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Beyond the Auction Block: A Partnership in Legacy
A KGS Studios portrait is not a prize to be won; it is a legacy to be started. It is a 200-year heirloom crafted with the depth and emotion of a classical painting.
We partner with a select group of philanthropic organizations to offer this truly transformational experience to their most discerning patrons. This is more than a donation. It is a strategic partnership designed to elevate your auction, delight your winners, and honor the timeless art of legacy itself.
Are you a Certificate Winner?
Congratulations on your acquisition. To validate your certificate and begin planning your world-class portrait experience, please proceed directly to the Winner’s Portal.
Are you a Philanthropic Partner?
To learn more about our premier offering for fundraising events, please continue reading below.
For Our Philanthropic Partners:
An Offering That Elevates Your Event
Your goal is to feature extraordinary items that generate significant funds and leave your patrons feeling inspired. You need high-value, no-hassle offerings that reflect the quality of your organization. You do not need confusing “photo packages” that create headaches for you and your winning bidders.
The KGS Curated Legacy Experience is designed to be the simplest, most prestigious portrait offering you have ever featured. We have engineered our partnership process to ensure your success.
Our Commitment to Your Success:
- Financial Simplicity & Maximum Impact. We make it simple: 100% of the winning bid goes directly to your cause. We never ask for a revenue split. To protect the perceived value of your auction and maximize your fundraising, we partner with you by setting a minimum starting bid of $1,200. This is our most crucial contribution to your success, as it qualifies serious patrons and prevents the devaluing of your auction with low-ball offers that can harm your event’s prestige.
- Clarity on “The Destination Experience.” We are a national destination studio proudly based in San Antonio, Texas, and this is a key feature of the offering’s prestige. A masterpiece of this caliber requires the specific environment, unique lighting, and focused collaboration that only our world-class atelier can provide. You are offering your patrons a purposeful journey for an immersive artistic experience that cannot be replicated elsewhere. This ensures the portrait stands on its own as a high-value destination item. Many of your patrons will be delighted to plan a memorable San Antonio weekend centered around the creation of their family’s legacy.
- A Turnkey Marketing Asset. This very webpage is your marketing toolkit. Simply use the link to this page in your auction catalog. It does all the work of educating your bidders on the immense value of the offering, which ensures higher bids and eliminates any post-event confusion.
- A Delighted Winner, Guaranteed. Our process guarantees a world-class, no-pressure experience for your winning bidder. Their delight and satisfaction will directly reflect on the quality and thoughtfulness of your organization for having procured such a unique opportunity.
For Our Winners & Future Collectors: An Insightful Acquisition
Congratulations. In a silent auction filled with fleeting experiences and temporary luxuries, you chose something permanent. You have secured the foundational piece of a 200-year family heirloom from a studio that is a recognized thought leader in the art of legacy.
What You Have Acquired (And What It Is Not)
You have not acquired a “photo package.” You have acquired a KGS Signature Portrait. The difference is the difference between a disposable digital snapshot and a tangible work of art designed to anchor your family’s story for generations. In an age of digital fragility, you have won an “EMP-proof” asset—a physical testament to your legacy that will endure.
Answering the “$4,000 Question”:
What is the Catch?
There is no catch. There is only a transparent and valuable opportunity. Your certificate has a tangible value of $4,000. This covers the full cost of an 11×14 Signature Portrait—a complete, museum-grade heirloom in its own right. There are no hidden fees or obligations.
The Destination Experience
A masterpiece of this caliber requires the specific environment, unique lighting, and focused collaboration that only our world-class atelier in San Antonio, Texas can provide. This is a key feature of the offering’s prestige. You are not just traveling for a portrait; you are embarking on a purposeful journey for an immersive artistic experience that cannot be replicated elsewhere. Many of our patrons are delighted to plan a memorable San Antonio weekend centered around the creation of their family’s legacy.
The Philosophy Behind the Art
The value of your portrait extends beyond the canvas. To understand the cultural significance and the artistic tradition you are now a part of, we invite you to explore Our Perspective on the future of legacy.
Take the Next Step
For Our Philanthropic Partners
You are ready to access the tools and resources to make this a cornerstone of your event. Our Partner Portal contains downloadable assets, marketing copy, and direct contact links to streamline your success.
Explore Our Referral Initiative
Discover our other partnership path—a formal referral program that creates a recurring revenue stream for your cause. This program is designed for organizations who have strong relationships with key patrons and donors for whom a masterpiece portrait is the next logical step in their own legacy journey.
It allows you to act as a trusted “curator.” Rather than a simple ask for another cash donation, you facilitate a unique, high-value experience for your most important supporters. As a formal thank you for an introduction that results in a commission, we donate 6% of the final value directly to your organization, creating a powerful and dignified new stream of revenue that honors your relationship with your patron.