Art & Creativity for Healing's Fundraising Success

Art & Creativity for Healing netted a record $90K at their Palette of Colors Celebrating Creativity Dinner & Auction Gala on June 2 at Chuck Jones Center for Creativity in Costa Mesa. Over 250 guests in colorful cocktail attire attended the 18th annual fundraiser in support of Art & Creativity for Healing’s emotional healing workshops utilizing art and creative expression for individuals living in pain, grief, fear or stress.

An event highlight was during the funding request for four scholarship programs to benefit CHOC Hospital’s Visiting Art Angel Bedside Program; Out of the Darkness: Women Survivors Program; Expressive Painting for Teens; and Healing for Heroes and their Families Program. The fundraising goal for all four programs was $20K which was far exceeded with donations of over $57,000.

“I am humbled by how many people value the Art for Healing work in the community. The amounts raised for our CHOC Bedside Visiting Art Angel, Out of the Darkness Women Survivors, Raging Colors for troubled teens, and Healing for Heroes and their Families/Wounded Warriors programs superseded all prior years,” said Laurie Zagon, Art & Creativity for Healing’s Founder and Executive Director.

The gala began with a champagne reception, guest portraits and an expansive silent auction of more than 200 items. Guests had the opportunity to participate in varying levels of a fine wine wall and jewelry selections. Once seated, attendees enjoyed tableside magic, guest portraits, dinner (catered by 24 Carrots) live auction and awards ceremony.

Gala honorees were Partner Agency of the Year - Western Youth Services, Teacher of the Year - Randi Winters and Volunteer of the Year - Lindsay Parker. Community leaders Vicki Merrill, Michelle Moreno and Sue Stinson served as event co-chairs and the evening’s host and auctioneer was Suzanne Martin.

For more information about the Palette of Colors fundraiser or Art & Creativity for Healing, call 949.367.1902 or visit www.art4healing.org.

About Art & Creativity for Healing

Art & Creativity for Healing’s mission is to support emotional healing through art and creative expression for those living with pain, grief, fear or stress. Founded by Laurie Zagon in 2000, the Art4Healing® curriculum contains strictly guided exercises, rather than loosely formatted art sessions. More than 75,000 individuals served by over 35 partner agencies have participated in the exercises specially designed to elicit emotional responses leaving participants encouraged with enhanced clarity and insight.

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