A Celebration of People of All Abilities:
St. John’s Community Services 140th Anniversary
November 6, 2008
5:30 – 9:30 PM
DAR Constitution Hall
18th & D Streets NW | Washington, DC 20006
St. John's Community Services will celebrate its 140th anniversary of service to people with disabilities and honor people of all abilities by hosting a special evening in the nation’s capital. The evening will feature music by internationally acclaimed four-time Grammy Award winners and an art sale featuring pieces by established and newly discovered talent representing our nation’s wide spectrum of people with and without disabilities. Fitting to the momentous nature of the occasion, St. John’s Community Services is honored to celebrate in one of our nation’s most prestigious and historic locations—Constitution Hall.
St. John’s Community Services will bring together representatives of the visual and performing arts to celebrate the achievements of people living with disabilities and those who provide support and opportunities for their full inclusion into the community. The arts, disability, Interfaith, local and national corporations, and the community at large are invited to join the festivities and build lasting partnerships for generations to come.
Sponsorship Opportunities
People with disabilities and those directly supporting them will be provided tickets free of charge through contributions of our sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities are available starting at $140 and higher; sponsors will be acknowledged in a variety of public ways. To view Corporate and Individual Sponsorship Opportunities, please select from the following links.
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Individual/Non-profit Sponsorship Opportunities
You may also contact Pat Jackson at 202-274-3433 or pjackson@sjcs.org.
Volunteer Opportunities
SJCS needs volunteers to help support this exciting event. There are numerous opportunties for you to use your skills to support the Celebration of Peope of All Abilities. To volunteer, please review the opportunities and sign up with the contact of activity you are interested in.
Volunteer Sign Up Form
Event Details (exact times subject to change)
5:30 pm - VIP Reception
Sponsors are invited to join the festivities which begin with a special advance VIP reception, including first chance to preview and purchase art and special seating at the Grammy Award winner’s concert. Sponsorship begins at $140 (with a wide range of giving opportunities) which will underwrite the event and support the participation of people living with disabilities and the dedicated direct service staff that supports them. Sponsors will be acknowledged in a variety of public ways.
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm - ARTview 2008
Free to the public, ARTview 2008 will be open all evening in the lobby of DAR Constitution Hall. ARTview 2008 will feature artwork by renowned artists with and without disabilities, emerging and established talent, as well as an eclectic mix of contemporary, self-taught and other artists. Paintings, drawings, sculptures and photographers will be among the media on display and for sale. Works from many university art programs for people with disabilities will also be showcased.
Over the years, ARTview has become one of the foremost art benefits in Washington, DC, attracting attendees from throughout the east coast. It is a great opportunity for art lovers and collectors to purchase art at prices not typically available through art galleries.
7:45 pm - Opening Ceremony
Ticketed guests will join in an opening ceremony acknowledging St. John’s Community Services 140th Anniversary and the many local and national agencies joining in this historic event including highly regarded dignitaries.
8:15 pm - Concert Performance
Ticketed guests will enjoy the highlight of the evening--a concert performance by four-time Grammy Award winners—our surprise guests! Their unique style features a blend of jazz, gospel and secular music which has received acclaim throughout the world.
Public Ticket Sales
Tickets to the public will go on sale via Ticketmaster at the end of September. Tickets may be purchased by phone, internet and at Ticketmaster locations, and at the box office the day of the event. More information on ticket prices and availability will be forthcoming. For further information, please contact Mark Tannenbaum at 202-274-3409 or mtannenbaum@sjcs.org.
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