Southern Exposure: FLASHLIGHT | The 2026 Art Auction
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.
Tickets at soex.org/auction.
$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! Link to come!
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
Preview Exhibition
March 21 – April 16, 2026
Wednesday – Saturday
12:00 – 6:00 PM
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.
ADVANCE ONLINE BIDDING
View the full catalog and place your bids online at soex.org/auction starting in April.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Our priority is to ensure the safety of our community. 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 prior to the event with any updates.