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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – St. Petersburg nonprofit Creative Clay invites businesses and individuals to join them in creating equality through art by sponsoring and attending its signature fundraiser, Spring for the Arts. After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the multifaceted event returns May 20 to NOVA 535 in St. Petersburg.
“This year we are very excited about celebrating at NOVA,” said CEO Kim Dohrman. “We think with the many activities we have planned; it will be a fantastic space. The size of the venue and fact that there is an indoor/outdoor option is great."
Creative Clay member artists will be on hand drawing free portraits for patrons. Live music, dance and theater performances will augment the celebratory evening.
"Our first Spring for the Arts was in 2013 at the old Pier and it was a smash hit,” said CEO Kim Dohrman. “Since then, we have tried to stick with a similar format of having multiple offerings for our guests as they learn about Creative Clay while having fun! It's really a great party where guests get to know about our mission organically. Our member artists' Iconic Landmarks artwork will be on exhibit, we will have Artlink performances in collaboration with the Sparks Collaborative Ensemble, and live portrait drawing."
On display at the event will be Iconic Landmarks of Tampa Bay, Creative Clay’s newest exhibit. Other event highlights include:
- Music by Boho Side Show
- Gourmet food by Island Flavors and Tings
- Wine pull with over 25 bottles of high-quality wine (buy a ticket – win a bottle)
- Opportunity drawings for an Apple computer, Spirit airline tickets, WUSF $1500 Longest Table Sponsorship for Spring 2023, and more!
A limited silent auction including two Creative Clay hand-painted electric guitars, and other one-of-a-kind items, will be part of the festivities. Guests can also choose from four original member artist Creative Clay designs that Craft-Tee Screen Printing will put on a t-shirt or canvas bag. Monika’s Mirror Booth event photography will also be on hand so guests can capture moments and remember the evening.
Current Creative Clay sponsors, as well as those who renew by April 1, 2022, or new individuals or businesses who become Creative Clay sponsors by April 1 can include merchandise and business cards in swag bags that will be distributed to the expected 150-200 guests.
“We love our sponsors at Creative Clay, that’s why instead of just giving them recognition for one event, we give them recognition at all of our major events throughout the whole year plus shout-outs on social media, and links on our website,” said Development Coordinator Shane Hoffman.
Spring for the Arts continues a tradition of fundraising so that Creative Clay can continue serving people with disabilities and neuro-differences through its programs that create equality through art. While the Community Arts Program is the core program, Creative Clay also supports inclusion through the arts with its Artlink apprenticeship program, Open Studio drop-in program, and Creative Care arts in wellness program.
Contact Development Coordinator Shane Hoffman at shane@creativeclay.org, or call 727-825-0515 to inquire about sponsoring Creative Clay and Spring for the Arts.
Find event details at https://www.creativeclay.org/spring-for-the-arts-2022
About Creative Clay
Creative Clay's mission is to help people with disabilities achieve full and inclusive lives by providing expressive, educational, and vocational experiences in the arts. Creative Clay’s core program is its Community Arts Program, which serves between 40-50 adult artists with neuro-differences each week. Through the implementation of additional offerings, such as Artlink apprenticeship program, Creative Care arts in wellness program, and its Pinellas County Schools’ partnership Transition program; individuals of all ages and abilities are mentored, taught and empowered to become working artists who actively create, market and sell their work.