Friends of the Arts at Illinois State University will hold its Gala at the Gallery fundraiser for student scholarships on Saturday, May 30, at the University Galleries in Uptown Station in Normal.

The event will include live entertainment, a silent auction of artwork by local and national artists, a live auction, as well as food and drink. Doors will open and entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. Auctions will begin at 7 p.m.

Tickets for the event are $50 per person and can be purchased by phoning (309) 438-2535 or by visiting the box office in Illinois State University’s Center for the Performing Arts. Event information is also available online.

“The Gala at the Gallery fundraiser is an excellent way to state your passion for the arts at Illinois State University,” said Bobbi Hynes, Friends of the Arts president. “The proceeds from the event will go to scholarships that make a real difference in the lives of arts students.”