Every BoMA member gets one vote per day, but your bid bank is up to you.
Votes determine top 10 rankings. Bids buy art.
BoMA only sells original art. No prints – ever!
I never thought of myself as an artist, but then I discovered playing with paint was a great way to confront some unhealthy thought patterns I was experiencing. As a BoMA Maker, I find myself painting at least once a week, and I’m slowly building a collection of my own art as well an occaisional BoMA piece. I love voting on the top 10, and I’ve even sold one of my paintings, which blows my mind! My BoMA membership has paid for itself, and I have a new hobby I love.
~ BoMA artist (all artists are anonymous)
BoMA Fan
Free access to on-demand BoMA classes you can stream at home. Plus, earn bids by voting for the top 10.
FREE
Includes:
✓6 video lessons
✓1 vote per day
✓Earn 10 bids per vote
✓$10 per 1,000 bids
✓Rollover up to 6,000 bids
BoMA Maker
For beginners and advanced artists alike, BoMA Maker is the easiest way to develop a new hobby or aim for the BoMA top 10 by submitting your art. Plus, rollover enough bids to buy original art without additional expense!
$6
/mo
Includes:
✓6 video lessons
✓New lessons via email
✓Option to enroll in classes with a BoMA Studio Host
✓1 vote per day
✓Earn 10 bids per vote
✓$9.50 per 1,000 bids
✓Rollover up to 10,000 bids
✓500 bids /mo
✓100 BONUS bids* /mo
✓Option to submit 1 piece
BoMA Buyer
The perfect membership for BoMA Makers and art lovers who want to be able to purchase original pieces from BoMA galleries, including the top 10. Plus, twice as many chances to get your own art into the top 10!
$20
/mo
Includes:
✓6 video lessons
✓New lessons via email
✓Option to enroll in classes with a BoMA Studio Host
✓1 vote per day
✓Earn 10 bids per vote
✓$8.50 per 1,000 bids
✓Rollover up to 40,000 bids
✓2,000 bids /mo
✓500 BONUS bids* /mo
✓Option to submit 2 pieces
BoMA Studio Host
Help BoMA create artists by hosting classes in your home. You will submit at least one student piece per class for top 10 consideration.
After $1,000 setup fee:
$500
/mo
Includes:
✓Complete marketing & sales automation setup
✓1:1 training calls
✓1 vote per day
✓Earn 10 bids per vote
✓$7.50 per 1,000 bids
✓Rollover up to 100,000 bids
✓10,000 bids /mo
✓1,000 BONUS bids* /mo
✓Option to submit 3 pieces, including student pieces
* Bonus bids do not roll over. Spend these every month!
All pricing is in USD. You can cancel your account at any time.
Should I choose Maker or Buyer?
The answer is in the name. If you want to be able to buy original art, Buyer is the better option. If you’re mostly interested in making art, go with Maker.
How much are bids worth?
The BoMA Fan membership is 100% FREE, so placing an exact monetary value on bids is a bit complicated. However, a 100:1 ratio is a decent estimate (e.g. 100 bids = $1 USD)
How many bids do I need in order to buy art?
It depends. The minimum starting price for a piece up for auction is 6,000 bids, so with a little luck, all you need is 6,000 bids!
The minimum “buy now” price is 40,000 bids. “Buy Now” means the piece is yours and no one else can place bids on it.
The starting bid and “buy now” price of each piece is determined by a variety of factors, including the artist’s minimum sale price and/or the price BoMA paid to acquire the piece.
What if I spend bids but I don’t win?
Spend at least 6,500 bids on a single piece and you will have the opportunity to select a consolation prize if you don’t win.
What are the consolation prizes?
Even the consolation prizes are original art! BoMA artists provide consolation prize pieces in addition to their top 10 submissions. In other words, if you don’t win the piece you were bidding on, you can choose any consolation prize you want – even one from the same artist!
You must select and order your consolation prize within 30 days of auction end. Claiming a consolation prize is not required, but your bids will not be refunded if you do not claim a consolation prize.