The Art of Impact: Ignite Brings Creativity Together in Fort Worth
What is art? It can be a painting that stops you in your tracks. A photograph that makes you see something differently. A thoughtfully created dish. A song that changes the energy in a room.

On Saturday, Oct. 17, Camp Fire First Texas will bring all of those art forms together as Ignite: An Evening of Art and Impact returns to William Campbell Gallery, combining professional and youth artwork, culinary creations from Fort Worth chef Hao Tran and live music by Aurora Bleu—all in support of Camp Fire programs across North Texas.
And sometimes, art is what happens when all of those things come together.

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The Art on the Walls
At the center of Ignite is a curated, juried exhibition featuring original work from professional artists across North Texas.
Painting, photography, mixed media, jewelry and three-dimensional works come together throughout the gallery, giving guests the opportunity to discover artists, find a piece they love and take original art home through the silent auction.
But some of the evening’s most exciting work may come from artists who are just getting started.

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The Art of Possibility
Ignite intentionally creates space for the next generation of artists, displaying selected work from K-12 students alongside pieces by professional artists.
Before the evening event begins, young artists and their families will be celebrated during a special Youth Artist Reception from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Students will be recognized in elementary, middle and high school divisions, with cash scholarship awards presented thanks to Youth Art Awards Sponsors Linda and Jake Jacobson.
For a young person, seeing their artwork displayed in a professional gallery can be about much more than recognition.
It is an opportunity to see that their ideas matter. That their perspective has value. And that there may be possibilities ahead they haven’t imagined yet.

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The Art of Food
The creativity doesn’t stop at the gallery walls.
Acclaimed Fort Worth chef Hao Tran will bring her own art form to Ignite, creating passed hors d’oeuvres for guests to enjoy throughout the evening.
Known throughout Fort Worth’s culinary community for bringing creativity and connection to the table, Tran adds another layer to an evening designed to engage the senses.
Paired with an open bar, it’s an invitation to sip, taste and stroll your way through the gallery.

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The Art of Music
Every great gallery night needs a soundtrack.
Aurora Bleu will provide live music throughout the evening, adding another creative voice to the experience and setting the tone as guests explore the exhibition, connect with artists and friends, and place their bids.
Visual art. Culinary art. Music. Youth creativity.
Each brings something different to the evening. Together, they create Ignite.

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The Art of Impact
Behind everything guests experience at Ignite is an even bigger purpose.
Proceeds from the evening support Camp Fire First Texas programs that connect young people with nature, new experiences and opportunities to discover their strengths, build confidence, develop leadership skills and prepare for what comes next.
Through hands-on experiences in outdoor learning, camp, afterschool and teen leadership, along with workforce development for early childhood educators, Camp Fire First Texas creates opportunities to connect with nature, build confidence and thrive, helping young people, families and educators discover their potential and strengthen their communities.
In that way, the young artists whose work hangs at William Campbell Gallery represent something at the heart of Camp Fire’s work: potential grows when young people are given opportunities to explore, create and be encouraged.
Together, those experiences reflect the real art of Ignite: using creativity and community to create opportunities for others.

Experience Ignite
Ignite: An Evening of Art and Impact
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
William Campbell Gallery | 217 Foch St., Fort Worth
Youth Artist Reception: 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Sponsors’ Reception: 5 to 6 p.m.
Gallery Night & Silent Auction: 6 to 8 p.m.
Tickets are $100 per person, and capacity is limited.
Come for the art. Stay for the food and music. Leave knowing your night out helped create opportunities for young people across North Texas.


