The Bob Moog Foundation is hosting an online fundraising auction – here’s what’s up for grabsThe Bob Moog Foundation – the nonprofit launched in 2006 following the death of pioneering synth maker Bob Moog – is set to hold an online auction to raise funds for various causes, including Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives and the Moogseum, an interactive educational facility in Asheville, North Carolina.
From October 19-26, buyers will be able to get their hands on original artwork, professionally framed prints, autographed collectibles and other memorabilia celebrating Moog and the history of electronic music.

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Highlights from the auction include an original caricature signed by legendary keyboard player and late Moog modular enthusiast Keith Emerson, colourful synth-inspired artwork by illustrator Kyle Platts, detailed prints exploring the Minimoog and the history of electronic music by UK design studio Dorothy, and photographs signed by keyboardist Roger Powell and Larry Fast, who has previously worked alongside Peter Gabriel.
Other items up for grabs include an original acrylic painting by Dave C. Lovelace depicting Bob Moog beside a modular synth, painted at the Moogseum during the celebrations for Bob Moog’s 92nd birthday.
There’s also framed tributes to Keith Emerson and Bernie Worrell, a poster commemorating Bob Moog’s 2013 induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame, and a Moogfest 2014 festival poster.
Where will proceeds from the auction go?
Money raised from the auction will benefit three causes: Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives and the Moogseum.
Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool is an experiential 10-week education programme that teaches second-graders about the core physics of sound. The Bob Moog Foundation Archives is a historical and cultural collection dedicated to preserving the legacy of Bob Moog and his collaborators, while the Moogseum is an interactive museum in Asheville, North Carolina showcasing various synthesizers and other sound technology.
When is the auction and how do I bid?
Bidding is now open, and will remain so until Monday 26 October. To place a bid, you can create an account at bobmoogfoundation.myshopify.com. Shipping information can be found on each product page, and there’s also the option to collect from Moog in Asheville, too.
Learn more at the Bob Moog Foundation.
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