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Join us for an elevated reception and bidding in the silent auction starting at 5PM (PST). Dinner and our program will begin at 6:30PM.  

For more than four decades, CAP’s Art Auction has been one of Portland’s premier fundraising events, uniting the art community and our supporters in the shared commitment to end HIV and AIDS. This signature evening celebrates the transformative power of art, honors the resilience of those we serve, and underscores the continued importance of CAP’s mission.

The evening begins with a red-carpet reception in the Sunken Ballroom from 5:00–6:30PM, featuring silent auction bidding on a thoughtfully curated collection of art, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and hosted beverages.

At 6:30PM, guests will gather in the Grand Ballroom for an elegant dinner and program. The 2026 program will include captivating entertainment, a refined three-course meal, an exhilarating live auction, and the presentation of the 2026 Governor Barbara Roberts Legacy Award.

During the reception, bars will feature hosted beverages including wine, beer, and specialty cocktails with non-alcoholic options available. Additional premium well drinks will be available for purchase.  Passed appetizers will also be available during the reception.

Dinner will be served upstairs as guests seat for our program. The dinner will feature a three-course meal and wine for the table. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options will be available, please consult your server and note your meal choice and any allergies or dietary restrictions when you register for the event.

Purchase a ticket, table, or sponsor the event! Each ticket includes access to our Silent Auction 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

*Registration for this event will open in December 2026.

View sponsorship opportunities here.

Please note there are no physical tickets needed. Simply check in at registration once you arrive at the event

Like last year, there will be no separate ticketed event at the Art Museum known as the After Party in conjunction with the Art Auction. Instead, we will partner with a local venue to continue celebrating the CAP Art Auction after the event concludes. Stay tuned for more details!

And if you are attending the Art Auction, we invite you to continue socializing and enjoying drinks and dessert at the conclusion of the program until the formal end time of 10PM.

This year’s event embraces Form and Focus—a celebration of minimalism, balance, and refined expression. Guests are invited to dress in formal evening wear or take inspiration from the theme with sleek, understated fashion that highlights clean lines, thoughtful details, and the beauty of simplicity. Check out our look book for inspiration.

Driving Directions: Click here for driving directions.

Public Transportation: Click here for directions for arriving by transit.

Or order an Uber, Lyft, or cab.

Street parking and paid lots are available surrounding the venue. Please observe the posted rates and time limits. We strongly encourage ride share options if you opt to consume alcohol.

This event is for adults 21 and over.

We will be curating a collection of 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 through our auction platform Greater Giving. Live auction Bidding will take place during our event program on April 11.

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 4/11/2026 outside the Sunken Ballroom on the first floor. 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.

As a cost-saving measure to ensure more of our resources go to CAP clients, we will not hold an art preview event this year. However, if anyone would like to personally view a piece in advance of the auction, they can reach out to schedule a time to visit the CAP offices at events@capnw.org.

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 27, 2025, at 5PM.  

With any large gathering, there is an inherent risk of contracting COVID-19 or other illnesses. We kindly ask that you do not attend the Art Auction if you had COVID-19 exposure, are having any respiratory symptoms, or currently have COVID-19, influenza, or RSV. We will have hand sanitizer and masks available at the venue. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe!

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.