Support High Country News = Buy great art
1) Tell me more about the HCN Art auction?
A) The online Auction is active from Aug. 1st through noon Aug. 17th. Works of art have been donated by subscribers, donors and friends of HCN. 100% of the proceeds from this art auction support the independent journalism of High Country News.
2) What is a Guaranteed Bid?
A) If you bid 150% of the value of the piece, the artwork is automatically yours. No further bidding on that item will take place.
3) How will I know if I win the bid?
A) When the art auction closes at noon on August 17th, the winning bidders will be listed below the piece online. You will then receive an email with instructions for payment.
4) How will I get the art if I win the bid?
A) We will ship artwork within 4 weeks of the auction to the winning bidder, after receiving full payment. Shipping will be an additional charge, incurred by the winning bidder. Winners can also pick up artwork at our office.
5) What if an item doesn’t receive an opening bid?
A) Items that are not bid on will be returned to the artist or donor.
6) Is all the money raised going to HCN?
A) Yes, all the money raised from this art auction goes to support High Country News.
7) Since HCN is nonprofit, is the artwork tax-deductible?
A) Yes and no. Yes, a donation of artwork is considered an in-kind tax contribution to HCN for the artist or art donor. For the art buyer, the purchase of art is not tax exempt, UP TO THE VALUE OF THE ART. Any amount paid over the value, is considered a contribution to the organization and is tax deductible.
8) Is it too late for me to donate work to the art auction?
A)Yes, but we are sure to host another art auction in the future. Feel free to contact us to get on our artist/donor list.
Any thing else I might not have thought of?
- We assume each online bid will be fulfilled by the final bidder. If the final bidder doesn’t purchase the art he/she bid on, the next-highest bidder will be able to redeem the work.
- HCN has described artwork per the instructions of the artist and is not responsible for correctness or conditions of items. No statement made at the auction is deemed as a warranty or representation of work. The values listed are based on actual artist sales.
If you have further questions, please contact Alyssa at 800-905-1155 ext. 31 or [email protected] so we can assist you.
Thank you for your support of High Country News!
