Join us for our largest annual fundraising event—an inspiring celebration of community and creativity. The evening will feature the 2025 Jade Award presentation to kate spade New York, opportunities to connect with our art therapists and Board, live artist painting, interactive art-making, specialty cocktails and hors d'oeuvres by herb-n-peach, and an exciting silent and live auction with a paddle raise.

The evening will feature:

5:30 p.m. I VIP Reception for
Benefactor & Patron Ticket Holders

6 p.m. I Gala

Mastercard Tech Hub

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All proceeds from the gala will fund art therapy programs for trauma survivors, including veterans, at-risk youth, survivors of sexual abuse, the LGBTQIA+ community, and frontline workers.

2025 Jade Award Recipient: kate spade new york

kate spade's mission is to “cultivate greater access to joy for women by advocating for, investing in and internally fostering good mental health for all”

Art Auction Host: Desenio

The Art Therapy Project is honored to launch our collaborative Art for Cause campaign this May with Desenio, a global company that provides stylish and affordable wall art for everyone.

Meet Our Live Artist: Taylor Callinan of Unify the Ties

Taylor will be on site creating a new art piece at the event! It will be auctioned off LIVE. She is an inspirational guide for others on their journey of self-discovery, using creative empowerment as a force for transformation—releasing limitations and embracing one’s truest self.