Anniversary Masquerade Gala 2021 - Unmask the Stigma – Healing Arts Institute of South Florida

It’s a community celebration of wellness!

Join Healing Arts Institute of South Florida as we step out in elegant high fashion at our masquerade gala:

Sunday, July 11th 2021

Join us as we “unmask” the stigma of mental health and embrace the opportunity to further strengthen our resilience, uncover our pain, and bring healing, hope and mental wellness to marginalized communities.

By working together, we can raise the funds needed to expand mental health services to underserved communities throughout Broward county.

Purchase Tickets – Unmasking the Stigma

If you are interested in sponsoring our event or purchasing advertising, please visit our Sponsorship and Advertising sales page.

What to expect at The Unmask Gala

Pre-Event Activity – The Unmask Scavenger Hunt Challenge:

Take the scavenger hunt challenge for the opportunity to win $500 or $1000 to donate to a mental health charity of your choice. The hunt begins July 1st and the final clue will be revealed at 4:00pm on July 11^th.

A summer night of festive fun for the whole family. A dual experience for both parents and children.

This will be a night to remember as we discuss how Healing Arts Institute can work together with other agencies to unmask the stigma of mental health.

Featured Entertainment:

Part of the evening’s entertainment will include a phenomenal mime performance that will present a piece titled ‘The Pain of Hiding Behind the Mask and the Struggle to Gain the Help and Understanding Needed That Provides Healing, Restoration and Hope.’

After-party Dancing:

Join us as we release stress as we move together and dance while learning the latest dance challenges.

Children’s Gala:

A unique experience for children at their own mini masquerade! Structured and fun play therapy activities – Building social skills through therapeutic and interactive play:

Art therapy
Music therapy
Sand play therapy
Puppet play
Social / emotional games
Unmasking stigma mask painting activity

Each child will receive an observation profile that highlights their strengths and abilities with strategies for consistent growth.

The Unmask Gala Experience

3:30-4:30 PM – Check-in
4:30 PM – The Unmasked Experience: family photos, changing faces photos, Mirrored images walk and much more !!
4:50 PM – How we fight Stigma together
5:00 PM – Dinner served
5:30 PM – Lively Entertainment, Dancing, Inspirational speakers, Giving campaign
7:10 PM – Unmask Stigma Call to Action | Dr. Tennie
7:11 PM – Afterparty | Drinks on the pool deck
8:00 PM – Child pick up

Sponsorship and Advertising Sales

Become an unmasked champion!

Sponsor Healing Arts Institute of South Florida International’s inaugural Unmasking the Stigma of Mental Health Gala!

This will be a night to remember as we discuss how Healing Arts Institute can work together with other agencies to unmask the stigma of mental health.

Healing Arts Institute is growing larger every year, and we need your help to provide our free mental health therapy and family services to underserved residents of Broward county.

It’s not easy offering top-of-the-line mental and behavioral therapy without your help, but together we can make a difference in the lives of children and families who would otherwise not be able to afford these services.