"And...," Community Access to The Arts - CATA VIRTUAL GALA, May 21, 2022. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 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 . 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. Guidestar Silver Seal of Transparency Logo Mass Cultural Council Logo