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Questions about these events? Email or call Jeffrey A. Kash,
Special Events Director, at 412-441-9786 ext. 226.


Are you interested or know of someone who would like to donate art to
Celebrate Life, Celebrate Art,
our 21st annual art auction benefiting Persad Center?

Email Jeffrey A. Kash, Special Events Director.


Would you like to volunteer for Pittsburgh's biggest and swankiest annual GLBT event?
Being involved with our art auction will be something you'll always remember!
Email Jeffrey A. Kash, Special Events Director.


Celebrate Life, Celebrate Art 2009
an auction to benefit Persad Center

The Underwriters Circle Party, a special evening for sponsors, businesses, and key contributors, will be held on Friday, March 13, 2009, at the Pittsburgh Opera Center, located at 2425 Liberty Avenue in the Strip District. Featuring a dramatic venue, fantastic food, and a glimpse of what is to come, it kicks off the series of events in style.

The Patron Party, a reception for approximately 500 artists and special contributors, will be held on Friday, April 3, 2009, at the PPG Aquarium at the Pittsburgh Zoo. The evening will transform the already magnificent PPG Aquarium into a truly magical venue to showcase the art and recognize the artists. Adding to the splendor is a delicious dinner, luscious libations, outstanding entertainment and, of course, YOU!

Finally, Celebrate Life, Celebrate Art, our benefit art auction, will be held on Monday, May 11, 2009, at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Oakland. With more than 1,600 people; over 200 pieces of art from regional, national and international artists; food from the area’s top restaurants; and entertainment from the best the city has to offer; it’s the can’t-miss-event of the season.

Tickets for all three parties start at only $250.
Tickets for the Patron Party and Auction are $185.
Tickets for the auction are $75.

$2,500 Participating Sponsor
Four complimentary early admission tickets and parking passes for the Auction
Four complimentary tickets to the Patron Party
Four complimentary tickets to the Underwriters Circle Party
Recognition as a Participating Sponsor on Auction Invitation insert, on signage, and at all 3 parties
A half-page advertisement and recognition in the Auction Program
Company listing on invitation insert and Persad website
Acknowledgement as a sponsor in Persad Center’s annual report

$1,000 Community Investor
Four early admission tickets to the Auction
Four tickets to the Patron Party
Two tickets to the Underwriters Circle Party
Recognition as Community Investor on Auction Invitation insert, on signage, and at all 3 parties
1/4 page advertisement in Auction program

$500 Community Partner
Two early admission tickets to the Auction
Two tickets to the Patron Party
Two tickets to the Underwriters Circle Party
Recognition as Community Partner on Auction Invitation insert and on signage at all 3 parties
1/8 page advertisement in Auction program

$250 Community Friend
One early admission ticket to the Auction
One ticket to the Patron Party
One ticket to the Underwriters Circle Party
Recognition as Community Friend on Auction Invitation insert and in Auction program

Tickets may be purchased HERE, or by calling 412-441-9786 ext. 225.


PERSAD WISHES TO THANK THE CORPORATE SPONSORS
OF OUR 2009 "CELEBRATE LIFE, CELEBRATE ART" EVENTS:


SIGNATURE SPONSOR



LEADERSHIP SPONSORS



VENUE SPONSORS




MEDIA SPONSOR




ART STORAGE SPONSOR

Walnut Capital



EVENTS FLORIST



DESSERTS

Mr. Ed Buechele