Who can buy a raffle ticket?
How much does a raffle ticket cost?
How many raffle tickets will be sold?
How many can I buy?
How do I purchase tickets?
When will I get my ticket(s)?
What are the Early Bird Drawings?
By entering the bonus Early Bird Drawings will I have more than one chance to win?
What is the Multi-ticket Bonus Drawing and how do I qualify for it?
How many prizes are there and what are my odds?
Do I have to be present at the drawing(s) to win?
This is SBCAF's 4th annual raffle, have all the raffle tickets been sold in the past?
What is the schedule, deadlines for entry and list of raffle prizes for the Early Bird Drawings, the Final & Grand Prize Drawing?
How does the raffle benefit the non-profit Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum?
How does the non-profit Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum benefit Santa Barbara?
How will winners be notified?
Is my raffle ticket tax deductible?
Is this the same home as last year?
Can you tell me where the home is located?

Q: Who can buy a raffle ticket?
A:  Any California resident, 18 years or older.

Q: How much does a raffle ticket cost?
A: A raffle ticket cost $150 each. Up to 3 names per ticket.

Q: How many raffle tickets will be sold?
A: No more than 19,000 tickets will be issued.

Q: How many can I buy?
A: You may purchase as many available tickets as you want.

Q: How do I purchase tickets?
A: Download the raffle entry form by visiting our web site www.sbcaf.org, click on the Home Raffle icon, than click on the entry form link. Entry forms are also available at the Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum and in local newspapers. CAF accepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover, AmEx, checks and money orders. No Cash.
Fill out the form and enter by fax, phone or mail:

By fax: 805-884-0494  (24 hours/day, credit card only).

By phone: 805-884-5900 (Mon - Fri 9 am - 7pm: Sat - Sun 9 am – 2 pm). Please have your credit card ready.

By mail: Complete entry form, mail it with your check, money order or credit card # to:
SBCAF
PO Box 91340
Santa Barbara, CA. 93190 – 1340

Check or money order should be made out to: SBCAF or Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum

Walk-Ins: 653 Paseo Nuevo Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 12-5pm, Closed Monday

Q: When will I get my ticket(s)?
A: As soon as your payment clears, your ticket(s) will be processed. All corresponding ticket stubs will be entered into the raffle drum and you will receive a ticket receipt in the mail.  Please allow 10-14 business days for delivery. All tickets purchased before an entry deadline are included in a drawing even if the customer's ticket receipt arrives after the drawing date. Your ticket receipt is not required to win.

Q: What are the Early Bird Drawings?
A: CAF'S raffle has two early bird drawings offering a total of $46,000 in additional cash prizes to reward early entrants. All tickets, including the Early Bird winning tickets, are automatically re-entered for the Final and Grand Prize Drawing.

Q: By entering the bonus Early Bird Drawings will I have more than one chance to win?
A: Yes! Early raffle ticket purchasers will be eligible for multiple drawings for cash as well as the Grand Prize Drawing for the $1.2 million Santa Barbara Home or $1 million in cash. Tickets must be purchased by the deadline dates to ensure entry in the Early Bird Drawings and the Final & Grand Prize Drawing.

Q: What is the Multi-ticket Bonus Drawing and how do I qualify for it?
A: Each Multi-ticket Bonus Drawing is an incentive drawing for ticket buyers who purchase more than one ticket. The earlier participants enter, the more prizes they become eligible for.

Prizes for Multi-ticket Drawing # 1:
First Prize: 2008 Toyota Prius or $20,000 cash
Prizes 2-10: 1 Bundle of 20 raffle tickets each

Prizes for Bonus Multi-ticket Drawing # 2:
Prizes 1-5: 1 bundle of 20 tickets each

Prizes for Bonus Multi-ticket Drawing # 3:
First Prize:2008 Mini Cooper or $20,000
Second Prize: Dream Vacation or $10,000
Third Prize:  Segway PT or $5,000

As soon as you purchase 2 or more tickets, ALL tickets with identical names and address go into the Bonus Drawings if purchase deadline dates are met.

