2023 Gala for the Arts in Suffolk Public Schools

• Be amazed by stellar creations from student artists.

• Blast off with supersonic music by student musicians.

• Bid on out-of-this-world desserts prepared by culinary students from the College & Career Academy at Pruden. 

• Enjoy a spectacular plated dinner & networking with fellow supporters of the arts.

Show your support of music, theater and visual arts programs for Suffolk students. Ticket price includes a gift to fine arts education. 

The eighth annual Celebration of the Arts will welcome you on Thursday, April 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Riverfront (100 East Constance Road.)  Proceeds will directly benefit the fine arts programs in Suffolk Public Schools. Over the years, SEF has returned more than $40,000 directly to the theater, art, chorus, band and orchestra programs who shared their talents.

Menu -- Garden Radicchio Salad, Basil-Brined Frenched Chicken Breast, Three Cheese & Spinach Risotto Cake topped with Creamy Tuscan Tomato Basil Cream; Petit Steak with Seasoned Butter; Grilled Asparagus, Petite Baby Carrots; Dinner Rolls; and a duo of cheesecake parfaits prepared by culinary arts students.

IT'S BACK ... After such a fantastic first year, our flavorful dessert samples and fun-filled dessert auction will return.  Culinary art students from the College & Career Academy at Pruden will prepare and serve our gala guests. 

NEW THIS YEAR ... Sponsor-a-Teacher ticket option. SEF will select deserving teachers to attend the gala. When you are prompted to fill out a name put "Sponsor" as first name and "Teacher" as last name. 

Questions?  Contact suffolkEF.contact@gmail.com or call (757) 237-3249.