Our festival showcases the talents of our students while also exposing our community to Latinx culture.
This fundraiser is organized by Brent Myers
Fundraiser goal
$2,300 of $3,000 raised
77% completed. Raised by 39 donors
About
The Durham School of the Arts Fall Art Festival is themed around the traditional Hispanic holiday, Día de los Muertos, that celebrates ancestors, family, and traditions. We want all of our students to be able to connect to their heritage and feel pride in who they are and where they come from. Our festival is a community event that is open to all people from the surrounding Durham area. It includes traditional "ofrenda" or altar viewing, a parade down Gregson St., traditional folkloric dance performances, student gallery exhibitions, community art, family games & activities, face-painting, and much more.
What I’m Raising Money For
Not only do we need support in putting on our festival, but we also need help to take our 13 student ambassadors that lead all aspects of the festival on a 5 day field trip. In hopes of strengthening our initiatives and better grasping event planning and facilitating on a larger scale, each year we travel to different cities around the country to experience other Día de los Muertos festivals/events. While on this 5 day art and culture expedition, students expand our network by visiting and interning with museums, cultural centers, and other artists’ communities. We have previously traveled to Texas, Los Angeles and New Mexico. This year we hope to strengthen and enlarge our students’ knowledge and skills by making a trip to Chicago, Illinois.
Why You Should Give
You will be:
- elevating local youth and boosting tolerance and cultural appreciation in Durham and the surrounding communities.
- promoting students' learning and involvement in creative communities.
- providing opportunities for students to collaborate with and learn from professional artists, government officials, college professors, and community organizers.
- building bridges to provide access to knowledge and meaningful learning experiences in and out of the classroom.
- strengthening community ties.
Top team members
Sponsorship levels
$1,000
Business sponsorship - Platinum Level
Thank you for deciding to become a sponsor and partnering with us! Sponsorship at this level includes: *Selects honoree, whose life will be highlighted during the festival *Altar (parade float) dedicated to selected honoree (features company name and promotions) *Large stage banner and leading parade banner *Your company name/logo featured on our T-shirt, website, official poster, and performance program *Special mention during main stage festival performance *Gift bag
$500
Business sponsorship - Gold Level
Thank you for deciding to become a sponsor and partnering with us! Sponsorship at this level includes: *Selects honoree, whose life will be highlighted during the festival *Altar (parade float) dedicated to selected honoree (features company name and promotions) *Your company name/logo featured on our T-shirt, website, official poster, and performance program *Special mention during main stage festival performance *Gift bag
$250
Business sponsorship - Silver Level
Thank you for deciding to become a sponsor and partnering with us! Sponsorship at this level includes: *Your company name/logo featured on our T-shirt, website, official poster, and performance program *Special mention during main stage festival performance *Gift bag
Reward sponsors
$20
Individual donation
Wow! Your gift is much appreciated! We are so thankful that you decided to be a part of this special event for our students and our community :)
Activity and updates
October 30, 2019
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The Parkers gave $25.00
October 29, 2019
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Eric and Christina Pittman gave $50.00
October 22, 2019
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Anonymous gave $200.00
We are so proud of the work that the teachers, students, and volunteers do each year for this festival. It is an event that unites the Durham community through the sharing of art, music, and memories. Thank you ALL.
October 16, 2019
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Kimberly Slentz-Kesler gave $20.00
Go DSA! -
Alexis A Moore gave $25.00
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Jeff and Nancy Myers gave $250.00
We are so sorry that we cannot be there to help with preparations before and during this fantastic festival but we hope this will help<3 -
Anonymous gave $25.00
October 15, 2019
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Steve and Carol Shain gave $25.00
We are very proud of our granddaughter Johanna Shain’s efforts with this project.
October 8, 2019
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Mom & Dad gave $100.00
October 7, 2019
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Jean B Butcher gave $75.00
October 3, 2019
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Janet & Scott Simmons gave $100.00
October 2, 2019
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Bull City Futsal gave $250.00
September 28, 2019
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Anonymous gave $15.00
September 5, 2019
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Mr. and Mrs. Bill McGuinn gave $100.00