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This year’s OUTAuction event raised more than $121,000 for GLAAD’s ongoing work. The event was attended by more than 500 guests and showcased work from more than 150 established and emerging artists.

GLAAD guests enjoying the art and appearance of the event.

Live Auction Donor/Best Emerging Artist nominee Dan Bleier and friend admire an art piece that catches their eye.

GLAAD guests enjoying cocktails and beverages by Svedka Vodka, Dancing Bull, and Figi Water. Catering provided by Janet O'Brien Catering.

Planning Committee Members Andy Baker and TJ Volonis take a moment from greeting guests for a photo opportunity.

Guests refer to the OUTAuction catalog and read an artist’s bio before placing a bid.

Guests experience the creativity and beauty of the furniture provided by our Underwriter - DOM NY INC.

Artist Kat Coric and co-host of the live auction Peppermint.

Guest DJ Revive set the mood for our guests to bid during the silent auction and brought the house down at the VIP After Party for OUTAuction.

GLAAD would like to acknowledge the generosity of Ray Romano, for underwriting the labor to create this year’s walls for OUTAuction.

Our wonderful event chairs announced the three winners of the Best Emerging Artists in Mixed Media (Jordan Eagles); Painting/ Drawing (Rosario Varlea); Photography (T.K. Walker).

GLAAD’s Director of National News Cindi Creager provided everyone with programmatic updates on GLAAD’s current work.

The Live Auction began with an art piece by Dan Bleier (You Said You Would Never Leave, 2006).

A live auction piece by distinguished artist Jan Aronson (Leaves #35, 2004)

Richard Rabel (guest auctioneer) started the bidding for a piece by world-renowned photographer Herb Ritts (Tony In White, Hollywood, 1988). Courtesy of the Herb Ritts Foundation, framing by Daniel Beauchemin of Chelsea Frames.

A live auction piece by one of the most important figures of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso (Lozenge with bearded man, Ramie No. 628, 1971).

Event chair Susan Mindell and her life partner Carol Karpa, celebrate the evening along with a few friends.

Best Emerging Artist nominee Tamara Campbell and guest get ready to end the night at the VIP After Party for OUTAuction.