About the Gala

Each year, the OCSA Foundation hosts a themed Gala, featuring a spectacular student performance, incredible virtual and live auctions, and a gourmet dinner. Gala is OCSA’s largest, most prestigious fundraiser of the year. All proceeds from the event contribute toward the $15 million needed annually to continue providing our donation-dependent arts programs. Please consider joining us for, or helping to underwrite, one of the most entertaining and unforgettable evenings of the year.

Together, we can help our exceptional young artists reach for their dreams!

Attend Gala

Join us for an unforgettable night at Gala 2026: Cosmic Variety Hour! Get ready to step straight into the dazzling, technicolor world of an early-1960s live-televised variety show.

Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Hyatt Regency Irvine | 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine

Complimentary Valet Parking

Black Tie Attire | Take inspiration from the bold colors and styles of the early 1960s!
Click here to view the style guide.

Tables are available now! Individual tickets will be on sale in early February.

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Donate an Auction Item

The OCSA Gala is well known for its impressive virtual and live auctions!

To donate an auction item, please fill out the form and email it to Senior Director of Special Events Jamie Schofield at jamie.schofield@ocsarts.net.

Each year, we ask for the community’s help to secure donations of the following items (valued at $150 or more):

Gift cards (valued at $150 or more) for premium dining, premium services, retail stores, etc.
Fine wines
Theatre tickets/packages
Sporting tickets/packages/merchandise
Exclusive experiences (private jets, accommodations, celebrity meet and greets, VIP seating, sports, concerts, getaways, etc.)
Designer merchandise
Limited availability/one-of-a-kind art and experiences
VIP wellbeing services

Give to Gala

Support the talented students at OCSA’s annual Gala through a tax-deductible cash donation! Your contribution will underwrite a portion of the Gala performance, helping to provide our bright and talented young artists with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

The OCSA Foundation is organized as a nonprofit organization under IRS code 501(c)(3) with the following Tax ID Number: 33-0377341. All cash donations are fully tax deductible as provided by law.

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Questions?

For additional information about OCSA’s Gala, please contact Elizabeth Ton, Vice President of Development, at elizabeth.ton@ocsarts.net or 714.560.0900 ext. 5531.