Treasure Market Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when will Treasure Market 2009 be held?
Treasure Market 2009 will be held March 27 - 29 at the Arrillaga Center for Sports and Recreation on the Stanford campus, Galvez Street at Campus Drive East.
How much do tickets cost?
Tickets for Opening Night, Friday, March 27 are $50 for Cantor Arts Center Members and $75 for non-members. Saturday and Sunday admission is $1.
What are the hours?
Friday, March 27 - 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Saturday, March 28 - 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday, March 29- 10 am - 2 pm
How do I attend Treasure Market 2009?
To be added to our mailing list, please call Treasure Market at 650-326-4533. We will need your name, address, phone number and e-mail. We can also respond to any questions you may have. Invitations for Opening Night will be mailed to Cantor Arts Center members in February 2009. Tickets can be purchased beginning March 1, 2009 by calling the number above.
I would like to donate items to Treasure Market. What types of objects are you looking for?
Treasure Market seeks donations of art, antiques, china, collectible books, crystal, silver, linens, furs, and jewelry from around the world.
Are items donated to Treasure Market tax deductible?
Items donated to Treasure Market qualify for a charitable income tax deduction. The IRS rules limit deductions to the lesser of fair market value or the donor's tax basis, determined item by item. Donations over $500 require IRS form 8283. Donations over $5,000 need to be documented by a professional fair market appraisal.
How do I donate to Treasure Market?
The Treasure Market warehouse is located at 933 Hamilton Avenue, off Willow Road east of Highway 101, in Menlo Park. The warehouse is open to receive donations every Wednesday beginning September 5, 2007 from 9:30 am - 12 noon. To schedule a donation pickup, call the warehouse at 650-326-4533
What are some examples of recent donations to Treasure Market?
A sampling of some of the exciting items recently sold at Treasure Market 2007 are:
- Hawaiian Poi bowl
- Antique plates and crystal
- Navajo rugs
- Wizard of Oz books
- Donald Judd sculpture
- Peter Voulkos monotype
- Oriental carpets and rugs
- Antique linens and lace
- Luxurious minks
- Buccellati earrings
- Ancient Chinese ceramics
- Japanese scrolls
- 19th century Irish long case clock
- 19th century oil paintings
Treasure Market needs hundreds of volunteers to plan and staff the three-day event. Volunteers help with set-up, sales, crowd control, greeting, cashiering, and clean-up. Please call 650-725-5317 if you are interested in volunteering.
For event, ticket, or volunteer information,
call 650-326-4533
or email
Treasure Market Committee
Invitations for Opening Night will be mailed to Cantor Arts Center members in February 2009. Tickets can be purchased begining March 1 by calling the number above.
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