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 are the Multi-Ticket Bonus Drawings and how do I qualify for them?
How many prizes are there and what are my odds of winning a prize?
Do I have to be present at the drawing(s) to win?
This is SBCAF's 6th 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?
If I win a prize, can I choose cash instead of the prize?
How does the raffle benefit the nonprofit Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum?
How does the nonprofit Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum benefit Santa Barbara?
How will winners be notified?
Is the cost of my raffle ticket tax deductible?
Can you tell me where the home(s) is located?
Q: Who can buy a raffle ticket?
A: Any California resident who is 18 years or older.
Q: How much does a raffle ticket cost?
A: A raffle ticket costs $150 each. Individual tickets can contain up to 3 names.
Q: How many raffle tickets will be sold?
A: We have sold out every year. This year no more than 19,000 tickets will be issued.
Q: How many tickets can I buy?
A: You may purchase as many available tickets as you wish.
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 Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum (CAF) in the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center. Fill out the form and enter by fax, phone or mail:
- By fax: 805.884.0494 (24 hours/day, credit card only).
- By phone: 866.943.6984 (Mon - Fri 9 AM - 7 PM: Sat - Sun 9 AM – 2 PM). Please have your credit card ready.
- By mail: Complete entry form, mail it with your check, money order or credit card # to: SBCAF PO Box 91340 Santa Barbara, CA. 93190 – 1340.
- Check or money order should be made out to: CAF or Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum.
- CAF accepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover, AmEx, checks and money orders. No cash please.
- Walk-Ins: 653 Paseo Nuevo Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 12-5pm, Closed Monday
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. All tickets purchased before an entry deadline are included in a drawing even if the customer's ticket receipt arrives in the mail after the drawing date. Your ticket receipt is not required to prove winning status.
Q: What are the Early Bird Drawings?
A: CAF's raffle has two Early Bird Drawings offering a total of $40,000 in additional cash prizes to reward early entrants. All tickets, including the Early Bird winning tickets, are automatically re-entered for the Final and Grand Prize Drawings.
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 and prizes as well as the Grand Prize Drawing for the $1 million Santa Barbara home, the Santa Barbara wine country cottage, or $1 million in cash. Tickets must be purchased by the deadline dates to ensure entry in the Early Bird Drawings and the Final & Grand Prize Drawing.
Q: What are the Multi-Ticket Bonus Drawings and how do I qualify for them?
A: Each Multi-Ticket Bonus Drawing is an incentive drawing for ticket buyers who purchase more than one ticket. The earlier participants enter, the more prizes they become eligible for.
- Prizes for Multi-Ticket Drawing #1: 1st Prize: 2009 Toyota Prius or $20,000. Prizes 2 through 11: Twenty raffle tickets each or a $700 cash alternative.
- Prizes for Multi-Ticket Drawing #2: Prizes 1-5: 20 tickets each or a $700 cash alternative.
- Prizes for Multi-Ticket Bonus Drawing #3: 2009 Mini Cooper or $20,000. Prizes 2-16: choice of one–a Weekend Getaway, a Shopping Spree, or $1000 cash.
As soon as you purchase 2 or more tickets, ALL your tickets with identical names and address go into the Bonus Drawings if purchase deadline dates are met. All Multi-Ticket Drawings will be held at 5 PM at the Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum, Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center in Santa Barbara, CA. The Multi-Ticket Bonus deadlines and drawings are as follows (if tickets are still available):
- Bonus Multi-Ticket #1 Deadline: February 25, 2009, Drawing date: March 11
- Bonus Multi-Ticket # 2 Deadline: March 25, 2009, Drawing date: April 8
- Final Multi-Ticket Deadline: April 24, 2009, Drawing date: May 8
Q: How many prizes are there and what are my odds?
A: There are 222 prizes total! The earlier you enter and the more tickets you purchase, the more opportunities you have to win! All tickets (including winning tickets) are automatically re-entered for the next drawing. You could win multiple times! For more complete information, review the Rules & Regulations at www.sbcaf.org.
Q: Do I have to be present at the drawing(s) to win?
A: No, you do not need to be present to win. Our system keeps track of each and every ticket purchased!
Q: This is CAF's 6th annual raffle; have all the raffle tickets been sold in the past raffles?
A: Yes. In all prior years, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008, the SBCAF raffle sold out.
Q: What are the schedule, deadlines for entry and list of raffle prizes for the Early Bird Drawings, the Final & Grand Prize Drawing?
A: Schedules and prizes are as follows
- Early Bird 1: Deadline for entry: Wednesday February 25, 2009. Drawing will be held Saturday, March 14, 2009, 11 AM at the Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum on the second level of the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center in downtown Santa Barbara. Seven prizes awarded: First Prize: $10,000. Second Prize: Choice of First Class Airline Tickets, a Home Theatre System or $5000 cash. Prizes 3 through 7: choice of a Weekend Getaway, a Shopping Spree, or $1000 cash. All tickets including the winning tickets are re-entered into the raffle for the Early Bird 2, Final and Grand Prize drawings.
- Early Bird 2: Deadline for entry: Wednesday March 25, 2009. Drawing will be held Saturday, April 11, 2009, 11 AM at the Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum on the second level of Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center in downtown Santa Barbara. Seven prizes awarded: First Prize: $10,000. Second Prize: Choice of First Class Airline Tickets, a Home Theatre System or $5000 cash. Prizes 3 through 7: choice of a Weekend Getaway, a Shopping Spree, or $1000 cash. 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: The Grand Prize Winner may choose the $1,000,000 Santa Barbara home, the $1,000,000 Santa Barbara Wine Country cottage package, or $1,000,000 cash. Drawings for an additional 175 prizes will be conducted immediately prior to the Grand Prize announcement. Prize 2-4: $5,000 each; Prize 5-19: $1,000 each; Prizes 20-176: $300 each. All tickets including winning tickets from Prizes 2- 176 will be re-entered for the Grand Prize drawing. To be eligible, ticket payment must be received by Friday, April 24, 2009 or prior to 19,000 tickets being issued. The drawings will be held Saturday, May 9, 2009, at 2 pm at Alameda Park (corner of E. Sola St. and Santa Barbara St.) in Santa Barbara. Drawing date subject to change if the Million Dollar Home Raffle sells out early.
Q: If I win a prize, can I choose cash instead of the prize?
A:
Yes, each prize has a cash equivalent.
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 to carry on its mission by bringing high quality contemporary art to Santa Barbara and supporting its continuing arts education for children and adults through classes and exhibitions.
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, national and international) have exhibited their works in our gallery. The outreach to the community has embraced pre-school students 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 (suggested donation of $5). Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 11am – 5pm, Sun noon – 5pm, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara.
Q: How will winners be notified?
A: Winners will be notified by phone and US mail using 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: Can you tell me where the home(s) are located?
A: No. To protect the privacy of the potential Grand Prize Winner, we will not disclose the addresses. The Grand Prize Winner will have 14 days from the date of winning to inspect the properties before choosing one of the homes or the $1 million in cash. SBCAF cannot guarantee the Grand Prize Winner will be able to sell the home for its estimated value. |
