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.
March 11, 2027
Yoshi’s Oakland
510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
Attire: Dress to impress.
- 5pm — VIP sake tasting reception for SPARK 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
- 8pm — Yoshi’s Performance Venue
- Live Auction and Fund-a-need with Auctioneer, Michael Tate
- 9pm — Dance party
- 10pm — Conclusion
Individual tickets for full evening starting at $325
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.
BECOME A SPONSOR
DESTINY MAKER
$25,000
Presenting Sponsor | 8 seats + VIP sake tasting
Included benefits: Bring Destiny to you with a private dance class, short performance, or custom event; Acknowledgement from the host at Gala dinner; Invitation to behind-the-scenes rehearsal; Access to space at Destiny Arts Center for a private event or party
DESTINY SHAPER
$10,000
Lead Sponsor | 8 seats + VIP sake tasting
Included benefits: Acknowledgement from the host at Gala dinner; Invitation to behind-the-scenes rehearsal; Access to space at Destiny Arts Center for a private event or party
DESTINY CHAMPION
$5,000
VIP Sponsor | 6 seats + VIP sake tasting
Included benefits: Acknowledgement from the host at Gala dinner; Invitation to behind-the-scenes rehearsal; Access to space at Destiny Arts Center for a private event or party; Recognition in Gala performance program (20,000 audience)
DESTINY SPARK
$3,000
Supporting Sponsor | 6 seats + VIP sake tasting
Included benefits: Recognition in Gala performance program (20,000 audience)
INCLUDED BENEFITS FOR ALL LEVELS:
- Cocktail reception and a bountiful sushi buffet
- Seats to 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
- Year-round visibility: gala invitation recognition reaching 20,000 households
- Hyperlinked website listing for 12 months
- Sponsorship recognition on all gala materials
- All press materials and social media recognition
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.