ART AUCTION 2023
Thursday, October 26, 2023
HOST 6 PM | VIP 6:30 PM | EVENT 7-10 PM
Collect art, support arts education, and be inspired by artists at Root Division’s largest annual fundraising event!
We are proud to feature an eclectic mix of high quality artwork from over 175 established and emerging Bay Area artists, including plenty of shining and rising stars! As a reprise of last year’s success, we’re planning to have the artwork installed in Root Division’s gallery, a continuation of online bidding, and a suite of in-person events. Our Main Event will feature both a silent and a live auction (led by esteemed Bonhams Auctioneer Aaron Bastian). Check out the options to join the fun and #SupportRD below!
Proceeds directly support local artists, free art classes for Bay Area youth, and the continued success of Root Division’s unique model for keeping artists working at the heart of San Francisco.
You can view the artwork in our Auction 2023 Digital Catalog and can bid / BUY NOW online today!
Bid Today:
HOST PACKAGES STARTING AT $400
At the HOST LEVEL, you can amplify your support while experiencing this in-person event to the fullest!
- A reception* of specialty cocktails & appetizers with complimentary valet parking
- Early access to Artist Studios + Experiences (6-7:30 pm)
- Plus all of the VIP + Event Level Benefits listed below and:
- A limited-edition artist-designed tote filled with goodies + special artist-made gifts
- Invitations to our Collector’s Tour on October 10, including early access to Buy-Now
- A generous part of your contribution is tax-deductible!
VIP TICKETS: $200
PRESALE: $150 (through Oct 9)
EARLY BIRD: $100 (through Aug 31)
As a VIP, experience this event** and support artists and arts education!
- A reception of specialty cocktails & appetizers with complimentary valet parking
- Access to Artist Studios + Experiences (6:30-7:30 pm)
- A limited-edition artist designed tote of goodies + gifts
- Invitations to our Collector’s Tour on October 10, including early access to Buy-Now
- Plus all of the Event Level Benefits listed below.
**Please note: We encourage you to purchase by October 9 to maximize timely receipt of all benefits.
MAIN EVENT TICKETS: $100
PRESALE: $75 (through Oct 9)
PRESALE: $50 (through Aug 31)
Attend the in-person event to support artists and arts education!
- A peek in our Artist Studios (7:00-7:30 pm)
- A chance to bid in our Live & Silent Auctions
- Bites, libations, and music
- The energy & excitement of an in-person Root Division event!
**Root Division Alum
*Root Division Studio Artist
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Hosts to Date
Ruby
Aaron Bastian + Cat Foo
Ry Sullivan + Amber Freeman
Sharon Tanenbaum + Matty Person
Sapphire
Lisa Olson + Thomas Lau
Platinum
Andrea Crow + Fred Craves
Cynthia Loukides + Paul Harrison
Tom Loughlin + Elina Frumerman
Gold
Adam J. O’Donnell
Amber Jean Young + Raj Chowdhury
Ancel + Gina Martinez
John-Mark Ikeda + Meg Gray
Kristin + Brian Heller
Lisa Spivey
Shannon Atlas + Howard Caro
Taura Null + Jason Toffaletti
Silver
Ellen Oh
Jeffrey Gerson
Kate Fritz
Lizanne + Ben Suter
Payal Gupta
Silver
Other Donations
Acme Bread
Adventure Cat Sailing Charters
BLICK Art Materials
Cartoon Art Museum
City Arts & Lectures
Cole Hardware
Courtney Sexton
FLAX art & design
Griffo Distillery
Golden Artist Colors
Golden State Warriors
Hafner Vineyard
Illustoria Magazine
Josey Baker Bread/ The Mill
MacRostie Winery
Mission Bowling Club
Museum of African Diaspora
Museum of Craft and Design
O’Neill Winery & Distillery
Oaktown Spice Shop
Pacific Pinball Museum
Park Life
Ritual Hot Yoga
San Franpsycho
Spirit Works Distillery
St. George Spirits
Terra Firma Farm
Trick Dog
The Contemporary Jewish Museum
The Rusty Ladle
Trader Joe’s
Urban Putt
Walt Disney Family Museum
Interested in learning more about supporting this event?
Email us at auction@rootdivision.org!
CHECK OUT LAST YEAR’S EVENT!
