FAQs

ways to participate.


  • Are you an artist or collector of fine art and want to support the auction? Head over to our art donation page to fill out an electronic art donation form and submit your piece for jury. A maximum of 170 pieces are selected for auction. All artwork is juried with the goal of displaying professional high quality, well-crafted art of diverse media.


  • To join us in honoring 40 years of CAP, the legacy of Activism Art, and the power of grassroots activism in our community on Saturday, March 16, 2024, you will need to purchase an event ticket. Your ticket includes an invitation to attend a Red Carpet Cocktail Reception, featuring art from regional & national artists, a three-course sit-down dinner including a program with entertainment, a live auction of the Curator’s Choice art selections, and admission to the signature After Party.

    Registration is open, so click below to purchase your tickets today!


    Purchase Tickets


  • To join us for our signature After Party on Saturday, March 16, 2024, you will need to purchase an After Party ticket. Your ticket grants admission to the After party featuring our curated silent auction, small bites, open bar, and live DJ!

    Registration is open, so click below to purchase your tickets today!


    Purchase Tickets


  • We would love to have you volunteer at the 2024 Art Auction & After Party! There are a variety of volunteer opportunities for the event, so please reach out to us to see how you can participate.


    I WANT TO VOLUNTEER

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  • The 2024 CAP Art Auction & After Party will take place at:

    The Hyatt Regency Portland
    375 NE Holladay Street
    Portland, Oregon 97232

    * In an effort to keep Portland safe, we encourage our attendees to take an Uber, Lyft, taxi, or public transit to and from the venue if they plan to consume alcohol. You can also purchase a room at the Hyatt Regency.


  • CAP Art Auction & After Party Ticket: $350

    - Red Carpet Reception
    - Access to bid on a collection of fine art in our Silent Auction & Anniversary Collection specially curated by Oregon Contemporary
    - Seated 3 Course Meal
    - Exclusive bidding opportunity for Curator’s Choice Live Auction Art
    - Admission to Signature After Party featuring a live DJ, small bites, and open bar.

    Signature After Party Ticket: $65
    - Access to bid on a collection of fine art in our Silent Auction & Anniversary Collection specially curated by Oregon Contemporary
    - Admission to Signature After Party featuring a live DJ, small bites, and open bar.

    Dinner Table for 10 Guests: $3,500
    - Exclusive table for your dinner party with custom seating arrangement
    - (x10) Red Carpet Reception
    - (x10) Access to bid on a collection of fine art in our Silent Auction & Anniversary Collection specially curated by Oregon Contemporary
    - (x10) Seated 3 Course Meal
    - (x10)Exclusive bidding opportunity for Curator’s Choice Live Auction Art
    - x10) Admission to Signature After Party featuring a live DJ, small bites, and open bar.

    Registration is open! Click the button below to purchase your tickets! Additionally, there are many sponsorship opportunities available. To learn more, please visit the sponsorship information link below.


    Purchase Tickets Sponsorship Opportunities

  • This year, we made the difficult decision to increase the cost of tables and individual tickets to the Art Auction & After Party. This change will help us ensure that we meet our goals, and that we can continue the legacy of producing an incredible event for our community. The price was held flat at $300 for the past nine years, and the new price reflects inflationary realities we’ve all experienced in that time. We thank you for your understanding and your continued support!


  • No, we do not issue physical tickets. Your name and the names of your guests are listed on our registration form. You simply check in upon arrival and give them your name(s).


  • A ticket to the Art Auction & After Party includes an invitation to attend a Red Carpet Cocktail Reception featuring art from local artists, a three-course sit-down dinner and program with entertainment, a live auction of the Curator’s Choice art selections, and the After Party. The Art Auction After Party includes a live DJ, delicious bites, and an open bar.


  • All purchased artworks will be available for pick up on Sunday, March 17th. Pick up will be at:

    The Hyatt Regency
    375 NE Holladay St
    Portland, OR 97232
    11:00 am – 1:30 pm

    Winning bidders will be notified the night of the event.

    If you are unable to pick up your purchased artwork(s) on March 17th from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm at The Hyatt Regency, special arrangements may be made on a case-by-case basis.


  • The Hyatt Regency Portland complies with all ADA Accessibility regulations. At the event, the following amenities will be available:

    • Wide doors

    • Accessible bathrooms

    • Gender neutral bathrooms

    • Accessible parking spaces in the Parking lot between NE 2nd Ave and NE Holladay St.

