ANNUAL DINNER & AUCTION

Our 2026 Auction Concluded.

Thank you for celebrating new roots
at the Sheraton Grand Seattle!

Dear Supporters,

We hope you had a wonderful time celebrating New Roots with us. We were thrilled to introduce the upcoming Eng Home and hold a warm welcome for our new executive director, Chrissy Shimizu. Your presence, enthusiasm, and generosity contributed to over $626,000 raised for Wing Luke Museum—your support makes our mission possible.

We’d like to especially thank our auctioneer, Christine DeCastro; our emcee, Michelle Li; and our honorary guests, the Eng Family. To our talented performers, artists, vendors, attendees, and volunteers, we couldn’t have done it without you! Te Fare O Tamatoa, you welcomed and lit up the room with your performances and energy. Be sure to check out the photos and our short film on Eng Home, which premiered at this year’s auction!

And a reminder, if you work for a company that will match your generosity, you can use the match funds to double your gift to the Museum. Talk to your human resources representative to see if your gift qualifies for a company match!

SEE EVENT PHOTOS

TRUONG NGUYEN

SEE PHOTOBOOTH PHOTOS

HEYFUNDAY

All event proceeds benefit the programs and facilities of the Wing Luke Museum. Still missing an item? Contact auction@wingluke.org to coordinate a pick up.

“New Roots”

IN-PERSON EVENT

Live Auction & Raffle

We have lined up an incredible collection of art, wine, and special experiences this year!

New Roots honors the Museum’s foundation in the C-ID and celebrates the ways that we build on the stories of our community to uplift us into the future. The upcoming opening of the renovated Eng Family Homestead exemplifies the fruitful branches that the Museum continues to grow. Join us as we celebrate art, cultural and historic preservation, and community connection!

Save the date: March 20, 2027, at the Sheraton Grand Seattle!

ONLINE CATALOGUE

Silent Auction

The Silent Auction opens up one week before the live auction. The online catalogue will be available for all. You do not need to be a registered guest to bid. Online silent auction is closed!

SUPPORT OUR WORK

Missed the Event?

Consider making a tax-deductible gift to support the Wing Luke Museum or mail a check to Wing Luke Memorial Foundation, PO Box 3025, Seattle, WA 98114.

DONATE NOW

Photos by Truong Nguyen @truongwin_

"Under the Loquat Tree" by Ryan Chen

FEATURED ARTIST:

Ryan Chen

I am an illustrator, designer, and muralist born in Dallas, Texas and based in Bellevue, Washington. My work explores the nuances of human connections often depicted through cityscapes and communities of people. Through my art, I strive to uncover the beauty and curiosity woven into everyday life.

This year’s auction artwork centers on the loquat tree outside the Eng Family Home, which has become a symbol for the house and also a gathering place for the community through its annual picking ceremonies. These moments bring people together across generations, and I sought to capture that shared sense of connection through families harvesting its fruit. While the tree’s roots run deep, it is its continued growth and the life it sustains that carry its legacy forward.

DAY OF PROGRAM

5:00 PM: General Reception, Silent Auction & Live Preview

6:30 PM: Dining Room Opens, Dinner & Live Auction

EMCEE & READER

Michelle Li

Co-founder of Very Asian Foundation, Author of “A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food”

Michelle Li is an award-winning, veteran journalist who co-launched the Very Asian Foundation in January 2022 alongside friend and fellow journalist Gia Vang. Her response to a racist voicemail became a global movement of unity and caught the attention of The Ellen Show. Ellen’s monetary gift of $15,000 helped start the seed money to create a non-profit focused on shining a light on Asian life through advocacy and celebration. Not only did the Very Asian Foundation raise tens of thousands of dollars for AANHPI non-profits in its first 100 days, but it also launched a national awareness youth literature campaign called The May Book Project, and started the Very Asian Creators micro-grant program for people who needed startup funds to pivot in their careers.

Michelle has appeared on CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, and The Washington Post.

AUCTIONEER

Christine DeCastro

Strategist, Auctioneer, Emcee, and Event Host

Christine DeCastro, professional Benefit Auctioneer, is a vivacious go-getter committed to driving fundraising to an entirely new level for well deserving organizations.

A 2015 graduate of the World Wide College of Auctioneering, a member of the National Auction Association and a Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (less than 1% of Auctioneers throughout North America maintain this specialized designation and training in benefit auctions), Christine loves to have fun and ensures that donors do too! She holds a Political Science degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has nearly 20 years of sales and marketing experience.

She is an avid volunteer who is passionate and ready to WOW your donors! Christine believes every benefit auction should leave you with a happy heart knowing that, together, you did your part to elevate your favorite organization to its highest potential.