Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

Take Flight 2025, a live art display and fundraiser returns on April 6 at the Shemer Art Center. Presented by Phoenix Rotary 100, this annual art auction is aimed at raising funds for charities benefiting youth and people experiencing homelessness. A portion of the proceeds will also benefit the Shemer Art Center.

Take Flight will feature over 50 metal butterfly sculptures ranging in size from 12”, 30”, and 40”. These butterflies will be on display starting on April 4 at the Shemer Art Center and available for purchase through an online auction from March 6 through April 6 during the Take Flight 2025 bidders’ reception from noon to 3 p.m. on the 6^th of April. 

Attendees of the 2025 bidders’ reception will have the chance to meet the artists, get an up-close private viewing of the works, listen to live music and enjoy passed small bites along with wine and champagne on the Shemer Art Center’s private patio. This is an adult-only, 21-and-up ticketed event!

In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a raffle at the reception for several themed prizes. These include framed butterflies and guest entries donated by Butterfly Wonderland, framed photography, a hot air balloon ride, and more. 

Phoenix Rotary 100 has teamed up with more than 40 local artists who creatively transformed blank metal canvases into artwork that represents the community initiative. The butterflies symbolize transformation, particularly reflecting the situations of those experiencing homelessness going through extremely transformative periods of their lives.

For those unable to attend the art display, an online auction will be available starting on March 6 at noon before the event. Art enthusiasts and supporters can register to start bidding on butterflies or opt to buy any of the butterflies at the buy-now price, as well as purchase tickets for the auction at www.rotary100.org/takeflight/. The online auction will close at 3 p.m. on April 6.