    • Ramps by the Event entrance

    • Elevators and escalators

    • Seating (chairs and couches) throughout the event space

    • ASL Interpretation (upon request)

    • Low-sensory space (upon request)

    • Non-alcoholic beverages

    • Dietary accommodations (for Dinner Program guests)

    In accordance with CAP’s values, we strive to accommodate everyone and wish to provide an inclusive experience. If you or someone you know needs and/or would like a specific accommodation or if you have questions regarding accessibility, please contact us at events@capnw.org by March 1st at 5 pm.


  • At the CAP Art Auction & After Party, you’re just as much a work of art as the pieces up for auction. Whether you step outside of the box, craft it into a headpiece, or transform it into an elevated fashion moment, your sense of wonder is your only limit. We’ve got inspiration on tap to get your creativity flowing, so take gander at our lookbook and see to see what exciting ideas spark to life for your unique fit!


    Browse the Lookbook

  • As we navigate overlapping respiratory endemics and pandemics—COVID-19, influenza, RSV—all in-person gatherings now bring with them the risk of infection. As an HIV/AIDS service provider, we are acutely aware of the legacy of white supremacy, abuse, and exploitation in US public health has led to widespread distrust of many public health systems, services, and vaccinations.

    At Cascade AIDS Project, we honor this legacy of harm by not requiring proof of vaccinations and boosters for our Art Auction, however, we also uplift the safety protocols and recommendations. We will be following the CDC’s guidance and state mandates and making any changes and updates in real-time following expert opinions. It takes all of us working together to keep one another safe.

    Currently, we recommend the following for a safe, healthy event:

    • Make frequent use of the provided hand sanitizers.

    • Make sure you’re up to date with COVID vaccines.

    • Wear a mask if you’d like! Everyone has different needs and we welcome what makes you feel the most comfortable.

    • Please do not attend the Art Auction if you had a recent exposure, are having any respiratory symptoms, or currently have COVID-19, influenza, or RSV.

    Simply put, we ask that you think beyond yourself and consider your neighbors—old friends you are eager to reconnect with at the Auction, as well as all the new, vibrant folks that you will be meeting throughout our evening together. Make decisions that take collective safety into account. We will have face masks available upon request and hand sanitizing stations throughout the venue for our attendees’ safety.


  • For your convenience, hourly self-parking is available in the adjacent Hyatt Regency Parking lot between NE 2nd Ave and NE Holladay St.

    Valet parking is available for $45 per day with in and out privileges. Oversize car and truck rate is $60 per day.

    Other Transportation options:

    Convention Center Max Light Rail Station (Red, Green, and Blue Lines) - Located off Hotel’s Southeast Plaza (MLK and Holladay)

    Portland Streetcar B Loop – Located three block Northeast of Hotel on NE Broadway & Grand Ave

    Portland Streetcar A Loop – Located two blocks Northeast of Hotel on NE Weilder & Grand Ave

    Uber, Lyft, Taxis, and Other Ride Share Services – Hotel has a designated pick up and drop off located on the Hotel’s front drive


  • For your convenience, a block of rooms has been reserved at The Hyatt Regency. If you or a guest is interested in reserving a room, please mention the group code ‘CAP1’ to receive a discounted rate. Please call (971) 222-1234 to make your reservation or visit them online.

art pickup, payment, + more.


  • You will be notified by email if you win a piece of art in the online auction. Cards on file will be charged the night of the event of March 16th.


  • All purchased artworks will be available for pick up on Sunday, March 17th from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm at:

    The Hyatt Regency
    375 NE Holladay St
    Portland, OR 97232


  • If you are unable to pick up your purchased artwork(s) on March 16th from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm at The Hyatt Regency, special arrangements may be made on a case-by-case basis.

    If you have any questions, please contact CAP events@capnw.org.


  • CAP is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization | Tax ID #93-0903383.

    Auction winners and donors will receive an email and acknowledgment letter documenting your purchase and donation for tax purposes. A fair market value or retail value of each item has been established by the donor/artist. Any amount you pay over the value is your tax-deductible contribution.

    The Art Auction Ticket is $350; fair market value $115 and $235 is tax-deductible.

    The After Party Ticket is $65; fair market value is $25 and $40 is tax-deductible.


  • All sales are final with no exchanges or refunds. Please read and listen carefully to the item descriptions and restrictions. The auction sponsors assume no liability and do not make any guarantees for the products or services purchased. Cascade AIDS Project neither warrants nor represents, and in no event should be held responsible for, the correctness of descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance, or condition of items. No statement made in this catalog or made orally at the auction or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. The values listed are estimates only and are not warranted for tax purposes or fair market value. Items have not been appraised unless so noted.

Other Questions?

If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at events@capnw.org