POP NOIR, Southern Exposure’s Annual Spring Fundraiser and Art Auction

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Preview Event: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Main Event: 7:30 – 10:30 pm
Live Auction: 8:30 – 9:15 pm
Silent Auction: Lots begin to close at 9:30 pm

Location: Electric Works
130 8th Street, San Francisco
Note: This event does not take place at Southern Exposure

Tickets: Mise-en-scène/Main Event: $35
First on the Scene/Preview Event: $100
Purchase auction tickets by phone at 415-863-2141 or online at http://soex.org/popnoirtickets.html

Southern Exposure is proud to present POP NOIR, our Annual Fundraiser and Art Auction on Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 7:30 – 10:30 PM at Electric Works, 130 8th Street. The night features a Live and Silent Art Auction of work from over 130 established and emerging artists, delicious food and beverages, music, and creative projects. Over 600 artists, collectors and supporters are expected to attend this spectacular evening. This famously fun event provides direct and critical support for Southern Exposure's Exhibition, Artists in Education and Artists Resource Programs. Please join us!

POP NOIR Preview
The Pop Noir Preview event from 6:00 – 7:30 PM gives collectors and Southern Exposure supporters the opportunity to be first on the scene to place early bids, take advantage of the ‘buy it now’ option on silent auction items, and enjoy mingling with select artists in a fun atmosphere. There will be a variety of culinary pleasures and cocktail delights for guests courtesy of local restaurants and businesses.

POP NOIR Auction Artists (as of May 14, 2009)
Lauren Anderson, Mike Arcega, Edgar Arceneaux, Brett Armory, Seth Armstrong, Ellen Babcock, Michael Bartalos, David Becker, Chris Bell, Bert Bergen, Libby Black, Michelle Blade, Lisa Blatt, Jaren Bonillo, Todd Bura, Charlie Callahan, Jeff Canham, Monica Canilao, Castaneda/Reiman, Ajit Chauhan, Youmna Chlala, Sydney Cohen, Adriane Colburn, Randy Colosky, Lisa Congdon, Alika Cooper, Reed Danziger, Lauren Davies, Veronica De Jesus, Chris Duncan, Steven Elliott, Kate Eric, Lukas Felzmann, Marcela Florez, Rhea Fontaine, Dustin Fosnot, David Fought, Adam Friedman, Stephen Galloway, Benicia Gantner, Renée Gertler, Maize Gilbert, Tanya Gill, Bryson Gill, Alexander Kori Girard, Jim Goldberg, Rebecca Goldfarb, Lori Gordon, Nick Graham, Tibora Bea Girczyc-Blum, Robert Gutierrez, Michael Hall, Oliver Halsman Rosenberg, Angela Hennessy, Jonn Herschend, Todd Hido, Terry Hoff, Amanda Hughen, Misa Inaoka, Colter Jacobsen, Jason Jagel, Xylor Jane, Packard Jennings, Johanna Jackson and Chris Johanson, Kerri Johnson, Forest Kelley, Mary Anne Kluth, Jamie Knight, Christina La Sala, Mike Lai, Ken Lo, Jake Longstreth, Jessamyn Lovell, Marina Luz, Whitney Lynn, Alexis MacKenzie, Vanessa Marsh, Christina Mazza, Sean McFarland, Barry McGee, Dennis McNulty, Jen Merrill, Mike Monteiro, Julio Morales, Jeff Morris, Carson Murdach, Jay Nelson, Daniel Nevers, Kelsey Nicholson, Abner Nolan, Brion Nuda Rosch, Billy O'Callaghan, Jennie Ottinger, Erik Parra, Kamau Patton, Allison Pebworth, Hilary Pecis, Sasha Petrenko, Suzy Poling, Mel Prest, Emily Prince, Genevieve Quick, Basil Racuk, Kyle Ranson, Amy Rathbone, Laurie Reid, Lisa Ricci, Thorina Rose, Kirstyn Russell, Nathaniel Russell, Sham Saenz, Jovi Schnell, Andrew Schoultz, Emily Sevier, Ryan Scott Shaffer, Orion Shepherd, Sarah Smith, Tracey Snelling, Lisa Solomon, Johanna St. Clair, Jennifer Starkweather, Stephanie Syjuco, The Thing Quarterly, Jessica Trippe, Weston Teruya, Kathryn VanDyke, Jamie Vasta, Jamie Venci, Andy Vogt, Paul Wackers, Catherine Wagner, Anne Walsh, Tyson Washburn, Marci Washington, Lindsey White, Jenifer Wofford, Lena Wolff, Sandra Wong, Christine Wong Yap, & Kelli Yon.

Please check our website, http://soex.org/page/118.html for updates.

Artworks will be available for preview on the SoEx website starting May 29, 2009.

POP NOIR Creative Projects + Installations
Be immortalized! As part of the evening’s festivities, artists have been invited to create unusual and mysterious portraits of auction attendees. Don’t miss your chance to get caught in the lights.

Shadow Portraits- Jennifer O’Keeffe, Bessma Khalaf, Forest Kelly, and Sean McFarland

Paper & Drawn Portraits- Jen Merrill, Jennie Ottinger, and Adriane Colburn

For a full overview of the event, visit http://soex.org/auction2009.html or call 415-863-2141 for more information.