Collective member and part-time Auctioneer Jesus is here to welcome you to our 2020 mini-auction, featuring a wide array of salvage bicycle art by our staff and board. Instructions on how to bid at www.bicas.org/art-auction. Auction link at www.ebay.com/usr/bicasbikes. All proceeds go to BICAS, a worker self-directed 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Video by our amazing WTF Coordinator Shruti Kaul.Y’all ready?!
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Video Closed Captioning: “Attention! Come one and come all to the 2020 BICAS Staff Mini-Auction. COVID has whooped us all in the you-know-where but one but we are gonna have our auction whatever way we can.We have some charming folk at this here bike collective and of course they can twist a wrench or two. But! ..can they use those hands to whip up something beautiful that isn’t a sleek single speed?Of course they can! Our greasy mechanics have a tender touch and eye for salvage art. You’ll see.Now our selection for today are plentiful and mighty fine. You wanna know what’s on the menu? Well that’s what I’m here for.Today we’ve gotBarrio Casita by Mel DominguezIs it Over? By Jreems KmchrooBarrio Cruising Print by Mel DominguezBICAS 2020 by Emma MuirBlue Chain Danglies by Hattie HouserChildhood Memories by JesusDesert Sunset by Colin HolmesDzidze’doo nizhoni yoo’ by AMGEnter Stage Right by Sebastian KindFish Stories by Carlyn ArteagaHanging Chain Lamp by Ellie KaszniakLarrea Tridentata by LinusLunar Landscape by Adam FrumhoffMonsoon Love by Kristin McRayRemember Spirit Bird by Gavin TroySol Mate by Clifford LudeñaSpinning Closet Organizer by ClelStop Me Oh Stop Me by Andrea BurkeTassel Key Chains by Miro GutierrezThe Bliss of Flying Through the Wind by Tyler McCulloughThe Rubber by ArjunaYoo’disxosih by AMGAnd let the bidding begin! Where is everybody?*crickets*See you online!”
Posted Dec 6, 2020
Auction runs until 9PM MST Dec 12, 2020
For over 36 years, BICAS has been a place where anyone could go to gain access to bikes, bike parts, bike repair, mechanics education and art. We have built a beautiful and much needed community resource where all are welcome, children can thrive through bike education, and low-income individuals can quickly gain access to resources needed to maintain their employment, housing, healthcare and access essential community resources. We take our commitment to this community very seriously, but at this time we are in a financial crisis and need your help.
In 2025, BICAS was owed $106,000 through a government funded grant, but this money was not paid out and then spent by the city of Tucson, causing BICAS much financial uncertainty. In 2026, several ongoing funders have been unable to provide grants due to the decreasing amount of federal funding available and drastic changes to the nonprofit funding landscape. These combined have immensely impact our small organization and as a result BICAS is at risk of closing or pausing our operations.
This shift means that we are more reliant on financial donations, and money raised in our bike shop. We are urgently asking you to consider making a donation to our organization in order to preserve bicas and ensure we can remain a resource for years to come. Any support you can offer is deeply appreciated and needed.
With much gratitude and love,
The BICAS Collective