ArtQuest Speakeasy at Paradise Ridge - A Successful Fundraiser!

The Friends of ArtQuest organization hosted the ArtQuest Speakeasy event on May 12th at the Paradise Ridge Winery. This Roaring 20's themed fundraiser drew an excited and appropriately "dressed for the occasion" crowd. Appetizers and food was provided by Franchetti's Wood Fire Kithcen and local wines and beers were available. Entertainment was provided by "Swing Fever", as well as student performances and a performance by Transcendence Theatre Company.

Both the silent auctions and the live auction provided proceeds to benefit the award winning ArtQuest program at Santa Rosa High School.
​Below are a few of the items Friends of ArtQuest funded using money raised at last year’s event: 

• All ArtQuest Teachers: Seed money for classroom supplies 
• Dance: Costumes for performances 
• Theater Arts: Control console 
• Visual & Fine Arts: “Memory Project” funding for student participation in an internationally recognized project. 
• “Sparks” awards to students for extracurricular summer arts educational experiences 
• Digital Arts: Computer workstations.
• Field trips and event tickets for students