Get ready for an evening where the past meets the future in the most dazzling way! The Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene (ABAE) invites you to BRAVA, a night dedicated to honoring the legacy of our arts community and igniting the bold vision that will shape its future. We’re talking inspiration, innovation, and a whole lot of celebration.
Tuesday, May 20 Soreng Theater, Hult Center for the Performing Arts Doors at 5:00 pm | Show at 5:30 pm sharp
Early Bird Pricing! Snag your ticket for just $25 through April 30. After that, tickets jump to $35—don’t sleep on it!
What’s in Store?
Your host for the evening, the ever-charismatic Eric Braman, will lead us through a joyful ride of jaw-dropping performances, moving tributes, and maybe even a few surprises (more details coming soon!).
We’ll raise a glass to the artists, leaders, and partners who have shaped our arts scene—and those who are boldly carrying it forward. Our awards, presented by special guests including Mayor Kaarin Knudson, recognize exceptional individuals and organizations that have significantly shaped Eugene's artistic landscape. This years honorees are:
Eugene Arts & Letters Award: Vanessa Fuller Fentress Award: Don Dexter Gallery Arts & Business Partnership Award: QSL Print Communications & The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts Dave Hauser Business of the Year: Eugene Weekly NEW! Visionary Award: Fermata Ballet Collective
Each ticket includes TWO drink tokens—redeemable for beer, wine, or non-alcoholic drinks (cheers to that!). Stick around after the show for our reception, featuring scrumptious hors d'oeuvres, good company, and great conversation. It’s the perfect time to toast the honorees, connect with fellow creatives, and keep the celebration going.
Join us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and invest in a vibrant, visionary future for Eugene’s arts community. It’s going to be a night to remember—and we want you there.
Grab your tickets today and let’s make some magic together!
Online ticket sales are now closed. Tickets will be available at the door unless the event sells out in advance.
The Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene (ABAE) drives investment to preserve and enhance Eugene’s creative and cultural vibrancy through relentless arts advocacy and proactive sector advancement. We work in close partnership with the City of Eugene, the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce, Lane Community College, the University of Oregon, and Travel Lane County to build a thriving, culturally rich community. ABAE helps lead civic engagement and stewardship of the arts, culture, and creativity—fostering strong connections between the arts, education, public, and business sectors. We believe the arts are essential to a vibrant community because they connect people, spark innovation, and create places where people want to live, work, and visit.