Celebrating the Arts at the 19th Annual Arte' Gras Gala: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!

On March 29, 2025, Arts Clayton hosted the 19th Annual Arte' Gras Gala at The Morrow Center. Embracing the vibrant theme "Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler" or "Let the Good Times Roll," the unforgettable evening brought together community members, artists, and supporters to celebrate creativity and culture.

The evening's opening entertainment was provided by the Morrow High School Orchestra and the Morrow High School Marching Band, setting the tone for an elegant and lively celebration.

Supporting the Arts in Clayton County

Arts Clayton's mission to enrich lives through the arts was evident as proceeds from the Arte' Gras Gala directly supported initiatives that:

• Enhanced arts education for students in local schools.

• Provided exhibition opportunities for talented Georgia artists.

• Fostered community engagement through events and art showcases.

• Promoted economic growth and cultural vibrancy.

Evening Highlights

7:00 PM - Social Hour

8:00 PM - Ballroom Opened

8:15 PM - Art Auction presented by Kaiser Permanente

9:15 PM - Second Auction & First Raffle

10:15 PM - Second Raffle & Dancing

Guests were amazed by an exquisite art auction featuring the works of Gloria Rosenthal and the Children's Collaborative Art Project.

Arts Clayton Board of Directors 2025

Executive Committee:

• Tim Hynes - President, Retired President of Clayton State University

  
  

• Dr. Donna Jackson - Vice President, Founder/Retired Principal of Kay Pace School of the Arts

• Altimese Dees - 2nd Vice President, President/CEO of The Real Estate Gallery of Georgia, LLC

• Judith Bennett - Secretary, President/CEO of Bennett-Phoenix, LLC and Lake Spivey/Clayton County Rotary Club President

• Ramona Bivins - Treasurer, CFO of Clayton County Public School System

• Kaysie Lazzaro - Executive Director, Arts Clayton, Inc.

Directors at Large:

• Dr. Anna Bhat - Physician, Rheumatologist

• Erica Rocker - Economic Development Officer, Clayton County Board of Commissioners

• Karen Sullivan - Owner, Paragon Alarm Systems

• Alan Xie - Professor of Art, Clayton State University

• Parveen Yusufji - Art Advocate

• Regina Deloach - South State Bank

• Dr. Laura Davis - Owner, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

• Neat Robinson - Henry County Commissioner

• Lee Shreve - Delta Performance Leader

• H. Bernard Franks - CEO, Clayton Water Authority

• Terry Baskin - Retired Tax Commissioner, Jonesboro

• Valencia Williamson - Executive Director, Clayton County Chamber of Commerce

• Renee Saunders Knight - Morrow City Council

• Dr. Chalonda Smith - Managing Partner at IMC Innovative Managements

• Leslie Mohamed-Vall - Retired Pediatric Rheumatology Nurse

Special Thanks to Their Sponsors

Arts Clayton expressed gratitude for the support of its Community Sponsors, including:

• City of Lovejoy

• Clayton County Chamber of Commerce

• Clayton County Office of Economic Development

• Lake Spivey/Clayton County Rotary Club

• City of Morrow

• City of Lake City

• City of Jonesboro

• Allen Vigil Ford

• Kaiser Permanente

• Clayton County Water Authority

• Hennessy of Southlake GMC

• Development Authority of Clayton County

• Piper | Sandler

A Night to Remember

The Arte' Gras Gala was a spectacular celebration of the arts. Art enthusiasts, local artists, and supporters came together to enjoy the festive atmosphere, bid on remarkable artwork, and dance the night away.

For more information on how to continue supporting Arts Clayton’s initiatives, visit their website.

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!

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