 Art non-profits face a constant challenge of finding new and innovative ways to raise funds to support their programs and activities. While traditional methods such as grants, donations, and fundraisers have proven effective, the Addison Center for the Arts has developed a new fundraising stream that involves liquidating decade-long caches of work by very elderly or deceased local artists.
Many families are left with the daunting task of liquidating or throwing away the artwork of loved ones who have passed away or are no longer able to care for their collections. Instead of discarding these collections, they can be donated to art centers where they can be sold to raise funds for the non-profit organization. The process of liquidating artwork can be time-consuming and complicated for families, especially if they are unfamiliar with the art market. By donating the artwork to a non-profit organization, the burden is lifted from the families, and the artwork is given a second chance to find a new home. Furthermore, this new fundraising stream is a win-win situation for all parties involved. The art center is able to generate revenue through the sale of the artwork, while the donors receive a tax deduction for their charitable contribution. In addition, art collectors are able to purchase unique and original artwork at affordable prices while supporting a good cause. The success of this fundraising stream relies on the art center's ability to effectively market and sell the artwork. Art centers can use various platforms to advertise the artwork such as online marketplaces, social media, auctions, and physical exhibitions. Collaborations with local galleries, art museums, and art fairs, businesses, and other venues can also provide exposure and attract potential buyers. It is important to note that while this fundraising stream may seem like a simple solution, it is crucial to handle the donated artwork with care and respect. The artwork represents the legacy and life's work of the artists who created them, and it is important to honor their memory and creativity. The Addison Center for the Arts is in the process of finding good homes for the Bruce Peterson Legacy Collection. Bruce was a prolific painter and we were bequeathed hundreds of paintings by his family. As we work with the collection, we are curating it and reporting on what we learn about him to a web page on our site. This is our first collection, but we could feature pages and collections by other artists, if necessary. The ACA has already raised over $2500 since the family gave his art cache to us. This is a significant boost in our fundraising efforts. In the first few weeks, we sold by word of mouth. Then, the Board of Directors took select pieces to a large office building for a sale and the local village hall for another two-week sale. We are currently planning an auction at a local concert venue with live music on a Sunday afternoon featuring abstracts and exotica. In a couple of months, we will feature a curated exhibition of Bruce Peterson's beautiful architecture watercolors. While liquidating unsold art can be a great way for art non-profits to raise funds, it's important to note that storing and maintaining the collection can be costly. Art non-profits need to consider factors such as temperature control, lighting, security, and insurance. However, non-profits often have enthusiastic community benefactors and volunteers who can donate space and time to store, showcase, and maintain these collections. Before embarking on this fundraising stream, art non-profits should carefully consider the costs and explore options such as partnering with other organizations to share storage facilities. In conclusion, the liquidation of unsold art output of elderly or deceased members is a new and innovative fundraising stream for art non-profits. It is a win-win situation for all parties involved and can generate revenue while supporting the arts community. By donating the artwork to non-profit organizations, families are able to relieve themselves of the burden of liquidating the artwork while ensuring that the legacy of the artists who created them is preserved.  Do you love art? Ooh-la-la! Get ready to bid on original works from the Bruce Peterson Legacy Collection at the silent art auction fundraiser for the Addison Center for the Arts. On March 19th, from 1-4pm, you'll have the chance to own a piece of local art history. Not only will you be supporting the ACA, but you'll be taking home a unique piece of art by a highly acclaimed artist. While enjoying live music by Karla and the Phat Cats, you can bid on abstract, sports, and exotic oriental themed works by the hand of Bruce Peterson. Reserve a private table for four for $80 or enjoy general admission for free. For more information and to RSVP, visit B-House Live’s Eventbrite. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to support the arts and take home an original masterpiece!
Graphic and social media copy for the ACA Brauer House Fundraiser. Reservations will go live on Eventbrite soon. These are entries for Expressions: Art & Verse at the Addison Center for the Arts. I am the administrator of the event. It's our third one for February. We skipped 2021, though.
Expressions is a collaboration between the Illinois State Poetry Society and visual artists. Next week, the poets are going to select an artwork from a bunch of artist entries and write a poem about it. This is called ekphrastic poetry. Then in February we meet and the poets recite their poems. The poems are displayed next to their corresponding artworks. I am entering some pieces that I think might produce an unusual poem. There is a fourth one. I'll upload it later when I remember which one it was. (Later. Blue Star. I don't think it's ever been in a show) ,It was such a delight to interview the Best in Show award winner from the Addison Art Guild's Fall 2022 Members' Show. I love painting and drawing of all kind, but it was so refreshing that the judge, Benjamin Calvert III, recognizes that alternative media can be art too. I am obviously not one to dismiss works made with traditional "craft" media as just craft and not art. Here, Margherita has created an original design, "The Teacher" and executed it with embroidery on linen. I am so happy that fiber art has come into its own.
I admire Dorothy Bury Shaw a lot. She is a truly gracious and deep person and her artwork reflects that. It was such a pleasure working on Dorothy's solo show at the Addison Center for the Arts in October 2022. Visitors had a lot of the same questions about her work. Dorothy answers them for us here.  |
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