You're Invited to Southern Exposure's 2026 Benefit Art Auction
FLASHLIGHT

Main Event
Friday, April 17, 2026, at
6:00 – 10:00 PM

VIP Preview
Thursday, April 2, 2026
6:00 – 8:00 PM

Auction Exhibition
March 21 - April 16, 2026
Wednesday – Saturday
12:00 – 6:00 PM

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.

Get your tickets today!

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TICKETING

$250+ Host Packages,
$150* VIP + Main Event Ticket
$90* Main Event Ticket
$0-75 Online Bidding Event Ticket

*Prices increase after March 22
To request ASL interpretation or for any access needs, please write to programs@soex.org

Here's a sneak peek at some of the coolest artworks soon to be available for bidding. Mark your calendars and get your tickets so you don't miss out on the chance to deck your walls with the Bay Area's most enlightening art!