ABOUT DINNER ON THE VERGE
VERGE INVITES YOU TO JOIN US FOR THIS YEAR'S 3RD ANNUAL DINNER ON THE VERGE
Verge Center for the Arts invites you to the 3rd Annual Dinner on the Verge, a one-of-a-kind evening where bold contemporary art meets an elevated dining experience. Happening Saturday, May 30, from 6–19 PM, guests will enjoy a catered dinner, craft beverages, a live DJ, and an immersive gallery atmosphere that sparks curiosity and delight. It’s a night to celebrate creative art, community, and all things wonderfully unexpected.
This year, we’re unveiling our newly renovated spaces, including additional studios and two new classrooms, expanding everything Verge has to offer our vibrant artistic community. Event sponsors can join an exclusive pre-event cocktail tour to peek behind the scenes and get a taste of our future programming. Guests will dine surrounded by the whimsical, oversized, realistic objects of LA-based artist Ari Bird, who transforms everyday objects into playful, surreal installations that turn the gallery into an immersive and unique dining experience!
Throughout the evening, attendees can support Verge through our Fund-A-Need, helping grow public programs, artist resources, and educational opportunities for Sacramento’s creative community. Your presence ensures Verge remains a place where artists create, communities gather, and imagination thrives. Come for the art, stay for the magic—and prepare for an unforgettable, delightfully quirky night that only Verge can deliver!
Event Details
JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING
On Saturday, May 11, 2026
Experience A Night To Remember
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Cocktails Start: 5:30 PM
Dinner & Live Auction: 6:30 PM
Dinner Hosted by: To Be Announced
Auctioneer: To Be Announced
Dinner Catered By: To Be Announced
Join us for Dinner on the Verge! Use this site to register as an event sponsor, purchase tickets, and find out all you need to know for the big event. Please use the navigation tabs at the top of this page for additional details. A detailed itinerary for the evening can be found on the FAQ page. For any and all Dinner on the Verge questions, please connect directly with our staff at info@vergecontemporary.org.
2026 Dinner Sponsors & Donors
A Special Thanks To All Our 2026 Dinner Sponsors & Donors
VISIONARY MAKER
DREAM SCULPTOR SPONSORS
CURIOSITY COLLECTOR SPONSORS
OBJECT EXPLORER SPONSORS
WONDER BUILDER SPONSORS
FAQ
- How much does it cost to attend Dinner on the Verge?
- Prices vary depending on the sponsor or ticket package purchased. See our Tickets & Sponsorships page for full details.
- The Early Bird ticket discount will be available through April 12th
- General ticket sales will begin April 13th - May 30th
- Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the event (May 30th, 2025)
- Who can bid on auction items?
- Anyone! No tickets are required to set up an auction bidder profile through ClickBid, and registering as a bidder is fast and free. All you need is a valid credit card + a few contact details (email, phone number, and address) to get started. Your card will not be charged until you are the winning bidder on an item or if you choose to make a donation to Verge Center for the Arts to help us reach our auction fundraising goal.
- Where will my auction dollars go?
- Dollars raised at Dinner on the Verge will directly go to support Verge Center for the Arts, as we continue to bring the Sacramento region high-quality arts programming, from our exhibitions to our youth education offerings. Learn more about Verge Center for the Arts by clicking here.
- What is the full dinner itinerary?
- Night of the Dinner:
- Check-in will start at 5:30 PM
- Signature Cocktails will be served at 5:30 PM
- The Dining Room will open at 6 PM
- The Dinner & Live Auction will start at 6:30 PM
- Dessert & Dancing will start at 8 PM
- Night of the Dinner: