Please join us to celebrate the ACA's 25 years of supporting artists!

Tickets: https://acaraiseupthearts.eventbrite.com

The 2019 recipients of ACA's new Artist Awards will be honored, with special performances by The Newport String Project and Newport Children's Theatre.

This inspiring night will also feature:

• Guest speaker Sebastian Ruth, Founder and Artistic Director of Community MusicWorks and recipient of a 2010 MacArthur "genius grant."  Ruth will share his thoughts about and experiences with creating community through the arts.

• A celebration of the third annual Tinney Family Arts Scholarship winner, Portsmouth High School senior Caleb Hilyard. This $2,000 scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior who hasdemonstrated artistic talent and the ambition to strive for excellence.

• Liz and Emlen Drayton will be honored as this year's Dominique Award recipients for their stalwart support of the arts and non-profit organizations in the Newport community.

• Plentiful tasty treats from 'VUE, a cash bar, and a silent auction of special experiences.

All proceeds from Raise Up the Arts! will go towards funding our new Artist Awards, the only grant specifically for artists of any discipline in the six towns of Newport County. The Artist Awards champion exciting and interesting arts activities and events presented in and for our community.

Tickets are $40 for non-members and $25 for members. Presenting sponsor tickets are $100.  

Tickets can be purchased at https://acaraiseupthearts.eventbrite.com.