LCAD’s 29th Annual Collector’s Choice Gala + Live Auction

Honorary Chairs: Bobby Celio

Laguna College of Art + Design (LCAD) cordially invites you to participate in our premier annual gala and art auction. This annual fundraising event supports our talented students and award-winning programs. Collector’s Choice also plays an integral role in raising funds for the $2.5 million awarded annually in merit scholarships to our students.

Saturday, June 4th, 2022

LCAD Main Campus 

2222 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651

5:30 – 6:30pm: Artwork preview, hors d’oeuvres and full hosted-bar featuring exquisite wines graciously provided by Nancy Milby and Steve Nahm.

6:30 – 7:00pm:  Gourmet buffet featuring culinary offerings of 24 Carrots 

7:00 – 8:30pm: Main program and Live Auction + festivities

8:30 – 9:00pm: V.I.P. After Party including live music 

You will have the ability to view, in-person, all available artwork from contributing artists comprised of LCAD fine arts alumni and other sought after professional artists. 

This year, back by popular demand, LCAD’s Beat the Clock Art Game - an activity where guests can procure a piece of art by purchasing two “Beat the Clock” tickets for $100. Must be present to win. 

1960s Jazz Age attire encouraged

Art preview available May 20th

Self-parking is available for all. Premium Parking is available for select sponsors. Carpooling is encouraged. 

Kindly R.S.V.P. for your sponsorship no later than May 20th. 

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

“HEP CAT” | $25,000

This amount would provide merit scholarships for up to three (3) worthy students in need of financial aid to receive their LCAD education.

Includes 2 Premium Tables of 8 guests each with Premium Wine Service + Premium Parking for the sponsor at the event.

*The tax-deductible amount for this sponsorship is $22,500

“DADDY-O” | $15,000

This amount makes it possible to hire an industry-trained faculty member for two (2) courses of instruction to best prepare our students for careers as creative professionals.

Includes 1 Premium Table of 10 guests with Premium Wine Service + Premium Parking for the sponsor at the event.

*The tax-deductible amount for this sponsorship is $13,750

“BEATNIK” | $5,000

This amount provides a student’s tuition for two (2) months or room + board for five (5) months while attending LCAD.

Includes 1 table of 10 at the event.

*The tax-deductible amount for this sponsorship is $3,750

“COMBO” | $2,500

This amount makes it possible for five (5) LCAD students to receive a month of wellness counseling.

Includes 4 guests at the event.

*The tax-deductible amount for this sponsorship is $2,000

“SOLOIST” | $500

This amount makes it possible for one (1) LCAD student to receive a month of wellness counseling.

Includes admission for 1 to the event.

*The tax-deductible amount for this sponsorship is $375

BEAT THE CLOCK GAME I $100

(2) chances to win 

To secure a sponsorship, please contact Director of Development Tracy Hartman at thartman@lcad.edu or at (949) 376-6000.