AHF • ‘Art as Activism’ Charity Auction Benefits AHF’s Girls Act Global Programs

Saturday, July 25, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Riverside Art Museum

Riverside, California

Artist: Riea Owens

RIVERSIDE, CA (July 22, 2026) AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) and its Girls Act program, which empowers girls and young women across the globe to be healthy and thrive, will host “Art as Activism,” a charity art auction benefiting Girls Act on Saturday, July 25^th at the Riverside Art Museum in Riverside, California. More than a dozen acclaimed artists have contributed artwork to the benefit, with many in attendance at the event to speak with patrons and guests about their artwork. “Art as Activism” is an evening of art, culture and community coming together to empower girls and create a brighter future. The event will also include live music, food and wine in addition to the charity auction and will benefit Girls Act programs in Jamaica and Haiti.

WHAT: ‘Art as Activism’ Charity Art Auction benefiting AHF’s Girls Act,

WHEN: Saturday, July 25, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

WHERE: Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501

WHO:

Cynthia Davis, MPH, AHF Board Secretary

Michael Weinstein, AHF President

Terri Ford, Chief, Global Advocacy, Policy & Marketing

AUCTION ARTISTS:

The evening will feature an exclusive auction of original works by acclaimed artists including Bernard Hoyes, Charles Bibbs, Adeola Davis-Aiyeloja, Chidi Ekwueme, Reverend Freda Lanoix, Bart Ross, Melvino Garretti, Varnnette Honeywood, Riea Owens, Joey Terrill, Ramsess, Reverend Judi Wortham, Maurice Howard, Michael Massingburg, and Ingrid Humphrey.