Highlight International Art Center Foundation
WAAD YOUTH ART EXHIBITION
March 17, 2024
2024 World Autism Awareness Day Youth Art Exhibition hosted by Franklin Foundation was successfully held at the Nixon Library & Museum on Sunday, March 17th. The event was graced by the presence of Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan and philanthropist Zhang Xianghua.
Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan (4th from right) visited 2024 WAAD Youth Art Exhibition, and Brian Yan (3rd from left), founder of Highlight International Art Center Foundation, delivered a brief speech.
The art exhibition attracted participants from all walks of life, reflecting a growing public interest in the holistic development—both physical and mental—of adolescents, as well as a concerted effort to support families affected by autism.
The Art Exhibition attracted participants from all walks of life.
The young volunteers at the ribbon-cutting ceremony
Serving as a co-host, Highlight International Art Center curated artwork for a charity auction and simultaneously hosted the benefit performance in the afternoon, contributing spectacular performances of their own.
Brian Yan, the host of the charity performance, was preparing for the upcoming show.
Violin Fusion Performance
The young artists delivered a spectacular performance.
Brian Yan (1st from left) showcased the auction items.
Catherine Zhang (3rd from left) showcased the auction items.
Brian Yan holds up an artwork sold at the auction.
The exhibition and auction drew a strong community response, attracting over 300 attendees. The combined efforts were highly successful, raising more than $16,000. All proceeds will directly benefit families affected by autism.
