Oakwood Arts Gala
Cultivating Creativity
Support the future of arts education
The Oakwood Arts Gala is a celebration of creativity and community support, designed to elevate arts education in Oakwood. This extraordinary event will showcase the vibrant artistic talents of our community while raising critical funds for the Flourish Phase 2 initiative.
Student Art Contest: Submit your entry by Feb. 12!
To celebrate student growth and engagement in the arts, the Oakwood Arts Gala is holding an arts contest that will allow students to showcase their excitement and engagement in the arts. Selected art will be displayed at the Gala reception, with three performances (live or video) during the program
LEAVE YOUR LEGACY & NAME A SEAT!
Personalize an auditorium armrest plaque for $550, ensuring your generous support of the arts in Oakwood is remembered
Event Highlights
Performance Lineup:
- Dayton Performing Arts Alliance string ensemble performance
- Opera Artist-In-Residence showcase
- Student art contest winners exhibition and performances
Event amenities:
- Silent Auction
- Raffle
- Charcuterie and mocktails
- Elegant atmosphere supporting arts education
Auditorium Enhancement Goals
The gala directly supports the $800,000 auditorium enhancement project, which includes:
- New theatrical rigging for scenery changes and lighting
- Increased electrical capacity
- New soundboard, wireless microphones and updated speakers
- New LED lighting for improved color, clarity and operation
- Window treatments to block outside light
Dress Code and Parking
Attire: Elegant or elevated casual
- Leave jeans at home
- Dress to celebrate the arts!
Parking Options:
- Adjacent parking lot
- Schantz Ave. in front of Mack Hummon Stadium
- Surrounding neighborhood streets
Support our Mission
By attending the Oakwood Arts Gala, you’re directly contributing to the future of arts education in Oakwood. Together, we can help our students FLOURISH through the transformative power of arts education!
Event Committee
Co-Chairs:
- Dori Spaulding, OSF Trustee
- Dr. Jorge Arzola MD and Melissa Arzola
Committee:
- Kate Edstrom
- Meghan Ewing
- Ashley Hackett
- Amy Martin
- Mari Jo Vazzo