Who can buy a raffle ticket?
How much does a raffle ticket cost?
How many raffle tickets will be sold?
How many can I buy?
How do I purchase tickets?
When will I get my ticket(s)?
What are the Early Bird Drawings?
By entering the bonus Early Bird Drawings will I have more than one chance to win?
What is the Multi-ticket Bonus Drawing and how do I qualify for it?
How many prizes are there and what are my odds?
Do I have to be present at the drawing(s) to win?
This is SBCAF's 4th annual raffle, have all the raffle tickets been sold in the past?
What is the schedule, deadlines for entry and list of raffle prizes for the Early Bird Drawings, the Final & Grand Prize Drawing?
How does the raffle benefit the non-profit Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum?
How does the non-profit Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum benefit Santa Barbara?
How will winners be notified?
Is my raffle ticket tax deductible?
Is this the same home as last year?
Can you tell me where the home is located?

Q: Who can buy a raffle ticket?
A:  Any California resident, 18 years or older.

Q: How much does a raffle ticket cost?
A: A raffle ticket cost $150 each. Up to 3 people may enter per ticket.

Q: How many raffle tickets will be sold?
A: No more than 18,000 tickets will be sold.

Q: How many can I buy?
A: You may purchase as many available tickets as you want.

Q: How do I purchase tickets?
A: Download the raffle entry form by visiting our web site www.sbcaf.org, click on the Home Raffle icon, then click on the entry form link. Entry forms are also available at the SBCAF Gallery and in local newspapers.  SBCAF accepts Mastercard, Visa, Discover, AmEx, checks and money orders. No Cash. Fill out the form and enter-
By fax: 805-884-0494. (24 hours/day)
By phone: 805-884-5900 (Mon - Fri 9 am - 7pm: Sat - Sun 9 am – 2 pm). Please have your credit card ready. Your raffle ticket(s) purchase will be quicker if you fill out the entry form prior to the call.
Or By mail: Complete entry form, mail it with your check, money order or credit card # and signature to:
SBCAF
PO Box 91340
Santa Barbara, CA. 93190 – 1340
Check or money order should be made out to: SBCAF (Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum)

Q: When will I get my ticket(s)?
A: As soon as your payment clears, your ticket(s) will be processed. All corresponding ticket stubs will be entered into the raffle drum and you will receive a ticket receipt in the mail.  Please allow 10-14 business days for delivery. Your ticket receipt is NOT required to win.  We call winner names, not ticket numbers.

Q: What are the Early Bird Drawings?
A: SBCAF'S raffle has two early bird drawings that reward early entrants with additional cash prizes as an incentive to enter now.  All tickets, including the Early Bird winning tickets, are automatically re-entered for the Final and Grand Prize Drawing.

Q: By entering the bonus Early Bird Drawings will I have more than one chance to win?
A: Yes! Early raffle ticket purchasers will be eligible for multiple drawings for cash as well as the Grand Prize Drawing for the $1 million Santa Barbara Home or $1 million in cash. Purchase deadline dates must be met to ensure entry in the Early Bird Drawings and the Final & Grand Prize Drawing.

Q: What is the Multi-ticket Bonus Drawing and how do I qualify for it?
A: The Multi-ticket Bonus Drawing is an incentive drawing for those ticket buyers who purchase more than one ticket.  The prizes for the Bonus Drawing are as follows: First Prize: A Toyota Prius or $20,000 cash; Second Prize: an 11-day Mediterranean cruise or $10,000 cash; Third Prize: a 50” flat screen plasma TV with installation or $5000 in cash; Fourth Prize: a Vespa Scooter or $4000 in cash. As soon as you purchase 2 or more tickets, ALL tickets with identical names and address go into the Bonus Drawing. The Multi-ticket bonus drawing deadline for entry is Wednesday April 25, 2007(unless tickets sell out early). The Drawing is held on Friday May 11, 2007 at 6pm at SBCAF.

Q: How many prizes are there and what are my odds?
A: 78 prizes total but the prizes are bigger and better than last year. The earlier you enter and the more tickets that you purchase, the more opportunities you have for your ticket to be drawn. All tickets including winning tickets are automatically re-entered for the next drawing. You could be a multiple winner! For more complete information, review the Rules & Regulations.

Q: Do I have to be present at the drawing(s) to win?
A: No, you do not need to be present to win.  We call names not numbers.

