7th Annual Beats & Brushstrokes!

Emerging Leaders in the Arts Network is excited to invite you to join us for our 7th annual Beats & Brushstrokes fundraiser in celebration of arts leadership! This year we will celebrate block party style at both Sam Bond’s Brewing Co. and The Barn Light – East.

This year Beats & Brushstrokes includes a silent auction, local art exhibition, silent disco, local food, wine, craft beer, as well as live entertainment. Featured performers include the UO Slam Poets, DJ Mandy Mac, Conner Jay, Dez Anthony, and Ryder Sherwood. Eugene Printmakers will be doing letterpress demos throughout the night.

Funds raised from this event will be put towards ELAN’s professional development activities including its annual professional development retreat. This year students will head to Seattle to learn from local arts and culture leaders.

Date: Saturday, April 2nd, 7-10 pm
Locations: Sam Bonds Foundry (540 E 8th Ave) and Barn Light East (545 E 8th Ave)
Admission: $5 (This includes admission to both locations)

SAM BONDS / LIVE MUSIC:
– DJ Mandy Mac
– Conner Jay
– Dez Anthony
– Ryder Sherwood

UO Slam Poets (UO Poetry Slam) will also be performing! Additionally, we will feature local artwork and host a silent auction. The lovely Facisha Farce will be our M.C. for the night.

BARN LIGHT EAST / SILENT RAVE:
– Silent Rave by Kozlow

SPECIAL THANKS to our venues, performers, and sponsors!
The Barn Light – East
Sam Bond’s Brewing Co.
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Jimmy John’s
KWVA
UO Poetry Slam
Facisha Farce
Dez Anthony
UO Cultural Forum
Unwind Foot Spa
Eugene Printmakers
Euphoria Chocolate Company
Sweet Life Patisserie
Sundance Natural Foods
The Duck Store
Oregon Contemporary Theatre
Sarver Winery
Red Five Hotdog Company
Eugene Concert Choir
The Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Noble Estate Vineyard and Winery
Planktown
Red Wagon Creamery
Craft Center, University of Oregon
Oregon Bach Festival
The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts
Oregon Supported Living Program
De Casa Fine Foods
Safeway
Track Town Pizza
Cornucopia

This event would not be possible without all of you! We are grateful for your support!

Beats and Brushstrokes 2016 Poster

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