Raise Up: 2024 Gala and Creative Catalyst Awards

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Tuesday, 15 October, 2024

Bryant Park Grill

25 W. 40th St., New York City

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6:00P Cocktail Hour  

7:00P Dinner & Performances

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RSVP by September 30th

Festive Attire

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ACO’s annual Gala and Creative Catalyst Awards, co-chaired by Dr. Indira Etwaroo, Melin Tan-Geller, MD, and Lana Turner, celebrate visionary leaders who exemplify our core values of artistry, creativity, community, and equity. Gala supporters will enjoy an evening of original music from leading artists while learning how their contributions drive innovation and excellence in the field. The ACO gala offers businesses and individuals the opportunity to build relationships and identify opportunities for collaboration with other guests, all while supporting ACO’s mission.

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HONOREES

BMI Foundation

Supporting creators of American music through awards, scholarships, grants and commissions

Regina Carter

‍MacArthur Fellow, Doris Duke Award recipient and multi-GRAMMY Award nominated violinist

Hollis King

‍Emeritus Creative Director and VP, Verve Group

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PERFORMANCES & CREATIVE EXPERIENCES BY

Claudia Acuña

Regina Carter

Kebra-Seyoun Charles

Harlem Samba

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GALA CO-CHAIRS

Indira Etwaroo

Melin Tan-Geller

Lana Turner

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GALA HONORARY COMMITTEE

Ralph C. Bumbaca

NYC Market President, TD Bank

Amy Cassello

Artistic Director, BAM 

Shirleena Celestine

Global Lead Inclusive Products & Services Apple Music, Podcast, Beats, Shazam, Video, and Sports

Katie Ferguson

Head of Classical, Platoon

Emil J. Kang

Program Director for Arts and Culture, Mellon Foundation

Samantha Levin

Co-Founder, Ode to Joy

Tito Muñoz

Conductor

Adina Sales

Co-Founder, Ode to Joy

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GALA COMMITTEE

Alberta Arthurs

Derek Bermel* & Andrea Pinto Correia

Atif Bhanjee*

Thomas Brener*

Jane Cavalier*

Scott Dunn* and Robbie Moray

Indira Etwaroo

Lisa Evanson Washburn*

Michael Fehrman* & Andrea Luciano

Corey Field

Marilyn Go* & Richard Dolan

Todd Gordon & Susan Feder

David Geller & Melin Tan-Geller*

Augusta Gross* & Leslie Samuels

Benjamin Hildner*

Jonathan Holland*

Hollis King

Chris* & Libby Lando

Tess Mateo* & Gary Brewster

Annette McEvoy* & Harold Bronheim

Melissa Ngan*

Deborah Sherman*

Karen Slack*

Toyin Spellman-Diaz*

Judith R. Thoyer

Sameera* & Christian Troesch

Geoffroy van Raemdonck*

Melinda Wagner* & James Saporito

André J. Washington*

Frederick Wertheim* & Angelo Chan

Shinian Ye*

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*indicates ACO Board Member

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CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT RAISE UP!

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GALA SUPPORT LEVELS

Visionary $25,000

1. 8 VIP tickets to the dinner & performance with priority table placement; includes placement of two guest artists at your table, if desired  
2. Inside Gala Journal Cover Ad (full color)
3. Logo placement or recognition on all print and digital marketing for the event
4. Recognition as an official sponsor of The New Virtuoso: Borders, ACO’s October 30, 2024 concert at Carnegie Hall
5. 8 VIP tickets to ACO’s The New Virtuoso: Borders concert at Carnegie Hall, plus invite to exclusive post-show reception
6. One dedicated social media post highlighting your sponsorship of the event

$23,000 of this purchase is tax-deductible

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Icon $10,000

1. 8 VIP tickets to the dinner & performance with preferred table placement; includes placement of two guest artists at your table, if desired  
2. Full-page Gala Journal Ad (B&W)
3. Logo placement or recognition on all print and digital marketing for the event
4. Recognition as an official sponsor of The New Virtuoso: Borders, ACO’s October 30, 2024 concert at Carnegie Hall
5. 4 VIP tickets to ACO’s The New Virtuoso: Borders concert at Carnegie Hall, plus invite to exclusive post-show reception
6. One dedicated social media post highlighting your sponsorship of the event

$8,000 of this purchase is tax-deductible

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Maverick $5,000

1. 4 VIP tickets to the dinner & performance, with select table placement, includes placement of one guest artist at your table, if desired    
2. Listing in Gala Journal
3. Logo placement or recognition on all print and digital marketing for the event
4. Invitation to a special ACO insider event

$4,000 of this purchase is tax-deductible

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Muse $1,000

1. 1 VIP ticket to the dinner & performance with select seating
2. Listing in Gala Journal
3. Invitation to a special ACO insider event

$750 of this purchase is tax-deductible

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Explorer $600

1. 1 VIP ticket to the dinner & performance
2. Listing in Gala Journal

$350 of this purchase is tax-deductible