Featured image (from left to right): Luke Middleton, John Parks, and Sarah Jo Sample perform at BAAC’s Summer Celebraton.
Batesville Area Arts Council’s (BAAC) annual Summer Celebration fundraiser was held on Saturday, June 18, at Lyon College’s Highland House presented by First Community Bank. The event surpassed its initial fundraising goal, raising more than $12,000 for the non-profit organization.
“We are extremely grateful for the generosity of this community,” says Carly Dahl, BAAC executive director. “This was a record year for our Summer Celebration fundraiser, and it would not have happened without the community’s support.”
Event attendees enjoyed a gourmet dinner catered by Lyon College Dining Services, live music from Luke Middleton and The Natural Disasters – Sarah Jo Sample & John Parks, and a silent auction featuring items donated by local artists and businesses.
During the event, Dahl and BAAC Gallery Manager Eliseo Casiano awarded the 2022 BAAC Board Member of the Year award to Abby Perrine, who serves as the board’s secretary and was the chair of the Summer Celebration planning committee.
“Abby went well above and beyond to make sure the event was successful,” says Dahl, “we sincerely appreciate her hard work.”
All proceeds from Summer Celebration will support BAAC’s mission to provide educational programs, art exhibitions, workshops, and community art projects in Batesville and the surrounding areas.
BAAC thanks everyone who made this fundraiser a success, especially the event sponsors: First Community Bank, Intimidator Group, Wood Family Dealerships, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, White River Health System, Centennial Bank, Lyon College, Lyon College Dining Services, and Batesville Printing.
Pictured above (from left): BAAC Executive Director Carly Dahl, BAAC Board Member Abby Perrine, and BAAC Gallery Manager Eliseo Casiano
Pictured above: BAAC staff and board members (clockwise, starting from the left): Eliseo Casiano, Colyn Bowman, Kim Whitten, Abby Perrine, Carly Dahl, Gene Crawford, Aaron Herndon, Justine Yatska, Jessica Harber, James Martel, Megan Renihan, Hannah Caldwell, Kori Foster, and Cindy Cooke
Images provided by BAAC
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