By Tori Ainsworth
How did you first hear about Timeraiser?
The first timeraiser event that I applied to participate in was Timeraiser Calgary in 2007. I believe I heard about it through the Alberta Craft Council e-newsletter.
What initially drew you to the event?
That it was an out-of-the-box idea!! To encourage a new demographic to become art collectors, and getting them volunteering in the community – brilliant!
Are you involved with any other events that bare similarities to Timeraiser (i.e. combining art with volunteerism)? If so, please explain.
Often as an artist I am asked to donate work to a charity for a fundraising auction or door prize, and occasionally I am able to give a piece of my work. While I would like to be able to donate my work more often, it is not a sustainable way of including artists in a fundraising event. It is a very significant strength of the Timeraiser event, that they pay the artists well for the work that they receive. This enables the artist to do what they do best, and provide their strongest work for the event. As an artist, I am extremely grateful for this opportunity, and feel proud to show some of my very best work at the Timeraiser events.
Do you feel differently about someone taking home your artwork as a result of volunteering as opposed to paying for it traditionally? If so, how?
Yah, they have to really want it! And what a positive continuation of the artwork’s story – to be the ‘finish line’ after so many hours of hard work, for such good causes. An artist always wonders where their work ends up, and in this case it is sure to land in the warmest of hands!
Do you plan to continue your involvement with Timeraiser? Why or why not?
It is an absolute pleasure to be a part of Timeraiser. The application process is very straightforward, and I heard back very quickly regarding the outcome of my application. I will certainly be submitting applications in the future.
How did you first hear about Timeraiser?
The first timeraiser event that I applied to participate in was Timeraiser Calgary in 2007. I believe I heard about it through the Alberta Craft Council e-newsletter.
What initially drew you to the event?
That it was an out-of-the-box idea!! To encourage a new demographic to become art collectors, and getting them volunteering in the community – brilliant!
Are you involved with any other events that bare similarities to Timeraiser (i.e. combining art with volunteerism)? If so, please explain.
Often as an artist I am asked to donate work to a charity for a fundraising auction or door prize, and occasionally I am able to give a piece of my work. While I would like to be able to donate my work more often, it is not a sustainable way of including artists in a fundraising event. It is a very significant strength of the Timeraiser event, that they pay the artists well for the work that they receive. This enables the artist to do what they do best, and provide their strongest work for the event. As an artist, I am extremely grateful for this opportunity, and feel proud to show some of my very best work at the Timeraiser events.
Do you feel differently about someone taking home your artwork as a result of volunteering as opposed to paying for it traditionally? If so, how?
Yah, they have to really want it! And what a positive continuation of the artwork’s story – to be the ‘finish line’ after so many hours of hard work, for such good causes. An artist always wonders where their work ends up, and in this case it is sure to land in the warmest of hands!
Do you plan to continue your involvement with Timeraiser? Why or why not?
It is an absolute pleasure to be a part of Timeraiser. The application process is very straightforward, and I heard back very quickly regarding the outcome of my application. I will certainly be submitting applications in the future.
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