Artful: A Gala Benefitting NIAD Art Center at Minnesota Street Project

NIAD Art Center is thrilled to announce Artful, a brand-new fundraiser bringing our vibrant creative energy to Minnesota Street Project in San Francisco! This unforgettable evening will celebrate the tremendous power of art and inclusivity, and raise crucial funds to support NIAD artists and programs.

Saturday March 8, 7:00pm

5:30pm VIP Cocktail Hour + Gallery Preview

7:00pm Main Event: Dinner + Keynote by Ann Temkin, Live Auction

NIAD is a vibrant community of 80 artists, many of whom have practiced in the studio for decades. The roster is diverse, yet united by a shared commitment to creativity, connection, and discovery. Thanks to the support of all of you, we are able to foster an environment where artists thrive, stories are celebrated, and a more inclusive art world is on the horizon.

You truly make art and access possible - we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

What's in store:

✨Keynote Speaker Ann Temkin, Marie-Josée and Henry Kravis Chief Curator of Painting and Sculpture at the New York Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), will share insights into curating groundbreaking exhibitions and championing accessibility in the arts.

✨Celebration of Marlon Mullen, a NIAD artist whose historic solo exhibition at MoMA makes him the first artist with known developmental disabilities to receive this honor. His work “opens up new compositional spaces and ways of looking,”—at paintings, and at artmaking.

✨ Delightful Dinner and Live Auction:  Share a meal with NIAD artists, staff, and other friends, and bid on exceptional contemporary artworks from the comfort of your chair!  All in the celebratory atmosphere of Minnesota Street Project, one of San Francisco’s most beloved arts venues. 

✨ Exclusive VIP Cocktail Hour: A separate VIP ticket gets you access to this intimate 5:30-7:00pm gathering with Ann Temkin. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and cozy art talks inside a group exhibition at Casemore Gallery featuring Marlon Mullen's work alongside fellow NIAD studio artists and esteemed artists from coast to coast. Don't miss this special opportunity!
 

🎟 Ready to join us? Visit the Artful site to secure your tickets and sponsorships!

Can’t attend in person? You can support NIAD artists, and add some wonderful art to your collection, by bidding in the Artful Silent Auction! No ticket necessary!

✨ Our virtual Silent Auction, opening for bids on Valentine’s Day, will feature an extraordinary collection of NIAD artworks selected by visionary curators Margot Norton (BAMPFA), Carin Adams (OMCA), Daisy Nam (Wattis Institute), Zully Adler (Further Triennial), Bridget Donahue (Bridget Donahue Gallery), and our own Lucy Zimmerman (NIAD Art Center). 

Every facet of Artful helps us raise crucial funds that directly support NIAD’s artists and mission. Join us for this wonderful evening as we come together to celebrate the bold, diverse voices that make NIAD a beacon of creativity and inclusion. Together, we’ll ensure that Art Without Limits continues to thrive.

We can’t wait to see you!

Interested in volunteering at Artful? Reach out to NIAD's Volunteer Committee at volunteer@niadart.org! 

For requests regarding seating arrangements, please reach out to development@niadart.org.

EVENT ACCESSIBILITY

The event will take place in the atrium of Minnesota Street Project, a single-level building with step-free entry. The sidewalk includes multiple curb cut-outs and is wheelchair accessible. While the building does not have automatic doors, staff will be stationed at the entrance at all times to provide assistance. Restrooms are accessible to individuals using mobility devices and are gender-neutral.

Street parking is available, and the venue is accessible via public transportation.

Spanish language interpretation and ASL interpretation are available upon request. Would either of these services help you join us at Artful? Please let us know by February 21, 2025, and we will be happy to accommodate.

For additional accessibility inquiries, please contact Chrissie Bradley at 510-620-0290 or via email at chrissie.bradley@niadart.org.