Welcome to the San Marcos River Foundation annual auction!
We are so thankful for all the good that your support allows us to do in our local area!
Below you will find the items we are auctioning for the benefit of the San Marcos River Foundation at our 2022 Annual Members Meeting!
All proceeds from this auction go directly into helping SMRF sustain itself while funding:
- restoration & conservation projects,
- citizen science & aquifer education in our community,
- local environmental volunteer efforts,
- and much more!
To make a bid, please reach out to SilentAuction@SanMarcosRiver.org and include:
- Your name
- Your email (if we cannot contact you, then your bid will eventually be rejected)
- Your phone #
- The first item you would like to bid on (please use our names below: Print 1, Painting 3, Canoe, etc. to distinguish for us)
- Your current offer in $ USD
Each item will have its “top bid” updated once every 24hrs until bidding ends;
please check back periodically to see any updates!
— Final Bid Deadline: Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 5:00 pm CST —
Bidding is now CLOSED
Any member of the public is welcome to place bids on any item,
so long as you have the intent to actually purchase your item if won.
Winners will be announced at the:
Virtual 2022 SMRF Annual Member Meeting on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at 2:00 pm CST
We have a selection of items for auction this year.
From custom river trips down the beautiful San Marcos River,
to river running equipment,
and a wide selection of paintings & prints from local artist, Sally Cummings!
— click to quickly go to an item —
Items available for bidding:
Custom River Trips
Spring River Trip
Current Bid: $380.00 [2022-JAN-25]
- Spring Paddle along the San Marcos River in Martindale
- Come see this lovely stretch of the San Marcos River from Martindale to Staples with your group of up to 10 people; all skill levels welcome: great for novices, photographers, & paddlers alike!
- Approximately 6 miles, approximate time: 4 hours
- Boats, paddles, life jackets included
- Led by Executive Director and Staff
- Dates to be coordinated & finalized after purchase!
Fall River Trip
Current Bid: $500.00 [2022-FEB-09]
- Fall Paddle along the San Marcos River in Martindale
- Come see this lovely stretch of the San Marcos River from Martindale to Staples with your group of up to 10 people; all skill levels welcome: great for novices, photographers, & paddlers alike!
- Approximately 6 miles, approximate time: 4 hours
- Boats, paddles, life jackets included
- Led by Executive Director and Staff
- Dates to be coordinated & finalized after purchase!
Boats
Canoe
Current Bid: $300.00 [2022-JAN-20]
- Used Aluminum Grumman Canoe, Blue
- 17 ft total length
Outboard Motor
Current Bid: $400.00 [2022-JAN-14]
- Used 2002 Mercury Outboard Motor
- Likely 4 Horsepower
- Generic reference photo used
Zodiac Boat
Current Bid: $500.00 [2022-JAN-14]
- Used 2002 Zodiac Inflatable Cadet Fastroller 285
- 9’4″ overall length
- Used for Category D waters: Inland and Sheltered
- Can carry up to 4 persons
- Generic reference photo used
Paddles
Wooden Paddle, 60 in.
Current Bid: $25.00 [2022-JAN-14]
- Used Wooden Paddle
- Shows wear but in good condition
- 60” overall length
- Left most paddle in picture
Wooden Paddle, 70 in.
Current Bid: $25.00 [2022-JAN-14]
- Used Wooden Paddle
- Shows wear but in good condition
- 70” overall length
- Right most paddle in picture
Paintings by Sally Cummings
Sally Cummings is a local artist who sadly passed away around the end of 2021 at the age of 81. Sally was an accomplished artist who enjoyed capturing the beauty of the rivers and Texas hill country. Sally wonderfully donated many of her paintings through the years to the San Marcos River Foundation, and allowed us to use them as year-end gifts to help our organization continue.
See below for a selection of paintings of her works!
Painting 1
Current Bid: $200.00 [2022-JAN-24]
- Oil Painting signed by Sally Cummings
- River Scene
- 9.5″ x 7.5″
Painting 2
Current Bid: $100.00 [2022-JAN-14]
- Oil Painting signed by Sally Cummings
- River Scene
- 15.25″ x 11.5″
Painting 3
Current Bid: $125.00 [2022-JAN-21]
- Oil Painting “Blanco River” Signed by Sally Cummings, 2018
- 5.5″ x 7.5″
Painting 4
Current Bid: $100.00 [2022-FEB-08]
- Oil Painting of a River Scene signed by Sally Cummings
- 5.5″ x 7.5″
Prints by Sally Cummings
Sally Cummings is a local artist who sadly passed away around the end of 2021 at the age of 81. Sally was an accomplished artist who enjoyed capturing the beauty of the rivers and Texas hill country. Sally wonderfully donated many of her paintings through the years to the San Marcos River Foundation, and allowed us to use them as year-end gifts to help our organization continue.
See below for a selection of prints of her earlier works!
Print 1
Current Bid: $40.00 [2022-JAN-21]
- Bluebonnet Field Print by Sally Cummings
- “San Marcos TX”
- 6.5″ x 4.5″
Print 2
Current Bid: $125.00 [2022-JAN-23]
- “Westerfield Crossing” Print by Sally Cummings
- circa 1990
- 6.5″ x 4.5″
Print 3
Current Bid: $125.00 [2022-JAN-23]
- “Martindale Dam” Print signed by Sally Cummings
- 6.5″ x 4.5″
Print 4
Current Bid: $35.00 [2022-JAN-14]
- “Blanco River” Print signed by Sally Cummings
- 6.5″ x 4.5″
- Signed 2006
Print 5
Current Bid: $50.00 [2022-FEB-08]
- “Rio Vista” signed Print by Sally Cummings
- dated 1990
- 6.5″ x 4.5″
Print 6
Current Bid: $100.00 [2022-JAN-21]
- “Rio Vista” signed Print by Sally Cummings
- 6.5″ x 4.5″
Print 7
Current Bid: $55.00 [2022-FEB-09]
- “Rio Vista” signed Print by Sally Cummings
- 6.5″ x 4.5″
