On May 9th, DrawBridge Arts welcomes the inaugural launch of The Aragon Foundation. This new philanthropic partnership brings together nearly 40 years of DrawBridge's trusted & trauma-informed expressive arts across Bay Area shelters, and a shared commitment to expanding access to the arts especially for underserved children across Marin County. This is the night we make it official — and we want you in the room.

Expect an immersive, high-energy evening where fine art meets live music, Bay Area cuisine meets the dance floor, and the people who shape this city meet the youth whose lives are being transformed by it - all hosted within DrawBridge's 7,000 sq ft ArtLab and civic gathering space in the heart of San Francisco's financial district - 2 Embarcadero.

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5:00 – 6:00 PM | VIP Champagne Reception An exclusive preview for VIP guests — champagne, live jazz piano, and an early look at the exhibition and auction pieces alongside the artists who made them.

6:00 – 9:30 PM | Gala Celebration

• Curated Bay Area food stations celebrating the region's culinary diversity • Signature cocktails inspired by iconic Bay Area bridges • Silent art auctions • Original artwork created by youth from the Tenderloin and beyond • Salsa dance lessons with Salsa Dance Marin • DJ Legacy on the dance floor — salsa, bachata, and more • Live musical performance by Greg Dayton and a very special guest, Jared Huffman! • The chance to meet the artists and hear firsthand how creativity is opening doors for youth across our communities

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Creative, formal, or festive cocktail attire encouraged!

All proceeds support DrawBridge's expressive arts programming across Bay Area shelters and The Aragon Foundation's mission to bring music, art, and dance to youth in Marin County facing barriers to participation.

This is the beginning of something special in our Bay Area Creative ecosystem. Come be part of it!

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