Artumnal Gathering: Tribes and Treasures

Join Us!

Join us in support of the Black Rock Arts Foundation's mission to inspire art, community and civic participation worldwide. Revel in the richness of human expression, generosity of spirit and camaraderie of artists and visionaries.

You are invited to an opulent gathering of tribes in celebration of our artistic treasures and vital community spirit! Partake in an evening of abundant visual delights, auditory pleasures, delectable fare, beguiling libations, and a cornucopia of spectacular people and performances.

Saturday, November 22, 2008
The Bently Reserve
400 Sansome St.
San Francisco, CA 94111

Performances By

Black Rock City Ballet

Brass Menažeri - Voted "Best International Band" in the 2008 SF Weekly Music Awards

Calliope Circus

Chances End - violin electronica

Clark Hamon (Deep End)

Copper Lantern Fire Theater

Dex Stakker (Opulent Temple)

Dragn'fly

Erica Mukley - cellist songwriter

Fou Fou HA!

Jeff Hobbs - sax, violin and stiltwalking

Laird

Lila Sklar

Loyd Family Players

Majitope (Symbiosis/Lowpro)

Santha and Angela Mae - Bellydance

Sweet Can Productions

Tamo (Angels of bAss)

Vau De Vire Society Dancers - Voted "Best Circus Troupe" in 2008 Best of the Bay

Secret guest Dj (and his Monkeysnake...shh!)
… and many other special performers

Tribal Chill room with decor provided by Hookahdome/RuckusLab

Photography Zone by Nightshade

Photography Gallery - curated by Will Chase Art

Autumnal wearable art & Design by Miranda Caroligne and Gelareh 

Sculpture by Laura Kimpton & Celtic Forest, Peter Hudson, Mardi Storm and Others!

Raffle Prizes and More!

Artumnal Ticket Packages

The below packages can be purchased via InTicketing.com by clicking 'BUY NOW' below. If you prefer to write us a check, please mail it to:

Black Rock Arts Foundation
1900 3rd St, First Floor
San Francisco, Ca 94158

Black Rock Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit; a portion of your ticket price is tax-deductible.

The Artumnal Gathering Packages, downstairs in the Grand Ballroom and Chambers

Tribes & Treasures Celebration

9:00pm-3:00am, $20 presale online, $30 at the door
Includes an evening of featured and roaming performances, DJs, dancing, raffle, photography sale and surprises.

Reserved Divans

9:00pm-3:00am, $500
Includes six main event tickets, a reserved bed, and a complimentary carafe of absinthe or bottle of wine and chocolates for you and your guests. Enjoy an evening of featured and roaming performances, DJs, dancing, raffle, photography sale and surprises.

Alchemists' Hour and Bank-quet Dinner

6:00pm-10:00pm, $250
Includes private reception with the BRAF Board of Directors and special guests, with a hosted bar from 6:00pm-7:00pm, a sumptuous buffet dinner, silent auction, ambient performances, absinthe tasting, wine and dessert, a special gift, presentations by celebrated BRAF artists and organizers; The Finch Mob-creators of the Panhandle Bandshell, Peter Hudson-creator of Homouroboros, and Crimson Rose, presenting the art of The Mangrove, and entry to the main event, downstairs from 9:00pm-3:00am

Bank-quet Dinner

7:00pm-10:00pm, $150
Includes a sumptuous buffet dinner, silent auction, ambient performances, absinthe tasting, wine and dessert, presentations by by celebrated BRAF artists and organizers; The Finch Mob-creators of the Panhandle Bandshell, Peter Hudson-creator of Homouroboros, and Crimson Rose, presenting the art of The Mangrove, and entry to the main event, downstairs from 9:00pm-3:00am

Dine, Dance and Indulge

6:00pm-10:00pm, $1600
Includes private reception with the BRAF Board of Directors and special guests with a hosted bar from 6:00pm-7:00pm, a reserved dinner table for eight, a sumptuous buffet dinner, silent auction, ambient performances, absinthe tasting, wine and dessert, a special gift, presentations by by celebrated BRAFartists and organizers; The Finch Mob-creators of the Panhandle Bandshell, Peter Hudson-creator of Homouroboros, and Crimson Rose, presenting the art of The Mangrove, and entry to the main event, downstairs from 9:00pm-3:00am

SOLD OUT!

Sponsor an Artist to attend the event!

Sponsor an Artist

Sponsor a ticket for an artist to join us for the ARTumnal Gathering. Provide an opportunity for a working artist to mingle, play and connect. If possible, please consider sponsoring more than one!
$20

Sponsor an Artist

Sponsor a ticket for an artist to join us for the ARTumnal Gathering. Provide an opportunity for a working artist to mingle, play and connect. If possible, please consider sponsoring more than one!
$150

Sponsor an Artist

Sponsor a ticket for an artist to join us for the ARTumnal Gathering. Provide an opportunity for a working artist to mingle, play and connect. If possible, please consider sponsoring more than one!
$250

Host Committee 

Amber Marie Bently
Christopher Bently
David Best
Jess Bobier
Loren Carpenter
Rachel Carpenter
Will Chase
Harley K. Dubois
Alexeis Fillipello
Alison Pincus
Mark Pincus
Marian Goodell
Syd Gris
Freddy Hahne
Dana Harrison
Larry Harvey
Aaryn Herridge
Mark Higbie
Phil Linhares
Nick Morgan
John Mueller
Jessica Mullens
nurse
Joseph Olivier
Orange
Will Roger Peterson
Christina Pettigrew
Rae Richman
Crimson Rose
Alix Rosenthal
David Silverman
Jeremy Sugerman

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