This September, the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA), Ballet San Antonio, The Public Theater of San Antonio, San Antonio Chamber Choir, and Youth Orchestras of San Antonio (YOSA) will join forces to produce “Celebration,” a one-night collaborative arts showcase and fundraising spectacular. Taking place on September 16, 2021 at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, doors will open at 6:30p.m. and the show will begin  at 7p.m. The event will celebrate the arts in San Antonio through an evening of performances, food, and fun. Tickets are on sale now. (San Antonio Museum of Art, 2021)

“We are thrilled to come together with these extraordinary performing arts nonprofits to empower the arts in our community,” said Dr. Emily Sano, Co-Interim Director, Coates-Cowden-Brown Senior Advisor for Asian Art. “We have much to celebrate after this past year. We hope people will join us in supporting the arts in San Antonio.”

Throughout the evening, gala attendees can enjoy performances by participating organizations in the Tobin’s H-E-B Performance Hall, as well as a live auction, catered dinner, and a live performance by renowned 10-piece band, Professor D., at the conclusion of the evening in the Carlos Alvarez Theater overlooking the Will Naylor Smith River Walk Plaza. Tickets are on sale now including individual and VIP options, as well as sponsorship options. Purchase tiers are available below:

• Individual Ticket – $300 
  • Includes audience seating in the H-E-B Performance Hall for the arts showcase
  • Cocktails and a buffet in the Red and Charline McCombs Lobby 
• VIP Tickets for Two – $1,000
  • Includes cabaret seating, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails during the artists showcase 
  • Cocktails, buffet, and a reserved cocktail table in the Red and Charline McCombs Lobby
• Tiered Sponsorship Packages 
  • Sponsorship levels are available ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 
  • More information on each sponsorship tier is available online.

The “Celebration” gala is chaired by Kristin and Dick Tips. Funds raised during the gala will support the missions of the San Antonio Museum of Art, Ballet San Antonio, The Public Theater of San Antonio, San Antonio Chamber Choir and YOSA.

The San Antonio Museum of Art serves as a forum to explore and connect with art that spans the world’s geographies, artistic periods, genres, and cultures. Its collection contains nearly 30,000 works representing 5,000 years of history. Housed in the historic Lone Star Brewery on the Museum Reach of San Antonio’s River Walk, the San Antonio Museum of Art is committed to promoting the rich cultural heritage and life of the city. The Museum hosts hundreds of events and public programs each year, including concerts, performances, tours, lectures, symposia, and interactive experiences. As an active civic leader, the Museum is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of the city and the region, and to supporting its creative community.