Donate Art

Thirty-seven years ago, local artists, seeing the devastation in their community united to fight against the spread of HIV transmission and to help end the stigma for those living with HIV and AIDS. They auctioned their art to raise funds to support CAP’s mission, and the money they raised went towards prevention education and mutual aid support. Since the 1980’s, the Art Auction & After Party has grown and evolved along with CAP’s expanding mission, but the original vision has remained the same. Over 200 pieces of art are donated each year by individuals who believe that when we come together as a collective, we make a powerful impact. We hope you will consider joining in this legacy and donating a piece!

Tell Us About You & Your Art

Important Dates.

Art Submissions Due
01/25/2025

Art Jurying Begins
01/26/2025

Artists Notified By
02/07/2025

Art Preview Event
TBD 2025

Art Donation Information.

  • All artwork must be submitted for jurying using the form on this page to be included in the 2025 CAP Art Auction.

    You may submit multiple pieces for consideration for the jurying process, but please note that only one piece per artist will be selected for the auction.

    All artwork must be original; giclées, reproduction posters, and other reproduction items cannot be accepted.

  • In general, pieces submitted should be no larger than 36” x 36” and weigh no more than 50 pounds.

    Please contact us at CAP at events@capnw.org if your piece exceeds this size or weight limit before submitting this form to determine if we can accept it.

  • All artwork should be framed or ready to hang with correct wire or hanging apparatus. For sculptures, works should be ready to display safely and securely on a pedestal.

    Please contact us at CAP at events@capnw.org if your piece is unframed or cannot be displayed securely to determine if we can accept it.

  • A photograph of your art submission is required for jurying.

    We realize that some work is very complex and hard to capture in a single image, especially for work like Textile, Sculptures, Mixed Media, or High Impasto Painting. We encourage you to include an image of the work as a whole and as many additional detail shots as possible to convey the intricacies of your work.

    Please ensure you provide a high quality image that is representative of your work. For tips on photographing your artwork, check out the guide below.

    Artwork Photography Tips

  • This year we will be selecting approximately 100 pieces for the auction. All artwork is juried with the goal of displaying professional, high quality, well-crafted visual art made by artists that represent the diversity of our communities. The art selection is a blind process, with the artist and gallery name hidden during scoring.  

    Curator’s Choice: This year’s curator will select approximately 20 pieces that will be highlighted as special mentions from this year’s curator. 10 of these pieces will be featured in our live auction during the event program and 10 pieces from the silent auction will be elevated for special mention.  

  • Art drop-off will take place after the Jurying & Selection process for 2025. If your piece is selected for the event, we will provide detailed drop-off instructions in your confirmation correspondence. If you have any additional questions, please let us know at events@capnw.org.

  • Insurance is maintained on all art in CAP’s possession until sold or returned to artist/gallery. If you have questions regarding insurance, please let us know at events@capnw.org