OPEN's 2026 Gala "Transform & Thrive"

Join OPEN in our annual celebration of the impact we created, the stars of our TRANSFORM career cohort, and excitement for the future. What to expect?
  1. WORT personalities, Dana Pellebon & Vicki Kenyon, will Emcee
  2. A Year in Review and Inspirational impact stories
  3. A look into the future and how you join the fun
  4. A CHANCE TO WIN A 7-DAY VACATION PACKAGE!
  5. Delicious bites & dancing
All donations help us carry out and expand our impact.
Approximately $40 of your ticket prices covers meals.
The rest of the ticket price and additional donations are tax deductible and help us carry out and expand our impact.
Mission: To help LGBTQIA+ talent in Dane County land the careers they deserve with the affirming employers we deem safe.

Parking available at the church parking lot across the street.

Event Details

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Date and Time

Thursday, December 3, 2026
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM, (CDT)

Location

Last day to buy tickets

Monday, November 30, 2026

6:00 PM, CDT

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Tickets

OPEN's Winter Gala Early Bird Individual

$85 per ticket

$45 of the ticket price is tax-deductible

We're so excited to see you at "Transform & Thrive"!
6-10 PM, Atwood Music Hall
Early Bird pricing only available for 100 tickets until October 23rd. The price increases to $95 on October 24th.
Who else needs to join in on the celebration?

Join OPEN in our annual celebration of the impact we created, the stars of our TRANSFORM career cohort, and excitement for the future. What to expect?
  1. Iridescence, holographic butterflies, and stars
  2. A Year in Review and Inspirational impact stories
  3. A look into plans for the future
  4. Delicious bites
  5. Dancing
All donations help us carry out and expand our impact.
$40 of your ticket prices covers meals.
The rest of the ticket price and additional donations are tax deductible and help us carry out and expand our impact.
Mission: To help LGBTQIA+ talent in Dane County land the careers they deserve with the affirming employers we deem safe.

Parking available at the church parking lot across the street.

Subtotal: $0

Packages

Winter Gala Table Sponsor- Early Bird Special

$595

$275 of the package price is tax-deductible

Highlight your support of OPEN's mission with table sponsorships.
Each package includes a table for 8 for the price of 7.
OPEN will use your organization logo in all promotions, in the presentation itself, and in our post-event newsletter. Sponsorship mentions could also appear in radio, podcast, and other media interviews.

Additional donations are fully tax-deductible.
Thank you so ​very much for your support!


Early bird pricing available until October 23rd.

Included Tickets:

  • 8 x OPEN's Winter Gala Early Bird Individual

Subtotal: $0

Winter Gala Table Sponsor

$665

$345 of the package price is tax-deductible

Highlight your support of OPEN's mission with table sponsorships.
Each package includes a table for 8 for the price of 7.
OPEN will use your organization logo in all promotions, in the presentation itself, and in our post-event newsletter. Sponsorship mentions could also appear in radio, podcast, and other media interviews.

Additional donations are fully tax-deductible.

Thank you so much for your support!

Included Tickets:

  • 8 x OPEN's Winter Gala Individual

Subtotal: $0