Visual Aid's Spring Art Auction April 22, 2010

An eagerly-anticipated live art auction benefiting Visual Aid's programs for artists living with HIV/AIDS and cancer.

Preview party begins at 6pm light hors d'oeuvres, desserts, wine and mixed drinks
Live Auction at 7pm
Followed by Champagne Toasts and a Chocolate Tasting Bar

Celebrity auctioneer Stephen Tourell will preside over the live auction.

Featured artists include: Christo, Kristen Stolle, Rex Ray, Masami Teraoka, Timothy Cummings, Michael Tole, Michael Beck, Tim Yankosky, Ann Chamberlain, Igor Josifov, Catherine Saiki, Phillip Hua, Betty Merken, Shinpei Kusanagi, Adam Cahoon, Tyrell Collins, Jose Arenas, Danae Anderson, Heidi McDowell, Carol Dalton, Joel Hoyer, Ryan Martin, Donald Feasel, Lea Feinstein, Leslie Morgan, Jenn Shifflet, and many more.

For a sneak peek at the art in the auction, visit Visual Aid's Facebook page!

75+ auction includes luxury items from: Jeanine Payer, Yoshi's SF, St. Dizier Design, Avalon Hotel, Postrio, Berkeley Rep, Aquariva, Sumi Sushi, Kronos Quartet, Red and White, Salon Bao Bao, American Institute Of Architects, Epi Center Med Spa, Cowgirl Creamery, Joie de Vivre Hotels, Macys, Great Kolor, Magic Theatre, diPietro Todd Salon and more.

Works of art donated by these fine galleries: Toomey Tourell Fine Art, Catharine Clark Gallery, Alphonse Berber Gallery, Andrea Schwartz Gallery, Cain Schulte Gallery, Brian Gross Fine Art, Marx & Zavattero, Altman-Siegel Gallery, Chandra Cerrito Contemporary, Hang Art, Michael Rosenthal Gallery, Artzone 461, Don Soker Gallery, Mark Wolfe Contemporary Art, Aurobora Press and Dolby Chadwick Gallery.

Luscious refreshments provided by: Blue Angel Vodka, Cafe Madeleine, TCHO, Mission Minis, Castro Village Wine Co. and many more.

Auction sponsor angels: Chronicle Books, Zipcar, Craig Lipton + CRPR, Sterling Art Services, General Graphics, FastFrame, Under Glass and Toomey-Tourell Fine Art.

Official Website: http://springauction.eventbrite.com