Spotlight on Art returns to support youth

$100,000 donated to three local youth organizations in two years

Last November, Esther Lakes, Chairwoman and Founder of Spotlight on Art Benefiting Children, along with her team of community leaders, once again provided $50,000 of support to Prevail, Inc., the Tom & Soni Sheehan Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville, and Children’s TherAplay Foundation, Inc.

Building on two years of success, the event committee is looking forward to hosting another spectacular Spotlight on Art from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. This premier evening of art and philanthropy once again will be held at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel.

Lakes

“A sincere thank you to all who helped make our second Spotlight on Art Benefiting Children a success: our sponsors, the award-winning artists, the teachers and students who donated children’s art, and especially those who attended and purchased art,” Lakes said. “Because of the community’s generosity, the Spotlight on Art committee has been able to donate $100,000 in two years to three youth-serving organizations that are making a positive impact in our community.”

Guests are invited to attend and have the opportunity to support children who face life’s challenges by shopping with local awarding-winning artists as well as artwork from local student artists. Each will be selling pieces that may enrich the lives of the purchaser while enriching the lives of the local children that need this support the most.

Nation

“When I was asked by Esther Lakes to serve as Honorary Chair, I again immediately said yes, because I know how she cares for the children of our community and her belief in the importance of each child,” said returning Honorary Event Chair, retired judge Steve Nation. “The purpose of this event is to better serve families and care for our children so that they can reach their potential. If we fail to help prepare pathways for our children to enable them to overcome the situations in their lives, then they may never be able to find out who they are or what they can be. This is what we are supporting through this event, Prevail, Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville, and Children’s TherAplay.”

Anyone and everyone is encouraged to attend this year’s event.

“We invite everyone to attend this premier evening of art and philanthropy that supports children’s charities, thanks to the talent of local and student artists,” Lakes said. “With a bit of support from many, enriching the lives of these diverse groups of children, it’s possible to make so many dreams come true!”

To purchase event tickets and learn about sponsorship opportunities, visit spotlightonart.home.qtego.us, or follow the event on Facebook and Instagram.