An online auction aimed to raise money for arts education at Place des Arts generated more than two-thirds of the Coquitlam facility’s goal on opening day.
As of yesterday (Tuesday) at 9 a.m., the total stood at 75% of the $8,500 target. “We are off to a great start with at least one bid on every item in the auction,” said Joan McCauley, Place des Arts’ executive director. “We are so pleased with the response so far and we are well on our way to reaching our goal.”
Prizes donated for the virtual block include trips and accommodation in Jasper, Seattle and on Vancouver Island. As well, there are chances to bid on a Harbour Air Seaplanes flight, theatre tickets, food gift certificates and museum passes.
To bid, guests — aged 18 and up — are prompted to create an account through 32auctions.com. Once they earmark their wishes, the software program will automatically send an email if they are outbid on a prize.
The second annual online auction closes at 9 p.m. on Oct. 27. Visit placedesarts.ca.
