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Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Spectrum Gala & Art Auction. Your generosity, enthusiasm, and belief...
03/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Spectrum Gala & Art Auction. Your generosity, enthusiasm, and belief in Access Institute made it an unforgettable evening and raised more than $360,000!

Together, our community gathered in San Francisco for a night of art, connection, and purpose—raising critical support for Access Institute’s mission to provide high-quality mental health care for those who might otherwise go without it. We were honored to celebrate Dr. Bart Magee, Access Institute’s founding Executive Director, with a Lifetime Achievement Award and hear from special guest speaker Annabelle Gurwitch, whose humor and honesty about finding small joys can make a big difference when navigating life’s challenges.

From the stunning artwork in the silent auction and unique experiences in the live auction to the meaningful moments shared from the stage, the evening was a beautiful reminder of what is possible when a community comes together around mental health.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, and helped bring Spectrum to life. Special thanks to our generous sponsors, including Skin Spirit Noe Valley. In a delightful surprise, one guest at each table received a gift certificate for a signature facial.

Your support ensures that Access Institute can continue providing life-changing care while training the next generation of mental health professionals.

Can’t wait to see you next year!

To view the full article gallery please visit the link in our bio!

03/11/2026

We are delighted to share that our 2026 Spectrum Gala & Art Auction is officially sold out.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our event sponsors and the 300+ Access community members who purchased a ticket to share in this special evening. Spectrum plays a vital role in our ability provide affordable, accessible mental health care to those in need, and we are grateful for your support!

We look forward to celebrating with you tomorrow, March 12th at 5:30pm at Pier 27 in San Francisco.

03/11/2026

We are delighted to share that our 2026 Spectrum Gala & Art Auction is officially sold out.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our event sponsors and the 300+ Access community members who purchased a ticket to share in this special evening. Spectrum plays a vital role in our ability provide affordable, accessible mental health care to those in need, and we are grateful for your support!

We look forward to celebrating with you tomorrow, March 12th at 5:30pm at Pier 27 in San Francisco.

03/10/2026

Spectrum Ticket Sales end tonight by midnight! Limited tickets available and nearly sold out!

Get yours before it’s too late at spectrum-sf.org

03/10/2026

Spectrum 2026 is Two Days Away

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Spectrum 2026 Gala & Art Auction this Thursday, March 12 at Pier 27 in San Francisco.

Ticket sales close today at the end of the day, and this is your last chance to be part of a night that brings together art, community, and the shared commitment to making mental health care more accessible in San Francisco.

Guests will experience a vibrant silent art auction featuring works from renowned artists, an inspiring program honoring Dr. Bart Magee, and a gathering of community members dedicated to supporting trauma informed, affordable mental health services.

Every ticket helps support Access Institute’s mission to provide long term, in depth mental health care for those who might otherwise fall through the gaps.

Secure your seat before sales close tonight.

Purchase tickets at:
spectrum-sf.org

We look forward to welcoming you to Pier 27 on March 12.

03/09/2026

Spectrum 2026 is almost here.

Join us for the Spectrum Gala & Art Auction on Thursday, March 12 at Pier 27 in San Francisco. Spend the evening surrounded by incredible art, community, and purpose as we come together to support affordable, trauma-informed mental health care in our city.

Our Silent Art Auction features original works from talented artists, with bidding open from 5:30 pm to 7 pm.

Every bid helps expand access to care for individuals and families who might otherwise go without it.

Tickets and details: spectrum-sf.org

03/06/2026

Spectrum 2026 Gala & Art Auction is just one week away.

Silent Art Auction tickets are now sold out, but single tickets are still available. Join us and bid on extraordinary works by renowned artists while supporting Access Institute’s mission.

The Gala & Art Auction promises to be a memorable evening of art, community, and impact.

Visit spectrum-sf.org for tickets and event details.

See you on March 12 at Pier 27 in San Francisco.

03/06/2026

Spectrum Gala & Art Auction is only one week away!