Q: This is SBCAF's 4th annual raffle, have all the raffle tickets been sold in the past?
A: Yes. In all prior years, 2004, 2005, and 2006, the SBCAF raffle sold out early. All 18,000 tickets were purchased weeks before the final deadline.

Q: What is the schedule, deadlines for entry and list of raffle prizes for the Early Bird Drawings, the Final & Grand Prize Drawing?
A: Early Bird One: Deadline for entry: Wednesday February 21, 2007. Drawing will be held Saturday, March 3, 2007, 2 p.m. at the SBCAF Gallery on the second level of Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center, Santa Barbara. Seven prizes awarded: First Prize, $15,000. Second Prize, $5,000. Prizes 3-7, $1,000 each.  All tickets including the winning tickets are re-entered into the raffle for the Early Bird 2, Final and Grand Prize drawings.
Early Bird Two: Deadline for entry: Wednesday March 21, 2007. Drawing will be held Saturday, March 31st, 2007, 2 p.m. at the SBCAF Gallery on the second level of Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center, Santa Barbara. Seven prizes awarded: First Prize, $15,000. Second Prize, $5,000. Prizes 3-7, $1,000 each. All tickets including the winning tickets are re-entered into the raffle for the Final and Grand Prize drawings.
GRAND PRIZE and Final Drawing: Grand Prize: Grand Prize Winner may choose either the $1 million Santa Barbara home (estimated home value over $1 million) or $1,000,000 cash. An additional 59 prizes (prizes 2 - 60) to be awarded prior to Grand Prize announcement. Prize 2: $25,000, Prize 3: $10,000, Prize 4: $5,000, Prize 5: $2,000, Prizes 6 - 10: $1000 each, Prizes 11 - 60: $ 500 each.  All tickets including winning tickets from Prizes 2- 60 will be re-entered for the Grand Prize drawing. To be eligible, ticket payment must be received by Wednesday, April 25, 2007, or prior to 18,000 tickets sold. Drawing will be held Saturday, May 12, 2007, 2 pm at Alameda Park (corner of E. Sola St. and Santa Barbara St.), Santa Barbara.  Grand Prize Drawing date is subject to change, if Raffle sells out early.
Multi-ticket Drawing: Deadline for entry: Wednesday April 25, 2007 (unless tickets sell out early). Drawing will be held Friday May 11, 2007 at the Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum. The prizes for the Bonus Drawing are as follows: First Prize: A Toyota Prius or $20,000 cash; Second Prize: an 11-day Mediterranean cruise or $10,000 cash; Third Prize: a 50” flat screen plasma TV with installation or $5000 in cash; Fourth Prize: a Vespa Scooter or $4000 in cash.

Q: How does the raffle benefit the non-profit Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum?
A: Raffle proceeds after prizes and expenses will be used by the Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum for exhibitions, community outreach with its continuing arts education for children and adults, and for bringing high quality contemporary art to Santa Barbara. The raffle is registered with the California Attorney General’s office. State of California Non-Profit Raffle Registration # R-2251.

Q: How does the non-profit Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum benefit Santa Barbara?
A: Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum was founded in 1976 by a group of artists and patrons who wanted to bring high quality contemporary art to Santa Barbara. Over the past 30 years, thousands of artists (local, state and international) have exhibited their works in our gallery. The outreach to the community has embraced pre-schoolers to senior citizens in lectures, slide shows, workshops and gallery tours. SBCAF is internationally recognized as one of the outstanding venues for contemporary art in the western United States. CAF is supported by modest endowments, grants and donations. Gallery admission is free.  Gallery Hours:  Tues-Sat 11am – 5pm, Sun noon – 5pm, 653 Paseo Nuevo, SB.  SBCAF cannot guarantee the Grand Prize Winner will be able to sell the home for its estimated value. The estimated value of the home is $1.15 million.

Q: How will winners be notified?
A: Winners will be notified by phone or US mail according to the contact info provided on the entry form.

Q: Is my raffle ticket tax deductible?
A: No. The IRS’ position is that amounts paid for chances in raffles, lotteries or similar drawings for valuable prizes are wagers, and consequently do not qualify as deductible charitable contributions. 

Q: Is this the same home as last year?
A: No.  The raffle home is a two-story, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom craftsman style home in the heart of Santa Barbara featuring hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen, a fireplace in the living room, and a 2-car garage.

Q: Can you tell me where the home is located?
A: The home is currently occupied and to protect the privacy of the people living there, we are not disclosing the address. The grand prize winner will have 14 days from the date of winning to inspect the home before choosing the home or the $1 million in cash.