RESIDENT ORGANIZATIONS
The Center is the proud home to 20 Resident Partners – independent arts and education organizations that represent a significant portion of the cultural nonprofits in Jackson Hole. The Center’s Resident Partners are the heart and soul of the community, activating our campus and bringing vibrancy to our valley. Thanks to these organizations, there is something for everyone at Center for the Arts.
WELCOME.
We are thrilled to welcome you to The Center’s Annual Benefit Concert, held outside in The Center Park for the third year in a row.
This evening is a celebration of The Center and its role in the Jackson arts and cultural community. True to our original mission nearly 20 years ago, The Center offers a dedicated campus at affordable rental and lease rates, a full-service performing arts facility supporting diverse and accessible programming, and a collaborative gathering space for our entire community.
Our work is made possible by the incredible generosity of donors, supporters, foundations, and businesses. Thank you.
We hope that you enjoy a wonderful evening celebrating all that Center for the Arts represents - the arts in its many forms, the unique community that is Jackson Hole, and our campus as the pivotal place where it all comes together. Dance, sing along, enjoy a meal, and visit with friends and neighbors.
Thank you for joining us!
Marty Camino Anne Ladd Executive Director Development DirectorWe acknowledge the Cheyenne, Eastern Shoshone, and Shoshone-Bannock peoples, their elders past and present, their future generations, and all Indigenous peoples that call this place home, since time immemorial. We offer gratitude for the land itself and the original caretakers of it who were forcibly removed.
TETON MUSIC SCHOOL
Tonight, we are proud to partner with and highlight Center Resident Organization, Teton Music School (TMS). TMS will kick off this special evening at 5:30 PM with high school rock band Shh My Mom’s Home.
The Center’s partnership with TMS at this event is just one example of the transformative power of collaboration among the 20 Resident Organizations on our campus, and represents a core aspect of The Center’s mission and purpose in the community: to provide a dedicated campus for collaboration and excellent arts and cultural programming.
Shh, My Mom’s Home
Teton Music School Rock Band
Liz Echt, vocals and guitar
Juliana Gutierrez, vocals and percussion
Hunter Danielson, guitar
Augustine Porter, keys and vocals
Mesa Smithmen, bass and vocals
Griffen Anderson, drums
Taylor Upton, Instructor
Amanda Flosbach, Executive Director
CORY WONG
Cory Wong has perfected the art of rhythm guitar. As a Grammynominated guitarist, producer, and composer he tours worldwide to sold-out shows. Cory plays with members of the band of the late great Prince and as a member of Vulfpeck. In addition, he hosts the hilarious variety show “Cory and the Wongnotes” and has performed as a special guest on ”The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and as a guest member of the show’s house band Stay Human.
It’s our pleasure to bring one of the nation’s leaders of funk, rhythm, and good times to Jackson Hole for our community to enjoy. Sometimes dorky, always funny, and a member of popular music’s bleeding edge, tonight is your chance to see Cory bring something entirely new to the Tetons.
2023 CENTER BENEFIT SPONSORS
$25,000
$10,000
$5,000
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS FOR DONATING SERVICES TO THIS BENEFIT.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORTERS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
David Hopkins
CHAIR
Chris Lea
VICE CHAIR
Reece Jenkins
TREASURER
Mack Mendenhall
SECRETARY
Alexandra Alessandro
Agnes Bourne
Shari Brownfield
Amanda “Amy” Bryan
Bill Burford
Kevin Crawford
Carrie Geraci
Heather Gray
THE CENTER STAFF
Marty Camino
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Pearson Beasley
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Willi Brooks
EVENT OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Oona Doherty
CREATIVE INITIATIVES DIRECTOR
Abi Domingue
PATRON SERVICES MANAGER
Ron Gessler FACILITIES MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
Anne Ladd
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Patrick Millard TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Cecilia Herbert
Robert Huggins
Mekki Jaidi
Jesse Ryan
Karen Stewart
Randy Walmsley
Lindsay Wilcox
Thank you to all our committed volunteers for their continued support of The Center.
Whitney Oppenhuizen
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Abbott Gilbane
MARKETING MANAGER
Jennifer Smith
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DONOR RELATIONS
Stephanie Smith
FINANCE DIRECTOR
