Live music, food and cocktails will all be a part of this year’s Arts Bash, a fundraiser at The Norwalk Art Space on Thursday night, May 18.
— an announcement from The Norwalk Art Space
Attendees will enjoy live music by Rick Reyes and food and cocktails from Marcia Selden Catering, chef Bill Taibe and The Art Space Cafe. Students from the Petty-Drayton Music Program at the Art Space will also perform.
All proceeds from the event, co-chaired by Stephanie Thomas and Dr. Susan G. Weinberger, will be used to keep classes and events free to all.
“I find myself highly motivated by the kids we are serving and the lives we are impacting,” said Executive Director Duvian Montoya.
“We are not just teaching young students painting, drawing and composition skills; we are supporting their potential and building their confidence by teaching them to be creative and bold, and helping them to develop a variety of skills for navigating the world,” Montoya said.
“There is no greater gift than the opportunity for youth to discover and develop their own talents,” said Dr. Susan G. Weinberger, co-chair of the Arts Bash. “Proceeds from the May 18 Arts Bash will provide young artists in the area with free lessons and a sense of purpose.”
If You’re Going …
The event takes place from from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Norwalk Art Space, 455 West Ave., Norwalk. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at TheNorwalkArtSpace.org/ArtsBash.
As the sign says, “Creative and colorful cocktail attire is encouraged!”
About The Norwalk Art Space
The aim of The Norwalk Art Space has been to be transformational for its students, artists and the broader community, bringing people from all walks of life together through the common bond of art and music.
The Norwalk Art Space strives to enhance opportunities and equity in the Connecticut arts community by offering free art and music education to under-served students, sponsoring and promoting local artists, and providing the public an exciting venue to explore art and music, admission-free.
In the past two years, The Norwalk Art Space has offered free arts education to local students and providing a welcoming and inclusive arts hub for the community.
Photo from The Norwalk ArtSpace
Kids making art at The Norwalk ArtSpace
Created by civil rights activist and attorney Alexandra Davern Korry, The Norwalk Art Space has been a labor of love since its inception. Although Alexandra fell ill and never saw the space completed, through the love of her family, it is now the heartbeat of the neighborhood.
The Norwalk Art Space is grateful to its sponsors: Adria Petty, The Drayton Family and Marcia Selden Catering (Visionary Sponsors); Melissa Wilkinson Foundation (Innovator); DR Bank and Fairfield County Bank (Advocate).