Paint The Town Red Fundraiser

TICKETS

Solo Attendee: $150

Duet Attendee: $250 (entry for 2)

 

Sponsorships are Available.

Ready to Celebrate?

Join our Board of Directors for an evening of elegance and purpose at Red Clay Dance Company’s annual fundraiser, Paint the Town Red "Sweet 16"! As we celebrate the kickoff of our 16th Season, we invite you to indulge in a night of enchantment dedicated to raising awareness and funds for our mission-driven work both on and off the stage.

As we continue to build the legacy and impact of Red Clay Dance Company, we maintain our tradition of honoring an individual from our community that is not only a phenomenal arts advocate, but a true shapeshifter and creator of culture with our 2024 Culture Creator Award. This year’s awardee is a cultural leader and former Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Erin Harkey.

Your presence and support will directly impact our ability to make a lasting difference. Together, let’s create a brighter future as we unite in our dedication to Artivism and community!

$28,784.75

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$40,000.00

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2024 Culture Creator Awardee

Erin Harkey is the former commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). She has 20 years of experience working in the nonprofit and government sectors helping individuals and communities succeed through the arts. Prior to this, she was acting commissioner, and before that, first deputy commissioner at DCASE. Previously, Harkey was deputy commissioner for programming, projects administrator, and senior policy advisor for arts and culture in the mayor’s office, advising on cultural policy and arts strategy across all city departments and agencies. She previously managed public art programs at the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and the Arts Council for Long Beach. Harkey holds two master’s degrees in public art administration and in urban planning from the University of Southern California.