#20
Jeffrey Cheung, Untitled, 2026
Value: $8,500
LIVE
ABOUT THE EVENT
FLASHLIGHT
Southern Exposure is thrilled to present FLASHLIGHT, a benefit art auction illuminating a path through dark times. Follow the beams of light shed by awe-inspiring artists to an evening of dancing, friends, and supporting the arts on Friday, April 17, 2026. We all need a little wonder, and with artworks from over 120 emerging and established artists, this fundraiser will light up your world.
Featuring a silent and a live auction led by esteemed Bonhams Auctioneer Aaron Bastian, food by Xulo, beer by Fort Point Beer Co., and a DJ set by Earth Angel, this event promises incandescence.
Come shine a light with us on the importance of our artist community–support SoEx and get your ticket today.
If you are unable to attend the Live Auction in person, you are welcome to request a proxy bidder by emailing soex@soex.org.
TICKETS
$250+ Host Packages
$150* VIP + Main Event Ticket
$90* Main Event Ticket
$0-75 Online Bidding Event Ticket
*Prices increase after March 22
**If you’re unable to join us in person, we welcome you to support us with a sliding scale ticket to our online bidding!
Unable to afford a ticket but still want to attend? Sign up for one of our volunteer positions and attend the event for free!
THE DETAILS
Main Event Schedule
Friday, April 17, 2026
6:00 PM Doors Open
7:30 PM Live Auction
8:30 PM Silent Auction begins to close
Location
Southern Exposure
3030 20th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Preview Exhibition
March 21 - April 16, 2026
Wednesday – Saturday
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Auction Preview
View Auction Items (137)
#32
Kota Ezawa, National Anthem (Jacksonville Jaguars), 2018
Value: $8,000
LIVE
#59
Ahn Lee, Jade Crystalline Fu Dog 3, 2025
Value: $1,700
LIVE
#61
Cathy Lu, Double Snake, 2019
Value: $3,800
LIVE
#112
Stephanie Syjuco, Block Out the Sun (Shadow/Touch), 2026
Value: $1,200
LIVE
#136
Barry McGee & Chris Johanson, Untitled, 2025
Value: $2,500
LIVE
#1
Alejandro Almanza Pereda, Spinning the Situation Down the Foreseen End, 2014
Value: $1,200
Silent
$500
Starting Bid
0
Bids
#2
Facundo Argañaraz, Untitled, 2025
Value: $400
Silent
$200
Starting Bid
0
Bids
#3
Miguel Arzabe, Mezcla II, 2021
Value: $2,000
Silent
$800
Starting Bid
0
Bids
#4
Atomic Workshop Restaurant Group, Dinner for 4 at Any Atomic Workshop Restaurant Group Restaurants
Value: $600
Silent
$400
Current Bid
4
Bids
Become a SoEx Auction VIP
VIP Preview
Thursday, April 2, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Become a SoEx Auction VIP and your support for our cutting-edge and innovative programming can go even further. As a VIP ticket holder, you'll be invited to our in-person VIP Auction Preview, where you'll get to know more about the art and artists in our auction, have the first opportunity to “Buy-It-Now” for select works in advance of the main event, and enjoy delicious cocktails from our neighbors at True Laurel, beer by Temescal Brewing, charcuterie and wine from Flour + Water Hospitality Group, and more.
Get your VIP tickets during ticket checkout by adding one of our VIP level tickets to your cart.
CONTRIBUTORS
Gold Sponsor
Sponsors
Food & Beverage Sponsors
Auctioneer
Auction Co-Chairs
Auction Committee
Framing Sponsors
Staff
Board of Directors
Design
Exhibition Design
COVID PROTOCOLS
SoEx reserves the right to update our COVID protocols at any time to further protect the health and safety of our guests, artists, staff, and volunteers. We will contact all ticket holders one week before the event with any updates.
AUCTION RULES
All acquisitions must be purchased in full. Each auction item is sold AS IS without warranty. Southern Exposure reserves the right to withdraw any item at any time before the actual sale. ALL SALES ARE FINAL WITH NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
ARTWORK PICK-UP
- Pick-up: Buyers may take their artwork home between April 22 - May 8 after the event and after confirmation of purchase. Here is a link to schedule a pickup. A link to schedule pickup will also be located within your receipt of purchase.
- 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. Here is a form to fill out if you want your artwork shipped to you.
Our Goal
Check out how much we're raising through art sales and donations for artists in the Bay Area!