The Sixteenth Annual Atlanta Wine Auction: How Sweet It Is!
March 27 - 29, 2008

Official High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction 2008 Website

The Big Finish

Wine Auction 2008 Events

Wine Auction 2007 Recap

Sponsorship

The Sensational Sixteenth High Museum of Art Atlanta Wine Auction: 

The High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction has kicked off its 16th year, celebrating its anniversary in 2008 with the theme “The Sensational Sixteenth High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction: How Sweet It Is!” Beginning Thursday, March 27 and continuing through Saturday, March 29, 2008, the auction will again raise its trademark big-top tents in Atlantic Station. The Wine Auction is the largest fundraising event for the High Museum, and proceeds from the Auction are a vital part of the Museum’s acquisition, exhibition and education plan.

Wine Auction 2008 Events

The 2008 Wine Auction events will be organized by co-chairs Liz Lazarus and Joan Marmo. A Trade Tasting and 16 Winemakers Dinners will be held on Thursday, March 27. Events on Friday, March 28, include Premier Tasting Seminars and a Gala Dinner Dance. Saturday, March 29, features the Vintners’ Reception and Live Auction and concludes with The Big Finish event, a wine weekend finale for the next generation co-sponsored by the Museum’s volunteer organization Art Partners. For more information about specific events, please visit www.atlanta-wineauction.org.

Wine Auction 2007 Recap

The 2007 High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction set records as the most successful Live Auction in its 15-year history, bringing in revenues of more than $1.8 million. Combined with silent auction proceeds, a Paddle Raise in support of youth education at the High and record-breaking support from donors, benefactors and corporate sponsors, total event revenues rose to more than $2.2 million (a 27% increase from 2006). Last year also marked the Wine Auction’s second time in the Atlantic Station neighborhood, the heart of Atlanta’s cosmopolitan west side and the city’s newest location for community events. The largest fundraising event for the High, the Wine Auction ranks as the top charity wine auction in the country benefiting the arts, drawing prominent winemakers from the U.S. and around the world. For more information about events from 2007's Big Finish, visit www.atlanta-wineauction.org

Sponsorship 

The 2008 High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction is made possible through the generous support of the exclusive Presenting Sponsor, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Premier Corporate Sponsors include Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles magazine, Geographics, Wachovia Wealth Management, KPMG, Montaluce, and The Streets of Buckhead/ Ben Carter Properties. Media partners include Flavors magazine and Skirt! magazine. Atlantic Station is the Site Sponsor.