THE OASIS ARTS GALA: CREATING LEGACY
We are excited to invite you to the inaugural OASIS ARTS GALA: CREATING LEGACY - fundraising for our future and preserving a legacy of queer art and performance in San Francisco.
Oasis Arts Gala: Creating Legacy
Saturday, November 23, 2024, 7pm
Oasis, 298 11th Street, SF CA 94103
Hosted by D’Arcy Drollinger, Sister Roma, Honey Mahogany, and Snaxx!
Oasis Arts was born out of necessity - the same necessity that birthed Oasis in 2014 - So much rich potential for art and entertainment bubbling up in the LGBTQ+ community that needed a stage...a home. For a decade Oasis has been that stage, that home, for thousands of performers. It has also been a home, a meeting place, and a party for thousands of audience members who have experienced joy, community and love within our walls. Sustaining such a space isn’t easy. Ticket and drink sales alone aren’t enough to keep our doors open. While Oasis has managed to stay afloat with federal, state, and city grants, along with generous donations from patrons, it became clear that we needed a new way forward. That’s why Oasis Arts was established—to attract donors who believe in our mission and want to help keep this entertainment alive and thriving.
In a year, Oasis Arts supports over 1,500 performers & artists. Through our many programs we offer opportunities, workforce experience, mentorship and support. Our programs include the Living Wage Theater Arts fund, Film Arts Incubator, Visual Arts Fund, Trailblazer’s (LGBTQ seniors), & Community Events. It may not be obvious to Oasis patrons, but Oasis Arts has been helping fund the programming on the Oasis stage and our film production studio for over two years.
We as a community have the opportunity to shape the world we live in – please join us in choosing to live in a city full of art, creativity and joy.
If you are not able to attend, please consider making a tax deductible donation. If you would like to support the gala itself please consider becoming a sponsor, contributing an auction item or or an in-kind donation. For more information about supporting the Gala and Oasis Arts send us an email!
Art by Ricardo Diseño
