Ah Haa's 16th Annual Art Auction
Friday, July 25, 2008
300 S. Townsend Avenue
Doors open at 5 p.m. • Live auction starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $20, available at the door or for advanced purchase at Ah Haa beginning July 23.

Ah Haa's annual fundraiser is a don’t-miss summer event known for an amazing array of art objects, trips and services in the silent auction, complimented with equally fantastic art, trips and funky theme-inspired items in the fast-paced live auction. With over 200 unique items, this year's theme, "Passport to India," is sure to be a showstopper. Come dressed in brightly colored garb, wear your bindis or bangles and get ready for a grand time! Monies raised from our annual auction support the Ah Haa School’s educational program costs including scholarships, supplies and equipment, instructors, visiting artists and more.

To bid on live or silent auction pieces, you must register for a paddle and obtain a bidding number. Paddles are available for advance purchase for $20 at the Ah Haa School beginning Wednesday, July 23, or at the door on the night of.

ABOUT THE LIVE AUCTION: This year's live auction will begin at 7:30 p.m. sharp. To bid on an item, raise your paddle so the auctioneer or spotter can see you. The highest bid acknowledged by the auctioneer will be contractually binding a bidder. A bid runner will bring an invoice to the winning bidder to use when paying for and retrieving the item. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS YEAR'S EXCITING LIVE AUCTION LINEUP. Silent and live auction art may be previewed online at www.ahhaa.org beginning Monday, July 14. Live auction art may be previewed in Ah Haa’s gallery beginning, July 16–22 and at Studio Frank July 23–July 25. See below for this year's live auction lineup.

Not going to be in town for Ah Haa’s Annual Art Auction? Absentee bids will be accepted for all live auction items. Absentee Bids for live auction items will be accepted until 5 p.m. on July 25. CLICK HERE to download an absentee bid form. Complete forms may be faxed to 970-728-9709 or delivered to the Ah Haa School at 300 S. Townsend Avenue.

ABOUT THE SILENT AUCTION: Silent auction bidding begins at 5 p.m. and closes 30 minutes after the live auction ends. You bid on a piece by writing your paddle number on the corresponding form. All bids will be contractually binding on the bidding. CLICK HERE TO VIEW A SELECTION OF THIS YEAR'S SILENT AUCTION ITEMS.

VOLUNTEERS: Support your community art center! We need volunteers to help the week prior to, the night of and day after the auction. Volunteers will receive a free Ah Haa class (not to exceed $150) for an eight-hour shift, free admission to the auction, and invitation to our volunteer breakfast. Less than hours will receive $10 hour workstudy credit to be applied to an Ah Haa class plus admission to the auction and volunteer breakfast invitation. Please CLICK HERE for a volunteer application. Call 728-3886 to sign up for a shift.

PAYENT INFORMATION: The highest bidder for each item will be responsible for payment on the day of the auction. Payment may be made by cash, check or credit card (American Express, Mastercard or Visa). All sales of tangible goods are subject to the collection of an 8.4% combined sales tax for the State of Colorado, San Miguel County and the Town of Telluride. Proof of shipping out-of-state is required for a non-taxable transaction. The shipping company will provide this to the purchaser upon payment of shipping services.

The Ah Haa School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The amount paid over the value of the item may be deductible as a charitable contribution. Consult your tax advisor for more information. An acknowledgement letter stating the estimate value of the purchased piece and the amount paid will be sent to the purchaser.

PLEASE NOTE: All items must be paid for on the day of the auction at the cashier’s table located at the entrance to the tent. All purchases are final and must be removed from the premises by the day following the auction. The Ah Haa School does not appraise artwork. Any value is designated by the artist(s) and/or contributing party and is not in any way substantiated by the Ah Haa School. Legal Disclaimer: All items are offered “as is.” The Ah Haa School for the Arts does not make any representations or warranties of any kind or nature, expressed or implied, with respect to the item, and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness of the descriptions of the item, nor be deemed to have made any representations or warranty of physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, genuineness, attribution, authenticity, provenance or historical relevance of the item.

Although Ah Haa makes every effort to ensure the correctness of data, we disclaim responsibility for any errors or omissions, such as unintended technical inaccuracies or typographical errors, in the materials.

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