Budding Artists Gala
Schedule
Fri May 10 2024 at 05:30 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Rockford | Rockford, IL
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The Kiwanis Club of Rockford's 9th annual fundraiser, Budding Artists Gala, will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024, 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. at the Radisson Conference Center. The presenting sponsor is Midland Wealth Management. Tickets are $75 each and can be purchased at www.kiwanisclubofrockford.com, from a KCOR member or by mailing a check payable to Kiwanis Charities, PO Box, 8472, Rockford, IL 61126. Or, click the "find tickets" button in this event.SHOWCASING YOUNG ARTIST TALENT
Budding Artists is a fundraiser that provides a unique opportunity for young artists by showcasing their talent, as well as supporting and teaching them about philanthropy. Selected students from 10 area high schools (Auburn, Boylan Catholic, Christian Life, East, Guilford, Jefferson, Keith Country Day School, Rockford Christian, Rockford Lutheran and Roosevelt) earn money for their original artwork. They get to keep 50% of the sale price for their piece while the other half goes to Kiwanis Club of Rockford, which awards funds to area organizations that help children in the community. Senior student participants in this event are eligible to apply for an education scholarship with three $1,000 scholarships to be awarded and each school's art department receives $250 to use as needed.
COMMUNITY MEMBERS GET TO BUY ORIGINAL ART! 🖼️
From 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. guests will view art, mingle, and enjoy a cash bar and dinner while listening to live music by Emerald Wind. At 7:00 p.m. the program begins with remarks from emcee Mark Henderson (WIFR-23 Chief Meteorologist). This is followed by a live auction when members of the community in attendance get to bid on the original artwork starting at $150 per piece. Charity Auctioneer, Don Banks, and owner/operator of Irene Auction Service, Ken Freeman, will provide their lively auctioneering services for the ninth year in a row.
THANK YOU to the BUDDING ARTISTS SPONSORS:
Diamond/Presenting ($5,000)
Midland Wealth Management
Sapphire ($1,000)
Rockford Pain Management
Rockford Weight Loss
Dady Law Group
In Memory of Jeanny Foster
In Memory of Bob Stephenson
The Bricks Venue Center
Emerald ($500)
Edward Jones - Jen Reisinger, Financial Advisor
Homes By Heather Hall Wang
Chiropractic First of Rockford
Rock House Kids
T-Fiber
Heather & Peter Provenzano
Steve & Cathleen Ellison
Anonymous
Stage Sponsor ($750)
Lawn Care by Walter
Media Sponsor
WIFR-23
Entertainment Sponsor ($750)
Aqua-Aerobic Systems
Student/Guardian Meal Sponsor ($250)
Sam’s Ristorante
Guler’s Appliance & Mattress
Member Alliance Credit Union
Janell Drolsum
Anonymous
Friend Of Budding Artists Sponsor ($100)
Atmosphere Commercial Interiors
Evolve Dance Company
Arles Hendershot
Marcia Mueller
Print Sponsor
Northwest Quarterly
Raffle Sponsors
Gruno’s Diamonds
The Hautdoors
Additional Information about Kiwanis Club of Rockford:
The mission of Kiwanis Club of Rockford (KCOR) is to serve the children of the community. Grants awarded through the Project Committee of the Kiwanis Charities of Rockford, Inc. are supported through annual club fundraisers such as Budding Artists. Each year the Project Committee awards multiple grants in amounts from a few hundred dollars up to $3,000, for a total of $20,000 to $25,000. The following list represents a portion of the community groups supported: CASA, Natural Land Institute, KFACT, Rockford Area Arts Council, Ethnic Heritage Museum, Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, Boys and Girls Club, Rockford Day Nursery, Burpee Museum, Rockford Rescue Mission, Rockford Park District, Rock House Kids, various school projects, and many other area non-profit organizations who serve children and families.
For more information visit: www.KiwanisClubofRockford.com. The 2023-24 President of Kiwanis Club of Rockford is Jen Reisinger (815/901-6215, [email protected]).
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Where is it happening?
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Rockford, 200 S Bell School Rd, Rockford, IL 61108-2610, United States,Rockford, IllinoisEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
