A 40-year history is much to celebrate. Our LACHSA family has a lot to reflect back on, while we dream of what the next 40 years could be for the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts.
Join the LACHSA Foundation for the 40th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, April 26th! Nominated for an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award, and winner of multiple NAACP Image Awards, Anthony Anderson is this year’s Master of Ceremonies and a member of LACHSA’s first admitted class in 1985.
Additionally, we are thrilled to share that Grammy nominated jazz vocalist and LACHSA alumna, Gretchen Parlato, will be performing at the Gala with LACHSA’s Impulse Jazz Combo.
Your donation will support LACHSA students who are born to create today, as well as the future young student artists who will walk LACHSA’s hallways in the next 40 years.
The arts are an important part of our shared humanity every day, but especially during this time of uncertainty, rebuilding, and recovery all over LA County. Your support during this very challenging time is important to ensure that LACHSA has everything it needs to serve its public-school student artists who create, innovate, and courageously share their art with the world. LACHSA’s students, teachers, and alumni prove that this number one public high school for the arts in the nation is worth every investment.
We invite you to become inspired:
- Our Online Auction opens April 19th and closes May 10th! Open to anyone with a winning bid.
- Clear your calendar and join us on April 26th
- Gather all of your colleagues and friends
- Become a sponsor or order your tickets
- Spread the word, even if you cannot make it
- Donate awesome luxury travel, products, or experiences to our live or online auction
We greatly appreciate everyone’s generous donations.
Here are a few highlights of what you can look forward to at our 40th Anniversary Gala:
The LACHSA Foundation is hosting an unforgettable night on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at City Market Social House in Downtown LA’s Fashion District. LACHSA’s impact will be showcased everywhere you turn from arrivals, on the red carpet, and throughout the evening, reflecting LACHSA’s excellence, passion, and student achievement.
At 6pm, guests will enjoy a hosted cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres followed by delicious wines and a three-course gourmet seated dinner curated by Chef Sofia Riley of Thank God It’s Sofia Catering and Event Services. The night features an exciting live auction and special appearances from esteemed alumni and the LACSHA family of donors including creative industry executives, celebrities, artists and benefactors across all disciplines. We are also seeking angel investors who will raise their paddle during our live appeal and invest in the next 40 years for LACHSA.
- 6pm Hosted Cocktail Reception and Hosted Private Lounge for our Sponsors and Ruby Anniversary Ticket Holders
- 7:00pm Dinner and Celebration
Creative Cocktail Attire
Download our various Forms to support our 40th Anniversary Gala!
