What should I wear?
Come as comfortable as you like-whether that's a suit and tie, your favorite pajamas, or a mix of both! Embrace your comfiest loungewear and bring along your silliest accessories for a night of relaxation and fun. Whether you prefer flannel, silk, or something delightfully quirky, we want to see your most whimsical attire.
Don't forget: fuzzy slippers and fun sleep masks are highly encouraged!
When should I arrive?
5:30 pm: Doors Open!
6:00 pm: Cocktail Hour and Silent Auction
7:30 pm: Dinner and Presentation
8:15 pm: Live Auction and Paddle Raiser
9:00 pm: Slumber Dance Party!
What will I eat?
Standard Meal: Braised Short Rib
Red Wine Braised Boneless Beef Short Rib | Creamy Fontina Polenta | Peppercorn Demi-glace | Citrus Shaved Heirloom Carrot Salad | Pea Shoots | GF
Vegan Meal: Wild Mushroom Ragout
Crispy Miso and Spinach Polenta Cake | Shaved Radish | Roasted Heirloom Carrots | Pickled Red Onion | Fresh Parsley | GF| DF | VG
How can I become a Sponsor?
For information about how to become a sponsor or make a donation, contact: Kathy Blegen-Huntley, Director of Institutional & Capital Giving
kblegen-huntley@arvadacenter.org or call her at 651-472-3585
Who made this gala happen?
Thank you to the volunteers who worked so hard to create an amazing gala experience:
Co-Chairs
Nikki Castillo and Sandy Hartgens
Committee Members
Kendra Beckwith
Sheila Carrigan
Laura Daily
Jessica Fish
Mollie Gilligan
Ryan Hecht
Chelsea Kuznik
David Martinelli
Randy Moorman
Kent Micho
Godwin-Charles Ogbeide
Donna Ostwald
What if I can't make it?
If you cannot join us, that doesn't mean you need to miss out on all the fun! Consider making a donation or participating in the silent auction online. Silent auction bidding opens one week before the event and closes on April 5th.
All gala ticket sales are final and non-refundable. If you have any questions, please contact Taylor Hicks at thicks@arvadacenter.org
What does this gala support?
You will support arts education and accessibility at the Arvada Center. Funds raised will:
Support Arts Workshops: Bring visual arts, drama, music, and movement workshops to more underserved schools and community centers.
Fund Arts Field Trips: Subsidize field trips to the Arvada Center, offering students interactive arts workshops, live performances, and gallery tours.
Support Theatre for Young Audiences: Provide tickets and workshops, fostering a love for live theatre from an early age.
Subsidize Student Matinees: Offer affordable matinee performances with actor talk-backs, deepening students' engagement with theatre.
Free Programming: Help keep our 10,000 feet of gallery space free and open to the public!
The gala also enhances accessibility by helping the Center provide: ASL-interpreted, sensory-friendly, shadow-interpreted, and audio-described performances, one-on-one summer camp aides, as well as sensory kits and website accessibility tools.
Your support creates a more inclusive, accessible arts community for all.