2024 ICA San José Benefit Art Auction

Please join us for the Institute of Contemporary Art San José's Benefit Art Auction, this year on the evening of October 19, 2024. 

Please join us on Saturday evening October 19th for the annual Benefit and Art Auction at the Institute of Contemporary Art San José. Now in its 44th year, the auction will pay tribute to the longtime San Jose State University Art Department professor Binh Danh. Recognized as one of the most innovative artists working today in photographic mediums, Binh Danh also serves as an Associate professor in SJSU’s Department of Art and Art History. Binh’s commitment to the arts is lauded on a national level by collectors and institutions alike. His works are in the collections of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the National Gallery of Art, Washington; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; and the San Jose Museum of Art, among others. Danh's work was also featured in the 2023 exhibition Ansel Adams In Our Time at the deYoung.

All works will be viewable at the ICA San José September 26th- October 19th, 2024.

FAQ

How can I bid on auction artwork? 

Prior to the auction, all works are available for bidding online. You will log into the ClickBid bidding site and log in with your phone number, email, bidding # under Welcome! Login Below. After logging in you will be prompted to put in your contact and credit card information. Credit cards are required to bid. You can also buy tickets for the live auction on October 19th, 2024, to bid in person.

How do I see the artwork in person? 

All artworks will be installed at the ICA two weeks prior to the live auction event, September 26th-October 19th

How do I pay for my artwork after the event? 

ClickBid requires a credit card/form of payment during registration. Items will be charged in full via the ClickBid portal to the highest bidder. San Jose sales tax (9.38%) will be charged to all purchases of goods. All acquisitions must be purchased in full. Each auction item is sold AS IS without warranty. ICA San Jose reserves the right to withdraw any item at any time before the actual sale. ALL SALES ARE FINAL WITH NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. You will be issued a receipt through the ClickBid portal after your purchase is complete; be sure to save this for picking up your art.

How do I attend the live event? 

Buy your tickets by visiting our website: https://www.icasanjose.org/home/2024-ica-benefit-auction/

Do artists make any money from the artwork sale? 

Yes! We are here to support art and artists, as integral to our overall cultural health. Please know that most purchases directly benefit the artists, with several participating artists choosing the 50% of the proceeds directly to the artists.

Are the artworks framed? 

Any artwork that is not framed is noted in the item description at the bottom in red. If not noted, you can assume the work is already framed or does not require a frame. 

How do I receive the artwork after the event?  

Pick up: Most artwork will be available for pick up at the ICA San Jose the week following the event once your purchase has been completed. Auction winners will be notified to make an appointment to pick up your work. Please bring your electronic or printed receipt as proof of your completed purchase. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the collector. These works are noted in their item description at the bottom in red.  

Shipping & delivery: If you are not local, we can ship artwork to you via an art shipping company. Shipping will be billed to you at cost.

Host Committee

We are so grateful to our sponsors:

Investors

Jonathan Axelrad

Diane Jonte-Pace

McManis Faulkner

Supporters

Cathy Grape

John Green & Martin Fox

Heritage Bank and Trust

Johanson and Yau

Jennifer Simmons and Nicholas Mailey

Nicki and Pete Moffat

Rita & Kent Norton

Sweeney-Mason LLP

Laura Hunter and Jon Thomas

Liz and Richard Waldo