Lights, Camera, Auction! Fundraising Gala
Benefiting Dream School of the Arts
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 6–10 PM | Adams Avenue Theater
Join us for an unforgettable evening of bites, drinks, music, dancing, and auction excitement—all in support of Dream School of the Arts. Your ticket helps keep Dream School’s programming 100% free for families, providing upper elementary students with opportunities to discover their A-HA—Arts, Healthy Living & Academic Enrichment.
Want to Make an Even Bigger Impact?
We’re looking for auction donations and event sponsors to create an auction that fuels creativity, confidence, and belonging for Dream School students. Have an auction-worthy item, experience, business connection, or sponsorship opportunity to share? Let us know:
Sponsor the Event
We’ve crafted several unique sponsorship opportunities, listed within this packet for your review. Ready to sponsor? Email .
Donate Auction Items
We're looking for gift certificates, unique experiences, professional services, artwork, vacation stays, event or sports tickets, themed gift baskets, and other one-of-a-kind items.
Your Support Makes An Impact
Every dollar raised supports Dream School of the Arts and helps us keep our programming 100% free for families. Dream School provides students with opportunities including:
Guitar & Piano Lessons, Arts Enrichment, Fitness & Running Club, Mental Health & Wellness Workshops, Academic Support
Together, we’re creating a place where young people can build confidence, discover their creativity, strengthen their well-being, and dream about what’s possible.
Dream School of the Arts is a program of First United Methodist Church of San Diego, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 95-2146850. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.