We are thrilled to invite you to Fresh Paint,
a fundraiser hosted by the Artstart Board of Directors!
Fresh Paint is a fundraiser celebrating the achievements of Artstart's students over the past 26 years. So many have gone on to become professional artists, and with your help we can keep supporting emerging artists!
About the Event
Venue
CAFÉ & CLUB 509
October 4, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
509 Adams St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401​​​​​​​​
A retro-style cafe—by day it's Chop's Teen Club's cafe—and by night, it's whatever we make it...
Artstart's mission:
to foster artistic growth by mentoring and educating Sonoma County youth through hands-on work experience while creating impactful art that enriches our community.
Mingle
WITH THE ART COMMUNITY
HOSTS:
Artstart Board of Directors, staff members, apprentices and lead artists.​
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Fresh Paint is a fundraiser celebrating the achievements of Artstart's students over the past 26 years. So many have gone on to become professional artists, and with your help we can keep supporting emerging artists!
LIVE-ARTIST:
Carole Watanabe, local painter
MC & AUCTIONEER:
Mindi Levine, host of Mindi in the Morning
from KRSH Radio, The Krush 95.5/95.9
DJ & AUDIO-VISUAL:
MixDaKoki
PROJECTS:
See projects from 2025, and our vision for the future.
Wine and food are like art... they express the culture, imagination, and passion of the people who create them.
—Constance McDerby, co-founder of Wine & Food Week
Sips & snacks
LOCAL WINE AND DELICIOUS BITES
Regional wines and gourmet bites will fuel you for the evening's big events!
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Catering by nonprofit The Living Room, a collaborative community supporting women and their children during times of housing insecurity and urgent need.
As the evening unfolds, join in the thrill of the live auction!​​​​​​
Raise your palette
GET OUT OF DODGE FOR A WEEK!
How does an African safari sound? This might be your chance to experience that special trip you've always dreamed about.​
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Our generous Board Member, Liz Uribe & Mario Uribe have offered up their beautiful timeshare for a week's stay in Nuevo Vallarta! How can you resist bidding for this getaway?
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Well known local Artist, Carole Watanabe will be live-painting during the event. Here is your chance to bid on the finished piece!
Collaboration
We're partnering with two other Santa Rosa nonprofits to make this our most colorful night of the year!​​
Event Sponsors:
North Coast Tile & Stone
VENUE:
CATERING:
On Fire
Recology
Sonoma Marin
C-21/L.Uribe
Join us in making a difference!
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Register with a donation now:
Using the donate button below, you can make a donation of any amount using PayPal, or your card. This counts as your registration and RSVP.​​
Register without a donation:
If you are writing a check or if you have a complimentary invite to the event, instead of clicking the Donate button,
PLEASE RSVP HERE
Please make checks out to Artstart, and use the memo area on your check to note "Fresh Paint."​
Mailing address:
Artstart
317 Sutton Place
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Event Updates:
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Any questions?
Contact us at Artstart!
707-546-2345