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"And...," Community Access to The Arts - CATA VIRTUAL GALA, May 21, 2022.
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Don’t miss CATA’s most exciting event of the year!
Join us for a joyous celebration of art and inclusion—including the premiere of an electrifying CATA film with performances by CATA artists. Without you, CATA's life-changing programs for people with disabilities wouldn't exist. Your generous gala donations show CATA artists you care. We need you now!
VIRTUAL GALA
Saturday, May 21 @ 6pm
FREE!
Tune in to see our exciting new film with performances by CATA artists—and show your support in our lively fundraiser. Make it festive and host a watch party! Invite friends and family to tune in and make a difference for CATA artists.
"Get ready to have your heart blown WIDE open!"
The Virtual Gala starts promptly at 6pm on May 21and runs for about 70 minutes. All you have to do is return to this website at show-time, sit back, and enjoy the show!
RSVP
WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE?
Give now and be counted in our roll call of CATA Gala supporters!
All gifts and pledges count toward the Gala goal and support CATA programs for people with disabilities. Your generosity makes these programs possible right now.
Donate Now
If you’d like to give by check or through a Donor Advised Fund or have any questions, please call us at (413) 528-5485 or email Alex Heddinger at Alex@CATAarts.org. Donations can be mailed to 420 Stockbridge Rd., Suite 2, Great Barrington, MA 01230.
YOUR IMPACT
$5,000
$5,000
Underwrites a full year of workshops for 15 CATA artists
DONATE $5,000
$2,500
$2,500
Underwrites CATA in the Schools for 1 local classroom of students with disabilities
DONATE $2,500
$1,000
$1,000
Frames 15 pieces of artwork to be exhibited, with CATA artists receiving commissions for each piece sold.
DONATE $1,000
$500
$500
Supports 1 month of exuberant poetry and storytelling in the CATA Writers’ Workshop
DONATE $500
$250
$250
Provides professional art supplies like paint, paper, brushes, and canvas for CATA visual artists
DONATE $250
$100
$100
Supports one CATA workshop, serving artists with disabilities. Every gift is enormously meaningful to CATA’s work!
DONATE $100
CATA 2022 Gala Committee
GALA CO-CHAIRS:
Mitch & Caitlin Nash
Eva & Kip Sheridan
GALA COMMITTEE:
Ashley Alter
Sandra Baron & Gregory Diskant
Vicki Bonnington & David Schecker
Judy & Tim Boomer
Lynne & Jeffrey Carlotto
Maria & Eugene Cleary
Karen Climo
Liz & Tom Costley
Terri & Terry Coughlin
Janet & John Egelhofer
Sarah & Tim Eustis
Stephanie Gittleman
Jen & Ted Glockner
Ira & Jami Grossman
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Heather Wells Heim & Matthew Heim
Team Hunter: Joan, Jim, & Sarah Hunter
Jane & Charlie Johnson
Mindi Morin & Max Scherff
Sharon & Matthew Mozian
Elaine Radiss & Rich Petrino
David & Ashley Rice
Maria Sirois
Betsy Strickler
Suzannah & Pieter Van Schaick
Chris & Tyler Weld
Liz & Mark Williams
CATA's Gala Underwriters
We’re grateful to the following businesses and individuals who are joining us as underwriters for our gala. To join this amazing group of supporters and make a difference for CATA artists, click below. Without your support, our work simply can’t happen.
Underwrite the Gala
LEAD UNDERWRITERS
Berkshire Bank Logo
Greylock Federal Credit Union Logo
The Feigenbaum Foundation
The Fontana Family
Linda Greenhouse & Eugene Fidell
Will Osborne & Mary Pope Osborne
Emily Rechnitz
Leslie & Stephen Shatz
Dr. Robert C. & Tina Sohn Foundation
UNDERWRITERS
Allegrone Logo Blue Q Logo Canyon Ranch Logo
Fallon Health LogoMerit LogoMountainOne Logo
Neuberger Berman Logo
Anonymous • Donna A. Bernstein • Neil & Kathleen Chrisman • Liz & Tom Costley • Stephanie Gittleman
Ira & Jami Grossman • Joan & Jim Hunter • Sarah Hunter • James Marden & Jennifer Press Marden
Eva & Kip Sheridan • Danielle & Dan Stern • Liz & Mark Williams
PRODUCERS
Berkshire Health Systems LogoBerkshire Magazine Logo
Sandy Baron & Greg Diskant • Virginia & James Giddens • Heather Wells Heim & Matthew Heim
Seth & Mary Nash • Robert & Mary Ann Norris • Ben & Elaine Silberstein
SPONSORS
Apella Logo Balance Rock Logo Berkshire Property Agents Logo Blue Spark Financial LogoBrava Logo
Dana Bixby Architecture LogoGranville House LogoGuido's Logo Interprint Logo Lee Bank Logo
Martin & Oliveira Logo Martino Glass LogoDr. Sharon Mozian LogoOne Mercantile Logo Park Square Financial Advisors Logo
Anonymous • Elizabeth & Jay Bikofsky • Jeannene Booher • Judy & Tim Boomer • Nathan Casto & Terri Chegwidden
Katherine Dean & Frederic Gordon • The Dobbins Foundation • Janet & John Egelhofer • Tom & Anne Flynn
Susan W. Gold • Mela & Paul Haklisch • Ann & Peter Herbst • Beverly & David Hosokawa • Jo-Ann & Jack Johannemann
Jane & Charlie Johnson • Phyllis Patti Klein • Marisa Labozzetta & Martin Wohl • Laurie Gilden Lindner • Julie & David McCarthy
Kate & Joel Millonzi • Elaine Radiss & Rich Petrino • Cris Raymond • Carol & Michael Riordan • Linda & Frank Russell •
The Schnesel Family Fund • Maria Sirois • Suzannah & Pieter Van Schaick • Claudia E. Wells
IN-KIND SUPPORTERS
Barrington Brewery LogoBerkshire Mountain Distillers LogoBerkshire Photo Booth Logo
Domaney's Liquors Logo
Hot Plate Brewing Co. LogoKwik Print LogoMahaiwe Tent Logo
Mezze LogoTownship Four Logo
About CATA
Community Access to the Arts (CATA) nurtures and celebrates the creativity of people with disabilities. Through dynamic arts workshops and events, CATA artists tap into their potential, explore new talents, and share their unique points of view with the wider community. CATA collaborates with 50 partner organizations to bring visual and performing arts programs to 800 people with disabilities across Berkshire County, MA and Columbia County, NY.
Contact Us! - New Address!
Community Access to the Arts
420 Stockbridge Rd, Suite 2
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-5485 / info@cataarts.org
TAX EXEMPTION:
CATA (EIN #04-3196265) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization.
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