Benefit Art Auction: Submission Deadline 2024

The Benefit Art Auction is special fundraising event or artists and art collectors to support the LAC by donating works of art.

All works donated will be displayed at the LAC in a bid or buy now style auction exhibition.

Donors will receive a charitable income tax donation receipt for the full realized sold price of their donated artwork.

100% of the proceeds of the auctioned artwork will be used to support the LAC, its community programs and activities.

Eligibility & Terms

This exhibit is open to all artists, collectors, and general art enthusiasts who wish to support the LAC by donating artwork to this fundraising exhibition.

Only 2D & 3D works of art will be accepted. Crafts, antiques, and collectibles will not be accepted.

Artwork that is damaged, decayed and not in suitable condition for hanging and display will not be accepted.

Artwork may be in any style, medium, subject matter and age.

How it Works

A starting bid and a buy now price will be determined by the LAC based on fair market value estimations with consideration and aim to sell.

Charitable tax receipts will be issued to donors for the realized sold price (how much the artwork actually sells for) at the end of the exhibition.

Artwork that is unsold at auction shall be assessed and a fair market value offer presented to the donor. Upon acceptance, the artwork shall become the property of the South Essex Arts Association/Leamington Arts Centre. In the event a fair market value offer cannot be agreed upon, the artwork shall be available for pick up by the donor/trustee.

How to Submit

Complete this online form and deliver the listed artwork to the LAC before the submission deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.

Properly Preparing Artwork for Display

ALL WORK MUST BE 100% READY FOR HANGING AND DISPLAY. Artwork that does not include a secure, safe and suitable hanging system such as a wire will NOT be accepted and will not be included in the exhibit.

• ALL 2D works MUST be securely WIRED on back. Alligator teeth style hooks do NOT work with the hanging system used at the LAC.
• ALL 3D work must be self-stable and sturdy.
• ALL artwork must be clearly labeled on back including the title of the artwork (if known), the name of the artist, and the name of the donor.

Submission Fee

There is no fee to donate artwork to the benefit art auction.

Delivery

Delivery of artwork is the donor/trustee’s responsibility. All work must be delivered on or before the date listed in the schedule. Loading Zone parking is located directly in front of the gallery.

Deliver to:

Leamington Arts Centre (LAC)

72 Talbot Street West, Leamington, ON N8H 1M4 (next to the big tomato, uptown Leamington)

info@leamingtonartscentre.com / 519.326.2711

Exhibition Schedule

Submission & Delivery Deadline: Sat. November 16

Exhibition & Bidding Opens:  Tues. November 19

Reception: Fri. November 22, 6-8PM

Exhibition & Bidding Closes: Sat. December 21

ART WORK GIFT AGREEMENT FORM