Annual Spring Gala
Carolina Day School's fundraising events are a beloved tradition central to the culture of philanthropy at our school. CDS has two spring philanthropic events, which are each held every other year.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
With a special Student Art Preview Night on Thursday, April 16
In 2024, Carolina Day School wowed the community with Black & White, a modern nod to Truman Capote’s iconic monochrome ball. This year, we’re stepping boldly into full color. Welcome to TECHNICOLOR: the 2026 Carolina Day School Auction Gala.
Set at The Venue in the heart of downtown Asheville, TECHNICOLOR will be a night of luminous energy—an immersive celebration filled with unforgettable entertainment, spectacular auction experiences, and the unmistakable joy of coming together in support of CDS. Expect dynamic color, dramatic moments, and a sense of wonder that only a fully saturated palette can capture.
This year, we are also excited to introduce TECHNICOLOR Student Art Preview Night on April 16, a gallery-style experience where CDS students will present their artwork. This new event allows our community to admire and uplift the remarkable creativity of our students as we launch into the Gala season. Student Art is perhaps the most-loved category in our silent auction. This family-friendly evening will highlight the remarkable talent of our students and offer our community an opportunity to come together to preview the innovative pieces the students are working on this year.
Embrace the color, and prepare to be transported. TECHNICOLOR is more than an event—it’s an experience.
About the Auction Gala
In 1976, at Asheville Country Day School, a great school tradition began: Auction Gala. In the nearly half-century since its inception, Carolina Day School has hosted a biennial fundraising weekend to benefit the school, its students, and its faculty. Our auctions are famous for two reasons—they raise significant funds and allow the school community to come together and enjoy each other’s company at beautifully themed events.
Currently, the biennial Gala Auctions provide the largest amount of community-wide philanthropic support to teaching, learning, and environment at Carolina Day outside of the Annual Fund. The improvements and support our school is afforded every other year would simply not be possible without the Gala and the community’s participation.
Share the Promise
returning saturday April 24, 2027!
About Share the Promise
Share the Promise is one evening featuring a Promise Party reception celebration and fun community dinners hosted by CDS families and friends in their homes. The singular purpose of this event is to support financial aid at Carolina Day School.
A strong financial aid program ensures that top students within the CDS community and in the region have access to the excellence of a CDS education regardless of financial means. The talents of these students enrich and strengthen the learning experience for all students in every classroom.
As part of long-term planning, there may be a special campaign introduced such as the It All Begins Here campaign which built the Lower School.