ArtSpan's Golden Benefit Auction

Event Details

ArtSpan's Golden Auction is a dynamic event celebrating our 50th SF Open Studios production. You're invited to join us for two exhilarating in-person evenings featuring a collection of 100 works of art installed at Heron Arts, LIVE auction paddle-raises, AND an additional online-only collection of biddable items.

ArtSpan's Golden Auction Features

• ArtSpan's "Heron 100," a stunning 100-piece juried Auction Collection beautifully installed at Heron Arts
  • All Heron 100 lots close in sections the evening of Friday, May 17
    
    
• Two energetic in-person nights at Heron Arts, 7 Heron St, San Francisco: 
  • May 16 • VIP Preview • 6:30-8:30PM: An exclusive in-person opportunity to see ArtSpan’s “Heron 100” auction collection before anyone else and purchase at Buy-It-Now prices. Participate in an exhilarating LIVE auction and paddle-raise while enjoying bites, drinks, a disco DJ, and 50th surprises throughout the evening!
    
    
  • May 17 • THE AUCTION • 6:30-9:30PM: View and bid on ArtSpan’s “Heron 100” Auction Collection in person, meet our donor artists, and enjoy light bites, music, and more. Raise your paddles for a fresh lineup of LIVE auction pieces that will ignite your competitive spirit!
    
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• Two LIVE in-person auctions & paddle-raises—a different grouping each night
  *the return of our thrilling LIVE bidding paddle-raises are exclusive to the in-person events
  
  
• An additional collection of 50+ Online-Only pieces with extended bidding until 8PM, Sunday, May 19
  
  
• Silent auction bidding via bidder’s smartphone or tablet; Online-Only Bidder option is available for those unable to make-it in person to bid via computer. A valid mobile number is required to enable & participate in online bidding

CLOSING TIMES 

All of ArtSpan's "Heron 100" lots close the evening of May 17

• 7:15PM Silent Auction: “Heron 100” Pink Lots Close
• 8:30PM Silent Auction: “Heron 100” Green Lots Close
• 9:00PM Silent Auction: “Heron 100” Blue Lots Close
• 9:15PM Silent Auction: Experiences Close

All 50+ Online-Only lots close at 8PM, May 19

AUCTION PRO-TIPS

• All silent auction bidding is conducted via bidder’s smartphone, tablet, or computer. 
  A valid mobile number is required to enable and participate.

• Bidding on artworks in ArtSpan's "Heron 100" collection at Heron Arts closes in sections the evening of Friday, May 17

• May 17, In-Person Event Benefit: "Heron 100" art without bids at section closing can be purchased at their opening bid price the rest of the evening 
  Ask a volunteer to help.

• Be the first! Open the bidding on any silent auction item and be entered in the ★ SILVER STAR ★ drawing for a prize.

• Bypass the competition! Go for the “Buy-It-Now” and be entered into the ⭐GOLD STAR ⭐ drawing for a prize.

• Gold & Silver Star Prizes apply to both the “Heron 100” and Online-Only Collection! Star Winners will be announced Monday, May 20. 
  You do not need to be present to win.

• Bidding on work in the Online-Only collection is open until the evening of Sunday, May 19.

ArtSpan’s Golden Auction Jurors

Kevin B. Chen, Curator at Fine Arts Gallery, San Francisco State University
Renée DeCarlo, Artist & Founder of The Drawing Room SF
Karen M. Gutfreund, Curator, Consultant, Artist
Janna Keegan, Associate Curator of Contemporary Art and Programming at Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Tova Lobatz, Gallery Director at Heron Arts
Michelle Mansour, Executive Director of Root Division 
Owen Christoph, Artist Liaison at Jessica Silverman Gallery
Shiva Pakdel, Executive Director of Sausalito Center for the Arts
Andrea Schwartz, President of Andrea Schwartz Gallery
Meg Shiffler, Director of Artist Space Trust 

Thank You Golden Auction Sponsors