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Institute of Contemporary Art San José

A contemporary art museum in downtown San José.

2026 ICA Benefit Auction

SAVE THE DATE!

Join us for the ICA San José’s 2026 Benefit Art Auction

The Board and staff of the ICA San José are thrilled to announce this year’s Benefit and Art Auction on Saturday evening November 14, 2026 at the ICA, honoring patrons Yvonne and Mike Nevens, along with artists Diane Ding and Wanxin Zhang. Sponsorships now available!

The Fall Art Benefit and Auction will have a kick-off of the installation of works and an artists’ mixer on Friday evening October 16 to showcase the works and bring all of the artists together. 

Thank you to our early investors! For sponsor inquiries, please contact liliana@sjica.org

Co-Chairs
Jen Simmons and Nick Mailey
John Green and Martin Fox

Lead Sponsors ($25,000)
Jonathan Axelrad
Yvonne and Mike Nevens

Benefactors ($10,000)
Beverly and Peter Lipman

Investors ($5,000)
Rita and Kent Norton
Sara Wigh and Jim McManis
John Green and Martin Fox

Supporters ($2,500)
Beyond the Box
Cathy Grape
HireKey
Laura Hunter-Thomas and Jon Thomas
Diane Jonte-Pace
Geraldine and Marco Magarelli
Alan Marks

To make your gift now, please click on one of the sponsorship levels below to reserve your seat. Space is limited.

Host Committee Levels

Lead Sponsor - $25,000

As a Benefactor, you will get:

  • Listing as an underwriting contributor on two of ICA’s exhibitions, with as many as 800 guests per opening; viewed by as many as 5,000 visitors during a five month installation
  • 12 complimentary tickets to the Benefit & Art Auction
  • Complimentary Director’s Circle Membership
  • Onsite event recognition at the ICA
  • Full-page ad/listing in the printed program
  • Name on invitation and website
  • Invitation to special art preview cocktail reception
JOIN AS A LEAD SPONSOR

Benefactor - $10,000

As a Benefactor, you will get:

  • 10 Complimentary Tickets
  • Listing on an exhibition
  • Complimentary Director’s Circle Membership
  • Name on Auction invite
JOIN AS A BENEFACTOR

Investor - $5,000

As an Investor, you will get:

  • 10 Complimentary Tickets
  • Complimentary ICA Patron Membership
  • Name on Auction invite
JOIN AS A INVESTOR

Supporter - $2,500

As a Supporter, you will get:

  • 10 Complimentary Tickets
  • Complimentary ICA Partner Membership
  • Name on Auction invite
JOIN AS A SUPPORTER

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