Possibly, we are selling the item for non-monetary purposes, such as moving to a smaller house, so we want to sell an antique or artwork that no longer fits on our wall.

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But while direct experience often affords the best view of artwork, by no means are plane tickets a requirement, since the world can also be traveled on the web.

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No matter what the value of your artwork, make sure you get a letter from the charity indicating it intends to use it for related purposes.

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Margaret Brooks, 63, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, joined the site because there was no other place for her to see her 18-year-old grandson's artwork.

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