TAC TEN+: A Public Art Party and Fundraiser

Celebrating Founder Yarrow Thorne + Building Community for our Next Ten Years

Saturday, June 8, 2024

7:00 pm Community Celebration ‘Til 9pm
6:00pm VIP Reception (doors open at 5:45pm)

3 Davol Square, Providence, RI

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After more than a decade since founding The Avenue Concept, Yarrow Thorne is ready to take the next step in his journey of creative exploration as Founder, stepping aside as Executive Director this summer. Yarrow and so many artists, creatives, and leaders have contributed to TAC’s success.

We’re CELEBRATING with a public art party + fundraiser.

Join TAC and our host committee for our first large-scale celebration and fundraiser, featuring TAC’s public art history, lighting, music, complimentary cocktails and bites, guest artists, curators, DJs, and community!

TAC TEN+ Host Committee

Kristen Adamo | Paul Amaral | Ting and Ian Barnard | Bill Bartholomew | Sean Burgo | Megan Cresci-Johnson | Andre and Jamie Coelho | Charley Denby | Chris Donovan | Ann and Don Gralnek | Marc Greenfield | Sav Hazard Chaney | Silvermoon LaRose | Shane Lee | David Lieng | Kelley McShane | Shey ‘Rí Acu’ Rivera Ríos | Libby Slader | Shawn Viveiros | Joe Wilson, Jr.

Join us for an inspired evening:

Pop-up Installations: Graffiti, Sculpture, Mural with guest artists | Complimentary Themed Cocktails & Mocktails by Hi Bar Lo Bar | Delectable Bites by Troop | Light and Music Experience by Thirsty Sounds with Avenue alumni DJs | History and storytelling visuals from guests writers and curators | Passing the baton and celebrating Yarrow, plus past contributors, artists, and board members | Interactive space to chill with new TAC art chairs designed by guest artists | Next TEN: Strategic plan launch with TACtivation and engagements stations, raffle prizes and special opportunities to put the FUN in fundraising!

Parking:

Valet and easy access parking in garage next door!
(complimentary valet with VIP ticket.)

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Under Yarrow’s bold and passionate leadership, we developed “avenues” for public art, creating spaces where hundreds of artists, civic and business leaders and advocates could connect and share stories through high-quality public art experiences.

Tickets

$125 -VIP Ticket includes complimentary valet and VIP early entry reception
(doors 5:45pm, Reception 6-7:00pm with cocktails, mocktails, bites)

$50 – Community Ticket with cocktails, mocktails, bites
Community Gather starts at 7:00pm

We want all of our community to celebrate with us regardless of financial barriers. If you need a sponsored ticket, contact jenn@theavenueconcept.org.

Donate – Can’t attend or wish to make a further donation to support

  • community members in attending,
  • celebrating Yarrow’s tenure as our founding ED, or
  • helping us to launch our strategic plan through our new education initiative