16th Annual Gala: Share Your Voice

October 17, 2026 5PM
East Bay Center for the Performing Arts

339 11th St. Richmond, CA 94801
Parking provided across the street

This much-anticipated annual event brings together our community to celebrate and invest in transformative performing arts education. Gala guests enjoy a night filled with performances, dinner and drinks, and the joy and magic of community gathering to support students to share their voice. 

For almost 60 years, East Bay Center for the Performing Arts has stood as a cultural beacon in Richmond, California—offering tuition-free, transformative arts education to children and youth. 

Reserve your seat for an evening of powerful performances, connection with old and new friends, and a shared belief in the potential of every young person.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Find out more and reserve your spot now:

https://bit.ly/eastbaycentergala2026 


Sponsorships

We offer businesses, companies, and individuals the opportunity to sponsor our annual gala. As a gathering of our diverse community members, our gala presents sponsors with unique visibility, alignment, and benefits.

Why Sponsor Our Gala?
Our gala tickets are priced to be accessible. The difference is covered by sponsors, making your investment one that’s felt long after the evening ends.

For Corporate Partners Corporate sponsorship packages are available for organizations looking to make a visible, meaningful impact. Whether you reserve a few seats or host a full table of ten, your company’s name becomes part of an evening that matters. Sponsoring a complete table is a powerful way to bring your team, clients, or community partners together, all while directly enabling student and family access to this event.

Ready to become an event sponsor? Review options below

Click to view Corporate Sponsorships


Individual Sponsorships

Our Champion Sponsorship tier is designed for individuals who want to show up in a bigger way. Purchase as many Champion tickets as you’d like — every additional seat you sponsor is another student, parent, or community member who gets to be in the room.

There’s no minimum. There’s no ceiling. Just generosity at whatever level feels right.

Ready to sponsor a seat or a table (10 seats)? 

Become a Champion Sponsor

Watch last year’s Gala highlights below