Make Peace PDX - A Benefit Auction

Portland Made members and the maker community at large have come together to donate over $10,000 worth of locally-made items and services for an auction this Friday, June 19th 2020, to raise money for the Soul District Business Association's Entrepreneur Training Programs, which empower Black youth to tell their own stories.

The auction will be held on Portland Made’s Instagram account. First item goes live at 9:00am and last bid is accepted at 10:00pm. More information below on logistics, but first — let’s see what’s being auctioned off!

The biggest prize pack in the auction was pulled together by a Portland Made member who has seen first hand that many small businesses could benefit from creative brand support. For this item, Megan Amberson, master brand strategist, Shannon Holt, strategic creative, and Daniel Sharp, local professional photographer, banded together to create the ultimate branding package. 

Custom-tailored to your situation, you’ll receive a Guide Book that outlines brand vision and values, brand voice and tone, target audience approach and actionable tactics. Included in the package is a competitive assessment of brand offerings in your category, a macro overview of your target audience’s values and needs, and thought starters to promote and get people talking about your brand — all supported by cohesive design elements to move you forward and thrive. A one-day natural light lifestyle shoot will provide a library of visual assets.

Bid on this item and you could win 20 hours of strategy, 20 hours of design and production time, and full-day photoshoot -- over $7,000 in value!

Above are just some of the beautiful hand-made items local makers donated for the auction. Click the photos to see more about each brand.

Order of auction:

9:00am @forbitterforworse, @zula3000, @emily_reudink

10:00am @bobbiespecker

11:00am @d_sharp, @crylessdomore, @eso.esto

Noon @newdealpdx

1:00pm @saintolio

2:00pm @frankieandcocopdx, @firemineraljewelry, @newdealpdx

3:00pm @scoutbooks

4:00pm @centeredbymud, @organics.x.oddities

5:00pm @vitreluxe

6:00pm @hsinyihuang_pdx

7:00pm @matthewabadi

8:00pm @eso.esto

9:00pm @stuckonaneyelnd

Now, how can you get in on the auction action this Friday? Find us on Instagram at 9am and watch the first item go up for auction. Then, on the hour, every hour, we’ll be adding new items to bid on, all the way until 9pm. You will have until 10pm to make your final bids. Happy bidding!