Annual Fundraiser · Celebrating 75 Years

The MUSE Gala

The 2026 MUSE Gala will honor the true force behind the Center’s enduring legacy – YOU, our community.

Saturday Aug 15 Admit All

MUSE Gala Nº 1952–2027

Doors open 5:00 PM · Dinner, art & auction

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CELEBRATE 75 YEARS – 1952 TO 2027

about the event

A Tribute to 75 Years of Community

MUSE 2026 is not about a single honoree. Instead, it is a tribute to the collective spirit that has sustained and grown the Sonoma Community Center for three-quarters of a century.

From its earliest days to today, the Center has thrived because of the people who believed in its mission and invested their time, talent, and passion. Our Community is the inspiration — the MUSE — that keeps the Center evolving to meet the needs of a diverse and ever-changing community.

Join us for an elegant evening of celebration, connection, and gratitude as we honor everyone who has made the Center what it is. The MUSE Gala is our premier annual fundraising event, supporting the programs, arts, and community initiatives that make Sonoma Valley a richer, more vibrant place to live.

Read the full announcement and press release here

2026 sponsorship levels

Choose Your Level of Impact

Every level of support makes a meaningful difference.
Download the full sponsor levels PDF for complete details.

Luminary

$50,000

Completely customizable to suit your needs, here’s what we suggest:

One VIP table with seats for 10
Pre-gala recognition on invitation and digital and print marketing materials
Recognition on Sonoma Community Center social media platforms
Recognition on event signage in premium locations
Recognition in post-event gratitude marketing and communications
Reserved parking at the Gala or round-trip transportation

Visionary

$25,000

One VIP table with seats for 10
Pre-gala recognition on invitation and digital and print marketing materials
Recognition on Sonoma Community Center social media platforms
Recognition on event signage in premium locations
Recognition in post-event gratitude marketing and communications
Reserved parking at the Gala or round-trip transportation

Changemaker

$10,000

One VIP table with seats for 8
Pre-gala recognition on invitation and digital and print marketing materials
Recognition on Sonoma Community Center social media platforms
Recognition on event signage in premium locations
Recognition in post-event gratitude marketing and communications

Pillar

$5,000

6 VIP seats
Pre-gala recognition on invitation and digital and print marketing materials
Recognition on Sonoma Community Center social media platforms
Recognition on event signage in premium locations
Recognition in post-event gratitude marketing and communications

Toast of the Town

$2,500

2 VIP seats
Pre-gala recognition on all digital and print marketing materials
Recognition in post-event gratitude marketing and communications

Steward

$1,250

1 VIP seat
Pre-gala recognition on all digital and print marketing materials
Recognition in post-event gratitude marketing and communications

Sonoma Community Center, Tax ID #94-1566728

Luminary

Vickie Soulier

Visionary

Changemaker

Clay Foundation – West · Janet Nusbaum · Carolyn Stone · Judy & Les Vadasz

Pillar

Sondra Bernstein · Bob Bertz & Scott Hale · Kimberly & Simon Blattner · Holly & Steve Kyle · Lynn Martin · Richard Mabe & Brian Sebastian
Mark Sipes in memory of Bob Kowal · Cathy & Chuck Williamson

Toast of the Town

Suzanne Brangham & Jack Lundgren · Bobbie & Pat Collins · Rayne Dessayer & Mike Boyd
Leta Davis & John Gurney · Donna Dambach · Peter & Jared Drake · Jan Erickson
Winnie & Robert Farwell · Cathy Gellepis & Jim Ledwith · Lyn & Dub Hay · Rebecca & Craig Kreeger · Larry & Ginny Krieger · Nancy & Tony Lilly · Joan & Gordon Marks · Manuel Merjil · Anne O’Brien · Lisa Scimens & John Moss · Judy & Steve Page · Jennifer Ramsey & John Hardman
Ken Stokes & Dana Simpson-Stokes