Each person who purchases a Gala weekend ticket will receive a set of “ballots” with your buyer number, including one unique ballot for each artwork that will be sold via draw and secret-bid ballots for the three works being sold in that fashion. At the Gala, you’ll place the ballots for any works you wish to purchase into the corresponding ballot boxes adjacent to each artwork. For the secret-bid works, you will write in your bid on the corresponding ballot and put in the corresponding box.

You may enter the drawings for multiple artworks but may only put in one ballot per artwork. Each ballot used signifies intent to purchase.

You do not need to be present at the Gala to have a chance to purchase artwork. From April 12 through June 12 at noon, you may buy absentee ballots for $50 (limit one set per person).

At your direction, a proxy will place ballots on your behalf. When you purchase a set of ballots, you will be required to supply your credit card information in case your name is drawn. You will not be charged unless you win a draw.

The drawing will take place beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at El Monte Sagrado Resort in Taos. Up to three names will be drawn for each draw sale artwork and will be posted in the order they are drawn. If the person whose name is drawn first is present, they will have 10 minutes to accept or decline to purchase the artwork. (For absentee purchasers, a proxy will act on your behalf.) If declined, the option to purchase will pass to the next name drawn. This process will repeat if necessary.

At the same time, the secret-bid ballots will be reviewed and the highest bid will win for each of those three artworks.

If you are present and your name is drawn for multiple artworks, you are not obligated to purchase all (though you may do so if you like). If you decline a piece, please notify the attending volunteer quickly so the next person drawn may have their chance to buy.

There are a few sale items with special relationships that will be handled in a slightly different manner:

1. The two historic Navajo textiles (Lots 32 and 33) that are featured in Mark Maggiori’s painting (Lot 31) will be offered for purchase to the winning bidder on the painting, as a courtesy. If the painting winner declines to purchase one or both, the normal draw sale for the textiles will proceed.

2. The three artworks by Paul Moore will be offered as a set (Lot 36) and as three individual pieces (Lots 37, 38, and 39). The set will be drawn for first. If no one has placed a ballot for the entire set, then the ballots for each piece will be drawn as normal.

3. The jewelry by Maria Samora will be offered as a set (Lot 50) and as three individual pieces (Lots 51, 52, and 53). The set will be drawn for first. If no one has placed a ballot for the entire set, then the ballots for each piece will be drawn as normal.

Cashiers will be available at the Gala to receive cash, check, PayPal, and credit card payments. Credit card and PayPal payments will incur a 3% fee. Upon completed payment you are welcome to take your artwork with you—it will be packed in bubble wrap.

If you wish to have your purchase shipped, it will be your financial responsibility. Couse-Sharp Historic Site will arrange with you during the subsequent week for packing/crating and shipping through the method and carrier you choose, subject to availability.

Absentee participants will be notified within 24 hours if they have won their desired artwork. You will be asked to authorize your credit card on file for the purchase price or a 10% deposit if you prefer to mail a check for the balance. Shipping or pickup will also be arranged with you.