Finally: The Autists 2011 Net Take

The numbers are in…

The net take for this year’s event was: $74,245.21.

This figure is less than hoped for, but is still pretty darn satisfactory from the viewpoint of those of us behind the cause and this shindig.

We had a few things leaning against us this year. One was no Peter Doig-equivalent work to auction. Secondly, the sheer number of art auctions in Toronto over the last year — combined with a limited number of serious and wealthy art collectors in our town — has resulted in an acute case of city-wide ‘art auction fatigue’.

Nevertheless, we are already planning next year’s event — with wide-open minds. Expect some changes in strategy and, quite likely, venue.

I’ll write in from time to time, but for the next few weeks TheAutists.com is officially on summer break.

Meanwhile, here are some photos to give you a sense of it all

A massive thank-you

All the best for a great summer, and a huge, huge thank-you to all our sponsors, volunteers, artists and, of course, our Autists for helping to make this year another success.

Paul Fenn