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June 29 - July 1 PREMIUM SPONSORS Michael Becker Leading the fight against HIV/AIDS for over 20 years Created by Hamilton-Selway Fine Art Gallery and benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles, the third annual, world-class, red-carpet art auction and artists’ reception features works by Basquiat, Chagall, Haring, Longo, Picasso, Ruscha, Sultan, Warhol, and more. The event’s star-studded Entertainment Support Committee, co-chaired by Jackie Collins and Barry Krost, includes Helena Bonham Carter, Kathy Griffin, Shirley MacLaine, Pauley Perrette, Sidney and Joanna Poitier, and Jane Seymour, among others. Friday, June 29: Artists’ Reception 6:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m. VIP reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. All guests are invited to mingle with LA’s hottest artists and enjoy fine art, music, a hosted cocktail bar, and food. Saturday, June 30: Auction Day 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Silent Auction open to the public (no ticket required). 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Silent Auction reopens; VIP cocktail reception. 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. All guests attend Live and Silent Auction with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres; Silent Auction closes 10 minutes after end of Live Auction. Sunday, July 1: Artwork Pick-Up Day 10:00 a.m. Art pick-up; coffee and light breakfast. On behalf of the Board of Directors, volunteers, staff, and especially the 11,000 clients whom AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) serves, welcome to the third annual Art Project Los Angeles. The year 2012 has been one filled with both victories and challenges. The former remind us of our capacity for success when we use all we know to fight this epidemic, even in communi- ties where it is most deeply entrenched. But the latter, too, reminds us that we still battle an elusive enemy: A virus that seems to move out of reach every time we close in on it. AIDS still has no cure. AIDS lacks even a basic vaccine. Right now, it cannot be stopped. And that adds up to one simple fact that we cannot deny: AIDS IS AN EMERGENCY. Long since the deaths of some of Hollywood’s brightest, like Rock Hudson and Freddie Mer- cury, HIV/AIDS continues to ravage communities of gay and bisexual men. Decades after the tragic death of Arthur Ashe and the infection of Magic Johnson, men of color (and particularly gay men of color) are at an unacceptably high risk of infection. And years since the advent of some of the most powerful and effective anti-AIDS drugs we have ever seen, many thousands continue to die, even right here in Los Angeles. Why, then, must so many more still face life – and even death – with HIV/AIDS? Put simply, one in five who is living with HIV/AIDS does not know that he or she lives with a disease that will spread and kill. That’s why APLA is working harder than ever in impacted communities like South Los Angeles to test and connect into care all living with the disease. It is both treatment for those who are HIV-positive and prevention strategy for those who aren’t. For the 60,000 Angelenos who are already living with HIV, we believe in the power of compas- sionate care – food, shelter, dental care and more – to allow them to live well with HIV. And from City Hall to the U.S. Capitol, our advocacy work gives hope of strong, sound AIDS policy. We are, therefore, grateful to have each of you. Each year, you support our work and insulate us against the changing misfortunes of government funding. You give of your art, your time, and your funds to ensure that we will never have to turn a single client away. And you stand with us as we collectively hope for a cure and as we fight like hell until then. Thank you for joining us at this very special event. Craig E. Thompson Executive Director AIDS Project Los Angeles June 2012 Dear Guest, We are pleased to welcome you to “Art Project Los Angeles,” our third annual art auction benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA). To those who have attended past events, thank you so much for your continued support! For those new to Art Project – we’re ex- cited to have you and sincerely hope you enjoy yourselves. APLA is thrilled to once again be a part of a great event enabling expanded support for the many individuals benefiting from APLA’s outreach. Our event committee deserves huge thanks for their dedication to Art Project – the success of the event over the last two years has demonstrated how much we can achieve with the hard work, determination, and support of an amazing team. Additionally, we would like to thank our wonderful artists, donors, sponsors and supporters. They are the true backbone of this endeavor, and without whom the auction wouldn’t be possible. APLA’s