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By Paul Barbagallo

A VIRTUAL ART HOUSE

Art buyers don’t like long lines. That’s why PONCHO (Patrons of Northwest Civic, Cultural and Charitable Organizations), an organization dedicated to enriching the quality of life through charitable support for the arts, shifted its efforts online.

The first order of business was to reduce the lengthy lines at the close of each art auction, where patrons often would leave without paying for, or even picking up, their items. The organization partnered with Auctionpay to establish an online pre-registration process for donors, as well as a payment-processing function at the actual events.