On October 14th, the Arts Council packed the Leedy-Voulkos Art Gallery with art connectors, supporters and transformers! Guests were entertained with a special performance from Beau Bledsoe and Nathan Granner, ArtsKC Fund Inspiration Grant recipients. They also heard testimonials from Erin McGrane, Inspiration Grant recipient, and Allan Gray, Arts Council Board Member, on how the Arts Council has created a ripple effect of benefits in their lives and in our community. Honorary Chair, Shirley Bush Helzberg, addressed the group and encouraged them to contribute to the every day operations of the Arts Council. The Inspiration Breakfast raised over $164,000 in cash and pledges over the next five years.
Left: Harlan Brownlee; CEO, Arts Council & Denise Holcom; Right: Beau Bledsoe; Musician
Left: Allan Gray; Arts Council Board Member, Shirley Bush Helzberg, Carol Kornitzer; President, Outlook Management Co. & Becky Blades; Arts Council Board Member; Right: Mauricio Zuniga; Painter & Gabriel Munoz; Sales Director, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Left: Leedy-Voulkos Gallery; Right: Martin Mini; Sr. VP Marketing Communication, KCADC & Pasquale Trozzolo; CEO, Trozzolo Communications
All photo credits: Jaime Aguirre
