Experience the Arts in Opulence was an evening of excellence, showcasing the exceptional talent of Las Vegas Academy students. | |
Our Gala opened with a silent auction offering our supporters a meaningful way to contribute via a wide range of unique items. During this portion of the evening guests experienced live Piano and Chamber Strings music while enjoying Artists completing their one-of-a-kind paintings, live. During dinner service, additional live music was performed by a Saxophone Quartet, Flute Quartet, and Senior Guitar Quartet. Entertainment throughout Opulence included the Jazz Band, Live Painters, Musical Theater previewing Anything Goes, Strings, Dance, Mariachi Internacional, and Contemporary Voices, as well as performances by LVA's own John Seaton and LVA alumni Christian Shelton and Breanna De Santos. | |
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By the Numbers!
Over 100 Students from 12 different majors, representing all 4 conservatories - Dance, Theater, Visual & Media Arts, and Music - contributed to over 300 Opulence guests Experiencing the Arts!
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Opulence raised over $90,000!
100% of this directly benefits LVA students and faculty including through the Master Artist Series, department needs, teacher/staff appreciation events, Development Office support, and more!
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Of Special Note
Our live auction featured incredible items, including tickets to Sting with a pre-show Q & A, tickets to Keith Urban with a pre-show reception, and tickets to Usher with a Meet & Greet. However, the live auction item that raised the most funds was 'Commission a Composition' by LVA's very own Jorge Machain! He then generously doubled the opportunity by extending the offer to the two highest bidders. Thank you Mr. Machain!!!
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Master Artist Series
Our 2022 Gala raised nearly $35,000 during 'The Big Ask', then Friends of LVA added over $15,000 to reach a total of $50,000; LVA's first ever Master Artist Series was curated bringing industry leaders to campus to work directly with students in every conservatory.
At Opulence, 'The Big Ask' was again for funds to bring a Master Artist Series to LVA for the 2023-2024 school year. While it was largely successful, we have not yet hit our bold goal of $75,000. We continue to accept donations for the Master Artist Series to expand this powerful program for LVA's students next year. Please join us and invite others to invest in LVA's students. Together we make the biggest impact!
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Friends of LVA extends our deepest gratitude to every guest, sponsor, phenomenal committee chair, volunteer, student, and faculty member who was a part of Opulence. The evening was a tremendous success and would not have been what it was without you. From parent guilds contributing auction items to the basket building team, from parent and faculty volunteers on the set up and tear down teams to the registration and auction teams, from student volunteers to student performers and entertainers, from each from-home auction participant to every single attendee, the Friends of LVA Board of Directors is filled with appreciation and encouragement. Our heartfelt thank you does not feel properly adequate to share our gratefulness; please know you are deeply appreciated. Thank you for joining us in this incredible opportunity to significantly impact students' lives and futures. | |
Opulence was proudly presented by Friends of LVA, a non-profit committed to ensuring all LVA students experience a world class arts education. We are growing our Friends Network and our Board of Directors, please visit our website to learn more. |
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Friends of Las Vegas Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization - EIN 31-1771038. Gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law. | | | | |