Tickets are nearly sold out! Get your tickets before it’s too late!

For tickets, click the link in our bio or visit spectrum-sf.org

Access Institute is pleased to offer this exceptional painting by the renowned contemporary Austrian artist Xenia Hausne...
03/03/2026

Access Institute is pleased to offer this exceptional painting by the renowned contemporary Austrian artist Xenia Hausner. The painting will be auctioned at the Spectrum Gala & Art Auction on March 12th.

Hausner is known for her dynamically patterned, full-scale paintings of women. Using oil and acrylic paints she combines expressionist and realist practices. In addition to the dominance of female figures, fiction and invention are her central themes. Her images are enigmatic and the situations she depicts ambiguous. In contrast to the classical portrait, the characters in her images play the roles of people other than themselves, like actors in a play. Born in 1951 in Vienna, Austria as the daughter of the painter Rudolf Hausner, she went on to study at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Her work has been exhibited worldwide, including at Galerie Thomas in Munich, Art Cologne, the Museum Quarter Kunsthalle in Vienna, and Forum Gallery in Los Angeles, among many others. Haunser lives and works in Berlin, Germany and Vienna, Austria.

Don’t miss the Spectrum Gala & Art Auction to view and bid on this and 50 other unique and valuable works of art.

To see the full art gallery and to purchase tickets, please visit the link in our bio.

02/25/2026

We’re excited to share a special video message from our Spectrum Guest Speaker, Annabelle Gurwitch.

Her warmth, humor, and commitment to community make her a powerful voice for this year’s celebration.
Join us for an inspiring evening in support of Access Institute and our mission to provide affordable, trauma informed mental health care in San Francisco.

Spectrum 2026 Gala & Art Auction

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Pier 27 | San Francisco


5:30 PM Reception & Silent Art Auction

7:00 PM Dinner & Program

Dress Code: Cocktail Attire
Secure your tickets by clicking the link in our bio

02/20/2026

Individual tickets for Spectrum 2026 are now available— and this year’s celebration will be unforgettable!

Join us on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Pier 27 in San Francisco for a dynamic evening on the waterfront in support of Access Institute’s mission to provide high-quality mental health care to those who need it most. With a full-evening ticket, you’ll experience:

Cocktails and our extraordinary Silent Art Auction. To view the full gallery visit the link in our bio.

A vibrant dinner and inspiring program, honoring Dr. Bart Magee and with special guest, New York Times bestselling author Annabelle Gurwitch

Dessert, dancing, and a DJ-led after party, with DJ Bararang & DJ K.Lub’s groove-forward house and deep, disco-inspired beats

Stunning skyline and Bay views as the backdrop to it all

Tickets viable through the link in our bio!

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02/12/2026

Our Spectrum Artist Highlight series continues with an artist whose work challenges power, value, and the world we are building around us. This piece will be up for auction at Spectrum on March 12th at Pier 27!

Deborah Oropallo is a nationally recognized multidisciplinary artist whose work has been exhibited at prominent national institutions including the Whitney Museum of American Art, San Francisco MoMA, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, and The Jewish Museum in New York. Deborah’s work can also be viewed at the permanent collections of the Whitney Museum and SF MoMA, among others.

Originally trained as a painter, Oropallo layers photography, printmaking, video, and digital manipulation to create dense composite works where time, place, and power intersect. NO KINGS carries her signature intensity, merging historical symbolism with contemporary urgency in a composition that feels both regal and confrontational.

When asked why she supports Access Institute, her answer was direct:

“Everyone needs therapy right now. You continue to provide an invaluable service to this city. I am grateful to help in this small way.”

We look forward to seeing you for an evening of art and impact! Tickets available through the link in our bio.

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Access Institute provides high-quality psychological care to people of all ages who fall through the socioeconomic cracks while training the next generation of mental health professionals through a model that values human complexity, supports socially-conscious practice, and promotes sustained human growth.