Thanks to everyone who joined us on Monday, August 12th for Centrum’s 2024 Benefit Concert and Gala!
In their inspiring performance, Rhiannon Giddens and her band could not have better encapsulated the way that art and music bring us together and give us profound new ways to think about our world. The gala dinner was a true celebration of creativity in community that overflowed with generosity and further demonstrated the transformational power of the arts.
Thank you to Rhiannon and her band, to our excellent emcee and auctioneer Matt Lorch, to Doe Bay Resort & Retreat, to Fort Worden Hospitality, to JoAnn Bussa and the bakers who contributed beautiful treats to the premier dessert auction, and to Fabled Flora. Special thanks to Ave Avelino, Aki Avelino, and Betsi Hart, and to Celia and Willy Walden for their heartfelt testimonials about how Centrum has impacted their families and our community.
Deja View Photography did a fantastic job capturing some wonderful pictures at the dinner, which are now on Centrum’s flickr page.
We are grateful and humbled by the support of numerous community members and sponsors, thanks to whom Centrum grossed more than $500,000 at this extraordinary event. While expenses are yet to be accounted for, the proceeds will significantly benefit Centrum’s extensive scholarship funds and immersive arts education programming. Event sponsors include Kitsap Bank, Wilder Auto, Windermere Real Estate, Tulalip Tribes, Sonchen and Jock Patton, and The M. Jean Fisher Memorial Trust/Dr. Carl Westphal.
It is truly a gift to be part of a community that values and demonstrates such a strong commitment to a more creative and inclusive world. Because of your generosity, Centrum is able to continue inspiring and uniting artists, musicians, writers, and learners of all ages from across the world. Thank you!
