NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Terri Darco, Philanthropy Officer
Email: terrid@nwmf.org
November 7, 2023 (Bemidji, MN) – The Sunday Cabaret event hosted by the Bemidji Area Endowment for the Arts, a component fund of Northwest Minnesota Foundation, raised $11,800 to support the arts.
More than 100 people attended the event, held Oct. 22 at Hampton Inn & Suites. Proceeds from the silent and live auctions will help fund BAAE’s annual grant round to support local and regional art events, art education, and art programs. Funds will be distributed through BAAE’s next grant round, expected in April 2024.
The event also featured live music from Bemidji State University vocal performance students and the winners of the Headwaters Music & Arts Bemidji Sings vocal competition.
Those who were unable to attend but would still like make a gift to the BAAE can visit www.nwmf.org, click on the “Give Now” button, and then proceed through the dropdown to select the Bemidji Area Arts Endowment Fund.