Emily’s Hope Gala

🗓️ Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
⏰ Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown
👔 Semi-formal to formal attire

The 2026 Emily’s Hope Gala: Art Show & Auction will be on January 24, 2026.

Embrace the power of art and community as we come together for the Emily’s Hope Art Show & Auction, one of our organization’s most cherished fundraisers. This remarkable event celebrates the life and creative spirit of Emily Groth, a prolific painter whose life was cut short. We are also honored to feature the extraordinary talents of local and regional artists, who have generously contributed their work to support the mission of Emily’s Hope – stopping stigma, saving lives.

Join us for an inspiring evening at Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown. The event will feature live art production, a silent and live auction showcasing local and regional artists’ work and tempting packages from local businesses. Plus, a delectable dinner and engaging program.

The battle against addiction remains an enormous challenge, with over 78,309 lives lost to overdoses last year – that’s an average of 215 deaths daily. With your generous support, we aim to change this narrative one life at a time. By attending this event, you are helping us make a significant impact on individuals and families affected by substance use disorder.

The 2026 Emily’s Hope Art Show & Auction carries the theme Beauty From Ashes, inspired by Emily’s painting Incongruous. Just as a rose blooms from a skull in her artwork, this event reflects how Emily’s Hope is transforming tragedy into purpose — creating beauty from ashes by helping individuals and families find recovery, healing, and new beginnings.

If you’re an artist who’s interested in donating your work to this event, please click here to submit a piece for consideration. Artwork items will go through our selection process. Once complete, we will send out an email upon acceptance with additional information. For questions, please email Courtney at courtney@emilyshope.charity.

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