Celebrating 15 Years of Upturns!
A Night of Art, Impact, & Gratitude
We raised $83,800
Dear Upturn Arts Community,
We are overjoyed to share the success of Appetite for Art, our 15th Anniversary celebration. Thanks to you, the night was a vibrant blend of student performances, original artwork, inspiring conversations, and joyful memories that will resonate long after the final curtain.
A Milestone Amount Raised
We raised $83,800, which directly supports Arts for All: access to art camps when schools are closed, our food program that feeds thousands of meals each year, art therapy through Whole Village Art Therapy, and our Teen Leadership program.
Honoring Our Partners and Generous Donors
The Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust honored us with the initiation of the “Standing Ovation Award.” We were proud to present this award to the Positive Vibrations Foundation, a pivotal partner who purchased 15 drums for Upturn Arts 15 years ago—your continued generosity helps fuel our mission.
Local artist John Bukaty contributed 10 painted plates, with each plate purchased for $500. All proceeds will support the 2026 summer feeding program in partnership with Boucherie Restaurant, ensuring breakfast, lunch, and snacks for 25 campers daily throughout the summer.
What Your Support Means
– Access to arts education for all, even when schools are closed.
– Nutritious meals for campers through our summer feeding initiatives.
– Therapeutic supports that nurture well-being and creativity.
– Leadership opportunities that empower our teens to grow as artists and community stewards.
A heartfelt thank you to
– Our students and families, whose creativity and dedication are the heart of
Upturn Arts.
– Sponsors, donors, and auction participants who made this night possible.
– Partners and artists who joined us in celebrating 15 incredible years of impact.
Looking Ahead
We’re excited to carry this momentum forward into the next season, continuing to expand access to high-quality arts education and meaningful community experiences for all.
With gratitude,
Dana Reed
Founding Executive Director
Upturn Arts
Thank you to our sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor – Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust
Youth Arts Education Sponsor – Positive Vibrations Foundation
Arts for All Sponsors – Pan American Life Insurance Group
Primke Family
Turn It Up Sponsors – Jamie Amdal Hughes Reve Realtor
Dan Lucas Memorial Fund
Beverage Sponsor – Goldring Family Foundation
Wine Sponsor – Artisan Fine Wines
Signage Sponsor –Creole Amour Laser Studio
Dessert Sponsor – The Cake Artistry
