The Art of Impact Gala Benefitting Shield Our Schools Foundation
Join us for a night of prestige, valor, and impact.
Event Information
2026 Art of Impact Gala
Join us for an elegant evening filled with exceptional cuisine, craft cocktails, and unforgettable artistic moments -- all in the name of supporting school safety.
Throughout the night, live performances by acclaimed musicians Morgan Myles and Marta Spirk will create an intimate yet powerful soundtrack, while a renowned, local artist brings the mission to life through a live painting created in real time.
More than a gala, this is an immersive celebration of how art inspires drive change. Every note, brushstroke, and shared moment fuels Shield Our Schools’ mission to protect students and strengthen school safety.
This is creativity after dark.
This is where art becomes action.
September 12, 2026
5:30pm - 10:30pm
Denver Performing Arts Center, Seawell Ballroom
100% of proceeds from this event are being donated to local, Colorado schools to make facility upgrades such as bullet resistant window film, enhanced locking mechanisms, upgraded cameras, etc. The school chooses, Shield Our School funds it through events just like this.
Get your tickets now to be among the movers and shakers of Denver who are creating real impact, and having fun while doing it.
Donate to the Auction
Would you like to donate to the silent or live auction?
We are actively looking for donors who would like to contribute their services, products, or unique experiences to the cause. From game tickets and events to products and services, we invite you to consider a donation to this event. In turn, you will receive a receipt showcasing your contribution to this 501C-3 organization.
What's the Vibe?
Here are photos from our previous galas.
Shield Our Schools is dedicated to planning and hosting high caliber events that we personally enjoy attending as well. Every gala has had a mix of luxury and comfort, and each year has gotten much better than the year before.
This year, we are going to knock your socks off. You don't want to miss it!
Our Mission
Our Mission
No parent wants to imagine it. No community wants to believe it could happen to them.
And yet, tragedies continue to unfold in schools across the United States.Too often, attackers gain entry through something preventable—a door that won’t lock properly, a window not built to withstand forced entry, or a malfunctioning security system. These gaps are small, but the consequences are devastating. Shield Our Schools Foundation (SOS) exists to close those gaps.
With the support of Donors around the world, SOS provides funding to schools so they can keep their funds in place for academic enrichment. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all solution. Working alongside local law enforcement, we identify the tools and techniques that make the greatest impact—like bullet-resistant windows, upgraded locking systems, and even AI-powered cameras that can detect someone with a firearm approaching the school. If a school has a more specific need, we will address it on a case by case basis. From there, schools choose the solutions that fit their unique needs.
It’s simple. It’s effective. And it saves lives.