Most La Luz de Taos exhibition works will be sold by draw at the price set by the contributing artists. Four artworks (Lots 7, 22, 33, and 66) will be sold by secret-bid auction.

Each person who purchases a Gala weekend ticket will receive a set of “ballots” with a buyer number, including one unique ballot for each artwork that will be sold via draw and secret-bid ballots for the four 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 17 through June 3 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 your name is a winning draw.

The drawing will take place beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 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 20 minutes to claim the purchase of the artwork or to decline. (For absentee purchasers, a proxy will act on your behalf.) If declined, or if the first person drawn does not claim the purchase option, the option to purchase will pass to the next name drawn. The second draw will remain open for 15 minutes. This process will repeat once more if necessary with a 10-minute window.

At the same time, the secret-bid ballots will be reviewed, and the highest bid will win for each of those four artworks, with the same option for the winner to accept or decline within 20 minutes.

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 wish to decline, please notify the attending individual quickly so the next person drawn may claim their chance to buy.

Cashiers will be available at the Gala beginning at 8:30 p.m. to receive cash, check, PayPal, and credit card payments; the winning sale sheet for each artwork will also have a QR code for credit card payment convenience. Please note that 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.