Art Against AIDS
Saturday, December 3 , 2011, NO/AIDS Task Force will present the 25th annual Art Against AIDS art auction and holiday gala at The New Orleans Museum of Art.
Art Against AIDS, one of New Orleans’ premier visual arts and civic events, will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year with the theme 25 Years of Art, 25 Years of Hope. 25 years ago, the event began as an exhibition at the Contemporary Arts Center curated by Bill Fagaly. The following year Art Against AIDS moved to Arthur Roger Gallery as a sale of artist-created ornaments displayed in his gallery. This year the event marks a quarter century of achievement and generosity, with a Gala Event to take place at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 8:00 pm to midnight.
This exciting holiday gala benefits NO/AIDS Task Force and features a silent auction of juried art pieces by acclaimed artists. For the first time, it will also include “Paper Prayers” – an art form based on the Japanese custom of offering strips of painted paper as prayers for healing the sick – created by artists, school children and local celebrities. The gala also features food from some of New Orleans finest caterers and restaurants, live entertainment, and a disco under the stars to dance the night away!
The Patron Party and Auction Preview will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on November 30th, at Arthur Roger Gallery. Patrons will be the first to view select art items from the silent auction as well as be treated to complimentary cocktails, fine cuisine by Vega Tapas Cafe & Catering and live entertainment.
Our regions rich cultural community provides the perfect frame for Art Against AIDS. It was this community that came together in 1987 in response to the early devastating effects of the AIDS epidemic in the New Orleans area to found this event. Today Art Against AIDS is one of the city’s premiere holiday galas, spotlighting the eclectic collection of the area’s visual arts community and their works, the culinary arts featuring some of New Orleans’ finest restaurants, and entertainment provided by the best of the city’s nightlife—all under one roof. To date, Art Against AIDS has raised over $1.4 million to support the vital services of the NO/AIDS Task Force.
offering strips of painted paper as prayers for healing the sick – created by artists, school children and local celebrities. The gala also features food from some of New Orleans finest caterers and restaurants, live entertainment, and a disco under the stars sponsored by Harrah’s to dance the night away!
