Evolve's 14th Annual Evening of Arts for Autism 2026

Sat, Oct 17th 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT · By Evolve Coaching
Date & Time
Sat, Oct 17th 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
to
Sat, Oct 17th 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT
Location
Pittsburgh Opera (Bitz Opera Factory)
2425 Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh PA, 15222
Event Details
JOIN US!

Enjoy an evening of exhilarating performances from our community members and friends, an exceptional silent auction, and the highlight of the night is a gallery show featuring artwork from neurodiverse artists from our region.

The Evening of Arts celebrates the creativity of Autistic and other neurodiverse artists while supporting inclusion and empowerment. 

Together, we can make Pittsburgh Autism's Most Livable City!


EVENT TIMELINE & DETAILS


Golden Hour Reception: 6 - 7 pm

This private welcome reception features a meet and greet with the artists and performers, small bites, and a specialty cocktail.

General Admission: 7 - 10 pm

Event goers can expect:

  • Gallery Show with curated artwork from Autistic and other neurodiverse artists from our region
  • Live artist at work
  • Live and silent auctions
  • A diverse range of musical and artistic performances
  • Heavy hors d'oeuvres buffet
  • Open bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Sensory-friendly decompression space
  • Valet parking 
  • Optional themed attire: Festive-formal, bold & bright

Sponsor this Event

Illumination Sponsor (two available)

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  • 8 Golden Hour admissions: private reception featuring a meet and greet with the artists and performers, small bites and a specialty cocktail
  • Logo on step-and-repeat banner
  • Recognition in event slide-show with large logo
  • Recognition in event program
  • Name engraved on a permanent wall plaque at Evolve's new Inclusion Center in Garfield
  • Recognition as Illumination sponsor in event marketing communications: Evolve’s website, newsletters, social media, and printed event invitation*
  • Verbal acknowledgement of your sponsorship from the stage

*Deadline to be included on printed event invitation is August 1.

Quantity

$10,000

Firecracker Sponsor

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  • 6 Golden Hour admissions:  private reception featuring a meet and greet with the artists and performers, small bites and a specialty cocktail
  • Logo on step-and-repeat banner
  • Recognition in event slide-show with medium logo
  • Recognition in event program
  • Recognition as a sponsor in event marketing communications: Evolve’s website, newsletters, and social media
Quantity

$5,000

Lotus Sponsor

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  • 4 Golden Hour admissions:  private reception featuring a meet and greet with the artists and performers, small bites and a specialty cocktail
  • Recognition in event slide-show with small logo
  • Recognition in event program
  • Recognition as a sponsor in event marketing communications: Evolve’s website and social media
Quantity

$2,500

Glow Sponsor

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  • 2 Golden Hour admissions: private reception featuring a meet and greet with the artists and performers, small bites and a specialty cocktail
  • Recognition in event slide-show and program with name listed
  • Recognition as a sponsor in event marketing communications: Social media
Quantity

$1,000

Get Tickets

Host Committee - Circle of Light

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  • 2 General Admission tickets
  • Recognition in the event program and the event slide-show
Quantity

$500

Golden Hour Admission

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Enjoy a private reception featuring a meet and greet with the artists and performers, small bites and a specialty cocktail

Quantity

$170

General Admission

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General Admission to Evening of Arts for Autism beginning at 7 pm.
Quantity

$120

Disability Community Member

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We welcome disabled community members to choose this admission option of their choice.

Quantity

$30

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