Enter Gallery host art auction to support Connecting the Roots
Since 2021, Connecting the Roots has been working with Enter Gallery – an art gallery, located in Brighton in the UK, who understand how important restoring biodiversity is to the fight against climate change.
Over the next decade, Enter Gallery has pledged £100,000 to our pilot project in Costa Rica. So far, £30,000 has gone towards establishing the project, helping to fund our gravity-fed water system, our on-site nursery, and allowing us to plan over 400 trees across the pilot project site.
We’re delighted to announce that from the 22nd June until 6th July 2023, Enter Gallery is hosting an online art auction featuring incredible artworks from some of the biggest contemporary artists out there, from Mr Brainwash and Sir Peter Blake to Chris Levine. All proceeds from the auction will go towards further rewilding work in Costa Rica.
In today’s blog, we reveal the steps you need to take to get involved in the auction, and provide a couple of sneak peeks at some of the beautiful pieces included.
How the auction works
The Connecting the Roots auction will commence at 3pm (UK time) on Thursday 22nd June 2023, and will run for two weeks until lots start to close at 8pm on Thursday 6th July.
View artworks included in the auction.
If you’re interested in taking part, please read the following steps about how you can get involved…
1. Registration
To participate, prospective bidders must create an Artsy account and register for the specific auction they’re interested in. Registration typically involves providing basic personal information and agreeing to the terms and conditions of the auction. Simply follow this link, click on ‘Register to Bid’, and fill in your details.
2. Time to browse
Once registered, prospective bidders can explore the auction catalogue on the Artsy website or app. It provides all the details about each artwork, including images, descriptions, artist information, estimated value, and any other relevant details. You can view this catalogue here. To give you a taste, here are a couple of pieces…
3. Placing bids
Once the auction is live, prospective bidders can place bids on the artworks they’re interested in. Bids can either be entered manually, or bidders can set a maximum bid amount, and the Artsy platform will automatically increase their bid incrementally on their behalf, up to the maximum specified amount.
This automated bidding system is known as ‘proxy bidding’ and allows bidders to remain competitive without having to constantly monitor the auction.
As per Artsy’s website:
“Auction bids are binding, so it is essential to understand the total cost of a potential auction purchase before placing your bid(s). You may see notices of additional fees on lot pages – please make sure you understand any applicable fees before placing your bid(s) as fees can differ based on location of seller and collector.”
4. Real-time updates
During the auction, Artsy will provide real-time updates on bidding activity. Bidders can see the current highest bid for each artwork and track any competing bids as they come in. This transparency allows bidders to stay informed and to adjust their own bids if necessary.
5. Notifications
If someone outbids another bidder, Artsy will send a notification to alert them. This way, bidders can decide whether to increase their bid or let the artwork go. Those interested in following a particular auction can also add the auction’s close time to their personal calendar.
6. Auction closing and winners
When the auction ends, the highest bidder for each artwork is considered the winner. Artsy will inform the winning bidders and provide instructions for completing the transaction, including payment and shipping arrangements. Typically, a buyer’s premium (a percentage fee) is added to the winning bid, which covers Artsy’s services and other associated costs.
To register your interest in the auction, head to the auction’s page on Artsy.