Author Topic: Life Support Japan auction (Read 2405 times)

Suzi Livingstone · « **on:** March 14, 2011, 03:52:50 PM »

Hi everyone

I'm not sure if I should be posting this in the main forum (please move if I'm not!) - some of you might be aware that the photo community got together over the weekend to create 2 auctions of photographers donating prints with all proceeds going to Direct Relief and Habitat for Humanity.. organised by Crista Dix & Aline Smithson. So far over $10,000 raised from online sales.

I've been talking to Aline about doing a London auction with all proceeds to either the charities above and/or the Red Cross.

Would anyone be interested in donating a print to auction off for this? I'm trying to secure an actual space rather than online for this, but it may end up being an online auction.

Please get in touch with any suggestions/interest etc.. thanks!

LT · « **Reply #1 on:** March 14, 2011, 04:14:00 PM »

I'll donate a print or two for what it is worth.

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #2 on:** March 14, 2011, 04:16:18 PM »

Quote from: leon taylor on March 14, 2011, 04:14:00 PM

I'll donate a print or two for what it is worth.

Thanks Leon!

I'll either try and put the auction online like Crista did or try and find someone who let me use their gallery space, the online route may be more viable with such short notice.

vicky slater · « **Reply #3 on:** March 14, 2011, 04:44:36 PM »

Suzi, I'll happily donate one too.
I've just said yes to one on Flickr as well, the more help the better.

Mojave · « **Reply #4 on:** March 14, 2011, 05:20:47 PM »

Count me in! Can anybody list the other auction sites here too? I'd like to donate to them as well.

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #5 on:** March 14, 2011, 05:26:04 PM »

Quote from: Mojave on March 14, 2011, 05:20:47 PM

Count me in! Can anybody list the other auction sites here too? I'd like to donate to them as well.

Thanks Vicky and Erin..

Erin here's the Wallspace one http://wall-spacegallery.com/displayShow.php?showID=122&collection=3

If you're on facebook the instructions how to donate to this one and the other one are there, if not message me and I'll forward them to you via pm.

The other auction is taking place in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday 19th - so they need exhibition ready (ideally framed) pieces no later than Friday 18th. It's quite short notice unless you're in the US.

I'll get to work setting up an online auction site later and get back to you with instructions if anyone wants to donate a print - I've also had offers from other photographers so hopefully it will make some money for a worthy cause

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #6 on:** March 14, 2011, 05:47:31 PM »

of course you know I am in Suzi!

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #7 on:** March 14, 2011, 09:52:10 PM »

OK I'm in process of setting up an auction site right now.. so if any Filmwasters would like to donate a print here are the instruction guidelines (I'll make it simple as I don't want to take up too much forum space).

Please email me a good quality jpg of the print -1000 px wide max would be ideal - to froupster@gmail.com

Your name/website
Title of print
Size of print in inches (no larger than 10x10 inches would be ideal)
Process ie silver gelatin etc

The US auction priced each print at $50 so in keeping all prints will be priced at £30 each.

I will only ask you to send me the print if it sells & then ask you to sign/date the back - no need for it to be matted or framed.

All proceeds of any sale will go to The British Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal.

I'm trying to get the auction site space free (worth a try) but otherwise will pay for it myself.

Thanks in advance anyone who can help
Please pm or email me any queries

vicky slater · « **Reply #8 on:** March 15, 2011, 12:08:38 AM »

Hi Suzi, is £30 the starting point for bidding or the sale price?

Mojave · « **Reply #9 on:** March 15, 2011, 05:03:48 AM »

I can donate to yours too Suzi.

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #10 on:** March 15, 2011, 09:01:38 AM »

Quote from: vicky slater on March 15, 2011, 12:08:38 AM

Hi Suzi, is £30 the starting point for bidding or the sale price?

The sale price, actually I will call it a sale rather than an auction..

vicky slater · « **Reply #11 on:** March 15, 2011, 09:49:37 AM »

That's great, I'll email something to you tonight.
Thanks for organizing all this!

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #12 on:** March 15, 2011, 09:55:30 AM »

Quote from: vicky slater on March 15, 2011, 09:49:37 AM

That's great, I'll email something to you tonight.
Thanks for organizing all this!

Thanks Vicky.

Aline now has a blog up if anyone wants to check it out http://lifesupportjapan.blogspot.com/

harragan · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2011, 03:52:21 PM »

Hi Suzi, I'd like to do what I can for this terrible disaster. I take it I'm not too late? I won't be able to email anything until tomorrow evening at the earliest.

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2011, 04:12:23 PM »

Quote from: harragan on March 16, 2011, 03:52:21 PM

Hi Suzi, I'd like to do what I can for this terrible disaster. I take it I'm not too late? I won't be able to email anything until tomorrow evening at the earliest.

Hi, no not too late at all, I've had 8 donations so far and would love more.. I want to have about 25 before I make the site live. Anything gratefully received!

Please email me at froupster@gmail.com

Thank you

Late Developer · « **Reply #15 on:** March 16, 2011, 08:00:11 PM »

Hi Suzi.

I've just sent you a digital file of the print I'm donating. Have a look at my website, though, as I'm more than happy to donate any image on there (film or the other stuff....) that you feel might be appropriate / more commercial.

All the best and well done for organising this.

Paul.

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #16 on:** March 16, 2011, 08:48:43 PM »

Quote from: Late Developer on March 16, 2011, 08:00:11 PM

Hi Suzi.

I've just sent you a digital file of the print I'm donating. Have a look at my website, though, as I'm more than happy to donate any image on there (film or the other stuff....) that you feel might be appropriate / more commercial.

All the best and well done for organising this.

Paul.

Thank you so much Paul..

Lawrie · « **Reply #17 on:** March 17, 2011, 08:48:06 PM »

Hi Suzi,

Just emailed a print to you. Hope that you have a great response. Thank you for taking the initiative!

Regards,

Lawrie.

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #18 on:** March 18, 2011, 11:11:08 AM »

Thank you Lawrie!

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #19 on:** March 19, 2011, 07:34:01 PM »

Just a little update, the site is now live here: http://welovejapan.bigcartel.com/ if anyone wants to take a look - I really appreciate everyone who is re-posting the info/helping/donating/buying - and Dave from FADU who saw it on the forum here and posted it over there.

Thanks a lot