Art Auction Fundraiser Template: Curated Silent Auction for Arts Organizations
About this template
A curated art auction connects collectors, first-time buyers, and artists who want to support your organization. Success depends on strong artwork descriptions, starting bids that feel fair, and bidding that works on every phone in the room.
This art auction fundraiser template sets up a silent auction campaign with six sample lots, space in each description for artist bios, and donor-friendly mobile bidding through DonorBooks. Supporters browse the catalog during your opening reception, place bids in real time, and check out when the auction closes. Your gallery or arts nonprofit gets a live activity dashboard and a donor list for thank-yous.
Use this template free for your next show. Swap in donated pieces, add photos, embed the auction on your site, and open bidding when you are ready. Most organizations publish in under five minutes, with no donor tipping and winner checkout built in.
Auction Items Included
These 6 sample items come pre-loaded. Replace or add your own after creating the campaign.
24x36 inch oil on canvas, coastal scene by a regional painter. Includes simple black frame and artist bio card.
Archival pigment print, edition 2 of 25, signed and numbered. 20x30 inches with museum-quality mat.
Set of three stoneware vases with matte glaze, suitable for display or daily use. Artist studio visit note included.
Abstract tabletop bronze, 14 inches tall on walnut base. Certificate of authenticity from the foundry.
Three-panel collage with reclaimed paper and acrylic, 36 inches wide overall. Wired for hanging.
Two-hour studio experience for up to four guests with a working painter, including materials and a small takeaway piece.
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Embed on your website in 60 seconds
Drop one line of code into WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, or any HTML page. Your live fundraising campaign appears instantly, no developer needed.