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The largest contemporary art auction in the Northwest

April 29, 2013- Portland, OR- A never before line up of art, food and music put the 24th Annual CAP Art Auction over its goal with a preliminary tally of $640,000!

Held for the third time at the Memorial Coliseum, more than 1400 people attended the art focused fundraiser. Highlights of the night include performances by Taylor Dayne, large financial gifts by several Patrons, a paddle raise match of $50,000 by Nike and another at $20,000 from the Ray Hickey Foundation, plus several auction items going for far more than the value- including a piece by Gus Van Sant that sold for $5,750 and a studio piece by Dale Chihuly selling for $9,500.

The gala could not have happened without the grand gestures of the hundreds of artists and galleries that participated by donating art.

“This event is their legacy, started to pay the medical and household bills of friends and colleagues affected by HIV/AIDS early on,” said Amy Caplan of Caplan Art Designs. “I am proud to work with so many other galleries and artist still supporting this cause.”

Sponsors of the event included

• Presenting Sponsor- Hedinger Family Foundation
• Curator Sponsor- Nike
• Contributor Sponsors- Bling Dental & Morel Ink
• Docent Sponsors- Anglin Creative * Ann and Mark Edlen * FamilyCare Health Plans * Fred Meyer * Food Services America * KINK and Live 95.5 * Miller Nash * The Standard * Wells Fargo
• Patron Event Wine Sponsor- Yamhill Valley Vineyards
• Spirits Sponsors – Bendistillery & Avion
• Media Sponsors- PQ Monthly and Portland Monthly

Over 200 volunteers and vendors offered time or free/deeply discounted resources.

Photos of the event are posted on the CAP Art Auction Facebook Page

About the Auction
Every year since 1990, CAP has hosted an art auction and dinner to raise money to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and provide services to those infected or affected by HIV in the Northwest. Portland’s art community first organized this iconic event, and it remains the backbone of the Art Auction today.
All funds raised support the vital work of Cascade AIDS Project. Our mission is to prevent HIV infections, support and empower people affected and infected by HIV/AIDS and eliminate HIV/AIDS related stigma.

More information on the event, artists, galleries and sponsors is at www.capartauction.org

About Cascade AIDS Project
Incorporated in 1985, Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is the oldest and largest AIDS Service Organization in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Our mission is to prevent HIV infections, support and empower people affected and infected by HIV/AIDS, and eliminate HIV/AIDS-related stigma.

With a staff of 60, and a volunteer corps that includes over 700 individuals providing more than 29,000 hours of service each year, CAP manages a diverse array of programs and an annual budget of $5.8 million. Fifteen percent of CAP’s staff are individuals living with HIV, 25% identify from communities of color, and 30% are bilingual. Our programs serve the broad and diverse set of communities impacted by HIV, from community-specific programs focused on teens, Latinos, the gay community, individuals and families living with HIV, to the thousands of individuals throughout the state who seek education though our AIDS/STD hotline each year. A committed 19-member volunteer Board of Directors provides strategic guidance and oversight to ensure CAP accomplishes its mission and continues to operate with integrity and transparency. www.cascadeaids.org