The color blue symbolizes wisdom, confidence, intelligence, and faith.
It is the color of the sea and sky, from which we draw revelation and into which we bravely venture. It was the muse of master painters and legendary musicians, and the color best loved by our dearest inspiration, Thea Kay Leopoulos.
April 6, 2019
Into the Blue: Resonate
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Junior League of Little Rock
(Cocktail Attire)
May 18, 2019
Into the Blue: An Evening of Entertainment
The Center for Humanities and Arts • University of Arkansas at Pulaski Tech
VIP Cocktail Pre-Party: 6 p.m.
Performances and Celebration: 6:30 p.m.
(Business Attire)
Join us April 6 and May 18, 2019, as we celebrate the work we’ve done and fund the future of the arts in Arkansas schools.
We invite you into the blue with us, where we’ll celebrate the achievements the Thea Foundation has made in advocating the arts and immerse ourselves in the stories and talents of our beneficiaries—young artists, musicians, and actors. We’ll also honor a deserving philanthropist with our 4th annual Pillar of the Arts award.
Reserve your ticket to both Into the Blue events, and don’t miss these enlightening evenings of decadent hors d’oeuvres, revelry and exceptional entertainment!
For sponsor opportunities, call
Jennifer Owens at (501) 379-9512 or
email jennifer@theafoundation.org.
2019 Pillar of the Arts Award Recipients
Charles A.
Frueauff Foundation
Established in 1950, The Charles A. Frueauff Foundation has awarded over $165M representing more than 9,200 grants throughout the country. Historically, CAFF’s focus is on higher education, social services, and health/hospitals with annual distribution over $4.5M. For more than a decade, CAFF has opened their doors creating Nonprofit Shared Space to assist in growing capacity and visibility for nonprofits in the area. To date, twelve nonprofits have called CAFF their home.
Meet the stars of Into the Blue 2019
Chairing Into the Blue 2019:
Trish Roberson
Trish Roberson, owner of Roberson’s Fine Jewelry, was born and raised in Augusta, Ark., and carries her small-town, community-centric values with her. She and her husband have been long-term supporters of Easter Seals, Carti, JDRF, 20th Century Club, Thea Foundation and many more. “I absolutely love the quote from Picasso that says: ‘Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life,’” she says. “I believe this quote reflects the change that the Thea Foundation is making in the lives of these kids.” Trish is thrilled to be chairing the 2019 Into the Blue.
Thank you to our generous Into the Blue 2019 sponsors:
Sapphire Blue Presenting Sponsor
Royal Blue Sponsors
General Wesley and Gert Clark
Greg and Ava Lathrop
Cobalt Blue Sponsors
Jo and Presley Melton
Joe Griffith
Rush and Linda Harding
J. Russell Guerra
Sky Blue Sponsors
Honorable Mark and Joi Pryor
Steel Blue Sponsors
Brad and Bobby Williams Cushman
In-Kind Sponsors
Chairing Into the Blue 2019:
Trish Roberson
Trish Roberson, owner of Roberson’s Fine Jewelry, was born and raised in Augusta, Ark., and carries her small-town, community-centric values with her. She and her husband have been long-term supporters of Easter Seals, Carti, JDRF, 20th Century Club, Thea Foundation and many more. “I absolutely love the quote from Picasso that says: ‘Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life,’” she says. “I believe this quote reflects the change that the Thea Foundation is making in the lives of these kids.” Trish is thrilled to be chairing the 2019 Into the Blue.
Thank you to our generous Into the Blue 2019 sponsors:
Sapphire Blue Presenting Sponsor
Royal Blue Sponsors
General Wesley and Gert Clark
Win and Natalie Rockefeller
John and Robyn Horne
Greg and Eva Lathrop
Jo and Presley Melton
Cobalt Blue Sponsors
Joe Griffith
Rush and Linda Harding
Dorothy Morris
Ginger and Terry White
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Sky Blue Sponsors
Honorable Mark and Joi Pryor
J. Russell Guerra
Marilyn and Pete Zornik
Boots and Allen
Warwick
Janet and Glenn Davis
Steel Blue Sponsors
Brad Cushman and Bobby Williams Cushman
Patricia Carlton
Coltrey Mather
Dr. John and Janet Colleran
Porter Briggs
Eddie and Margaret Powell
Smith Capital
Keith Jackson
Jennifer Herron and Jeff Horton
Danny Fletcher
In-Kind Sponsors
