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The 2025 CAP Art Auction will be hosted at:
Portland Art Museum | The Mark Building
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Join us for a red-carpet reception and bidding in the silent auction starting at 5PM (PST). Dinner and our program will begin at 6:30PM.
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For nearly 40 years, the CAP Art Auction has been a signature fundraising event to raise funds and awareness for those impacted by HIV & AIDS. Among our friends and community members, we will enjoy an unforgettable evening together uplifting the power of art, the resiliency of those we serve and the urgency in supporting CAP’s work going forward.
From 5:00 - 6:30PM in the Sunken Ballroom, we will enjoy a reception including silent auction bidding on our expertly curated collection, drinks and hors devours, and more.
At 6:30PM we’ll move upstairs to the Grand Ballroom for our dinner and program. This year’s program will feature dazzling entertainment, a delicious three-course meal, exciting live auctions and the 2025 recipient of the Governor Barbara Roberts Legacy Award.
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There will not be a separate ticketed event at the Art Museum this year known as the After Party in conjunction with the CAP Art Auction. We recognize the After Party for the CAP Art Auction has historically been a fun and positive relationship builder for those who do not attend the dinner and live auction. After evaluating all elements of this fundraising event, it was determined that the after party was costing more than it yielded for CAP’s programs.
Our core mission in producing events for CAP is to ensure we are being the best stewards possible with our donors’ support, and we hope for understanding in the difficult decision to pivot this long-standing element.
As an alternative, we invite you to join us for our Art Preview Event (March 2025) for a chance to get a sneak peek of the art featured in this year’s auction while enjoying drinks, appetizers and socializing with fellow artists, collectors and supporters of CAP. Stay tuned for more information on our 2025 Art Preview Event!
And if you are attending the CAP Art Auction, we invite you to continue to socialize and enjoy drinks and dessert at the conclusion of the program until the event ends at 10PM.
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To join us at this year’s event, you will need to purchase a ticket, table, or sponsor the event! Each ticket includes access to our red-carpet reception, three-course dinner, program, entertainment, and exciting auctions.
Single Tickets - $400 each
Half Table (5 tickets) - $2,000
Full Table (10 tickets) - $4,000
View sponsorship opportunities here.
*Please note there are no physical tickets needed. Simply check in at registration once you arrive at the event -
Fundraising events are a powerful way to mobilize our community in support of advancing our mission, but the reality of increasing prices of food, beverage, staffing, and other essential event services has made it challenging to reach our fundraising goals without raising ticket prices. Increasing the ticket price allows us to cover the cost for each guest while still ensuring we are able to raise the critical funds for the programs of CAP, Our House, and Prism Health. We ask for your understanding and thank you for your continued support!
Art
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If you are an artist, collector, or gallery owner interested in submitting art for this year’s event, please visit our Art Donation page to learn more and submit your piece(s) for jury.
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We will be curating a collection of about 90 silent auction items and 10 live auction items for bidding at this year’s event.
Silent Auction Bidding will open online approximately 2 weeks prior to the Art Auction and will continue onsite at the event. Live Auction Bidding will take place during our event program on April 5.
Pick up for art won in the auctions will take place at the event following our program. Check out opens at 9:00PM (PST) on 4/5/2025. If you win an item via online bidding, you will be notified via email and we will contact you to arrange for item pick up.
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We will indulge in delicious bites with gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options available. Wine, beer, a signature cocktail/mocktail, and non-alcoholic options will be available free of charge. Additional premium well drinks will be available for purchase.
Guests should note their entrée preference when registering. You can also let your server know of any dietary restrictions or allergies at your table during the event.
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This event celebrates art and glamour in every sense – dress your best in formal evening wear or compliment this year’s theme Analog: The Artist’s Hand with colorful fashion that celebrates imperfections and emphasizes craftsmanship and individuality.
Need inspiration? Be on the lookout soon for our annual “Lookbook” with tons of attire ideas to get your creative gears turning!
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The CAP Art Auction is being held in the Portland Art Museum’s event space, located in The Mark Building (separate from the main entrance to the Portland Art Museum).
We strongly encourage ride share options if you opt to consume alcohol.
The venue is also conveniently located near public transportation. The bus and streetcar travel directly past the Museum, and the MAX light rail has a stop only four blocks away. TriMet’s Trip Planner gives you step-by-step travel directions from your location by bus, light rail, or streetcar.
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Street parking is available surrounding the venue – please observe posted rates and time limits. The closest surface lot is located at 1005 SW Main St. between SW 10th Ave. and Park Ave, and there are dedicated accessible and van accessible spaces.
There are also SmartPark garages located at 730 SW 10th Avenue and 914 SW Taylor Street; pricing varies.
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Volunteers are crucial to making the Art Auction a success and there are a variety of volunteer opportunities available for this event. We are currently planning our volunteer opportunities for 2025, so check back soon!
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This event is appropriate for adults 21 years of age and older.
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Portland Art Museum is ADA accessible.
If you need any accommodations, such as ASL interpretation, to make your participation possible, please let us know at events@capnw.org by Friday, March 14, 2025, at 5PM.
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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 $400 and the fair market value is estimated at $200. All general donations and appeal gifts are fully tax deductible.