Gala begins at 6:00pm with the Afterparty to follow!
Gala
The Center for Arts and Learning
3801 Journey Pkwy, Norman, OK 73072
AFTERPARtY DETAILS COMING SOON!
Join us for the inaugural SPARK! Benefiting Bright Futures Gala, an unforgettable evening celebrating the vision and legacy of the founders who helped shape Norman’s creative community.
This special night honors Carolyn Folkins, Carol Whitney, and Audrey Bethel; the women whose creativity and determination transformed a former fire station into a lasting home for the arts.
Together, we’ll celebrate their impact while igniting new possibilities for future generations of artists through the Bright Futures initiative.
What To Expect
An inspiring evening designed to celebrate art, community, and the future of creativity in Norman:
A thoughtfully curated dinner experience
A dynamic art auction featuring local and regional works
A meaningful award ceremony honoring the Firehouse founders
A lively afterparty to close out the night
Tickets
Ticket information will be announced soon.
Please check back for updates on individual tickets, and table reservations.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support the arts while gaining meaningful visibility in the community. Sponsorship opportunities for SPARK! offer a unique way to align your brand with creativity, education, and impact.
Spark Champion — $10,000
Premier name recognition and logo placement on all marketing collateral and digital media
One reserved table (6 seats) at the gala
Logo placement on the event website
Inclusion in the official event press release
Complimentary access to the post-event celebration (location to be announced)
Verbal recognition during the event program
Spark Advocate — $5,000
Name recognition and logo placement on all marketing collateral and digital media
One reserved table (6 seats) at the gala
Logo placement on the event website
Complimentary access to the post-event celebration (location to be announced)
Verbal recognition during the event program
Spark Supporter — $2,500
Name recognition on all marketing collateral and digital media
Three seats at the gala
Complimentary access to the post-event celebration (location to be announced)
Verbal recognition during the event program
Spark Friend — $1,000
Name recognition on select marketing collateral
Two seats at the gala
Complimentary access to the post-event celebration (location to be announced)
Verbal recognition during the event program
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please email info@normanfirehouse.com.
Afterparty Details
More details about the afterparty experience will be released soon. Expect a high-energy celebration to cap off an inspiring evening.
Presented By
This inaugural event is proudly sponsored by Dental Depot, whose continued support helps make arts education and community programming possible.
