! UPDATE ! Great News!! Add $2,200 to the number in the box, which is what we received in checks for this fundraiser, and the total is enough to pay for two thirds of the 35th Annual Children's Book Illustrator Show. The show is a go! It will run from March 13 through May 23, with the Artist Reception on March 21. This show will generate operating income from school field trips. The Sun is in business with your help, and with continued help, the Gallery just might have a wonderful and successful year.
Have you donated? Any amount helps to pay the overhead costs of running this community space that has impacted the lives of so many over the years.
An example of that impact is this letter from one of the writer/Illustrators in this year's show:
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Why should you believe in the power of THE ARTS? Because even in times of uncertainty, the arts develop empathy. They increase problem-solving skills and encourage collaboration. They make people curious about each other and the world...
Hundreds of people can afford a $25 donation. Why won't you be one of them?! If you can do more, it's appreciated deeply, but a whole village of $25's can make the difference that we're looking for!
For nearly fifty years, the Sun Gallery has been a cornerstone of Hayward’s creative life — a nonprofit art space that has offered exhibitions, youth art classes, and community events since 1976. Generations of families have walked through its doors to experience local art, make something with their hands, and feel part of something bigger.
Now, the Sun Gallery needs the community it has served for decades. Due to a major budget deficit, the City of Hayward has suspended funding for its Community Agency Funding program — a critical source of support for local nonprofits like the Sun Gallery. Without that funding, the future of the gallery, their youth art programs, and their exhibitions are at risk.
We’ve always believed that art belongs to everyone — that creativity builds community, hope, and pride in our city. If you believe in keeping art alive and accessible in Hayward, please consider donating to help the Sun Gallery continue its mission. Every contribution helps keep the lights on, the paint flowing, and the doors open for the next generation of artists.
Why $20K? That is the amount of the grant that the City traditionally would have given the Sun Gallery for it's operating costs. Of course, it's not enough to run the gallery for a year, and other income is necessary, but the lack of that large of a sum makes the whole process VERY challenging.
Together, we can make sure Hayward’s creative heart keeps shining. Give more. Give freely. Give with your heart!
PLEASE GIVE THEN SHARE!!
Your Organizers:
Valerie Caveglia: President, Hayward Education Foundation Board of Directors; Hayward Rotary Club, Rotarian of the Year 2024; Gail Steele Lifetime Achievement Award from the City of Hayward 2024; Community Activist 1986-202?
Dorsi Diaz: President, Sun Gallery Board of Directors
