It’s SHOWTIME for CATA artists...

“This is big, everybody! We’re about to be on stage!” Roman is rehearsing with his fellow CATA artists. Soon, they’ll take their places on stage for their moment in the spotlight—and you can help cheer them on!

“All year, CATA artists have been learning lines and writing song lyrics, practicing juggling tosses and trying out new dance steps,” says Margaret Keller, CATA Executive Director. “Now, they’re taking the stage for our Gala & Annual Performance to share their talents with YOU, our community!”

“This is CATA’s biggest moment of the year—and you are the essential, final ingredient!,” says Heather Wells Heim, CATA Board Chair. “You provide the audience— and your support at our Gala makes our year-round programs possible.”

As a small nonprofit, CATA relies on funds raised at our gala to keep our work going. One-third of our budget comes from this one event.

“CATA’s gala is the cultural highlight of our year,” say Gala Co-Chairs Mitch and Caitlin Nash. “Witnessing CATA artists performing on stage—empowered and expressing themselves—is magical. We support CATA because everyone should be on equal footing in the world.”

“CATA provides a pathway to creativity,” say Co-Chairs Eva and Kip Sheridan. “They have the formula for turning your donations into BIG impact. Donors at every level make every CATA’s work possible.” And

Your generosity supports year-round programs and makes an impact for so many people: A classroom of children with disabilities will express themselves through juggling and theater games. A teenager with a developmental disability will discover her love of dance. And adults with brain injuries will give voice to their emotions in a songwriting class.