FAQ´s, DIRECTIONS, & CONTACT INFO
1.When is the Auction?
Saturday, February 25, 2012
5 pm to 6 pm – Curator Tours
6 pm to 11 pm – Silver Anniversary Gala Event
including silent and live auctions, four course dinner, drinks, live music and performances
2. Where is the Auction?
Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison Street Seattle, WA 98109
(Thomas Street & Second Avenue, Lower Queen Anne, Seattle)
DirectionsFrom I-5:
Take Mercer Street exit and take right at light.
Take left at next light onto Valley and follow into Broad.
Take right on Denny then
right on 2nd Avenue North.
3. Where do I park at the Seattle Center?
With multiple events at Seattle Center, traffic and parking will be congested. Street parking is limited and
the paid parking lots in the Seattle Center area will fill up. Plan accordingly: take a taxi, carpool or arrive
early (you can enjoy the Curator Tour starting at 5 pm). The closest parking garage to Fisher Pavilion
is the 1st Avenue North Garage, between 1st and Warren, cross streets Thomas and John. Enter on
Warren near Thomas.
4.How do I become a Table Captain or purchase a table? See Tickets
5. How can I purchase a ticket to the Auction? See Tickets
6. Can I buy tickets at the door? Get your tickets early. Our auction always sells out.
7. If I am unable to attend, can I make a tax-deductible ‘regrets’ gift? Yes. See Tickets
8. What’s for dinner?
A four-course feast with a vegetarian option.
9. How should I dress?
You are attending a fancy art party. “Dress to impress” in your creative, celebratory best.
10. Can I volunteer for the auction?
To find out what volunteer positions are still available, visit:
www.artisttrust.org
11. Can I still donate artwork to the Auction?
No more donated items are being accepted for this year’s Auction. Our juried process for the 2013
auction will begin in August, 2012 – watch
http://www.artisttrust.org
website for your invitation to submit your artwork for the jury.
12. Can I still sponsor the auction?
Yes, please direct all sponsorship inquiries to Sheila Siden, 206/467-8734 x17 or sheila@artisttrust.org
13. What does Artist Trust do?
Artist Trust is a not-for-profit organization whose sole mission is to support and encourage individual artists of all disciplines throughout Washington State by offering grants, professional resources and career training. For more information visit www.artisttrust.org
14. Why is the Auction important?
The Auction is Artist Trust’s largest, single fundraising event, accounting for over 20% of our annual income. All proceeds benefit the mission of Artist Trust to support individual artists.
15. My question is still not answered:
Please contact Pat Bako, 206/467-8734 x18 or
pat@artisttrust.org |