The Multi-ticket Bonus deadlines and drawings are as follows (if tickets are still available):
Bonus Multi-ticket #1 Deadline: February 27, 2008, Drawing date: March 12
Bonus Multi-ticket # 2 Deadline: March 26, 2008, Drawing date: April 9
Final Multi-ticket Deadline: April 23, 2008, Drawing date: May 7

Q: How many prizes are there and what are my odds?
A: 190 prizes total! The earlier you enter and the more tickets you purchase, the more opportunities you have for your ticket to be drawn. All tickets including winning tickets are automatically re-entered for the next drawing. You could be a multiple winner! For more complete information, review the Rules & Regulations.

Q: Do I have to be present at the drawing(s) to win?
A: No, you do not need to be present to win.

Q: This is SBCAF's 5th annual raffle, have all the raffle tickets been sold in the past?
A: Yes. In all prior years, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 the SBCAF raffle sold out early.

Q: What is the schedule, deadlines for entry and list of raffle prizes for the Early Bird Drawings, the Final & Grand Prize Drawing?
A: Early Bird One: Deadline for entry: Wednesday February 27, 2008. Drawing will be held Saturday, March 15, 2008, 2 p.m. at the SBCAF Gallery on the second level of Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center in downtown Santa Barbara. Five prizes awarded: First Prize: $15,000. Second Prize: $5,000. Prizes 3-5: $1,000 each. All tickets including the winning tickets are re-entered into the raffle for the Early Bird 2, Final and Grand Prize drawings.
Early Bird Two:Deadline for entry: Wednesday March 26, 2008. Drawing will be held Saturday, April 12, 2008, 2 p.m. at the SBCAF Gallery on the second level of Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center in downtown Santa Barbara. Five prizes awarded: First Prize: $15,000. Second Prize: $5,000. Prizes 3-5: $1,000 each. All tickets including the winning tickets are re-entered into the raffle for the Final and Grand Prize drawings.
GRAND PRIZE and Final Drawing: Grand Prize: Grand Prize Winner may choose either the $1.2 million Santa Barbara home or $1,000,000 cash.  Prize 2: $10,000, Prize 3: $5,000, Prizes 4-160: $300.  All tickets including winning tickets from Prizes 2- 160 will be re-entered for the Grand Prize drawing. To be eligible, ticket payment must be received by Wednesday, April 23, 2008 or prior to 19,000 tickets issued. Drawing will be held Saturday, May 10, 2008, 2 pm at Alameda Park (corner of E. Sola St. and Santa Barbara St.), Santa Barbara. Grand Prize Drawing date is subject to change, if Raffle sells out early..

Q: How does the raffle benefit the non-profit Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum?
A: Raffle proceeds after prizes and expenses will be used by the Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum for exhibitions, community outreach with its continuing arts education for children and adults, and to bring high quality contemporary art to Santa Barbara. The raffle is registered with the California Attorney General’s office. State of California Non-Profit Raffle Registration #: R-2251.

Q: How does the non-profit Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum benefit Santa Barbara?
A: Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum was founded in 1976 by a group of artists and patrons who wanted to bring high quality contemporary art to Santa Barbara. Over the past 30 years, thousands of artists (local, state and international) have exhibited their works in our gallery. The outreach to the community has embraced pre-school students to senior citizens in lectures, slide shows, workshops and gallery tours. SBCAF is internationally recognized as one of the outstanding venues for contemporary art in the western United States. CAF is supported by modest endowments, grants and donations. Gallery admission is free (suggested donation of $5).

Gallery Hours:  Tues-Sat 11am – 5pm, Sun noon – 5pm, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. 

Q: How will winners be notified?
A: Winners will be notified by phone or US mail according to the contact info provided on the entry form.

Q: Is my raffle ticket tax deductible?
A: No. The IRS’ position is that amounts paid for chances in raffles, lotteries or similar drawings for valuable prizes are wagers, and consequently do not qualify as deductible charitable contributions. 

Q: Can you tell me where the home is located?
A: No. To protect the privacy of the potential Grand Prize Winner, we will not disclose the address. The grand prize winner will have 14 days from the date of winning to inspect the home before choosing the home or the $1 million in cash. SBCAF cannot guarantee the Grand Prize Winner will be able to sell the home for its estimated value. The estimated value of the home is $1.2 million.