To bid, call 550-8484 in Anchorage or 1-800-478-5256 outside Anchorage

All proceeds benefit public broadcasting in Alaska

Auction Terms

Important Notes about the Website and Printed Catalog

  • In the measurements given, a height is stated first, then width, then depth, where applicable (all in inches). In the case of framed or matted works of art and photographs, measurements refer to the overall size of the framed or matted piece.
  • The “Value” represents the donor’s estimated value of the item or the value recommended by the judges or research. This is not a “minimum” or “price” and is furnished only as a guide to prospective bidders.
  • We recommend bidders view all items personally and inspect them thoroughly during the Art Preview Open House (Feb 11 & 12, 1:00-5:00 p.m.), as any imperfections may not be visible in the catalog or web site photos. Or drop by our station between 9:00am and 5:30pm the week the auction is scheduled.

Art Auction Pre-Bidding Procedures

  • Pre-bids will be accepted at any time up to noon on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 via fax, mail and drop-off at our front desk.
  • If pre bidding, each pre-bid must be submitted on one of our official Pre-Bid Forms (PDF)
  • If attending the Art Preview event, bid sheets for each item will be located on tables in front of the items during the Art Preview event.
    1. Each item will be numbered and be given a corresponding bid sheet with the same name.
    2. Bidders will place their name and phone numbers by the amount they wish to bid.
  • Each item will be taken to bid completion during the live televised auction, February 16-18, 2012.
  • If the pre-bid remains the highest bid at that time, then the bidder making that pre-bid will be contacted as the successful bidder.

On-Air Bidding Procedures

  • Bidding is done by phone and from the live bidding audience.
  • Each item being offered will be described, including the item number and title.
  • During the auction, if you see an item on which you wish to bid, immediately dial 550-8484 (in Anchorage) or 1-800-478-5256 (outside Anchorage) to initiate bidding.
  • The operator must take your name& phone number before you are allowed to bid.
  • The operator will tell you the highest current bid.
  • There are up to 9 other simultaneous phone bidders plus a variable number of in-studio bidders that you are potentially bidding against.
  • In the event of two identical bids, the Auctioneer reserves the right to determine which bid he or she considers first.
  • If you are the highest bidder, a confirmation operator will call you within one hour of the item’s sale to give you instructions for picking up & paying for your item.

Condition of Sale

  • Proceeds from the KAKM Art Showcase Auction will benefit Alaska Public Telecommunications, Inc. (APTI), 3877 University Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508. APTI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit / charitable corporation and operates KAKM Public Television (Channel 7), KSKA Public Radio (FM 91.1) and the Alaska Public Radio Network (APRN).
  • APTI assumes no risk, liability, or responsibility for the authenticity of the authorship of any property identified in the art auction catalog, website or live television presentation (that is, the identity of the creator or the period , culture, source, or origin, as the case may be, with which the creation of any property is identified herein).
  • All property is sold “as is” and APTI does not make any warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event will be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty of description, genuineness, attribution, provenance, historical period, or condition of the property, and no statement in the catalog or made at the sale of in the bill of sale or invoice or in the script of elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty or representation or an assumption of liability.
  • APTI makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to whether the purchaser acquires any reproduction rights in the property.
  • APTI reserves the right to withdraw any property at any time before actual sale.
  • APTI reserves the right to rearrange the item presentation schedule at any time before or during the live auction.

Removal of Property (Art Pickup)

  • Successful bidders must arrange for payment and removal of purchases with 48 hours of their confirmed high bid unless other arrangements are made. APTI reserves the right to dispose of the property in any manner it deems appropriate if the successful bidder does not remove the property within the agreed upon period of time.
  • Payments may be made by cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.
  • The purchaser shall be responsible for transporting his/her purchase.
  • Items may be paid for and picked up at 3877 University Drive, Anchorage, during the following hours:
    1. Friday, February 17 — 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
    2. Saturday, February 18 — 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    3. Monday, February 20 — 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
    4. Or Call to make special arrangements