Around the Community | What We Hold: Protecting Sanctuary for Immigrant and Refugee Voices, ARTogether’s annual fundraiser and community gathering

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Join ARTogether on Friday December 12th for What We Hold: Protecting Sanctuary for Immigrant and Refugee Voices, ARTogether’s annual fundraiser and community gathering dedicated to sustaining creative sanctuary for immigrant and refugee communities across the Bay Area.

In times of uncertainty, what do we hold on to? We hold stories. We hold traditions. We hold one another.

In 2025, deep cuts to arts and immigrant-service funding reduced our budget by nearly half. This event comes at a crucial moment — your attendance and support will help ensure that immigrant and refugee communities continue to have spaces to create, to connect, and to belong.

Event Details:
Friday, December 12, 2025
6:00 – 9:00 PM
ARTogether Center, 1200 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA
Purchase tickets here

The evening will feature:

  • Silent Art Auction: Showcasing works by immigrant, refugee, and diasporic artists. Each piece tells a story of resilience and belonging, and proceeds will directly sustain our programs.

  • Live Music & Poetry: Storytelling and performances from immigrant and refugee artists.

  • Art-making Activity: Meet and make art with our artists-in-residence.

  • Delicious drinks and catering by Dastahn: Founded by Shabnam Amini, Dastahn celebrates the rich regional flavors of Iran.

  • Craft Cocktails and Mocktails designed by mixologist Valentina.

  • A Raffle: Purchase tickets to win donated goods and services from local businesses.

  • Community Connections: Spend a wonderful evening with community members, artists, and cultural leaders.

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