Silent Auction Packages for 2022 Asia Game Changer West Awards Gala
Asia Society Northern California will host its fourth annual Asia Game Changer West Awards Gala in-person the evening of Thursday, April 14, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pacific at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco.
Gala attendees will have the opportunity to bid on several auction items, including an original piece of artwork (pictured above) generously donated by honoree Xiaoze Xie.
Online bidding for our Gala Auction is now open and will conclude on Wednesday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m. Pacific. Packages will be reopened for live bidding at the Gala on Thursday, April 14.
If you are interested in submitting a bid for one or more auction items, email [email protected]
SILENT AUCTION PACKAGES
Package 1: Asia Society Texas Visit
Visit Asia Society Texas, located in Houston's Museum District and designed by Japanese architect Yoshio Taniguchi — best known in the U.S. for his renovation and expansion of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Starting Bid: $1,000
Package Includes:
- Southwest Roundtrip Tickets for 4 to Houston from the San Francisco Bay Area (SFO/OAK/SJC)
- 4 Tickets to Asia Society Houston Center (Day Pass)
- Invitation to special events and exhibits (schedule pending)
- Lunch for 4 at Java Lava Café
- Package does not include hotel stay or accommodations
Package 2: 2023 Sundance Film Festival with Asia Society
For the 5th year, Asia Society will host conversations, events, and exclusive experiences with leading Asian filmmakers and talent in Park City, Utah as part of Sundance Film Festival in January 2023.
The package will include VIP invitations to all Asia Society events including: film screenings, VIP receptions and dinners, and exclusive opportunities to meet up-and-coming and leading voices in Asia and Asian American film.
Starting Bid: $3,000
Package Includes:
- Southwest Roundtrip tickets for 2 to Salt Lake City from the San Francisco Bay Area (SFO/OAK/SJC)
- VIP Invitation to Asia Society at Sundance Events, Dinner Receptions, and Screenings
- Assistance in Festival Package procurement:
- Festival Package: Approximately $750 value for 10 tickets for in-person or online feature premieres, second screenings, and award-winner screenings. Early ticket-selection is included.
- Includes access to the New Frontier selection, Indie Episodic titles, and shorts for the duration of the festival.
- Package does not include hotel stay or accommodations
Package 3: Chocolate Truffle & Tea Pairing
You and 14 guests will join an Asia Society VIP for a chocolate and tea virtual tasting featuring a unique combination of flavors and aromas. San Francisco based Socola Chocolatier and Dartealing Lounge, both POC women-owned companies, join together to demystify two of the world's oldest culinary delights: Chocolate & Tea.
Starting Bid: $2,500
Package Includes:
- Chocolate Truffle and Gourmet Tea shipped directly to you and your 14 guests
- 60-Minute Intimate Virtual Tasting Experience
Package 4: Seattle Emerald City Package
Visit the Emerald City with a special VIP Tour Guide — Asia Society Northern California Board Chair Gary Rieschel, and Yucca Rieschel.
Starting Bid: $1,500
Package Includes:
- Southwest Roundtrip tickets for 2 to Seattle from the San Francisco Bay Area (SFO/OAK/SJC)
- 2 Tickets to Wing Luke Museum of the Asia Pacific American Experience
- 2 Tickets to a Puget Sound Harbor Cruise
- Dinner and Wine Tasting experience with Gary and Yucca Rieschel
- Package does not include hotel stay or accommodations
Package 5: Asia Society New York Visit
Visit Asia Society New York City for an exclusive VIP Experience.
Starting Bid: $1,500
Package Includes:
- 2 Tickets to Asia Society New York Center (Day Pass)
- Invitation to special events and exhibits (schedule pending)
- Lunch for 2 at the Garden Court Cafe
- Package does not include hotel stay or accommodations
Package 6: Japanese Lunch for 6 at Freeman Vineyard & Winery
Join Ken and Akiko Freeman, owners of Freeman Vineyard & Winery in western Sonoma County, for a delectable Japanese lunch for 6 guests at a mutually agreeable date. Known for their elegance and restraint, Freeman wines are served at leading restaurants around the world and were featured at President Obama’s last state dinner at the White House for Prime Minister Abe from Japan.
Starting Bid: $2,500
Package Includes:
- VIP tour and private tasting of Freeman’s highly rated Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast appellations—expertly crafted by Tokyo born and raised Akiko, Freeman’s talented winemaker
- A delicious lunch prepared by Yoshihara Sogi, the former chef at Go Fish in Napa Valley
- A rare 3L bottle of Freeman’s Gloria Estate Pinor Noir from the Russian River Valley
For more information about Freeman Vineyard & Winery and Akiko’s celebrated wines, watch this video: https://vimeo.com/504594426/45234d0b2e
Package 7: Art by Game Changer Honoree Xiaoze Xie
Journal, June 2021
Chinese ink on Xuan paper
24.5 x 97.5 inches
Starting Bid: $21,000
Package 8: Art by Stella Zhang Generously Donated by Qualia Contemporary Art Gallery
Inner Light, 2022
Mixed media on canvas on panel
12 x 12 inches
Starting Bid: $1,500
Package 9: Art by Tommy Fitzpatrick Generously Donated by Qualia Contemporary Art Gallery
Chapel, 2021
Acrylic on canvas on panel
14 x 11 x 1.75 inches
Starting Bid: $3,200
Package 10: Wine Package from Yao Family Wines
Enjoy a premium wine package from Yao Family Wines.
Starting Bid: $400
Package Includes:
- YAO MING Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2017
- YAO MING Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018
- YAO MING Family Table Napa Valley Red Blend 2018
Package 11: Socola Chocolate Full Tower
The Socola Full Tower includes one 2-piece box, one 4-piece box, one 12-piece box and one 24-piece box of all assorted chocolates (42 pieces total). Flavors include: Jasmine Tea, Vietnamese cà phê sua, Guinness Stout, and more.
Starting Bid: $125
SILENT AUCTION RULES
- By bidding in Asia Society’s silent auction, each bidder agrees to these auction rules.
- All sales are final. There will be no exchanges or refunds unless otherwise noted. All items are “as is.” Asia Society has attempted to describe and catalog items correctly on our silent auction website, but neither warrants nor represents and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness of descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance or condition of the items. No statement made on this website, or made orally at the auction or elsewhere, shall be deemed such a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability.
- The auction item value listed is an estimate of fair market value. Items have not been appraised unless so noted. The amount you pay above this fair market value estimate is normally tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax adviser to clarify amount of deduction.
- Restaurant certificates do not include alcohol, tax, or gratuities unless specified.
- Payment for items purchased must be made in full on the night of the auction by credit card or check. Contact Asia Society to pick up your item, if applicable.
- Asia Society reserves the right to add or withdraw items, without notice, to or from the auction.
- Unless otherwise specified, all auction gift certificates must be used within one year of the date of the auction.
- Each person bidding assumes all risks and hazards related to the auction and items obtained at the auction. Each bidder agrees to hold harmless from any liability arising indirectly from Asia Society, their elected and appointed officials, members and employees, the auctioneer(s), the auction company and its agents and employees, the event organizers, sponsors, and/or volunteers connected with the auction.
- Bidders for any auction item including alcohol must be 21 or older and proof of age is required prior to bidding and picking up the item.