Art for AIDS: Thirty Years of Showing Up
October 21 – November 4
Thirty years ago, Art for AIDS began with artists donating their work to support people living with HIV/AIDS in San Francisco. What started with art grew into a community of artists, collectors, friends, and supporters who have continued to show up, year after year.
A lot has changed in 30 years. Today, Art for AIDS supports the mental health and wellness of the LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected communities in San Francisco, continuing a commitment to care that has been at the heart of A4A from the beginning.
For our 30th anniversary, Art for AIDS will be entirely online, in partnership with Artsy, making it possible for people near and far to discover the work, support our artists, and be part of Art for AIDS.
This year's online-only auction will feature more than 100 expertly curated original works donated by generous artists, collectors, and galleries, offering bidders everywhere a unique opportunity to support a vital cause while discovering exceptional contemporary art. Bidding opens Wednesday, October 21, and closes Wednesday, November 4.
Attend the Friday, Oct. 23, In-Person Kick-Off Event at the Haight Street Art Center
This year’s theme, Care. Connection. Survival., reflects both where we came from and why this work still matters.
Care is at the center, accessible mental health care that meets people where they are and recognizes the realities of LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected communities.
Connection is what has kept Art for AIDS going for three decades. Artists, collectors, supporters, friends, and community members have all played a part.
And survival has more than one meaning for us this year. We remember those we have lost and honor the people who fought for change. We stand with communities that continue to fight for their health, safety, and well-being. And we are also working to ensure the survival of our organizaton, so that the care people rely on today will still be here tomorrow.
That reality makes this 30th anniversary especially meaningful. Showing up for Art for AIDS this year means showing up for the future of this work.
Thirty years later, the way we show up may look different. The reason we show up hasn’t changed.
