2026 Open Hearts, Healing Arts Gala
April 18th, Black-Tie Event
Our black-tie fundraising and recognition event takes place the day after Jane’s Jubilee Celebration. Start with a VIP cocktail hour on Jane’s Estate, mingling with other exciting people from the Open Hearts Foundation community. As the sun sets, our celebration will transform into an elegant night rooted in partnership and purpose. Collaborative music, exquisite cuisine, and crafted cocktails—set against the coastal breeze and a glowing sunset—will shape an unforgettable ambiance for the evening.
This year, we’re thrilled to introduce exciting, never‑before‑seen artistic collaborations with our nonprofit partners, bringing their healing work to life in powerful new ways. The program will also spotlight two remarkable honorees, Andrea & Steven Ingle of Creative Kids, El Paso, TX and Laurie Meadoff of City Kids Foundation, NYC, NY. Performers and visual artists from our nonprofit partners will bring their healing work to life, showcasing the powerful impact in arts and mental health that your generosity makes possible.
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Details:
Saturday April 18, 2026; 4:30 PM to 10 PM
Jane’s Private Estate
Address and Directions Provided at Confirmation
RSVP Now - Seats are Limited
Black-Tie Attire
Gala Host Committee: Cheri Ingle, Susan Nagy Luks, Julie Scanlon, Kristopher Keach, Amy and Becky Glass, Melissa Woltman
OHF Board Members: Jane Seymour, Tim Mallad, Mark Ebling, Julie Gallo Vander Wall, Rich Gold, Julie Scanlon, Christy Cashman, Sarah Vohland
Special Musical Guests: The Palms Band
The 2026 Gala promises to be our best and most inspiring event ever. There will be rare musical collaboration between beloved entertainers. Coastal cuisines will be provided by Chef Gina of Malibu Seaside Chef, an experience while <<alcohol or wine sponsor>> will deliver accompanying beverages to match the elevated culinary standard. The true heart of the night, as always, is our shared commitment to impact by fueling creative healing programs, strengthening partnerships and expanding opportunities for youth and families who deserve hope, dignity and a path forward.
Itinerary
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | VIP Cocktail Hour
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Main Event Presentation
· Debuting bold new artistic collaborations with our nonprofit partners
· Honoring two extraordinary leaders shaping our mission
· Showcasing powerful grantee impact made possible by you
· Live auction with exclusive opportunities
· Live appeal to drive healing forward
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Coffee, Dessert and Goodnights
Please note that the purchase of Gala tickets automatically includes admission to the Jubilee.
April, unforgettable.
Spend The Weekend With Jane
Jane Seymour’s extraordinary iconic career spans stage, film, television, and painting, all rooted in the discipline of her ballet training. This celebration of her life and work will include exclusive previews of her upcoming autobiography, surprise appearances from beloved colleagues, workshops, creative explorations and a look at the good works being performed by the Open Hearts Foundation she founded in 2010.
Meet Gala Honorees
Andrea Gates-Ingle
& Stephen Ingle
Creative Kids
El Paso, TX
Created: 1999
Grant: Resilience Art Project (RAP)
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Cofounders Andrea & Stephen Ingle have transformed young lives through the arts for over 25 years. They've built a creative sanctuary where children facing adversity gain confidence, resilience, and a powerful outlet for self‑expression.
After the tragic August 3, 2019, mass shooting in El Paso, Andrea and Stephen mobilized quickly to support their community by creating the Resilience Art Project (RAP). It's a trauma‑informed arts program helping youth and families process grief and build cross‑cultural understanding.
We honor Andrea and Stephen as trailblazers who uplift their community through creativity, compassion, and unwavering leadership. Project artwork will be displayed at this years Gala event.
Meet Gala Honoree
Laurie Meadoff
The CityKids Foundation
New York City, NY
Created: 1985
Grant: The Global School of Artivism
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Laurie Meadoff founded The CityKids Foundation to create a safe, creative space where youth from all backgrounds could develop their voices, build leadership skills, and express themselves through the arts.
The Global School of Artivism initiative, launched with OHF support, blends mental‑health literacy with creative expression. Young people gain trauma‑informed tools to build resilience through storytelling, poetry, visual art, and performance. Reducing isolation strengthens mental‑health outcomes while nurturing and empowering emotional confidence.
We're honored to celebrate Laurie and her lifelong commitment to using the arts to bridge divides and elevate young voices. She's earned global recognition as a transformative leader.
Sponsorship Levels
• All benefits delivered annually unless otherwise noted. Custom packages available.
• All gala sponsorship levels include access to the Jubilee.
• Ticket access is determined by sponsorship level.
• All proceeds will directly support the Open Hearts Foundation's mission.
• Supporters please check back for updates.
Presenting Benefactor Sponsor $100k
20 tickets (two tables) to the event including: VIP cocktail reception, preferred seating,
speaking opportunity, podium recognition step and repeat, logo and event materials,
tribute journal ad (full page, inside cover), annual report acknowledgement and dedicated social media post.
one available
Platinum Benefactor Sponsor $50k
15 tickets (1 ½ tables) to the event including: VIP cocktail reception, preferred seating,
speaking opportunity, podium recognition step and repeat, logo and event materials,
tribute journal ad (full page), annual report and social media acknowledgment.
Gold Benefactor Sponsor $25k
10 tickets (one table) to the event including: VIP cocktail reception, speaking opportunity,
podium recognition step and repeat, logo and event materials, tribute journal ad (half
page), annual report and social media acknowledgment.
Silver Benefactor Sponsor $15k
5 tickets (1/2 table) to the event including: materials, tribute journal ad (half page).
VIP cocktail reception, logo and event
Event Sponsor 5K – 10k
VIP Gala Ticket
$2575
1 ticket to the event with VIP access.
Gala General
Admission Ticket
$2000
1 ticket to the event.
Jubilee General Admission Ticket
$275
1 ticket to the event.
VIP Jubilee Ticket
$575
1 ticket to the event with VIP access.
There’s a place for everyone at the table. Won’t you join us?
Gala Host Committee
Amy & Becky Glass, Co-Founders, 3 Peas in a Pod Productions
Cheri Ingle, Vice President Design and Brand Management, JS Designs
Susan Nagy Luks, Director and Curator, Coral Canyon Publishing and The Art of Jane Seymour
Kristopher Keach, Associate Investment Advisor, Gabelli Asset Management Company
Julie Scanlon, Board Member, Policy Nonprofit Leader
Melissa Woltman, Vice President, Octagon