Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina's premiere gala event, Picture This, consists of a juried art exhibit,  silent auction, delicious food, spirits, and live entertainment. Come celebrate with us!  Bring your friends and associates, your love of good food, music, and fine art.   Friends, corporate partners, and advocates from across the state gather to celebrate children and families, and to further support the good work of Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina.  Together, we can make sure children in North Carolina are safe and nurtured.

Last year's event successfully raised over $90,000 to advance the work of Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina.  This year we hope to raise over $100,000.  You can help by purchasing your ticket in advance and by making an additional donation with your ticket.

Purchase your ticket now!

Purchase your ticket online through Paypal.  $100 per person includes admission to the juried art exhibition, silent auction, 1 complimentary cocktail, food, and live entertainment.
Black Tie Optional
Cash Bar

All tickets purchased via Paypal will be mailed at least 3 weeks prior to the event. If you have not received your ticket by October 10, 2008 please contact our office and your tickets will be held for you at the door.

Call for Artists

All artists are invited to submit their work for our juried art show during the gala. We welcome any subject and would like to provide an exciting mix of works for guests to admire and purchase. Photography, painting, and other mixed media can be submitted for review. We ask that all selected artists be present the morning of the event at the Cardinal Club to hang their work or set up their display. Please be prepared to remove any remaining artwork after the event ends at 11pm. To find out more about submitting your artwork, please download the application.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Join our current sponsors in recognizing the need to prevent child abuse and neglect across North Carolina.  Your support will help us provide training and education to hundreds of professionals, volunteers, and individuals throughout the state.  Review available sponsorship opportunities and contact us to become a sponsor today!

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Smith Anderson

Many thanks to our dedicated committee members:

Leavitt Bridgman, Chairman

Adele Spitz-Roth         Britt Hart                  Donna Sawyer                Judy Dever              Kristen Bierline                Sarah Covey

Amy Lamphier             Debbie Rod           Dorene McCune             Judy Julian              Michelle Smith                 Suzannah Higby

April Mills                      Diana Urieta          Elizabeth Wolgin             Kim Lauer               Patrick Shanahan           Sydney Atkinson

Beth Kelly                     Diane Black           Janice Wetherbee           Karin Cox                Sally Williams                 Takiyah Robinson