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“Flashlight” Southern Exposure’s 2026 Benefit Art Auction (SF)

Friday, April 17, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$250+ Host Packages, $150* VIP + Main Event Ticket, $90* Main Event Ticket, $0-75 Online Bidding Event Ticket. *Prices increase after March 22.
Southern Exposure | 3030 20th Street, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Event Details

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Stevie Sokolouski

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 and Kahnfections, 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.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*$250+ Host Packages, $150* VIP + Main Event Ticket, $90* Main Event Ticket, $0-75 Online Bidding Event Ticket. *Prices increase after March 22.
Categories: Art & Museums, Early Bird / Presale, In Person
Address: 3030 20th Street, San Francisco, CA

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