Celebrate another big year with the DAI in a fine, surreal style.
Enjoy dinner with your fellow fascinating and distinguished Gala guests, explore a maximalist wonderland of creative and colorful diversions, and hit the dance floor in a surreal evening dreamscape—all at the DAI gala!
Highlights of the evening include:
Live painting by Moira Villiard—watch her create a surreal artwork inspired by the evening, then bid on the finished piece!
Custom portraits by David Austin exclusively created for a select number of gala guests
Colorful, customized hand-painted bookmarks by Lin Rose & Mollie Maxine
Immersive photography environment by Cherry Koch to capture all of the surreal moments of the night
Silent auction featuring original artwork, adventures, and unique treasures
Cocktails, dinner, dancing, and more!
When: The evening of Thursday, October 26
Where: The St. Louis County Depot Great Hall, 506 W Michigan St. Duluth, MN 55802
Wear: Costume or Cocktail, you choose! Go full avant-garde with a costume fitting the themes of Surrealism & florals or wear cocktail attire.
Schedule:
5:00pm: Cocktail Hour, Artist-Led Experiences (+Train-Car Sommelier Add-on)
6:00pm: Dinner, Fundraising Program, Silent Auction, Artist-Led Experiences
8:00pm: Dance Party, Artist-Led Experiences, Late-Night Specialty Auctions
9:00pm: Silent Auction Closes (+Train-Car Whisky Tasting Add-on)