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Aviva Arts — and How We’re Growing!
We believe that arts practice is liberation practice.
Through intersectional storytelling, we enliven our relationship to ourselves, our communities, and the natural world..
In a time of global instability — from federal cuts to the arts, to the lawless arrest and deportation of immigrants, and the ongoing famine and genocide in Gaza — Aviva Arts creates much-needed spaces to listen, grieve, inspire, and recognize each other’s humanity..
Now more than ever, creating experiences that offer hope and space for difficult conversations is a vital community resource.
We’re expanding our offerings in innovative ways — and we cannot grow without your vital support!
Help us raise $9,000 by December 15 to fund new staff and pay artists a living wage.
All donations are matched 100% by the Aviva Arts Board — doubling your impact!
Your Support Builds the Future
With your help, Aviva Arts will:
Expand our staff and pay artists a living wage
Launch Resonance, a new international retreat program offering creative
and wellness experiences that nurture cross-cultural connection and leadership
Sustain inclusive spaces for storytelling, healing, and dialogue
Donation Gifts
Choose your level of support and receive special thank-you gifts!
Every donation comes with an invitation to the event
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Supporter ($10–$30)
Join us with a 🌱 invitation to the Deeper Roots, Wilder Branches event, plus a digital thank-you card.
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Ally ($31–$55)
All the perks of a Supporter, plus 🎟️ one raffle ticket to add a little extra excitement!
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Advocate ($56–$99)
Everything in Ally, plus 🎟️ an additional raffle ticket (total of 2) to double your chances of winning.
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Champion ($100–$249)
All Advocate benefits, plus 🌟 choose one special Champion-tier experience for a truly memorable engagement.
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Visionary ($250–$499)
Everything in Champion, with a 🌟 upgrade to a Visionary-tier experience for an elevated and unique experience.
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Legacy ($500+)
Enjoy all Visionary perks, plus Special invite to a private donor event in Spring 2026 and 🌟 upgrade to a Legacy-tier experience.
Donation Experiences
Looking for a one-of-a-kind way to support Aviva Arts?
These exclusive experiences were generously donated by members of our community — available in limited quantities:
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Open to all levels of experience!
Vocal improvisation session with Artistic Director & Voice Actor Debórah Eliezer (3 available).
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CHAMPION TIER
Life Transition Consultation with Pamela Hollings (3 available)
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VISIONARY TIER
Coaching sessions with Leah Herman that help women stop carrying everything alone and live with greater clarity, freedom, and healthier relationships. (1 available)
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LEGACY TIER
Exclusive Gandona Winery Tour and Tasting for up to 4 guests (Retail value $660 ( 1 available)
Want to make a deeper impact?
Special donations ($1000+) include
a spot at the Aviva Arts Resonance Retreat – Portugal (August, 2026): five days and nights of creative collaboration, cultural immersion, and restorative practice in a natural setting. (2 available)
or
Aviva Arts Spring Retreat (April, 2026 – SF Bay Area) Liberatory arts and wellness workshop in a natural setting.
(3 available )
🎟️ Raffle!
Here are the prizes you can win:
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Two complimentary tickets from City Lights Theater Company
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Two tickets to any NCTC 2025–26 season show (excluding Katya).
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Hum of Bees Book - Esther Kamkar
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Of such things Book - Esther Kamkar
Other surprise prizes will be announced on the day of the event!
Join us live or online via Zoom, wherever you are, to celebrate with our poets and artists (see below our list of performers)
Stay until the end to see who our lucky winners will be!
Power of Poetry Salon - Performers
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Esther Kamkar
(in-person)
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Medina Tenour Whiteman
(Spain, via video)
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Amal Bisharat
(USA, via Zoom)
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Shaista Tayabali
(UK, via Zoom)
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Noor Adabachi
(Portugal, via Zoom)
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Iolanda Guerra
(Portugal, via Zoom)
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Lua Hadar
(in-person)
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Debórah Eliezer
(in-person)
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Gabriel Cortez
(in person)
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