Artful
Ends on Saturday, December 4 at 3 PM
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The Treasure Coast Art Association, Inc. (TCAA) is happy to be a sponsor of the 2nd Annual Silent Auction of Artful Holiday Trees at the Arcade Building, 101 N. US 1 (THE ARCADE BUILDING)* in Fort Pierce. We would like to invite your organization to submit an entry to create a decorated tree for auction. Participants may begin bringing in and decorating their trees in a secure location at the There is a nominal fee of $10 for each entry received before Sunday December 3rd, and each tree will have an advertised minimum bid amount set by you. Visitors to the mall area of the The public will have the opportunity to view the trees and submit bids for purchase via a silent auction. Bidding on trees will close at 3:00 pm on Saturday, December 4, 2009. PEOPLES' CHOICE AWARD: Visitors will also be able to vote for their favorite tree by dropping spare change in designated containers in front of each tree. Each tree must sponsor a charity with all proceeds from the sale of the trees to go to the designated charities – no exceptions. Proceeds from the voting of your favorite tree will be used toward children's art programs in St. Lucie County. TCAA will award a prize to the trees garnering the highest number of votes. ABOUT THIS EVENT: This event is being held in conjunction with TCAA’s Artful Holiday Arts & Craft Festival where you will find unique locally created gifts for your friends, family and co-workers and employer. Churches, chorale groups, carolers, musical groups, artists, & holiday art vendors are all invited to participate. To participate, please complete the appropriate entry form and mail it, along with your entry fee, to TCAA, 223 Avenue A, Enjoy the spirit of giving this holiday season and showcase your creative talents through your tree's decorations. If you have questions or need further information, please call 772-579-1529 or visit us at 223 Avenue A, Thank you for participating at in 2nd Annual Tree Auction for Charity How to Create a Charity Tree for Auction
SUGGESTED TREE SIZE: 4-foot to 6-foot Trees If you are interested in decorating and/or donating a tree for a charity at the Artful Holiday Tree Auction (AHTA), the following information will assist you in making your decision: THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN DECORATING A TREE Only NEW or in excellent condition artificial trees allowed. You must indicate on the entry form the tree’s condition. Each tree space measures 9 feet wide by 7 feet deep. Christmas themed trees sell the best. Difficult or hard to sell trees include: ? Larger than 6-foot trees ? Non-Christmas themed trees ? Non-Christmas colored trees (purple, orange, etc.) Be sure lights are NEW and wired onto tree. For safety, use lights with UL listing. To reduce risk of fire, use no more than 75 to 100 lights per foot. Attach the packaged replacement bulbs and fuses to your tree’s skirt. The following will NOT be accepted at the Artful ? Live trees ? Old or previously used trees; must be in like-new to excellent condition; ? Used or reclaimed decorations; must be in like-new to excellent condition; ? Trees taller than 10 feet including tree top decorations; ? Modified trees in which tree branches have been inserted into the trunk; ? Trees featuring adult content materials; ? Walls or barriers that create an obstruction; ? Water ornaments, globes, or other water features; ? Inflatable lawn ornaments or decorations; ? Adhesive on floor Preparing Your Tree You may choose to build your tree off site, but there are several things you need to keep in mind in order to design a transportable, completely decorated tree. Follow these requirements closely to ensure that your tree doesn’t bend or fall apart on its way to the Ornaments and Decorations: Glue the metal ornament cap onto every ornament. Then wire every ornament, garland and decoration securely to the tree. Floral wire is the best for this process as blends with the tree's color. Should your tree be silver or another color, use the appropriate wire color. Tree Stands: Use only approved stands provided with the tree are acceptable. Make sure to glue stand if plastic or place secure screws if the stand is metal. Any expectations should be discussed with and approved by the Treasure Coast Art Association. SUGGESTION: Reinforce Your Tree: All trees, 4-foot to 6-foot, must have their trunks reinforced by after assembly from package you screw the tree sections together. For larger trees, if the trunk is hollow, you must insert a piece of PVC pipe inside the trunk. It should extend from the bottom of the tree stand to the top of the tree, or as far as possible. Rebar must also be attached on the outside of the tree trunk from the bottom of the tree stand to the top of the tree and secured with hose clamps in six (6) to eight (8) places. This will prevent the tree from bending at the top or breaking at the base during delivery. Sections or joints must be permanently joined together with self-tapping screws or long bolts that extend completely through the trunk and are secured with nuts. This will prevent the tree sections from separating during delivery. Tree Delivery: Please remember that these trees are being decorated for homes and businesses. Trees need to fit through a regular sized door. Note: If your tree breaks during delivery, you may be asked to help repair it or replace it, if you do not follow instructions or if the cause is a design flaw. |
