Thank you 2023 Gala Attendees!
The 2023 Ruth and George Abdella Award was awarded to Bruce and Richard Veghte.


Thank you Tony DeSare and the Caroga Arts Ensemble for a beautiful night of music!

The Caroga Arts Collective presented the “Fly Me To the Moon” 6th Annual Caroga Arts Gala on July 21st, 2023.
Guests were welcomed into the Main Building at Sherman’s Park for a special evening featuring a performance by jazz singer, pianist, and composer Tony DeSare and the Caroga Arts Ensemble. Dinner and dessert were provided by Union Hall Inn Restaurant and a Silent Auction took place throughout the event.
The Caroga Arts Collective Gala is the largest fundraising event of the year, providing vital support for the daily operations of the organization. All Gala contributions help support Caroga Arts Collective’s mission to reimagine the Caroga experience through the power of the arts.
The 2023 Caroga Arts Gala sold out!
Thank you for your support of the Caroga Arts Collective, we are beyond grateful.
2024 Caroga Arts Collective Gala
Already looking forward to the 7th Annual Caroga Arts Collective Gala in 2024? More information will be available soon! The following is based on 2023 and subject to change.
Table Sponsorships
$10,000 — Presenting Event Sponsor
Title sponsor for the event, priority seating for eight guests, verbal recognition at the event, and recognition on all printed and electronic media/signage at the event.
$5,000 — Premier Table Sponsor
Priority seating for eight guests and recognition on all printed and electronic media/signage at the event.
$3,000 — Lead Table Sponsor
Table for eight guests and recognition on all printed and electronic media/signage at the event.
Gather your friends and family and sponsor a table together!
Event Underwriting
All funds given or pledged at the Gala will go directly to Caroga Arts programming. Your underwriting gift is doing much more than paying for food and entertainment, you are making an investment in our work to reimagine Caroga through the power of the arts. Each opportunity includes the following benefits:
- Recognition on all printed and electronic media materials and signage at the event
- Verbal recognition at the event
$5,000 — Dinner Sponsor
$3,000 — Music Sponsor
$3,000 — Cocktail Sponsor
$1,000 — Décor Sponsor
$500 — Invitation Sponsor