Black & White 25th Anniversary Ball

Highlights, Photos, and Thanks!

On Saturday, April 26th, 2025, 190 guests gathered at the Ambassador Venue in Irvine to mark a milestone: our 25th Anniversary Palette of Colors Gala. Against a backdrop of black-and-white elegance, attendees enjoyed gourmet dining, live and silent auctions, and vibrant dancing – all in support of Art & Creativity for Healing’s mission to support emotional healing through art & creative expression for those living in pain, grief, fear or stress.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, the evening grossed an astonishing $125,0000. Every dollar will directly fund therapeutic art workshops for children, teens, veterans, caregivers, and families in need. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to every donor, sponsor, and friend whose support made this success possible.

Highlights included the presentation of our three award categories. We celebrated individuals whose passion and dedication have amplified Art4Healing®’s impact over the years, sharing their stories of leadership, innovation, and compassion. Their contributions exemplify the very essence of our mission.

Of course, none of this would have come together without the tireless efforts of our volunteers, the vision of our Board, and the commitment of every attendee. From procuring auction items to greeting guests at the door, our volunteer champions and supporters brought warmth and enthusiasm that set the tone for the evening.

As we look to the future, we’re already anticipating next year’s gala, and save the date for Saturday, April 25th, 2026! We can’t wait to come together again to celebrate another year of transformative art, community, and healing.