Place des Arts’ inaugural online auction to collect funds for subsidized youth arts programs met its goal — and more.
The Maillardville arts hub had set a target of $5,000 for its two-week auction, which ran this month through the software program 32auctions.com; however, once bidding took off, organizers raised their total to $7,500.
Last Friday, after selling out of every item — including the Springfree Trampoline and a train trip for two to Jasper — the auction closed with $8,300 in the coffers.
“We couldn't be more thrilled with the level of response and engagement for our first ever online auction,” executive director Joan McCauley said. “Thanks to our generous supporters, we can continue to help more kids and teens explore their creativity through subsidized programs.”
