Special Events
Class Acts holds several annual events and fundraisers that you are invited to attend:
- FIESTA! - Our celebration of the arts is held at Montgomery College’s Cultural Arts Center each year.
All proceeds support local arts education.
Left: Kodomo Dance Troupe, Right: Busy Graham (Founder), Valerie Ervin (Montgomery County Council), Joan Burns (former Executive Director)
- Summer Snowday - Enjoy snow cones and stave off the heat with a cappella group Snowday. (July)
- Arts on the Roof - Enjoy scenic overlooks of Washington, DC and performances by Class Acts Artists while sipping champagne with friends. (June)
- PYA Artshow - Local DJs spin tunes while guests explore the artwork created by youthful offenders in correctional facilities and the artists who inspire them. (April)
Special events are a great way to get involved. By hosting a benefit, not only will you be sharing your support for Class Acts Arts with your friends, you’ll have a great time as well. Contact our Development Director, Paco Madden, if you are interested in hosting an event.
Recent Highlights
A conversation between Class Acts Arts artist Karim Nagi and Executive Director James E. Modrick highlights the important role of the arts to create bridges of cultural understanding.
On Wednesday, April 3 at 11:00 a.m., the mural “Flower Dreams” will be unveiled in the heart of the Long Branch neighborhood, a vibrant ethnic cultural center. Mural created by Project Youth ArtReach of Class Acts Arts.
Class Acts Artists Kim and Reggie Harris brought their Music from the Underground Railroad show to students at Chapel District ES. Using song and story, the acclaimed duo brought to life the inspiring triumph won by a network of slaves and committed citizens from all walks of life. Read more and see video
Class Acts Artist Dakshina Dance offered a world dance treat to students in Easton MD yesterday with their lively program, "Dancing Around the World." Read more
Cantaré musicians Cecilia Esquivel and Dani Cortaza performed for students at the Blow Pierce Junior Academy Friday morning. Their musical offerings highlighted holiday music from Latin America and its indigenous, European, and African roots. Class Acts Arts, Inc. and Capital One Bank sponsored the performance.
Class Acts Arts annual celebration of the arts will feature collaborations by national and internationally renowned DC-based artists.
Claire Schwadron, Director of Project Youth ArtReach, an award-winning positive youth development program for youthful offenders and incarcerated adults, received the Education Award from the Montgomery County Executive's Awards for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities which was held at Montgomery College’s Cultural Arts Center on Monday night.
Project Youth ArtReach Director Claire Schwadron received the Education Award at last night's Montgomery County Executive's Awards for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities.
Class Acts Arts of Silver Spring, MD, presents its 3rd annual FIESTA! Feasting and Fêting the Arts fundraiser on Friday, November 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Montgomery College’s Cultural Arts Center (7995 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD.)
Project Youth ArtReach, a part of Class Acts Arts, is featured in Gazette article: Boyds prisoners find focus, new lives through art program
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