SILENT ART AUCTION: A Benefit for the Bay Area Women's & Children's Center

As a part of our Pinewood Derby, we offer an all-star artist Silent Art Auction. All of the donated pieces are hot-rod, pinup, or tattoo-related in a variety of media including photography, painting, books, sculpture or clothing and accessories. You can score some incredible deals on amazing pieces to add to your collection! 100% of the money goes directly to the Bay Area Women's and Children's Center.

HOW TO BID:
* Bring a valid credit card to the event.
* Obtain a BIDDER'S # at the registration table.
* Each piece for auction will have a list attached to the wall next to it.
Simply write your bidder's # and bid amount on the bid sheet.
* Once the auction is officially closed, the credit cards of the highest bidders will be run.
(If you'd rather pay in cash , let us know immediately after the auction closes).
* After your credit card clears, the piece is released for you to take that night!

If you're an artist and interested in donating a piece for the auction, review the requirements below, then download the
Artist Donation Form and email to Jamie O'Keefe. Please contact us if you have any further questions.

ARTIST REQUIREMENTS:
1. Artists may submit pieces of any medium or size, but should contact the Hell’s Belles in advance if a piece is large (over 3.5’ square) or is of a medium or construction that might need special consideration for display. Pieces should be ready to be hung. Please contact us for other arrangements.
2. All pieces MUST have the following information attached securely to the back: artist’s name, contact information (telephone and email), and title of piece.
3. Pieces MUST be related to classic car culture! This means cars included must be CLASSIC (pre- ‘70s). This can also include other aspects associated with the culture like pinups, tattoos, tikis, and pin-striping. Since children will be present at the event, please consider this when working with adult themes. If you have any questions about the appropriateness of your piece, please contact us ASAP. The Belles reserve the right to refuse any artwork that is not appropriate for this event.
4. Please submit a signed & completed Donation form with each piece.

ARTWORK SUBMISSION & SILENT AUCTION:
Please deliver art pieces between the hours of 12pm and 7pm Tuesday-Saturday by or before TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 to: White Walls Gallery, 835 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109.
Other arrangements, please contact Jamie O'Keefe, Jamie@hellsbellescarclub.com.
- The proceeds from the silent auction of your piece will benefit the BAWCC. Your piece is considered a donation to the cause.
- If your piece does not sell at the auction, you are welcome to retrieve it. The Belles and Gallery will not be responsible for returning your piece. If you are not present at the event, you can make arrangements to retrieve your piece from the Gallery within a week of the event.

PROMOTION:
-Event posters and handbills to be distributed at car shows and other events throughout California.
- Calendar listings in the SF Bay Guardian, SF Weekly, and other newspapers.
- Submission of press releases to newspapers, media, and internet sites.
- Hell’s Belles Car Club Website (www.hellsbellescarclub.com), and Hell’s Belles Pinewood Derby Facebook page

ABOUT THE PINEWOOD DERBY & SILENT ART AUCTION:
Art pieces are submitted for the duration of the show and are donated for the event, without restriction. The Hell’s Belles Car Club and The Shooting Gallery & White Walls Gallery and employees are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged pieces. All rights to artwork included in the show rest solely with the artist. Proceeds from the Silent Auction will benefit the Bay Area Women’s & Children’s Center.