline is Sunday, November 4, 2012

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Our signature fundraising event of the year, the Benefit Art Auction showcases the creativity of Washington state artists of all disciplines. This Auction accounts for approximately 25% of our annual fundraising which we invest directly in Washington artists through grants, career training and professional resources. Please consider submitting your work for possible inclusion in the Auction. It is a wonderful opportunity to support Artist Trust in helping artists, as well as to make your own work visible to new and seasoned art collectors.

Click here to submit artwork.

Our aim is to represent the best work created by Washington's amazing artists. This year, we will be including fewer pieces of visual artwork in this year's Auction. We will, therefore, have a stronger curatorial process and, as in the past, not all submitted artwork will be accepted. Our stellar panel of curators is made up of gallerists and collectors functioning independently of the Artist Trust staff.

Image Specifications:

  • 1-3 images
  • JPEG (.jpg) format
  • Maximum 900 pixels x 900 pixels
  • 300 dpi
  • Preferred fair market value: $500 - $5,000
  • Preferred artwork dimensions: 4ft x 4ft x 4ft MAXIMUM
  • Only available artworks may be submitted

    Important Dates

  • November 4, 2012: online submissions deadline
  • November 20, 2012: artist notifications
  • January 11-12, 2013: artwork drop-off at Artist Trust office (arrangements can be made for artists outside of the Seattle area)

    Benefits for Donating Artists
    We want this Auction to benefit your career directly. We will offer a workshop this fall to help maximize participation in the Auction as a marketing opportunity.

    Additionally, in recognition of your gift to the Artist Trust Auction, you will receive a one-year Artist Trust membership.

    We also invite you to enjoy this fabulous event! You may choose one of the following options:

    1. Donate 100% of the proceeds from the sale of your artwork and receive one free ticket for yourself to the Auction, plus the option to purchase a second ticket at the below-cost price of $50.
    -OR-
    2. Receive a 10% commission and have the option of purchasing a ticket for yourself and one guest at the below-cost price of $50 each.

    Stephanie Moore is our 2013 Auction Art Coordinator. Feel free to email or call her with any questions at stephanie AT artisttrust.org or 206/467-8734 x16.