Turquoise Ball
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The Orange Peel box office is located at 101 Biltmore Ave. in Asheville and is open Wednesday-Saturday noon-5:30pm.
The Color Ball is BACK! Don’t miss your chance to get decked out and support Asheville artists!
On August 27th, 2011 the Asheville Area Arts Council invites you to attend Asheville’s most glittering event, “The Turquoise Ball – A Celebration of Our Unique Creative Culture”.
Attendees dressed in their finest turquoise attire will converge on the Orange Peel to witness a spectacular catwalk fashion show, indulge in a showcase of extraordinary performances, and partake in an arts-saturated, turquoise-themed celebration!
Artists include PAPER TIGER, DJ Marley Carroll, Members of Asheville Symphony, sage, the ETERNITY dance troupe, Aerial Space Cadets, SANTOS, Barrett Smith and more! Fashion & styling by Recyclone, Unabashed Apparel, Ship to Shore, Royal Peasantry, Makeup at the Grove Arcade and West One Salon. Click here for full talent list!
Date: August 27, 2011
Hours: 8pm – 12am
Tickets:
VIP Tickets $50 each (Limited)
Exclusive access to “The Pulp!” featuring special guest artist performances, fine cuisine, and more.
General Admission $25
Experience Turquoise Ball fashion show designs, Orange Peel performances, hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary cocktail upon arrival!
Our spokes venues will host pre-and-after events. Click here for more information.
More Information
Join the Asheville Area Arts Council on Saturday, August 27 for the Turquoise Ball, A Celebration of Our Unique Culture!
Established in 1952 as the Beaux Arts Ball, this fundraiser is a major source of revenue for the AAAC. 400 art supporters dressed in their finest turquoise regalia will fill the Orange Peel Social Aid and Pleasure Club on August 27, 2011 for Asheville’s most talked-about party of the year!
Proceeds from the Turquoise Ball directly support AAAC’s year-round programming, newly re-vitalized to enhance the capacity and impact of the local creative sector. The mission of the Asheville Areas Arts Council is to unify established creative professionals and organizations into a collaborative and thriving sector, to cultivate emerging grassroots entrepreneurs through direct financial support and access to opportunities, and to enhance the profile and visibility of our unique culture.
To fulfill this mission, AAAC offers programs that fulfill three main objectives:
UNIFY: Through a comprehensive online directory and programs like the annual Creative Sector Summit, AAAC seeks to unify the entire creative community of Buncombe County.
SUPPORT: By offering direct support such as the Grassroots Arts Program Grants to local nonprofit organizations and peripheral support through partnerships and cross-promotion, the AAAC strives to offer creative providers a stronger foundation for success.
ADVOCATE: AAAC works with policy makers and other key figures in the Asheville area to ensure that the arts are a top priority in our community and that the creative sector receives financial and practical support from the local community.
The Arts Council awards more than $40,000 annually to local arts organizations through our grant programs. We provide arts resources through our website and our community arts facility in the Rivers Arts District to reach more than 20,000 community members and visitors annually. If you’re looking to contribute to the arts in Asheville and Buncombe County and the Asheville Area Arts council is the organization that will ensure your donation has a substantial impact.