The Art of Giving: A Christmas Charity Evening 🎄
Where Art Meets Tech, Culture & Giving ❤️
✨ About the Event
What happens when the tech world meets art?
Join us for a special Christmas charity evening that brings together people from tech, business, art, and culture.
This event is designed especially for tech professionals, founders, executives, and people from leading companies who want to discover something new, meet interesting people, and enjoy a different kind of networking experience.
You don't need to know anything about art to join!
We'll explore paintings, meet artists, hear the stories behind their work, and talk about art and culture in a simple, friendly way.
Expect a warm holiday atmosphere, live music, poetry, delicious bites, refreshments, and great conversations.
And most importantly, we'll come together to support children through art.
❤️ Art with a Purpose — Children's Charity
The Art of San Francisco is a nonprofit gallery supporting DrawBridge Arts, an organization that provides free art programs for children facing difficult life circumstances.
During the evening, we'll share children's drawings and stories, introduce the gallery's mission, and explain how art helps children express themselves, find joy, and build confidence.
You'll also learn how you can support these programs through voluntary donations or by purchasing paintings from the gallery.
A beautiful piece of art can also make a difference in a child's life.
🎨 What to Expect
Gallery Tour & Meet the Artists — Explore paintings, meet artists, and hear the stories behind their work. No art experience needed!
Art & Culture Panel — A friendly conversation with artists and cultural leaders about art, culture, creativity, and how they connect with our everyday lives.
Children's Stories & Gallery Mission — Learn about the children, their artwork, and how the gallery supports them.
Live Music & Poetry — Enjoy special musical performances and poetry readings.
Networking with Tech & Cultural Leaders — Connect with a carefully selected group of professionals, founders, executives, art lovers, and creative minds.
Holiday Reception — Enjoy delicious bites, refreshments, and a festive atmosphere.
Art & Giving — Discover beautiful paintings available for purchase and opportunities to support children's art programs.
🕔 Event Agenda
5:00 – 5:30 PM | Welcome Reception & Networking
Meet fellow guests, enjoy light bites and refreshments, and explore the gallery.
5:30 – 5:50 PM | Gallery Tour & Meet the Artists
Discover the gallery's collection, meet the artists, and learn the stories behind their paintings.
5:50 – 6:20 PM | Art & Culture Panel
A 20-minute conversation with artists and people from the cultural community about art, creativity, and why culture matters in our lives.
6:30 – 6:45 PM | Children's Stories & Gallery Mission
A special 15-minute presentation about the children, their drawings, the gallery's charitable mission, and how we can help.
6:45 – 7:15 PM | Live Music & Poetry
Enjoy live musical performances and poetry readings.
Performers to be announced.
7:15 PM Onward | Art, Networking & Giving
Continue exploring the gallery, meeting new people, enjoying refreshments, and discovering ways to support children's art programs.
Special guest: Elena Park,
Filmmaker-Producer-Curator-Strategic Consultant (arts/media/tech/climate/current affairs)
🤝 Curated Networking | Limited to 50 Guests
We believe great connections happen in smaller, more personal settings.
Whether you're a founder, engineer, executive, investor, artist, or simply curious about art, this is a chance to meet people outside your usual professional circle.
No art background needed. Just curiosity, an open mind, and a little holiday spirit!
🎄 Let's Celebrate and Make a Difference!
Come for the art, stay for the conversations, enjoy the music, and be part of something meaningful.
Because the best holiday gift is the joy we share with others. ❤️
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Hosts:
✅Evelisa Genova
Executive Director DrawBridge: An Arts Program, Transformational Leadership | Culture Curator | Community Strategy, Harvard University
✅ TatianaSF.com - Tatiana Isa
Turnkey Event Organizer, Host & Moderator | LLM Ambassador | Entrepreneur | Head of Founder & Investor Ecosystem @ Human+Tech Week | Founder of Trinity, HackathonSF & B4SF | Startup Pitch Nights Organizer