Here are the Top 5 Reasons to Attend the TDS Gala Celebration and Benefit, January 24, 6:30pm (+ Free Meet the Artists Preview Party, Wednesday, January 22, 5:30 pm).

1. See Hundreds of Beautiful Landscapes Created Around the World. This year’s Gala features artworks created out-of-doors. Come see our beautiful Tucson landscape and landscapes from around the world visually presented in exciting new ways. (Image: Diana Madaras, original painting).

2. Take Home an Original Work of Art. Every Gala ticket holder gets to choose and take home one of 200 original works of art created by some of Tucson’s most well-known and respected artists! (Image: Ellen Fountain, watercolor).

3. Help Support Vital TDS Senior and Youth Community Programs. Proceeds form Gala ticket and silent auction sales will help TDS continue to offer programs that bring the joy of “art practice” to all Tucson seniors and youth. (Image: Jennifer Clarke, mezzotint).

4. Chance to Get a Deal on Sensational Silent Auction items. Who doesn’t enjoy a little competitive bidding when it’s all in good fun and for a fantastic cause? Our silent auction items are sure to entice you and you might even get the deal of the evening! (Image: Mano Sotelo, oil painting).

5. Chat, Nibble, Admire and Have Fun! Have a little fun, a little food, and spend a little time admiring breathtaking artwork with people who love art as much as you do. What’s better than that? (Image: Walter Porter, painting).

Don’t Miss Out! Join us as we pause to celebrate the community you helped create. Purchase your Gala tickets today before we are sold out! $100 of the $125 ticket price is tax deductible. (Image: Andrew Rush, available in the Silent Auction).