Art for Life

11/30/2025

Don’t miss the Art for Life auction! Grow (or start!) your collection of local art while supporting Equitas Health. The online auction is open until Tuesday, December 2. You do not need to purchase a ticket to bid.

Give the gift of healthcare access AND support local artists. ❤️ Start bidding at artforlifecolumbus.org

11/28/2025

Last chance to purchase 2025 Art for Life artwork! 🚨 We just opened a special online auction featuring several amazing pieces that are looking for a home this holiday season. 👀

The online auction is open to everyone, and you do not need to purchase a ticket to bid. The auction will run from Friday, November 28 through Tuesday, December 2.

Give the gift of healthcare access AND support local artists. ❤️ Start bidding at artforlifecolumbus.org

Artists were encouraged to create submissions focused on the importance of joy & health,  and welcome art made in response to this political time. Submissions are no longer being accepted.

10/31/2025

On Sunday, October 26, Art for Life drew hundreds of people to the vibrant Downtown Columbus Gay & High neighborhood. 🎨🌈🏳️‍⚧️ While the event looked different this year, the mission is the same it has been since Art for Life’s inception in 1989. Attendees raised critical funds for Equitas Health HIV/AIDS prevention & treatment services while bidding on art donated by dozens of artists. 👏

Thank you to every single artist who dedicated time, energy, & money to supporting Art for Life. We couldn’t do it without your support!

Thank you to our volunteers, donors, sponsors, and community partners who made this event so special. Bell Tree Productions, Speck Italian Eatery, Veritas, The Citizens Trust, & more!

Thank you to the galleries who donated their space & time to supporting this event. Brandt Gallery, Chaos Contemporary Craft, Hammond Harkins Galleries, Lindsay Gallery, No Place Gallery, Sarah Gormley Gallery

Thank you to Amelia Jeffers, Auctioneers & Appraisers and her team for donating their talents (and speed!) during this year's Live Auction.

Thank you to the 2025 Art for Life event chairs, Nannette V. Maciejunes and Gabriel Mastin, for their dedication and leadership. And thank you to Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, the 2025 Art for Life honorary chair, for her invigorating speech and support.

Thank you again to Colleen Marshall from NBC4 for being this year's MC, and for her support through the years! 👏

Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤️🙌

FYI! Photos are now available. Check out artforlifecolumbus.org to see more! 📸

10/25/2025

Online bidding is open until Sunday, October 26! 👏 Not sure how to bid? Check out our step-by-step guide – also available on artforlifecolumbus.org under FAQ 🔗

FYI: Winning bid payments will be processed when the auction closes. You will pick up your art on Thursday, October 30 or Friday, October 31. Exact dates, times, and location will be provided directly to the winning bidder.

THANK YOU! 🙌

10/24/2025

Art for Life is THIS Sunday, October 26! Please read some exciting news & helpful reminders as we get ready for Sunday:

❤️ NEW! SILENT AUCTION PIECE | Thank you to Charles Usher Trust for donating a Corbett Reynolds piece! "SphereHeaded" is now available to bid on in the Silent Auction along with art from dozens of other artists. Check out our previous posts or our website for the full list, and to start bidding online!

🧡 CHECK-IN BEGINS AT 11 AM | All guests will check-in at registration at The Citizens Trust. If you have tickets, please stay tuned to your emails/texts to receive an early check-in link to speed up the process.

💛 FAQ NOW AVAILABLE | Visit artforlifecolumbus.org for parking/valet instructions, how to bid instructions, and more.

We are so excited to see everyone on Sunday. Please let us know if you have any questions. THANK YOU!

10/21/2025

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 👏 Help make Art for Life, Ohio’s largest charity art auction to raise funds for HIV/AIDS, a success! We’re looking for:

❤️ Registration attendants
🧡 Check-in help
💛 Greeters & floaters
💚 Mobile bidding assistants
💙 & more!

Time: 10 AM - 4 PM (multiple time slots available!)
Location: – corner of Gay & High

Sign up at https://signup.com/go/mbKMiuj 🙌 THANK YOU!

Art for Life benefits Equitas Health 🌈🏳️‍⚧️

10/17/2025

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 👏 Help make Art for Life, Ohio's largest charity art auction to raise funds for HIV/AIDS, a success! We're looking for:

❤️ Registration attendants
🧡 Check-in help
💛 Greeters & floaters
💚 Mobile bidding assistants
💙 & more!

Time: 10 AM - 4 PM (multiple time slots available!)
Location: Downtown Columbus – corner of Gay & High

Sign up at https://signup.com/go/mbKMiuj 🙌 THANK YOU!

Art for Life benefits Equitas Health 🌈🏳️‍⚧️

10/17/2025

SILENT AUCTION ONLINE BIDDING IS NOW OPEN! 👏 If you have already purchased your tickets, then you can start bidding TODAY.

🔗 Visit artforlifecolumbus.org and click the “SILENT AUCTION” tab to get started. HAPPY BIDDING!

FYI – tickets are still available for Silent Auction, VIP Live Auction, and Virtual/Online Access. Grab yours to start bidding! 👀

Art for Life benefits Equitas Health ❤️

10/17/2025

“Art for Life has been around for nearly 40 years for a reason. It started in the 80s because our artist friends were dying and we didn’t know why.” - Rob Duvall, director of events at Equitas Health ❤️

Art for Life may look different this year, but the mission is still the same. Please join us on Sunday, October 26 to raise critical funds for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and advocacy. Bid on art, enjoy brunchy bites & bevvies from local restaurants, and browse Gay & High art galleries.

Thank you again to from for the feature! 👏

Read/watch more at the link in bio under NEWS.

10/17/2025

“The day should be this huge hug to the community, the arts community, the LGBTQ community, and Equitas Health." ❤️ Thank you to Colleen Marshall and NBC4 for featuring Art for Life in a recent story! Read/watch more at the link:

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The largest, most successful charity art auction in Ohio is making its comeback in Columbus, but Art for Life will have an all-new look and a new home. The biennial au…

10/16/2025

"It’s not a responsible way to manage healthcare.” ❌

Budget cuts threaten the futures of those living with HIV. Spectrum News 1 Ohio recently interviewed Kenneth, an Equitas Health patient, as well as Equitas Health staff about what these cuts will cost America & the importance of HIV prevention funding.

🔗 Read/watch more: https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/toledo/news/2025/10/10/budget-cuts-threaten-future-for-those-living-with-hiv

10/15/2025

Grab your tickets to Ohio’s largest charity art auction, featuring:

🧡 SILENT AUCTION | Browse 6 galleries in downtown Columbus — .gallery — and bid on art on your phone.

💖 Enjoy drinks & treats from local restaurants while roaming DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) open street space.

💚 VIP LIVE AUCTION | Enjoy a VIP cocktail hour at the beautiful before experiencing Art for Life’s legendary Live Auction.

💙 VIRTUAL OPTIONS | Not in Columbus? Bid online! Purchase a Virtual Ticket to get online access to both the VIP Live Auction & Silent Auction.

Get your tickets at artforlifecolumbus.org! 👩‍🎨🖼 Questions? Let us know in the comments!

Art for Life benefits Equitas Health