2012 Cool City Art Auction Recap

Posted by Crystal Pepperdine, Founder and Executive Director of Flint Handmade

Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who attended, volunteered at or donated handmade items to the 9th Annual Financial Plus Cool City Art Auction!

Flint Handmade raised over $1,000 to support our efforts to encourage creative expression and commerce through handcrafting in Downtown Flint!

We packed the front of The Lunch Studio with dozens of handmade goods for the auction!

It was great to see so many people enjoying our auction.

Bidding started at half the retail value, so there were some great bargains to be had.

We also offered "Buy It Now!" pricing to purchase items at the full retail price before any bids were placed.  Just like on eBay!

One of our first "Buy It Now!" purchasers was this lovely gal who was excited to "eBay it" to buy her notebook!

Another great score at the auction!

As usual, we had fantastic catering from The Lunch Studio.  Everyone was raving about the cream cheese dip!

People loved the music provided by DJ Pale Ale as well, who returned for his second Cool City Art Auction with Flint Handmade.

Robert (l) and Karasten were two of our awesome volunteers who got to enjoy the auction after their volunteer shift ended.  Special thanks to our other volunteers: Heidi, Ali, Toe, Danielle, Rudy, Angela and Russ!

We also want to specifically thank Sara from Heaven Sent Crafts and Amber from Handleber, who donated Scrabble crafts for our theme table this year.  :)

Finally, very special thanks to our location sponsors:

The Lunch Studio

d'Vine Wines

Flint Downtown Small Business Association

Handleber

We hope to see you all again next year!

Interested in becoming a Flint Handmade location sponsor for the 2013 Cool City Art Auction?  

Click HERE for more information!

Care to read more about the 2012 Cool City Art Auction?

Visit The Flint Journal website from their article on the event.

Want to know more about past Cool City Art Auctions?

Check out our posts from 2011 and 2010!

Tickets Now Available for Cool City Art Auction!

The 9th Annual Financial Plus Cool City Art Auction will be held on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 5pm to 10pm.

Six nonprofit arts organizations will be in various locations along Saginaw Street in Downtown Flint with hundreds of handmade goods in the silent auction.

Food, beverages and live entertainment will be available at all locations.

Tickets are $25 each in advance ($30 at the door) and grant access to all six locations.

Purchase your tickets at The Lunch Studio to benefit Flint Handmade!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR LOCATION SPONSORS:

  

The Lunch Studio

 d'Vine Wines

Flint Downtown Small Business Association

  Handleber

Flint Handmade is still accepting location sponsors.  Click HERE for more information!

Want to know more about past Cool City Art Auctions?

Check out our posts from 2011 and 2010!

Seeking Donations of Scrabble Crafts!

Posted by Crystal Pepperdine, Founder and Executive Director of Flint Handmade

At the 2010 Cool City Art Auction, we had a Marilyn Monroe themed table.

At the 2011 Cool City Art Auction, we had a Wizard of Oz themed table.

At the 2012 Cool City Art Auction, we will have a Scrabble themed table!

If you make crafts out of Scrabble boards, boxes or game pieces, please consider donating an item or two to Flint Handmade! 

Your donation will help us raise funds in support of our efforts to promote creative expression and commerce in Downtown Flint!

Donations can be mailed to:

Flint Handmade
PO Box 13743
Flint, MI 48501

Please be sure to include your name, email address and the retail value of the item with your donation.

If you have questions, please email us at flinthandmade@hotmail.com.

The 2012 Cool City Art Auction will be held on Friday, March 23 from 5-10pm in Downtown Flint.

Stay tuned for more information!

Special thanks to Sara and Abby of Heaven Sent Crafts for the donation of Scrabble board mini-notebooks like the one pictured above!

NOTE: We are still seeking location sponsors for the 2012 Cool City Art Auction! Email us at flinthandmade@hotmail.com if you are interested!

Seeking Location Sponsors for Cool City Art Auction!

