The 5th Annual Benefit Art Auction will be the grand finale of the Art Center's 30th Anniversary Celebration - 2008 marks thirty years of bringing art to the children of San Francisco and the Bay Area. The Auction will showcase work from Bay Area artists in a variety of media including painting, fine art prints, photography, and more.

Date: Tuesday, October 7th

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Location: 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco www.111minnagallery.com

Event Tickets: $25/person (must be 21 to attend)

Advance Purchase: www.childrensartcenter.org/auction.html FREE raffle ticket with each ticket purchased in advance.

Raffle Tickets: $5/ticket or 5 tickets for $20.

Admission includes two complimentary bar drinks and unlimited hors d'œuvres compliments of local establishments such as Trader Joe's, Thirsty Bear Brewing Company, Rainbow Grocery, Grace Baking, Bernie's Coffee, Bi-Rite Market, Charlie's Café and Café Madeleine.

Raffle prizes will include Old Navy and Macy's gift cards, spa packages, a SF hotel stay, local wine, museum passes, free art classes, and more. Raffle tickets are $5/each or five tickets for $20.  Tickets may be purchased online in advance or at the event.  All proceeds benefit the Scholarship Program.  Purchase your event ticket in advance and receive a FREE raffle ticket.

We look forward to celebrating with you at our Annual Benefit Art Auction!