Charity Auction and Art Show

Since 2005, Kumoricon has hosted a Charity Auction benefiting one or more local charities. In 2023, we raised over $6,500 in contributions. This year, we’re excited to continue to dedicate our charity proceeds toward Outside In.

We are excited to feature a Silent Auction and Art Show, followed by a Live Auction event. Attendees will be able to browse items and place bids at their convenience throughout the convention. All Silent Auction/Art Show winners must be present at the closing of the bids on Sunday. Purchases will be able to be made after the clock runs out.

Silent Charity Auction and Art Show hours

  • Friday, November 8, 2024: 10:00am–6:00pm
  • Saturday, November 9, 2024: 10:00am–6:00pm
  • Sunday, November 10, 2024: 10:00am–12:00pm

Live Charity Auction hours

  • Sunday, November 10, 2024

Bidding

  • Place a bid – An attendee can place a bid on an item by entering their bid and badge number on the bid sheet during the Silent Auction. All bids must be in whole dollar increments and must not be less than the minimum bid price.
  • Winning an item – Highest bid.
  • Winning bid payment will be done at the Silent Auction on Sunday.

FAQ

What sort of items are available at Kumoricon’s Charity Auction?

In order to run our Charity Auction every year, we rely on donations from staff, attendees, and our industry partners. Donations range from original artworks, rare signed prints, gift certificates, or even certificates for services (subscriptions, commissions, etc.). Donors to our Art Show may also indicate if they would like the sale of their item(s) to benefit our charities. Unique and hard-to-find items tend to do best, but we appreciate all donations.

How do I donate to Kumoricon’s Charity Auction?

Contributions may be brought to a membership meeting or mailed to the mailing address listed on our donation form. Donations may be brought to the convention; however, we may decide to hold the donation for a future auction. If you are mailing items, please include the Charity Auction Donation Form with the mailed items or email a copy to charity@kumoricon.org. We reserve the right to accept or reject any donations.