The TASTE Gala offers fellowship, inspiration and a curated lineup of Oregon’s rich and diverse food, wine, artists and equity heroes.

While the event raises money for local social purpose organizations, we turn the usual nonprofit benefit on its head with no auctions and no paddle raise. Instead, we have a party with a purpose and the people you want to be with!

To fund it, we have sponsors…check them out here! ...and we sell tickets.

DATE: Friday, November 15, 2024

TIME: 5:00pm – 11:00pm

(Reception 5:00-7:00, Gala Dinner 7:15-8:45, Dessert & Dance Party, 9:00- 11:00pm)

LOCATION: Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland Oregon

EATS & DRINKS: We feature 10 BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ chefs and winemakers and have worked with them to ensure we have a diversity of offerings for dietary needs. The menu items are listed in the print program available on site with allergens and indications of vegetarian and vegan options. If you have any dietary needs and are uncertain, your server can assist you.

In addition to our wine pairings we will have a no host bar available for cocktails and other beverages including our featured NA options from Altitude Beverages. 

BENEFITTING: Adelante Mujeres, APANO, and ELSO, Inc.

HONORING: Three local justice and equity heroes thru public nominations and selection by a panel of community leaders.

LOOK YOUR BEST: We encourage/allow for all expressions of style but ask that people consider it a first-class event and dress fab, dope, chic, bangin’, stylish, on point, or whatever expression you use for looking and feeling great!

INSIDER TIPS:

• EAT & DRINK WELL: We feature 10 BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ chefs and winemakers and have worked with them to ensure we have a diversity of offerings for dietary needs. The menu items are listed in the print program available on site with allergens and indications of vegetarian and vegan options. If you have any dietary needs and are uncertain, the servers can assist you.

  In addition to our wine pairings we will have a no host bar available for cocktails and other beverages including our featured non-alcoholic options from Altitude Beverages.

• MAKE CHECK-IN A BREEZE: We have your name on the guest list if you received an email from us on the morning of Nov 13 and/or Nov 15. If you did not, or if you purchased multiple tickets and have any changes to your guest list, please be sure to email mary@swaimstrategies.com so that she can help. At registration, you will be provided a table number and a wine glass to enjoy tastings during the reception. We will have a coat check available for guests as well.

• PARKING: We encourage ride share, but public paid parking is also available on the street and in the lot on Main St. directly across from the Art Museum.

• ACCESSIBILITY: The Portland Art Museum is an accessible facility with ramps, elevators, and lifts for guests with physical disabilities. If we can meet other needs you may have, please let us know at info@tasteforequity.org