OC Fundraiser Supports Emotional Arts Healing Programs

Art & Creativity for Healing held its annual Palette of Colors fundraiser on April 29 at the beautiful site of Rancho Santa Margarita’s Bell Tower with 210 guests. This year’s theme ‘A Canvas of Hope’ grossed $88K with 100% of proceeds supporting the organization’s emotional healing programs through art and creative expression for those living in pain, grief, fear, or stress.

“What an amazing sold-out event!” said Art & Creativity for Healing’s Founder/Director Laurie Zagon. “From the venue, the guests, the DJ and the auctioneer – all were all outstanding.”

The nonprofit’s largest fundraiser of the year, Rancho Santa Margarita resident Thanh Cambaliza served as the event chair while Newport Beach resident Elizabeth Kurtz was the silent auction chair. During the evening program honorees included Laura Svette, Big Heart Award for Outstanding Service & Support; Jennette Pulecio, Big Heart Award for Teacher of the Year; and Grace Schlichter, Big Heart Award for Volunteer of the Year.

Another event highlight was a group canvas project where attendees participated with painting colors of their choice demonstrating the organization’s Art4Healing® method. Later, the artwork was auctioned by Joe Future of DJ Tempoe for $500.

A live auction featured speakers about the organization’s major programs including Healing for Heroes and their Families Military Group, Families in Life Transitions, Teens & At-Risk Youth and Women Survivors.

Guests dressed in colorful attire and enjoyed the fundraiser with an expansive silent auction with tickets to sporting events, travel opportunities and several original art pieces. Huntington Beach-based Top Catering provided a unique seven-course Vietnamese meal while The Cocktail Concierge managed cocktails throughout the evening. The lively event concluded with music and dancing to DJ Tempoe.

Major sponsors included Cambaliza McGee LLP, Sterling Carpet and Flooring and Ted and Patti Aston.

For more information about Art & Creativity for Healing, call 949.367.1902 or visit https://art4healing.org/gala.

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 90,000 individuals served by over 40 partner agencies have participated in the exercises specially designed to encourage emotional responses leaving participants encouraged with enhanced clarity and insight.

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