'Heroes' cast artwork up for auction

Event to benefit Autism Speaks

By VARIETY STAFF

Artwork created by cast and crew members on NBC's "Heroes" will be auctioned off April 19 at a benefit for Autism Speaks to be held at the Avalon in Hollywood.

Rainn Wilson is aboard to emcee the "Heroes for Autism" event, which will include musical perfs by Wendy and Lisa and by Band From TV, whose members include Greg Grunberg and Adrian Pasdar of "Heroes," "House's" Hugh Laurie and James Denton of "Desperate Housewives."

"Heroes" thesps Hayden Panettiere and Milo Ventimiglia are among those who will have artwork up for grabs at the silent auction. All proceeds will go to Autism Speaks.