Celebrity illustrator Deanna First partnered with Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) 25th Anniversary Ballet Gala in New York City, where she live-illustrated guests and ballet dancers in her signature style, which captured each guests energy in the matter of minutes. Held at Lincoln Center, this high-profile ballet gala celebrated excellence in dance and raised funds for YAGP.

First also created the illustrations for the menu art, and illustration for invite and illustrated backrop for photo opp to create an instagrammable moment for guests to be photographed with a cohesive, artistic illustration at the gala.