Children’s Art Carnival (CAC), is a Harlem-based nonprofit organization that provides community arts programs, as well as professional development and job opportunities for emerging and established artists.
Today announced that he will be hosting a Masquerade Ball fundraiser on Saturday, December 3rd (6-9pm) at his brownstone located at 62 Hamilton Terrace in Harlem, NY.
The fun-filled event will feature attendees in fancy dress and costumes, music, art and the opportunity to bid on silent auction items. CAC will kick off the festivities with a free mask-making workshop before the masquerade (5 – 6 p.m.) for those interested in creating their own masks.
“We are excited to host our inaugural Masquerade fundraiser,” said Michael Unthank, Interim Chair of the Children’s Art Carnival. “CAC, like many small nonprofits, has been working diligently to weather the storm of this pandemic era. In order to continue to produce quality and accessible arts programs for members of our West Harlem community and local artists, we rely on the philanthropic support of grantees and the generosity of our individual donors. We look forward to providing this joyous celebration to our attendees.”
Tickets are $100 and can be purchased through Eventbrite. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to support CAC’s public programming, as well as professional development, residency and exhibition opportunities for early-career and established local artists.
Children’s Art Carnival
The Children’s Art Carnival first opened its doors in 1969 in Harlem’s historic Hamilton Heights neighborhood under the inspired leadership of artist, activist and educator Betty Blayton-Taylor.
Originally conceived as an outreach program of the Museum of Modern Art, Blayton-Taylor later established the CAC as an independent non-profit organization in 1972 and began operating from its current base at 62 Hamilton Terrace.
Since its founding, The Children’s Art Carnival has provided arts programming to youth and families in West Harlem and the greater Harlem community.
CAC’s long-term objective has been to support cultural development and growth in Harlem by providing creative experiences and space for the arts and cultural exploration that builds bridges of understanding between community members.
We strive to center the individual artist in our work by providing resources, professional development, and community engagement opportunities for early career and emerging artists from Harlem, New York City, and throughout the region.
For more information, visit www.thechildrensartcarnival.org and don’t forget to donate to the Children’s Art Carnival.
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