2026 Heart Gallery Premiere!

The Michigan Heart Gallery is a traveling photographic display of older youth in foster care who are awaiting their forever families!
About this Event

Join us for the 2026 Michigan Heart Gallery Premiere Event on Saturday, September 19th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (registration to begin at 10:30 AM) at Emagine Theater in Royal Oak. This inspiring event is a wonderful opportunity to learn how you can support older youth in foster care and celebrate their stories while learning about adoption from foster care in Michigan.

Event Schedule

• 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
  Registration, Red Carpet & Photo Opportunities – Lobby/outside the theater
• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  Feature Presentation & 2026 Film Debut – Theater
• 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
  Lunch, Participate in an Adoption Information Session with MARE Adoption Navigators back in the theater, View the 2026 Heart Gallery Display, Connect with Adoption Professionals, and mingle with the Stars (our featured youth!) – Reception Room

Parking Information:
Park in the structure in the surface lot of the theater and collect your complimentary parking vouchers at registration. Simply scan your voucher when exiting the parking structure as payment.

Have questions about 2026 Michigan Heart Gallery Premiere? Email Jessica Thompson at [email protected].