Gala
The annual °®¶¹´«Ã½ gala plays an essential role in providing need-based scholarships to talented students. Thanks to generous supporters, 78% of °®¶¹´«Ã½ students receive scholarships and financial aid—our goal is to ensure that cost is never a barrier to an excellent education for aspiring artists and designers.
2025
Celebrating the Honorable Willie L. Brown, Jr.
°®¶¹´«Ã½ President David Howse, Honorable Willie L. Brown, Jr., and San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie at °®¶¹´«Ã½'s 2025 Gala. Photo by Drew Altizer Photography.
The 2025 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Gala on May 21 celebrated the Honorable Willie L. Brown, Jr. and his unwavering commitment to the Bay Area and his dedication to providing quality education for the next generation of leaders. Willie is a San Francisco icon and has been a central figure in California politics for over four decades, guiding policies across civil rights, tax policy, economic development, healthcare, affirmative action, education reform, and more. This year's event was co-chaired by °®¶¹´«Ã½ trustees Stanlee Gatti and Kimberlee Swig and featured drinks by Rye on the Road and catering by McCalls Catering & Events.
Past Galas
Unforgettable moments
Remembering the fun
Previous galas have honored leaders in art and design, from the late Wayne Thiebaud to community leader Roselyne C. Swig, with the goal of raising important support for art and design students. We’ve gathered highlights from past celebrations in a collection of photos, videos, and more.
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