The fundraiser was equally exciting as it was the first event held since 2019, raising more than $165,000, which Fresh Arts organizers said was 'critical for funding 15-20% of the nonprofit's annual operating cost.'
Executive Director Angela Carranza, was one of the many warehouses in the Art's District in the Sawyer Yards area, which houses more than 70 artist studios.
"It's been my work home, since the beginning of my time with Fresh Arts, and we heard the news about the fire at the time, we didn't really know the extent of the damage if it got to our office, how fast it spread," Carranza said . "We've learned that the fires had the smoke impact nearly every single studio in the building. So the entire building right now aside from Fresh Arts is displaced, so everyone's had to move out." "The artists have significant damage to their art, their supplies, and materials, furniture," she continued. "So in many senses, everyone has been impacted.
The fundraiser was equally exciting as it was the first event held since 2019, so guests came in donning spectacular costumes, channeling their inner secret agents, James Bond characters, and iconic villains. The funds raised were more than $165,000, which Fresh Arts organizers in a press release said was "critical for funding 15-20% of the nonprofit’s annual operating cost.""The Thunder Ball was one of the wildest and most memorable Balls in my 12-year history with Fresh Arts.
Carranza said in a press statement. "It’s been three years since we’ve been able to host everyone under one roof, and everyone truly showed out. It was inspiring to see everyone come together, embrace the theme, and help Fresh Arts continue to support our artists. The energy in the room was unmatched and our arts community looked as vibrant as ever."
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