On Thursday, October 15, 2026 guests, volunteers, staff, and neighbors gathered side by side in Keenan Commons (at Xavier High School) to enjoy artwork by both guests and supporters, including guests from the Unframed Arts Collective and long-time community members Joan O’Brien and Maria Formoso. The evening included an intimate and gorgeous opera performance by volunteer and Associate Board member Luisamaria Hernandez, accompanied by Manuel Arellano and featuring long-time volunteer and actor Doc Dougherty.

The room – filled with members of our own community, each sharing and enjoying one another’s gifts – felt like a warm hug. We hope to bring our community together in this way – free of charge and open to all – again next autumn.