Anyone can participate in CIVA's Spring 2008 Online Auction. This fundraiser goes to supporting CIVA's new Strategic Plan, so bid generously. Simply click on the names of participating artists, make your selections and submit your bids. Below are complete instructions:
Online Bidding—A How-to Guide
1.View available work:
From March 28 to April 10 auction pieces will be available for preview on
the CIVA website. Active bidding begins April 10 and all bidding ends at 5 PM (eastern daylight time) on April 30.
2. Submit your bid:
Each piece has a minimum starting bid. Enter the maximum price you are willing to pay, though you may win an item for less than that. For example, if the second highest bid on an item is $200 (at $25 increments) and you bid up to $400, you will win the item for $225. You spend no more than the amount needed to win. You must bid in increments, noted in the details for each item. Along with submitting your highest bid, fill in the contact information requested online.
3. Confirmation and Updates:
You will be notified by email to confirm all bids. CIVA will also weekly, and in the final week, daily, update you via email on your bidding status.
4. Winners:
If you are the winning bidder, you will be notified by email or telephone during the first week of May. You will be given 10 days to pay by check, money order or credit card for the winning price plus the shipping fee listed.


