To our wonderful community,
On the evening of Saturday, June 13th, we invite you to join us for Freehold’s 2026 Gala: engage your invisible, at Mount Baker Community Club. This event will celebrate Freehold’s accomplishments in creating meaningful change in our communities through dedication to authentic artistic practice. Please join us for an evening of food, drinks, an auction, games and more, emceed by Freehold faculty and auctioneer extraordinaire Matt Smith. Tickets are available now—and if you hurry you can get discounted Early Bird tickets through May 13th!
Where: Mount Baker Community Club Hall is located at 2811 Mt Rainier Drive S (Seattle). Street parking is available near the venue. Transit options include the Light Rail (Mt Baker stop), #14 bus (S McClellan Street), and the #7 bus (S Forest St). This entrance is wheelchair accessible.
When: Doors for the Gala open at 5:30pm. Dinner and programming to start shortly after. The event will run until about 9:15pm. Dress Code: Follow your bliss. The event theme is “engage your invisible” and we imagine the night as an exploration of your imagination.
Our gala serves as a cornerstone for the sustainability and growth of Freehold’s programs. By supporting our gala, you contribute to:
Discounted Tuition: Supporting over 500 students last year in the continuous pursuit of authenticity and truth in their artistry; 40% receive tuition assistance.
Expanding the Impact of Our Engaged Theatre Program:
Creating new works like hidden/current, a work by playwrights from three continents, that tells three interwoven stories. Jen Moore, actor and musician shares,“It is a gander into the unknown…Working with the Xhosa actors and the folks from Iran has helped to highlight the nuance of the differences, but even larger the fact that this is a global issue in dealing with gender-based violence.”
Providing programs and residencies that serve over 500 individuals incarcerated or in inpatient care around the area. Carter Rodriquez, residency facilitator, explains,”The stories [from residents] connect us to the deepest parts of our humanity…It’s really what we’re reaching for: the largest possible sense of the power of art.”
Growing Our Connection: Providing ongoing programs, including our Artist Residency Program, Studio Performances, and maintaining our 
affordable and professional rental spaces, while actively fostering an environment of continual growth and welcoming fresh perspectives.
Supporting Artists: Employing over 40 artists, including teaching artists in our classes and residencies, as well as over 20 artists for our most recent production, hidden/current.
Tickets are available now! Come engage your invisible at our 2026 Gala! Buy before May 13 for our special Early Bird Pricing! We look forward to seeing all of you in June.
