You’re Invited to an Evening of Art, Community, and Inspiration!
Join us for an extraordinary evening at Art Changes Lives. This year, we come together to celebrate the power of creativity to transcend limitations and open new possibilities. Our artists show us every day that expression has no boundaries — only opportunities to grow, connect, and be seen.
You’re part of this story. Join us as we celebrate the CE community and the artists who continue to push beyond expectations, redefining what is possible through their work and their lives. Your support makes so much possible.
You’ll have the opportunity to meet and support emerging young talents, seasoned artists, and everyone in between at the most joyful party of the year.
Friday, April 24
6:00–10:00 pm
Fort Mason Gateway Pavilion
2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123
Here’s what you’ll experience at Art Changes Lives
A Historic Venue
This year, Art Changes Lives returns to the beautiful Gateway Pavilion at Fort Mason, a renowned venue for some of the Bay Area’s most compelling contemporary art events.
“Most CE Outfit” Awards
Wear your most creative, bold, or CE-made attire for judging by passionate CE supporters Ben and Chris Ospital of Modern Appealing Clothing — awards will be given for standout looks!
Eric Zigman (photo by Chloe Jackman)
Katz Award Honoree
Eric Zigman
Golden Gate Regional Center Executive Director Eric Zigman is this year’s recipient of the Katz Award for extraordinary achievement.
Elias and Florence Katz
Live and silent auctions featuring work by CE’s renowned artists.
Brighten your world with bold, vibrant paintings, drawings, ceramics, and textile works—and benefit Creativity Explored artists, too.
Plus, enjoy craft cocktails, delicious seasonal dining, dancing, and exclusive new artworks to add to your Creativity Explored collection
Celebrate the Creativity Explored community and the artists who push beyond limitations, redefining what’s possible through their creativity and their lives.
Friday, April 24
6:00–10:00 pm
Fort Mason Gateway Pavilion
2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123
Creative attire is encouraged!
Hung Kei Shiu, Untitled, 2024 watercolor on paper, 17 x 21.5 inches
BOARD MEMBERS
Susan Henderson, President
Henry Tsai, Vice President
Salvador Acevedo, Secretary
Buck Lucas, Treasurer
Kate Albee
Camilla Bixler
Adrianne Cabanatuan
Juan Carlos Cancino
Emily Counihan
Emma Fisher
Allie Haeusslein
Rick Johanson
Peter Lau
Lillian Lew-Hailer
Carita Marrow
Wendy Norris
Prasant Nukalapati
Katie Rinder
Noah Schwartz
Crezia Tano
Pia Zaragoza
Hung Kei Shiu, Untitled, 2023 ink and acrylic on paper, 16.5 x 20 inches
