Make an impact on the lives of over 5,500 young people throughout Oakland and the East Bay by becoming a sponsor of Embracing Our Destiny. This event supports the transformative work of Destiny Arts Center to inspire and ignite social change through the arts.
Founded nearly forty years ago, Destiny’s programs have grown to include over fifty school and community sites offering professionally taught classes in hip-hop dance, African dance, theatre, capoeira, breakdancing, and martial arts through in-school, after-school, weekend, and summer residencies.
At Destiny, young people find joy in expression, build confidence and become leaders within their schools, communities, and families.
- 5pm — VIP sake tasting reception for SHAPER Sponsors and above
- 6pm — FIND YOUR RHYTHM, doors open for all guests
- Opening drumming performance
- Cocktail reception and sushi buffet dinner
- Music, Live Auction, and Destiny Photo Booth
- 7:30pm — DESTINY BEGINS, buffet closes and transition to Yoshi’s Performance Venue
- 7:45pm — Warriors Code Awards Presentation
- 8pm — EMBRACING OUR DESTINY, a Destiny Arts Center Production by Demo Team, Destiny Arts Youth Performance Company, and guests
- Live Auction and Fund-a-need with Auctioneer, Michael Tate
- The Golden Destiny Ticket Drawing $100. Take a chance. Choose your destiny.
- 9:30pm — Dance party with DJ Fuze
- 10pm — Conclusion
Sponsorship payments may be submitted anytime at our Gala tickets page or by contacting gala@destinyarts.org.
Deadlines for sponsor inclusion: Email invitation: December 15, 2026; Printed event program: February 1, 2027
Can’t attend or prefer to make a 100% tax deductible donation?
Make a gift anytime at destinyarts.org/donate.
Individual tickets for full evening starting at $325
BECOME A SPONSOR
| SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS | MAKER $25,000 | SHAPER $10,000 | CHAMPION $5,000 | SPARK $3,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cocktail reception and a bountiful sushi buffet, followed by inspiring performances from Destiny Arts Youth Performance Company, Destiny Junior Company, Martial Arts Demo Team, Breakdancing Demo Team and special guest artists in Yoshi’s intimate nightclub theater. Keep the celebration going with dessert and dancing at the after-party |  (8 seats) | (8 seats) | (6 seats) | (6 seats) |
Year-round visibility: gala invitation recognition reaching 20,000 households, plus a hyperlinked website listing for 12 months | | | | |
Exclusive recognition as Presenting Sponsor, with premier logo placement across all gala materials | | |||
Kick off the evening with an exclusive VIP sake tasting, followed by premier seats for an unforgettable night at Yoshi’s | | | ||
Prominent sponsorship recognition across gala materials, press coverage, and social media channels | | | | |
Special on-stage recognition during the Gala dinner | | | ||
Invitation to behind-the-scenes rehearsals | | | ||
Exclusive access to Destiny Arts Center for an unforgettable private event or celebration | | | ||
A private dance experience for you and your guests, led by a Destiny Teaching Artist at Destiny Arts Center | | | ||
Offer your workplace an inspiring, short performance by Destiny youth performers, directly to your team while creating a meaningful connection to Destiny Arts Center’s work | | |||
Recognition and full page ad space in DAYPC show program (>2,000 audience) | | |||
Lead sponsor recognition with logo, on all gala materials | | |||
Recognition and half page ad space in DAYPC show program (>2,000 audience) | |
The Fair Market Value (FMV) is $150 per seat.
Your support makes it all possible! By joining us, you’re helping Destiny Arts Center provide life-changing programs for young people, giving them the tools to express themselves, build confidence, and create a brighter future through the arts.
Together, let’s ignite creativity, inspire action, and ensure that every young person has the chance to shine.