The DCA Gala: A Night of Art & Philanthropy is both an in-person and online auction event celebrating Minnesota artists! Works available for purchase during the gala’s live auction event will be on display beginning Thursday, August 28th, both in-person at Valleywood and online using through the reception event. Works on display in-person will be auctioned at the ticketed, live event only, but those on display online only will be available for bidding by the public between 8am-8pm Saturday, October 18th. For the in-person, formal gala and live auction on Saturday, October 18, 2025, attendees must purchase a ticket. Admission includes dinner, a live art auction, a silent auction, and more! The in-person gala also provides the opportunity for guests to meet the artists whose work is featured as part of this event. Gala Schedule 5:00pm | Cocktail Hour 6:00pm | Dinner 7:00pm | Live Auction 8:00pm | Event Ends