The community will get a sneak peak at what Blaine art students are working on during the 29th Arts and Jazz Fundraiser at 6 p.m. March 14 in the Blaine High School cafeteria.
The evening will be filled with performances from the high school jazz band, chamber choir and drama program, while visual arts students offer caricatures of attendees and display their artwork. Culinary students will also serve appetizers and dessert.
Blaine Fine Arts Association (BFAA), a community-run nonprofit, hosts the annual event to raise money for Blaine middle and high school students’ art supplies, band equipment, scholarships and field trips. Last year, the event raised $16,000, said Kim Shea, lead event coordinator and treasurer of BFAA.
“With cuts to funding at schools, the arts department often experiences loss of funding,” Shea said. “Our organization allows us to supplement a need that unfortunately cannot be met by the school district at this time. The arts are so important to student growth.”
Money will be raised through admission tickets and auctions. A live auction will offer a certificate to the Nelson Driving School and a cabin rental, among other items, while a silent auction will include gift baskets and certificates from local businesses, handmade items and jewelry.
BFAA will accept auction items through March 13, though donors need to provide them by Monday, March 9 for the items to be included in print materials.
Tickets are available at the door, and can be purchased either by cash, card, check or Venmo. Admission costs $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and is free for children under 5.
For more information, contact Kim Shea at (360) 927-2223 or blainefinearts@gmail.com.
