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About Artful

Artful: A celebration of art, access, and community

NIAD Art Center is delighted to invite you to our second annual Artful gala and benefit auction, a fundraiser and celebration of NIAD artists’ innovation and leadership.

When: Saturday, March 7, 2026
5 - 6:30pm: VIP Cocktail Hour
6:30 - 9pm: Dinner + Live Auction

Where:📍Minnesota Street Project, 1275 Minnesota St, San Francisco, CA 94107

What: A delightful program emceed by Corey Rosen honoring Amanda Eicher and Pam Martin, a live performance by Halisi Noel-Johnson, a stunning Live Auction including works by Karen Barbour, Marlon Mullen, Maryam Yousif, Julia Goodman, and Katherine Sherwood, and 60+ curated Silent Auction works by NIAD studio artists, an artful dinner by Jessica Lasky Catering paired with Hammerling Wines, and more!

Buy your tickets before February 14th to lock in early bird pricing! 

Can’t make it in person? You can still register to bid remotely on our Silent Auction, launching online Tuesday, February 10th at 10am and on view at Minnesota Street Project on February 21st! Browse works by NIAD artists and bid on your favorites from afar up until the evening of March 7th. Register to bid now by clicking the Event Tickets button above!

Feeling extra generous? Make a tax-deductible donation today to make an immediate impact for NIAD's artists and programs. 

Artful 2026 Committee: Amanda Eicher, Caitlin Gleason, Nicole Ferdinando, MacKenzie Stevens, Lili Torpey, Quintessa Matranga

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Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors

           

 

 

           

 

 

Individual Sponsors

Alexandra McFarland, Antonia and Matthew Dapena-Tretter, Helpers Community, Kimberlee Swig, Magic Cabinet, Nicole Ferdinando

Event Accessibility

Event Accessbility

The event will take place in the atrium of Minnesota Street Project, a single-level building with step-free entry. The sidewalk includes multiple curb cut-outs and is wheelchair accessible. While the building does not have automatic doors, staff will be stationed at the entrance at all times to provide assistance. Restrooms are accessible to individuals using mobility devices and are gender-neutral. Street parking is available, and the venue is accessible via public transportation.

Language interpretation and ASL interpretation are available upon request. Would either of these services help you join us at Artful? Please let us know by February 14, 2026, and we will be happy to accommodate.

For additional accessibility inquiries, please contact our team at 510-620-0290 or via email at development@niadart.org.

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Our Sponsors

Interested in becoming an Artful sponsor?

We're thrilled to partner with incredible sponsors to make Artful 2026 happen. Click the "Event Tickets" button above to choose your sponsorship level, or contact NIAD Development Director Caitlin Gleason at caitlin.gleason@niadart.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorship deadline: Friday, February 14, 2026

Need help bidding?

Need help bidding?

Bidding on our silent auction is crazy simple! Watch the video below for instructions on how to get started bidding. 

Online bidding on our Silent Auction will open on February 14!