What is the Maple St. Construct Fundraiser?
The inaugural 2022 Maple St. Construct Fundraiser will be a celebration of the past five years of Maple St. Construct and a fundraising event with select work from Maple St. Construct artists available for purchase, a silent auction for selected items, and a chance to win a Thomas Prinz original artwork.
What does the Maple St. Construct Fundraiser Support?
The proceeds raised at the 2022 Maple St. Construct Fundraiser will provide critical funding to support Maple St. Construct's mission of elevating the creative discourse in our community. Maple St. Construct's programming includes a residency program in Omaha, a rural residency program in McCook, NE, exhibitions in Omaha, McCook, and the Los Angeles area, and a design lecture series. Participating artists receive a percentage on the sale of their work and inclusion in the 2022 Maple St. Construct Fundraiser.
You can support the participating artists and Maple St. Construct by purchasing a ticket for the fundraiser event on November 11th, becoming a sponsor to receive fundraiser-related perks, donating to Maple St. Construct, and purchasing artwork or bidding on selected items in the silent auction.
What is the date and time of the event?
Friday, November 11th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.
Is there a requested dress code?
No there is no requested dress code, dress as you feel comfortable!
How will I be able to purchase artwork from the fundraiser?
Purchasing a ticket and attending the 2022 Maple St. Construct Fundraiser will allow you to view the artworks available for purchase. To purchase artwork(s) during the fundraiser there will be designated Maple St. Construct volunteers who can assist you in purchasing any artworks.
Are there opportunities to see the artworks in person before the fundraiser?
Unfortunately, there are no opportunities to see the artworks in person before the fundraiser on Friday, November 11th.
Are tickets required to attend the fundraiser?
Yes, tickets are required to attend the 2022 Maple St. Construct Fundraiser on Friday, November 11th.
How or when will I be able to receive my artwork purchase?
In person, on November 11th: Smaller artwork(s) may be taken home the night of the event, once the artwork(s) have been paid for. Check-out will be available beginning at 10:00pm.
Pickup in person: Artworks may be picked up at Maple St. Construct by appointment beginning Saturday, November 12th at no additional charge. Please email [email protected] to schedule your pickup.
Delivery: Should you need assistance with the delivery and/or installation of your artwork, and you live in the Omaha/Lincoln area, you may opt in for delivery and installation services at an additional fee. Please email [email protected] to schedule your deliver and/or installation.
Shipping: The cost of shipping work will be billed separately. Maple St. Construct will connect buyers with an artwork shipping service. Please email [email protected] to schedule shipping.
Where is Maple St. Construct located?
Maple St. Construct is located at 5912 Maple St. in Omaha, NE on the north side and east end of the Benson Commercial Historic District. There is free street parking throughout the Benson neighborhood and all along Maple Street. There are also free parking lots nearby throughout the Benson Commercial Historic District.
Who should I contact if I have a question that is not included here?
Contact Ross Miller at [email protected].