Step into the future as Southern Exposure proudly presents 2074, our triumphant 50th anniversary art auction and fundraiser. We’ve been bringing you what’s new since 1974, and we can’t wait to see what the next 50 years will bring. Join us on Saturday, April 13, for a visionary evening showcasing over 140 of the Bay Area’s most celebrated emerging and established artists during an in-person and hybrid event we’ll be talking about for years to come. Time waits for no one, but art carries us all.

Our Main Event will feature both a silent and a live auction (led by esteemed Bonhams Auctioneer Aaron Bastian), showcasing over 140 pieces of radiant art from some of the Bay Area's most luminous new and established artists. Don’t miss the entertainment from local performers, delectable drinks by Barebottle Brew Co., delicious hors d'oeuvres by Work of Art Catering, and the joy of gathering with the vibrant SoEx community.

View the full list of participating artists and start bidding on your favorite pieces via our dedicated auction website. Peruse the stunning work in this year's auction via our catalog (available in late March). You may view the artwork in person by visiting the gallery Tues-Sat, noon-6PM, from March 30-April 11; you are also welcome to make a private appointment here. 

Tickets at soex.org/auction or call 415.863.2141 x105
$250+ Host Packages
$150* VIP + Main Event Ticket 
$90* Main Event Ticket 
$0-75**  Online Bidding Event Ticket 

*Prices increase after March 18
**If you’re unable to join us in person, we welcome you to support us with a sliding scale ticket to our online bidding!

To request ASL interpretation or for any access needs, please write to [email protected]

VIP PREVIEW EVENING
Thursday, April 4, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Become a SoEx Auction VIP and your support for our cutting-edge and innovative programming can go even further. As a VIP ticket holder, you'll be invited to our in-person VIP Auction Preview, where you'll get to know more about the art and artists in our auction, have the first opportunity to “Buy-It-Now” for select works in advance of the main event, and enjoy delicious cocktails from our neighbors, True Laurel, charcuterie from Peckish Board, sweet treats by Z Cioccolato, and more. You’ll also have the opportunity to make a private appointment to view the preview exhibition in advance of the main event.

PREVIEW EXHIBITION
March 30 - April 11, 2024, In-person by appointment
You can make a private appointment to visit Southern Exposure’s gallery two weeks prior to the auction to preview the artwork. 

ADVANCE ONLINE BIDDING
View the full catalog and place your bids online at soex.org/auction starting in late March.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Our priority is to ensure the safety of our community. SoEx reserves the right to update our COVID protocols at any time to further protect the health and safety of our guests, artists, staff, and volunteers. We will contact all ticket holders one week prior to the event with any updates.

MAIN EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 13, 2024
6:00 PM Doors Open
7:30 PM Live Auction
8:30 PM Silent Auction begins to close

Reserve your tickets today!

Interested in attending for free? Check out our volunteer positions!