Posted by Crystal Pepperdine, Founder and Executive Director of Flint Handmade

Flint Handmade (FH) is seeking location sponsors for the Greater Flint Arts Council (GFAC) Financial Plus Cool City Art Auction!

We will again be located at The Lunch Studio and we would LOVE to feature your busines/organization!

The sponsorship levels are as follows:

$50 Sponsorship – 1 ticket ($25 value), logo on GFAC event promo material

$100 Sponsorship – 2 tickets ($50 value), logo on GFAC event promo material, hang your banner at The Lunch Studio during event

$150 Sponsorship – 3 tickets ($75 value), logo on GFAC event promo material, hang your banner at The Lunch Studio during event, place your promotional material on FH table during event

$200 Sponsorship – 4 tickets ($100 value), logo on GFAC event promo material, hang your banner at The Lunch Studio during event, place your promotional material on FH table during event, link to your website on all FH electronic event promo material

$250 Sponsorship – 5 tickets ($125 value), logo on GFAC eventpromo material, hang your banner at The Lunch Studio during event, place your promotional material on FH table during event, link to your website on all FH electronic event promo material, your business/organization name announced three times during event

Email us at flinthandmade@hotmail.com if you would like to become a sponsor! 

NOTE: We are accepting sponsorships until March 16th, but the deadline to have your logo included on GFAC event promo material is February 9th, so email us today!

EVENT INFO:

The 2012 Financial Plus Cool City Art Auction will be held on Friday, March 23 from 5pm to 10pm.  Six nonprofit arts organizations will be in various locations along Saginaw Street in Downtown Flint with hundreds of handmade goods in the silent auction. 

Food, beverages and live entertainment will be available at all locations.  Tickets are $25 each in advance ($30 at the door) and grant access to all six locations.

Tickets will be available for purchase in March.  All tickets purchased at The Lunch Studio benefit Flint Handmade.

Want to know more about past Cool City Art Auctions?

Check out our posts from 2011 and 2010!

2011 Cool City Art Auction Recap

Posted by Crystal Pepperdine, Founder and Executive Director of Flint Handmade

Thank you so much to everyone who attended the 8th Annual Financial Plus Cool City Art Auction on Friday, March 25, 2011!  

Flint Handmade sold over $1,000 in auction items, tickets and knuckles merchandise.  We appreciate your support!

Tracey of The Lunch Studio served up a delicious menu of shrimp tartlets, bruschetta and lots of other goodies.

Steph (l) and Sarah donated their time and worked behind the counter serving beverages.  Thanks, ladies!

My little sis, April (l), drove up from Ann Arbor to help work the registration table! 

We're grooming Milo to become one of the next generation of creative folks revitalizing downtown Flint!

Lots of great auction items!

Our super top secret project was wood photo blocks decorated by local crafters.  Our gratitude to Anne, Jeanette, Mary and Sherry!

We had a Flint Handmade Knuckles Prize Pack in the auction!

Carie (l) and friends enjoyed the tasty wines from d'Vine Wines!

DJ Pale Ale (aka Al of Arlow Xan) played some awesome classic rock 'n' roll!

  

Special thanks to Russ (l) for selling Knuckles merch and helping clean up at the end of the night!

Also, much love to our Location Sponsor...the Flint Downtown Small Business Association! We didn't get a photo of your banner outside, but it looked great!

We can't wait to do it all again at the 2012 Cool City Art Auction!  :)

Sneak Peek 4 at Flint Handmade Items for 2011 Cool City Art Auction!

Did you enjoy Thursday's Sneak Peek 3? Here's #4 for you!

Upcycled Necklace by Dragonfly Vibes

Owl Print on Canvas by Designs by Ty

Purse by Snazzy Scarlet Handbags

Cameo Brooch by Blackened Ruby Jewelry

Sterling Silver Emerald Green Earrings by Real Treasures

Penguin Toy Photo by Basement Art Creations

Hand and Booties (6 Months) by HATS ALL CAPS

Handmade Natural Perfume by Good Stuff...Naturally

At the 2010 Cool City Art Auction, Flint Handmade raised over $1,000 to support the FREE handcrafting events and workshops that we bring to the community!

