Thank You for Supporting Art That Gives Back!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Art That Gives Back Muskoka Chair Auction, held in conjunction with the Downtown Bracebridge Autumn Art Market.
We are pleased to announce our winning bidders!
Congratulations to Our Winners!
Muskoka Loon: Mal Andrews
Moonlit Wolf: Michael Dorbyk
Northern Turtle / Soaring Eagle: Tami DelCarmen
Sunset Turtle: Vivian Tremblett
Lakeside Loon: Don Wilton
All winning bidders have been contacted by email to arrange payment and pickup of their chairs.
If you are one of our winning bidders, please contact the Downtown Bracebridge BIA at visit@downtownbracebridge.com to make arrangements.
Net proceeds from the auction will be donated to the South Muskoka Manna Food Bank, supporting individuals and families in our community.
A special thank you to Community Builders, the trainees from the Muskoka Training Centre and the participants in the Second Chances Woodworking Program at Beaver Creek Institution for their contributions to this initiative.
Thank you to everyone who placed a bid and helped support this community fundraising initiative!
Before placing your bid, please take a moment to review the auction information below. These details outline how bidding works, including extended bidding, payment and pickup arrangements, and other important information for successful bidders.
Auction Rules & Information
Bidding: Each chair has a minimum opening bid of $175. Bids must increase in minimum increments of $25. By placing a bid, you are agreeing to the auction terms outlined below.
Auction Closing & Extended Bidding: The auction is scheduled to close at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Extended bidding is enabled to provide all bidders with a fair opportunity to respond to bids placed near the closing time. If a bid is received during the final minutes of an item's auction, the closing time for that item will automatically be extended in accordance with the auction platform's extended bidding settings. Bidding will continue until no additional bids are received during the extension period. The highest eligible bid when bidding officially closes will be the winning bid.
In-Person Viewing & Bidding: All six chairs will be on display at the Downtown Bracebridge Autumn Art Market on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitors are welcome to view the chairs in person and place their bids online during the event.
Winning Bidders: The highest eligible bid when bidding officially closes will be considered the winning bid. Winning bidders will be contacted by the Downtown Bracebridge BIA following the auction.
Payment: Payment will be made directly to the Downtown Bracebridge BIA by cash, cheque or credit card. The BIA will contact each winning bidder following the auction and provide payment instructions, including a secure link for online credit card payment. Payment must be received within 10 business days of the auction closing. If payment is not received within this timeframe, the chair may be offered to the next highest bidder.
Pickup: The Downtown Bracebridge BIA will hold all chairs following the auction and work directly with winning bidders to arrange pickup. Chairs are expected to be picked up within 14 days of payment being received. Shipping is not available, and winning bidders are responsible for arranging pickup of their chair in Downtown Bracebridge. If you require additional time or need to make alternate pickup arrangements, please contact the BIA directly.
Condition of Chairs: All chairs are sold as-is. Each chair is handcrafted and hand-painted, and variations or imperfections are part of the unique character of these one-of-a-kind pieces.
Proceeds: Net proceeds from the auction will be donated to Manna Food Bank in Bracebridge.
Questions: Questions regarding the auction, bidding, payment or chair pickup can be directed to the Downtown Bracebridge BIA.