A Night For The Arts Gala

Join us for an unforgettable evening dedicated to making a lasting impact. On December 5th, we're gathering at The Grand in Downtown Fresno to raise funds for programs benefitting the Marjaree Mason Center.

Dec 5, 2025 6:00 PM

The Grand 1401 Fulton St., Fresno, CA 93721

Become a Sponsor

We can all make a difference.

An Evening of Impact

Arts Enrichment for All has impacted over 14,000 students since we began in 2022. We expose children to the Arts by breaking down the barriers of access and create everlasting experiences for the children living in the Central Valley.

Itinerary for the Night:

5:30 PM: VIP Cocktail Reception

6:00 PM: Arrival & Silent Auction Open

7:00 PM: Dinner & Entertainment

8:00 PM: Live Auction

9:30 PM: Dancing

SELECT YOUR TICKETS

An Evening For The Arts Gala

Join us for an unforgettable evening dedicated to making a lasting impact.

$150.00

An Evening For The Arts Gala

8 Seated Gala Table for December 5th, benefitting Arts Enrichment For All.

$1200.00

VIP Cocktail Reception

VIP Sponsors come early and get the party started at our pre-event.

Enjoy hors-d'oeuvres and sip a cocktail while you mingle and connect.

Arrival & Silent Auction

Our Silent Auction kicks off the night. After Arrival, pass an hour mingling and bidding on the amazing donations we have set up.

See all our Christmas Trees on display, available for our Live Auction later in the evening.

Dinner & Entertainment

Along with an amazing meal, we have lined up some top-notch entertainment for your enjoyment.

You'll learn a little more about what we do in the Central Valley and the variety of Arts we have available here in our own backyard.

Live Christmas Tree Auction

After our dinner and entertainment, get ready for an exciting Live Christmas Tree Auction.

Everyone gets a chance to raise their paddles to support the Arts in the Central Valley and the Marjaree Mason Center.

And Then We Dance

Once the auction is complete, it's time to kick up our heels and dance, relax and enjoy.

Benefitting

🌟 Our Hosts 🌟

Erin Burd

Event Coordinator

Justin Burd

Master of Ceremonies (MC)

Cassandra German

Silent Auction Manager

🌟Benefit Auctioneer 🌟

Our Benefit Auctioneer: Chad Carvey,

"The Principal Auctioneer”

Chad served as a school principal for 29 years, and has been a professional auctioneer for nearly two decades! Chad has been the benefit auctioneer specialist with The San Francisco 49ers, The US Olympics, Richard Branson and Jackson Browne’s

OceanElders, Twitter, Pixar, Sharon Stone, YMCA, Marin Humane Society, Latino Community Foundation, Leukemia and Lymphoma, and many schools, hospitals, symphonies, and other great causes.

As one of only 20 auctioneers in the State of California (and only 120 in the USA!) who currently holds the designation of "Benefit Auctioneer Specialist" from the National Auctioneers Association, Chad has the most up-to-date knowledge and experience that’s specific to the unique challenges of gala fundraisers. Chad’s very specialized training, in combination with his relentless passion to assist vital causes, such as ours, is evident in all he does!