Venetian masks used as decor for a fundraising auction theme
Masks added a lovely touch at this school auction.
Venice is a popular fundraising auction theme. The imagery of the city is perhaps most closely associated with its famous canals, followed by its infamous Carnival.
But as canals are challenging to build into school gymnasiums and fancy hotels 
, I most often see Carnival masks conveying a Venice auction theme.
Venetian masks are festive elements to use, easily portable, and come in a range of price points that fit most any fundraising auction gala.
At a school auction, both hand-crafted and purchased masks were used. They were placed on the silent auction tables in a transformed gymnasium and used as non-floral centerpieces. (The auction mask centerpieces were made by the students.)
At a non-profit fundraising auction, elaborate masks greeted guests on the stairwell as guests entered the silent auction.
At a non-profit fundraising auction, the venue was the Ritz-Carlton and the masks matched the more upscale location.
Like at the school, the non-profit opted to use the masks in several ways. They served as a decor element throughout the venue and were incorporated into the centerpieces during the dinner.
P.S. You might also want to read my posts on shrinking floral auction centerpieces and selling auction centerpieces.)
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Comments
This is a great fundraising ideas for non profits i never thought of doing auctions, especially for art.
The masks are very beautiful!
An inspiring idea to use students to create these fabulous marks as table centrepieces. I’m sure that it made the evening far more enjoyable and memorable for the guests.
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