network of programs and services provides life-sustaining care and comfort to many of the 60,000 Angelenos now living with HIV/AIDS. Whether through its network of food pantries and dental clinics (both the largest in the United States) or through its essential mental health and housing assistance services, APLA is often the only place for so many to turn. And through its HIV prevention programs and its fearless advocacy, APLA seeks to end HIV’s assault on our community. Last, and most important, so much of the revenue to fund these critical programs comes directly from private donors like you, and attending Art Project Los Angeles is a fantastic way to demonstrate your support for APLA’s extensive mission. Once again, we thank you for your attendance, your support, and your bidding! Bid early and often! Sincerely, Ron Valdez Mark Perrin Event Committee Hamilton-Selway Ron Valdez David Galgano Phil Selway Henry Koelsch Michael Barber Peter Barber Rhonda Le Bonhams Jannelle Grigsby Lee Schamadan Logan Lee Scot Levitt Stephen Swan TAI Events, Inc. Leslee Tarlov Caterina Del Conte Kim Diaz AIDS Project Los Angeles Craig E. Thompson, Executive Director Tom Whitman, Board Chair Bart Verry, Chief Development Officer Dustin Church, Events Manager Gabriel McGowan, Director of Communications Kristen Hellwig, Communications Specialist Jim Williams, Program Manager, Volunteer Resources Joel Wyatt, Associate Development Director Jennifer Duarte, Development Associate Robbie Siron, Development Associate Event Co-Chairs Ron Valdez Mark Perrin Curator David Galgano Entertainment Host Committee Co-Chairs Jackie Collins & Barry Krost Entertainment Host Committee Names as of press time - please check apla.org for an updated list Roy Bank Ross Mathews Helena Bonham Carter Debi Mazar LeVar Burton Alfred Molina Diahann Carroll Olivia Newton-John Joan Collins Mark Ordesky Morgan Fairchild Pauley Perrette Peter Fonda Sidney and Joanna Poitier Linda Gray Denise Richards Kathy Griffin RuPaul George Hamilton Jane Seymour Wynonna Judd Suzanne Somers Nadine Loren Michael Scott Bob Mackie Cathryn Tate Shirley MacLaine Steve Tisch Adrienne Maloof-Nassif Bruce Vilanch Ann-Margret Alfre Woodard Marlee Matlin APLA TRUSTEES DIRECTORS Ron Burkle Richard Chung Jeffrey Katzenberg Judith S. Currier, M.D. Hon. John J. Duran Joel Flatow BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wayne Flick OFFICERS Howard Gleicher Tom Whitman - Chair Kacy Hutchison Rodney Gould - Vice Chair Wilbert C. Jordan, M.D., MPH Ron Valdez - Treasurer Shawn Khorrami Carl Baker - Secretary Lefky Mansi J.R. McGinnis C. Martin Meekins Richard A. Munisteri EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mark Perrin Craig E. Thompson Paul Santello Troy Sattler Lenny Scroggins Steven J. Shoptaw, Ph.D. Toby Washington, M.D. AMBASSADOR COUNCIL Jim Murphy, Co-Chair John Douponce Steve Machuca Christian Dowell Bill Mannion Christian Dowell, Co-Chair Roberta Eidman, MPH Leslie A. Margolin Matt Redman, Wayne Elias John Martens Board Chair Emeritus Tim Engel Dona R. Miller Ambassador Council Liaison Ty Ervin Jim Murphy to the APLA Board of Directors Shelley Freeman David Neale Brenda Freiberg John A. Pérez Tim Aldrete Alan L. Friel Matt Redman James L. Arnone David Galligan Rosalind Renfro Leslie Barclay Mark Gill Luis Miguel Rodriguez-Villa Shelley Benson Jeff Haber Mary Jane Rotheram-Borus, Ph.D. Eric Bing, M.D., Ph.D. Stephen Hardenburg Randy Rotondo Howard Bragman W. David Hardy, M.D. Peter Ruane, M.D. Barclay Butera Bill Harrison Kathy Sanders-Phillips, Ph.D. Dan Clivner Tom Hogg III Lou Sawaya Tom Coates Harold I. Huttas Alan Strasburg David Cooley Kevin James Michael Strand Jack Corwin Jeff Jenest Jewel Thais-Williams Eric Daar, M.D. Lee Klosinski, Ph.D. Bruce Vilanch Ignacio Darnaude Vallery Kountze Frank Voci Dan De Léon Mark Krasne Jim Wilson Chris Diamond Barry Krost Les Zendle, M.D. THANK YOU! Dear Art Project Committee, TAI Events, and all our Volunteers, What a year! We are so grateful for your continued dedication and all the hard work required to make Art Project Los Angeles a premier event for APLA. We’ve pulled off a stellar affair! There is no way we could have done so without your support, encouragement, ideas, questions, patience, and laughter. Enjoy yourselves at Art Project, and know how much we appreciate your efforts. Best – Ron and Mark AIDS Project Los Angeles wishes to THANK all of our generous Sponsors & Donors You have truly mastered the ART of giving! Thank you for making the 3rd Annual Art Project Los Angeles possible. MICHAELwww.michaelbecker.me BECKER GAY PRIDE Photography Santa Monica Fiat Is proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Art Project Los Angeles (866) 981-1949 santamonicafiat.com MICHAEL BECKER IS A FRAUD HE WAS BORN: Not in a trunk, not in the Princess Theater, not in Pocatello, Idaho and his name is not Judy Garland.