Arts and Jazz Fundraiser set for February 3

The Blaine Fine Arts Association (BFAA) is set to hold its 27th annual Blaine Arts and Jazz Fundraiser at 7 p.m. Saturday, February 3 at Blaine Middle School.

The fundraiser will raise money for the Blaine school district’s 6-12th grade music, theater arts and culinary programs through donations, live and silent auctions, and ticket sales. All of the funds raised will go toward scholarships and experiences for 6-12 art students throughout the district.

Tickets to the fundraiser are $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and children under 4 get in for free.

BFAA treasurer Kim Shea said they expect a few hundred community members to attend the fundraiser that has helped fund art programs and scholarships in Blaine schools for nearly three decades.

Shea said to expect performances throughout the night from the band and choir, and that multiple art pieces by Blaine students will be showcased and auctioned. The culinary arts program will be serving hors d’oeuvre for attendees, and the theater department is also putting on a show. Shea urged anyone who wants to know what they plan to perform to show up for the fundraiser and find out.

Shea said the students love showing off their artistic skills to their community, and this is a great opportunity to see work by Blaine’s youth artists while supporting their programs.

“It’s an opportunity for the students to be able to show off their skills and abilities to the general public,” Shea said. “They look for any opportunity. So this is one of those opportunities we have to open up our doors and encourage the general public to come in and view the amazing arts that are being produced in the community.”

For more information on how to donate, email blainefinearts@gmail.com or call Kim Shea at 360/392-4025.