Timeraiser

Timeraiser is a Canadian non-profit organization that hosts art auctions where bids are placed in volunteer hours rather than dollars. The organization was founded in 2002 by Anil Patel with the intent of supporting both emerging artists and non-profit organizations.[1] Initially held in Toronto in 2004, the organization expanded to Calgary in 2006, and then to other Canadian cities in subsequent years.[2][3] The Frameworks Foundation now operates the events.[4]

Event structure

Corporate donations are used to purchase pieces from emerging artists at market value.[1][5] The pieces are then presented at gala parties in silent auction format. Participants make written bids in volunteer hours for a limited selection of non-profits selected by jury panel. The winning bidder has one year to complete their set number of hours, and receives their art piece when their hours have been completed. In the mean time, the art is displayed in the community in a rotation of coffee shops, non-profits, and corporate settings.[5]

Notable Canadian artists who have donated artwork to or been featured by Timeraiser include:[6]

Notes

  1. 1 2 Kelly, Deirdre (2013-04-23). "In Anil Patel's world, there's time for art". Retrieved 2017-08-28.
  2. ↑ What's On: Toronto Star April 3, 2008:https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/409271
  3. ↑ Calgary Timeraiser: It's time to get in the Picture! Jun 9 2008: http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Calgary-Timeraiser-866224.html
  4. ↑ "Free art! Well … kind of: Timeraiser auction trades time for art". CBC News. Retrieved 2017-08-28.
  5. 1 2 "Timeraiser campaign lets people buy artwork with volunteer time instead of cash". CBC News. Retrieved 2017-08-28.
  6. ↑ "ARTISTS". www.timeraiser.ca. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
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