Art Dash 2021 - Mini Dash 1

November 17, 2021 @ 7:00PM — 9:00PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Art Dash is on for November, but in a brand new way! This COVID-safer “Mini Dash” brings Art Dash to life in a smaller event segment that's limited to no more than 40 guests.

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What a year it’s been! As you can imagine, our event committee has been faced with quite a challenge: having moved Art Dash once, but with COVID rates still high, could FFL still deliver an Art Dash experience in November that was as a safe as possible?

The answer is YES! We’re pleased to introduce this Art Dash “Mini-Dash,” which offers eleven smaller event segments over five days ... a way for our guests to “Dash” in the safest way possible!


What is the Art Dash “Mini-Dash?”

The Mini-Dash is a scaled-down version of the usual Art Dash fun that allows guests to experience our signature event in a smaller, safer grouping. To replace the 500-person Art Dash planned for November 10th, the new Mini-Dash segments offer our guests eleven dash opportunities at eleven different price points. This broadens the opportunity to participate, and customizes the ticket level and date to best meet your needs!

To keep everyone as safe as possible, this Mini-Dash will host no more than 40 guests at a time, with the art and auction items broadly spread out to encourage social distancing. Additionally, every guest will be required to show proof of vaccination at the door for entry, and masks will be required when not eating or drinking.

How Is a Mini-Dash Like a Typical Art Dash?

  • The Same Collection of Unique, Quality Art – More than 400 pieces are available, with retail values of $5,000 or more! Many national, regional and local artists are represented—and many mediums, in all shapes and sizes.
  • The Same Amazing Opportunity to Score a Deal – At whatever ticket level, you have a higher probability of successfully dashing for not just the art you love most, but also for art that is worth much more than your ticket cost.
  • The Same Event Features – We will still offer an unlimited champagne bar and limited open bar at all ticket levels. As with every Art Dash, light hors d’oeuvres and live music are also provided.
  • The Same Thrill of the Dash! – Each segment offers the same element of “dashing” for the art you want, but with the order of each dash based on the order of your ticket purchase—so the sooner you buy, the sooner you dash! This gives you more opportunity to assure an early dash, improving your chances to get the exact piece you want.
  • The Chance to Dash More Than Once … Or Twice! See a piece you love? Ask our staff if it’s still there, then come back at a lower ticket level to try for it again.

How Is the New Mini-Dash Format Unique?

  • A More Intimate Experience – In consideration of COVID risk, we have limited each segment to a group of 40 guests or less, with art displayed in ways that encourage social distancing.
  • Several COVID-Related Safety Measures – Each guest will be required to show proof of vaccination at the door, and masks are required when not eating or drinking. We want all guests to have a good time in the safest way possible.
  • A New Venue … With the Chance to Explore FFL’s New Building – We are hosting these segments at our newly-purchased agency headquarters … and you can be one of the first guests to see our new space! Each Mini-Dash will be located at FFL’s new building, 1548 Poplar Avenue in Midtown Memphis. You’ll get to see the space as it is, pre-renovation, and get a sense of where we’ve been and where we’re going. It’s a great way to see what the new location will offer our community. So come, explore, chat with our board and CEO … and see all the plans for FFL’s future home!
  • Broader Ticket Levels and More Event Dates – All eleven ticket segments offer a broader variety of dates and ticket values, so you can customize your attendance to your own budget and schedule.

I Already Have an Art Dash Ticket. What Is My New Mini-Dash Date and Ticket Level?

All Dashers who purchased a ticket for the August 27th or November 10th event dates, which were rescheduled on account of the COVID resurgence, will be automatically upgraded to the next highest ticket level. All $250 tickets, therefore, will be honored at the $300 Mini-Dash level … all $125 tickets at $150 … and all $25 tickets at $50. This improves each ticketholders chance to Dash for the art they love, and guarantees art for those at the $25 level!

Those who cannot attend their new segment date can participate by proxy and view the art in advance, or secure a refund for their original ticket amount. Additionally, any original ticket purchase can be applied, like cash, to a higher upgrade. (For example, a $250 ticket holder, already upgraded to $300, can apply that $300 to a new $500-level ticket and only pay $200.)

If you are a current ticketholder, our Development team will be calling you soon to discuss your ticket upgrade and details on proxy bidding.

Will There Be Art Left Over That I Can Bid On?

It’s possible! Any art that remains after November 21st will be offered for sale at a Fire Sale, where no piece will be priced higher than $50.00. You can make a private appointment to view the Fire Sale pieces and buy the ones you like best—for a deal!


Hurry! The Sooner You Buy, the Sooner You Dash!

For Your Safety, Guest Counts Are Limited to 40 Guests or Less Per Segment.

Don't Forget! Proof of Vaccination is Required for Entry and Masks Will Be Required Onsite