This Gala is more than a fundraiser. It is an evening of Sacred Beauty to showcase talented artists and musicians, exclusive artwork, and to officially launch our first season of Sacred Art Events starting in 2027!
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM -9:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30PM for early art viewing)
- Location: The Kirkwood Center | Cedar Rapids, IA
- Attire: Formal / Black Tie Optional
We are honored to welcome world-renowned artist Vanessa Horabuena for a featured live painting performance. Celebrated nationally for capturing the depth of the Christian faith through speed painting, her work recently gained international attention when her painting of the Shroud of Turin sold for $2.75 million at a charitable auction benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
During the evening, Vanessa will create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece on stage, which will be auctioned live at the conclusion of the performance, with all proceeds benefiting the mission and initiatives of St. Damascus Gild.
CURATED SILENT AUCTION
We extend our deepest gratitude to our featured local and national partners whose generous contributions will anchor our upcoming silent auction.
Prepare to take home a piece of sacred beauty. Our silent auction will feature a highly curated selection of fine art, premium studio supplies, and devotional resources, thoughtfully donated by:
SILENT AUCTION PREVIEW
[Explore the Silent Auction Items Catalog — Coming Fall 2026]
PROGRAM DETAILS
- 5:30 PM | Preview & Reception
- Doors open for early art viewing
- 6:00 PM | Silent Auction & Cocktail Reception
- Featuring live sacred music and our curated silent auction
- 6:45 PM | Sacred Music Choral Presentation
- Featuring St. Pius X 3rd-5th Grade Xhultation Choir
- 7:00 PM | Plated Dinner & 2027 Season Announcements
- 7:45 PM | Featured Performance by Artist Vanessa Horabuena
- 8:30 PM | Live Auction
- 8:45 PM | Silent Auction Announcements
- 9:00 PM | Closing Prayer & Adjournment
Interested in Sponsoring?
Whether donating via check or online, please specify sponsorship on the details/memo by writing “2026 Gala.”
We will provide a tax-deductible receipt for your contribution as soon as the donation is received. Thank you for your generosity!
Mail check to: Saint Damascus Gild, 2974 61st Street LN, Vinton, IA
Or pay online at: stdamascusgild.org/donate
Gala Sponsorships
Various sponsorship tiers and benefits are available for individuals and businesses below.
Sponsorships are tax-deductible minus the fair market value of tickets received, $75 each.
Questions? Please contact us here or email us at [email protected].
More details to come!
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St. Damascus Gild is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Federal Tax ID: 39-2581982
