SILENT AUCTION and CASH & CARRY

DONATION INSTRUCTIONS

Help us raise funds to support projects and services that benefit CSA members—and clear out your bookshelves and closets at the same time! We welcome donations of costume‑related books and magazines, wearable art, vintage treasures, lace, trims, jewelry, buttons, scarves and accessories, and other items of interest to CSA members. In general, these should fit into the new owner’s suitcase. Donations of professional services are also welcome.

This year, we will maximize the salability of donations by drawing on the experience of past Silent Auction team members, who will evaluate each item for placement either in the Silent Auction or on the Cash & Carry tables. 

To assist with curating the Silent Auction, donors are asked to complete this form.  In order to be considered for the silent auction, this form must be submitted by May 15, 2026.

All donations must be either:

• Shipped to The Artistry of Ms. M, P.O. Box 550032, Gastonia, NC 28054, to arrive no later than Friday, May 29, 2026, or
• Delivered to the symposium registration desk by 9:00 am on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Items not selected for the Silent Auction, without donor forms, and/or not delivered by the deadlines will be placed in the Cash & Carry category, offering buyers instant gratification!

Questions may be directed to our Silent Auction Coordinator, Newbie Richardson, at costumeandtextile@gmail.com.