If you have a handmade item that you would like to donate to Flint Handmade, please comment here, email us at flinthandmade@hotmail.com or just drop off the item to The Lunch Studio during their regular business hours. In exchange for your donation, you will receive a complimentary ticket to the Auction valued at $25!

Join us on Friday, March 25, 2011 from 5pm-10pm for the 8th Annual Financial Plus Cool City Art Auction at The Lunch Studio and five other locations downtown! Food, beverages and live entertainment at all locations!

Purchase your tickets in advance for $25 at The Lunch Studio or d'Vine Wines at the Flint Farmers' Market to benefit Flint Handmade. Tickets will also be available at the door for $30.

Sneak Peek 3 at Flint Handmade Items for 2011 Cool City Art Auction!

Did you enjoy Tuesday's Sneak Peek 2?  Here's #3 for you!

Three Masked Birds Print by Sloe Gin Fizz

3 Soaps by Aromaholic

Doctor Doolittle Photo Coasters by Chicaloo Photography and More

I Heart FLINT Upcycled T-Shirt Bag by Random Noise Bursts

Handmade Pottery Coasters

Embroidered Wall Hangings

And, for our special Wizard of Oz themed table...

Game Board Notebooks By Heaven Sent Crafts 

Game Piece Necklaces by Heaven Sent Crafts

 At the 2010 Cool City Art Auction, Flint Handmade raised over $1,000 to support the FREE handcrafting events and workshops that we bring to the community!

If you have a handmade item that you would like to donate to Flint Handmade, please comment here, email us at flinthandmade@hotmail.com or just drop off the item to The Lunch Studio during their regular business hours. In exchange for your donation, you will receive a complimentary ticket to the Auction valued at $25!

Join us on Friday, March 25, 2011 from 5pm-10pm for the 8th Annual Financial Plus Cool City Art Auction at The Lunch Studio and five other locations downtown! Food, beverages and live entertainment at all locations!

Purchase your tickets in advance for $25 at The Lunch Studio or d'Vine Wines at the Flint Farmers' Market to benefit Flint Handmade. Tickets will also be available at the door for $30.

Sneak Peak 2 at Flint Handmade Items for 2011 Cool City Art Auction!

We posted our first sneak peek at the 2011 Cool City Art Auction items back in January.

Now, it's time for Sneak Peek 2! 

Record Bowl by Chicaloo Photography and More

Rubik's Cube Watercolor and Vintage Rubik's Cube in Original Box!

Potholders by Grasshopper Handmade

Buttons by Barrel of Monkeys

Roller Derby Christmas Stocking by Dazey Destroyah

Vintage 7 Up Ad Resin Bottle Cap Magnets by beautiful JUNK

And, for our special Wizard of Oz themed table...

Wizard of Oz Game Card Notebooks by Heaven Sent Crafts

Collectible 50th Anniversary Wizard of Oz Plate

At the 2010 Cool City Art Auction, Flint Handmade raised over $1,000 to support the FREE handcrafting events and workshops that we bring to the community!

If you have a handmade item that you would like to donate to Flint Handmade, please comment here, email us at flinthandmade@hotmail.com or just drop off the item to The Lunch Studio during their regular business hours. In exchange for your donation, you will receive a complimentary ticket to the Auction valued at $25!

Join us on Friday, March 25, 2011 from 5pm-10pm for the 8th Annual Financial Plus Cool City Art Auction at The Lunch Studio and five other locations downtown!  Food, beverages and live entertainment at all locations!

Purchase your tickets in advance for $25 at The Lunch Studio or d'Vine Wines at the Flint Farmers' Market to benefit Flint Handmade.  Tickets will also be available at the door for $30.