Things You'll Need:
- Art to auction
- Venue
- Auctioneer
- Program
- Artwork notes
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Step 1
Look for artists who are willing to donate art. Let them know that art auctions give them a chance to receive free publicity, and disclose how you plan to promote the event.
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Step 2
Help the artists choose a minimum bid for their work. You will want to convince the artist to keep the price in a reasonable range in order to prevent scaring off potential buyers.
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Step 3
Make sure the venue you choose is spacious. It will need enough wall space to display the different pieces of art. Use lights and backgrounds to highlight the works.
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Step 4
Put together a program that gives the artists' biographies as well as information about the works up for auction.
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Step 5
Hire a personable and experienced auctioneer who is knowledgeable about art. You want the buyers to be entertained as they bid on the pieces. If they are in a good mood, they are more likely to spend more money.
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Step 6
Provide notes to the auctioneer on the artwork being sold. The emcee should be able to provide a detailed description to the potential buyers.










