About Dinner on the Verge

We are pleased to invite you to our signature fundraising event that will transform our gallery space into an immersive celebration of contemporary art, creativity and community. 

This year, we will revamp this event into an opportunity to honor an artist that embodies our mission of broadening Sacramento’s contemporary art horizons. This artist has defined what it means to thrive in the Sacramento art scene, and was in fact the very person to give Verge its name at its inception — Gale Hart.

Gale’s work explores potent societal themes, reflecting on the contradictions and inequities of modern life with a curiosity and humor that sometimes border on the absurd. A self-taught artist, she works across various mediums, including hand-drawn books, monumental paintings on canvas, and highly polished sculptures in stainless steel, aluminum, cast concrete and bronze. Gale is meticulous about producing masterfully crafted finished work, as many of you have seen time and again in the numerous exhibitions and public art projects she has been a part of. Please join us in reveling in her incredible career and undeniable influence at this year’s Dinner on the Verge!

Verge’s annual dinner raises over $90,000 to fund Verge’s critical creative resources, engaging exhibitions, and art education opportunities benefiting over 50,000 artists and patrons every year. Secure your tickets, support our mission, and let’s celebrate!

FAQ

• How much does it cost to attend Dinner on the Verge? 
  • Prices vary depending on package purchased. See our Tickets & Sponsorships page for full details.
• 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 cart + a few contact details 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 to help us reach our auction fundraising goal.
• Where will my auction dollars go? 
  • Dollars raised at Dinner on the Verge directly support Verge Center for the Arts as we continue bringing the Sacramento region high quality arts programming in everything from our exhibitions to our youth education offerings. Learn more about Verge Center for the Arts by clicking here. 

Special Thanks to Our 2025 Sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSOR

To be announced

BENEFACTORS 

To be announced 

PATRONS 

Phillip M. Cunningham, a Law Corporation

Ravel Rasmussen Properties

Helen & Frank Wheeler

CONTRIBUTORS

Denise & Donald Timmons

SolutionsWest

FRIEND OF VERGE

Access Compliance Consulting

Beers Books 

Gwenna & Dan Howard

Pat Mahony & Randy Getz

Steve & Marcy Mills

Megan Campbell-Miller & Tim Miller

EVENT DONORS

To be announced