General Information About the Scottsdale Arts Festival Auction
Purpose of the Auction
Festival Art Auction supports Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts programs.
Where the Art Comes From
Generous donations from the artists in this year’s show.
More than 70 artists voluntarily donate one or more original pieces of art to the auction. Please join us in thanking the artists in this year’s Scottsdale Arts Festival.
How the Auction Works
Specialized software allows Individuals to bid on-site, by going in the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and utilize a computer or may bid from the comfort of their own home. In fact, individuals can bid from anywhere that they have internet access.
Art Auction Hours of Operation at the Festival
All original art is on display in the Scottsdale Center for the Arts Atrium.The Atrium is open to Festival attendees at the following times:
| Friday, March 7 |
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 8 |
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Sunday, March 9 |
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Using the Web Site
The Scottsdale Arts Festival Art Auction web site allows you to:
- Bid online. You will need to register first by providing some simple information and choosing a Username and Password. Once you are registered, you may begin bidding.
Bidding may be done manually or by proxy. For information on these different methods of bidding, click on the HELP button at the top of your screen and look under “Tips for Bidding.”
- Check the status of your bids or make new bids. Once you have registered, the auction system will create a special page for you and you alone. It will show items you have bid on, the current status of your bids and your account information. That page is always available to you; just click the MY AUCTION button at the top of your screen.
- View the art without bidding. We encourage you to browse. Simply click on the VIEW ART/BID button at the top of your screen
Bidding Times
Bidding on all items ends March 10
Bidding closes between 12:00pm PM and 2:00 PM on March 10. Each item has a specific closing time. It is listed on the bidding page for the item. To find the bidding page for an item, click on the VIEW ART/BID button at the top of your screen.
How Bid Winners Are Selected and Notified
The auction system will chose all winners.
The system will automatically stop accepting bids at the designated closing time for each item. However, that does not mean that all bids submitted just before the closing time will be recognized. Because it can take anywhere from several seconds to several minutes for the Internet to relay a bid to the system, last-minute bids may not arrive at and be recognized by the system before the cutoff time. Keep in mind that there is a delay between recognition and display of bids, so the bid shown on your screen at the closing time may not be the actual winner. Also, please remember that not all clocks are synchronized to Greenwich Mean Time, so your watch or the clock on your computer may not indicate the same time as the clock on the auction system.
The last bid that is recognized by the system before the cutoff time will be the winning bid. The system will automatically send a congratulatory e-mail to the winning bidder, provided she or he listed an e-mail address when registering. Please remember, it will take about 10 minutes after the designated closing time for the system to select and verify each winner.
How Bid Winners Pick Up Their Artwork
Winners may complete their purchases between March 12 and March 19.
If you win a bid, you may pay for it online or in person at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts Store after 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 12. The Store is located at 7380 E 2nd St Phone number 480-874-4644 or Email Festival@sccarts.org
Store Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M
Sunday 12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Payment
You may pay with cash, check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express).
Shipping & Insurance
If you request that an item be sent to you, shipping and insurance costs will be added to the bid price and sales tax. Art Auction items are sent UPS Ground. The Scottsdale Arts Festival is not liable for items lost or damaged during shipment.
How to Contact the Scottsdale Arts Festival Auction
We want to answer your questions.
If you have questions about the auction or the auction site, please feel free to contact us. To reach us at various times:
- During the Festival’s hours of operation on March 7, 8, 9 (see above): festival@sccarts.org
- After the Festival’s hours of operation on March 7, 8, 9 (see above): you may email festival@sccarts.org or call 480-874-4644.
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