Night In Tuscany
NIGHT IN
TUSCANY
An Evening of Art and Culture
Step into an evening inspired by the charm, art, and culture of Italy. Night in Tuscany is a celebration of creativity and community, featuring stunning large-scale umbrellas hand-painted by local artists from across Kern County.
Enjoy an elegant night filled with Italian cuisine, fine wine, and a live art auction showcasing these one-of-a-kind works, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Seven Oaks Country Club.
NIGHT IN TUSCANY
Event Details
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Seven Oaks Country Club
2000 Grand Lakes Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Tickets: $125
Sponsorship opportunities available
An unforgettable night of art, culture, and indulgence awaits.
Save the date—more details coming soon.
Sponsorship
Night in Tuscany is an elegant evening celebrating art, culture, and community, bringing together local artists, patrons, and supporters in a beautiful Italian-inspired setting. Sponsorship opportunities offer a meaningful way to support the Arts Council of Kern while gaining visibility at a high-profile event featuring fine cuisine, wine, and a live art auction.
By becoming a sponsor, you help elevate local artists, enrich cultural programming across Kern County, and play a key role in making this unforgettable night possible.
Sponsorship Tiers
MICHELANGELO CIRCLE – $5,000
- 8 Event Tickets
- 6 Preview Reception Tickets
- Premiere logo placement on all event materials
- Logo on signage, website, and umbrella displays
- Verbal Recognition from the stage
SIENA SOCIETY – $2,500
- 6 Event Tickets
- 4 Preview Reception Tickets
- Prominent logo placement on signage and website
- Recognition in emails and social media
- Verbal recognition during the event
FLORENCE PATRON – $1,000
- 4 Event Tickets
- 2 Preview Reception Tickets
- Logo or name listing on website and signage
- Recognition in email and social media
AMALFI FRIEND – $500
- 2 Event Tickets
- Name listing on website and signage
- Recognition in email and social media
YOUR SPONSORSHIP
- Empowers local artists and creative workforce development
- Strengthens community connection through arts and culture
- Provides high visibility brand alignment with a beloved signature event
EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Reception: 5:30 PM
Program and Auction 6:30 PM
Seven Oaks Country Club
2000 Grand Lakes
Bakersfield, CA 93311
PREVIEW EVENT
Thursday, March 19, 2026
From 5:30 to 7:30 PM
Home of Honorable Robert Tafoya and Sandra Serrano
Location upon confirmation of sponsorship
Call to Artists
The Arts Council of Kern invites local artists to apply to participate in Night in Tuscany, an elegant evening celebrating art and culture inspired by Italy. Selected artists will be commissioned to create hand-painted designs on large umbrellas, which will be displayed and auctioned as part of the event.
Each selected artist is guaranteed a minimum of $250 or 50% of the final sales price, whichever is greater. In addition, selected artists will receive one complimentary ticket to Night in Tuscany to attend and enjoy the event—a $125 value.
Umbrellas will be provided by the Arts Council of Kern. Artists will be selected based on submitted work samples and overall artistic vision.
Event Date: April 9th
Early Preview Showing: March 19th
Artwork Completion Deadline: March 16th
