Tickets sold in the Red Ribbon Shoppe at http://www.hivedmonton.com

HIV Edmonton and JTMF West are proud to announce the visual artists for 2011 Artists for Life: Edmonton to be held May 7, 2011 at the Catalyst Theatre.

2011 Artists for Life: Edmonton has compiled a silent auction that highlights the work of local Edmonton artists. Most of these artists have created the donated piece specifically for the event. This year’s artists are as follows:

- Caitlin Crawshaw - http://www.crawshawcreative.com

- Dave Jackson - http://www.jacksonphotografix.com

- Bernhard Keber - http://www.bernhardkeber.ca

- Marc-Julien Objois - http://marcjulienobjois.com

- Maria Pace-Wynters - http://www.mariapacewynters.com

- Amy Sallenbach - http://orbitsart.com

- Justina B. Smith - http://www.justlittleart.com

Tickets are $50 for the event, which includes a full night of entertainment, silent auction, post-show concert by The Derina Harvey Band and a catered reception sponsored by Cook’s Corner, Alley Kat Brewery and Yellowtail Wines. VIP Tickets are available for $100 and include entry into a special prize draw for a luxury trip for two to Jasper Park Lodge, including two nights’ accommodations and a $1,000 gift card redeemable anywhere at the resort.

Fans may also purchase $20 tickets for the concert and catered reception only. Tax receipts are available for a portion of all ticket purchases.

As announced previously, 2011 Artists for Life: Edmonton will celebrate the work of Edmonton film-maker, Trevor Anderson. Anderson’s work has screened at many international film festivals, including Sundance, Berlin, Toronto, SXSW, Outfest and AFI Fest. At Hot Docs, Anderson won the inaugural Lindalee Tracey Award, presented to "an emerging Canadian filmmaker working with passion, humour, a strong sense of social justice and a personal point of view." 2011 Artists for Life: Edmonton will highlight three of Anderson’s films:

The Island , DINX , and fresh from trips to Sundance and SXSW, The High Level Bridge .

There will be performances between Anderson’s films by three of Edmonton’s up-and-coming musicians: Simon-Marc de Freitas, 100 Mile House and David Shepherd.