Washington Pavilion Hosts Premier Arts Fundraising Event

The Washington Pavilion is excited to announce its annual fundraiser, the 2019 Arts Night Experience, will be held Saturday, April 13 on the stage of the Mary W. Sommervold Hall.

This premier arts gala event includes delicious food, fine art and competitive bidding in support of the Visual Arts Center and the Washington Pavilion. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. and includes a social hour, dinner and live and silent auctions.

Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on more than 30 pieces of art by local and regional artists. For an opportunity to view the artwork before the event, visit the Arts Night 2019: Celebrate exhibition in the Everist Gallery in the Visual Arts Center.

In addition to the original artwork, the auctions will feature a variety of special experience packages, ranging from sporting events to vacations. Many of the items from these packages were donated by local artists, patrons and businesses.

"Each year, this event means so much to the Washington Pavilion to help us continue to provide significant programs and exhibitions. We are grateful to celebrate the contributions of local artists as well as our valued donors who support us through this engaging and inspiring event," said Darrin Smith, Washington Pavilion President & CEO.

Tickets include admission to the gala, gourmet dinner and auction and may be purchased by calling Katharine Hults at 605-731-2377 or online at washingtonpavilion.org/special-events/arts-night.

About the Washington Pavilion

The Washington Pavilion is the region's home for the arts, entertainment and science. Located in a beautifully renovated historic building in downtown Sioux Falls, it is one of only a few facilities in the world to bring together under one roof the performing arts, visual arts and interactive science. The vast array of high quality programming and educational activities available through the Husby Performing Arts Center, Kirby Science Discovery Center, Visual Arts Center and the Community Learning Center ensures that people of all ages and walks of life can rely upon the Washington Pavilion to inspire, educate, entertain and enrich. There is, indeed, something for everyone here. For information about our programs, please call (605) 367-7397 or, (toll free) at 1-877-Wash Pav or visit our website at www.washingtonpavilion.org.

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