FUNDRAISING EVENTS
CANVAS CAKES - A Fundraiser with Proof Bakery
Join us on October 19, 2023, from 5-7 pm at Proof Bakery in Downtown Starkville for "Canvas Cakes," a fundraiser for SAAC and Proof.
Learn cake decorating techniques from professional baker TJ Manna and decorate your own 8" x 6" cake "canvas" to take home! Tickets are $50 each and get you 1 vanilla or chocolate-filled cake to decorate. Select your color palette (Preppy Autumn or Maroon Fall) and decorate your cake with one of our pre-selected designs or do your own design. This is an excellent activity for kids and parents, a fun girls-night or date night! We've only got 25 tickets available for this event, so grab your tickets before they're gone. Funds from this event go to support Proof and SAAC operations and activities. For questions, please contact Juliette at arts@starkvillearts.org. |
FORKS & CORKS
DATE: JULY 8, 2023
This annual fundraiser showcases the culinary arts in a casual, festive environment. The past two years have approached maximum capacity, drawing attendees from across the state. Every August, local chefs compete head-to-head as attendees partake of their culinary creations. Fall 2019 provided the opportunity to highlight winners from our CDFA2019 Singer/Songwriter Competition, as well as a silent art auction and sale of ceramics donated by the ceramics faculty at the MSU Department of Arts. This event raised approximately $10,000 for art and art education programs in Oktibbeha County.
For more information, visit the Forks & Corks page. |
ANNUAL DRIVE & MEETING
DATE: JUNE 8, 2022 at 6 pm at SAAC
Join us on Jun 8 at 6 pm for our Annual Drive & Meeting at 122 E Main St in Downtown Starkville.
This annual event is a celebration of what we've done over the fiscal year and serves to report to the public on past activities, while also connecting with existing and recruiting new donors before the end of our fiscal year on June 31. We will also have copies of our Arts & Eats Cookbooks for sale. Donors of $5 or more under the current bylaws are eligible to vote on business matters, including election of board members. Donors who have not renewed since July 1, 2022, can renew by donate via check or through the SAAC website (www.starkvillearts.net). This event will be catered and music will be provided by local musicians. |
Each summer, SAAC hosts its Annual Drive & Meeting to report to the public on past activities, while also connecting with existing and recruiting new donors. In 2021, we held our drive at a potential permanent space for SAAC, where we re-elected returning board members and added two new members, and shared plans for the year ahead.
Past Annual Drive Photos
25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND COOKBOOK
AVAILABLE NOW! ORDER YOUR BOOK ONLINE & SHIP TO YOUR DOOR!
SAAC's 25th anniversary is just around the corner! We've come a long way since our founding in 1996 and hope we are here for years to come. We've got an exciting year in store!
As part of this effort, SAAC has several key sponsorship opportunities that will not repeat, from Forks & Corks 2021 to our Arts & Culture Cookbook and more, give us a shout and we'll help find an opportunity for your business marketing needs! Visit in the 25th Anniversary Cookbook and Celebration Page for more information. |