OASIS Celebrates the Power of Arts Education at the 2024 OASIS Center International Illumination Gala
SANTA ANA, California – OASIS Center International, a non-profit community development organization, is pleased to announce its 2024 Illumination Gala, an evening dedicated to celebrating the transformative power of arts education and honoring those who have made a significant impact in supporting the arts within underserved communities.
The 2024 Illumination Gala themed “Art Multiplies,” embodies OASIS Center International’s commitment to expanding opportunities for young people in underserved communities through free access to the visual, performing, and industrial arts. This year’s event celebrates the students whose lives have been transformed by OASIS programs, the partnerships that make art education possible, and the remarkable individuals behind this important work.
Jin Sung, Founder and Executive Director of OASIS Center International, expressed her enthusiasm for this year’s event: “The arts have the ability to transcend limitations and unlock potential in every child. We are honored to continue this journey of empowerment and transformation with the support of our community, partners, and donors. The 2024 Illumination Gala will be a celebration of the progress we’ve made and the bright future we are building together.”
The evening will include a cocktail reception, dinner, silent and live auctions, a raffle, and performances by OASIS Center Alumni and local artists. This year, OASIS will honor the partnerships that drive the organization’s growth, and the following distinguished individuals for their outstanding contributions to the communities that OASIS serves:
Partnership Awardee: Rockette Ewell, VP, California Region Manager U.S. Bank
Education Awardee: Dr. Jake Beniflah, Executive Director, The Center for Multicultural Science, California State University Fullerton
Community Awardee: Marc Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League
Leadership Awardee: Gebhard Rainer, Chief Executive Officer, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions
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Guests in attendance will include CEOs and executives from leading corporations, local businesses, civic leaders, artists, and performers, all united in their commitment to supporting the arts and enriching the lives of young people in California.
What: 2024 Illumination Gala
Where: Rose Center, 14140 All American Way Westminster, CA 92683
When: Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 5:00 PM
This event is open to members of the press. For media inquiries, please contact Ishita Mishra at (714) 361-4151 or via email at imishra@oasiscenterintl.org.
The 2024 Illumination Gala is made possible through the generous sponsorship of T-Mobile, Otting Family Charitable Foundation, Umpqua Bank, US Bank, Banc of California, Island Pacific Supermarket, Citizens Business Bank, Mechanics Bank, Anthony DeChellis Charitable Fund, City National Bank, Pacific Premier Bank, Dr. Charles Miyaji & Eunice Miyaji, EastWest Bank, and many others who share our vision of empowering the next generation through the arts.
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About OASIS Center International
OASIS Center International is dedicated to revitalizing underserved communities through the power of the arts. By providing free after-school programs in architectural design, watercolor art, cartooning, creative art journaling, tap dance, and more, OASIS inspires young people to dream beyond their circumstances and realize their potential. We are transforming this generation, one artist at a time. For more information, visit: www.OASIScenterintl.org
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2024 OASIS Center International Illumination Gala