Applause! Gala
2026 Applause! Gala
Friday, November 6th, 5:30pm
Please note: DAFs cannot be used to pay for tickets to fundraising events, galas or auctions if the cost of the ticket is not fully tax deductible. Specifically, DAF grants cannot be used to pay the tax-deductible portion of a ticket if the full cost includes both a tax deductible and non-deductible portion. Additionally, grants may not be used to pay for items or services purchased or won at a charity auction.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
ARTISTS – $15,000+
Martha and Wally Henkel
PATRONS – $10,000+
Plaza Companies
SUPPORTERS – $5,000+
Kirk Bailey & Jill Krigsten
Nicole Bidwill and Tod Dickey, in honor of Jordan Rose
ADVOCATES – $3,500+
Barton L Bentzin
Judy and Rick Cooper
THEATRE-MAKERS – $2,500+
Barry and Carol Smith
Bea Spoken Public Affairs
Susan and Richard Chard
CHEERLEADERS – $1,000+
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Our annual Gala honors remarkable individuals who champion arts and education within our community. If you’d like to see who we have honored in years past, click here.