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 Fundraiser Debbi Denning, Professional Karin Leone and Emcee Jennifer Jones Do you have a passion for the arts? Do you have the ambition to sing a duet on stage, and the motivation to raise money to support community improvement? We are now accepting applications for our fourth annual fundraiser, Singing with the Stars. The event pairs local community leaders with professional singers from the A4AC Network. Each pair will train and compete live before a panel of judges at StarStruck Theatre on Friday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. Money raised will help us fulfill our mission of supporting artists who serve community needs. Winners of this exciting competition are selected based on their talent and commitment to fundraising. Previous year's singers are begging us to let them do it again - But, we want to give everyone the opportunity! CLICK HERE to learn more and download an application today! | ||
 Midwest Ballet Theatre will perform in the Rising Star Series Dance for Food has been so successful in South Florida, we are now thrilled to introduce this program to the greater St. Louis area! The program is designed to unite the dance community, rallying audiences to collect food for the hungry. Artistically directed by Linda Green, Dance for Food has hired many of Missouri’s finest dancers to showcase their talents to an audience whose only admission fee is a bag of unexpired, nonperishable goods. In just a one-hour performance, each “food raiser” will include a range of moving choreography from five participating companies. In a past triumph, Dance for Food raised more than 6,000 meals for families in a single performance, while offering an accessible cultural opportunity. The 2016 Florida series collected more than 5,000 pounds of food, which was distributed to those in need through charity food bank partners. To date, Dance for Food has raised more than 30,000 pounds of food. Each show will offer preshow entertainment a half hour before the event from gifted young artists in the A4AC network. For those who would like to sponsor the event, there is still time. Call A4AC at 772.419.8778, visit our website at a4ac.org, or email Terry@a4ac.org for more information.   MADCO (Modern American Dance Company) will perform in the Star Series | ||
| Our second Salon Series was held on January 8 at the home of Maureen and Tim Cotter. We are thankful for everyone who supports us through this series, especially Maureen and Tim Cotter. In addition to cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, audiences were treated to performances by exceptional young A4AC Talent including:  Emily Winkler is 17 and a junior at Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches. She is the Vice President of Artists for a Cause’s newest student Club at Oxbridge Academy. In November, Emily performed for the biggest A4AC Dance for Food event of the season, at the Duncan Theater. Emily studies with vocal coach, Craig Wich and has performed in local groups for years such as Young Singers of the Palm Beaches. Some of her favorite credits include, Evita (Eva Perón), Next to Normal Mental Health Awareness Concert (Tune In) as Diana Goodman, Through the Looking Glass at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, as well as Carmen, Tosca, and Brundibar at the Kravis Center with Palm Beach Opera. Emily Hopes to pursue musical theatre in college and beyond. Emily would like to thank Terry Barber as well as everyone involved in giving her this opportunity to be a member of this amazing organization.  Jack Maloney is a junior at Oxbridge Academy and has been studying musical theater for his entire life! Jack participates frequently in community and school productions. Some of his recent credits include Radames (Aida), Man in Chair (The Drowsy Chaperone), Pippin (Pippin), and Shrek (Shrek the Musical). Jack is extremely passionate about theater and intends to audition for college musical theater programs to pursue a career and life of performing. After a first opportunity performing pre-show entertainment for the Dance for Food program this season, Jack is excited about performing on behalf of Artists for a Cause for the Salon Series. He would like to thank Terry Barber and the Oxbridge chapter of Artists for a Cause for giving him this opportunity! Back to top | ||
| We have booked many reoccurring sessions at the Grand Oaks of Palm City! We are so pleased for both the artists and the residents who are enjoying all the arts engagement! Jonathan Cummings: First Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m. Carla Holbrook: Second Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m. Mary Murphy: Last Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Melanie Steinke: Third Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. Jackie Robbins: First Wednesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. (memory care) Falcon Five: Fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Valerie Lally (watercolor): Every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.  Jack Maloney and Aaron Simons, two members of the A4AC Oxbridge Academy Club, performed for the residents of Brookdale, West Palm Beach in late December. Thank you both for using your talent to help the elderly!  Ginger Carslake continues her work with several residents at the Lynmoore at Lawnwood the Jensen Dunes, helping them to create visual art in a therapeutic environment. She instructs them in water color and guides them creatively so they can benefit from the positive and healing effects of creating art. Ginger says, "I am preparing a template system for them so they can draw and paint using them to encourage more independence and participation for all skill levels for they range so much. I am finding this opportunity so rewarding emotionally."  Jackie Robbins continues her palliative care at Hospice. This photo was taken in the lobby of Treasure Coast Hospice Care at Harper House. Jackie says, "There were so many family members in the room, and the patient loved the music; so, I entertained in the lobby." To see upcoming events CLICK HERE! Back to top | ||
| Thank you! We want to thank everyone who has supported us!! We couldn't do what we do without our wonderful network of artists, volunteers, and donors. We would like to thank the Amy and Paul Inman Family Fund of the St. Louis Community Foundation for their generous donation to support Dance for Food. Also, many thanks to the MAH Foundation for your generous contribution in support of our mission. | ||
Artists for a Cause supports artists who serve community needs.Artists for a Cause is a national nonprofit organization that supports artists who serve community needs. Some programs help artists and charities to get the most out of their collaboration, while most produce results directly, by feeding the poor, healing the sick, or solving other problems through unique artistic solutions. Additionally, we never ask artist professionals in a struggling industry to donate or give away their livelihood. No program is merely about art for arts’ sake – Artists for a Cause is about the arts as a solution. | ||
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