About YALA Gras
A night where music, art, and community parade together in true New Orleans fashion
In Partnership with the New Orleans Jazz Museum
YALA Gras, a jazzy new twist on our annual fundraising event, taking place Thursday, January 29, from 6–9 p.m. at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. This year, we are thrilled to partner with the New Orleans Jazz Museum - a venue that embodies the rhythm, creativity, and cultural legacy that inspire YALA’s mission. As a space that celebrates artistic expression and New Orleans’ rich musical heritage, the Museum is the perfect setting for a night that unites education, art, and community.
The event will also feature a live auction of paintings created during our YALA Art Live fundraiser in the Spring at YALA Art Live. Artwork was created jointly between professional artists and YALA visual art students from Young Audiences Charter School, Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts, and West Jefferson High School.
Each ticket is also a chance to win a piece of jewelry from our Sparkle Sponsor
We proudly honor Marguerite Moisio for her profound commitment to YALA’s mission, her long-standing leadership on our Board of Directors, and her significant contributions to advancing our philanthropic initiatives.
This year’s event is chaired by Dr. Karen Brooks Favorite and Tabitha Manuel. A special thank you to the event committee: Stella Del Bianco, Greg Lambousy, Caroline Meehan, and Colin Sternhell.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy a special live arts auction. Professional artists and local YALA art students collaboratively live-painted the works of art during our YALA Art Live event held in April at partner Urban South Brewery.
A special thank you to our artists: Heather Mattingly and 7th Grader Natalia Collins, Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts; Emre Karaoglu and 11th Grader Amyri Walker, West Jefferson High School; Ceaux and 11th Grader Audrey Watkins, Young Audiences Charter School; and Alison Cline and 11th Grader Sophie Bui, Young Audiences Charter School.
Make an Impact
One Sponsorship. Two Signature Events.
By embracing YALA’s mission of inspiring, engaging, and uniting children and communities through education, arts, and culture, you will support YALA’s year-round mission while providing recognition and engagement opportunities at both YALA Art Live and YALA Gras. Together, these events celebrate the full circle of creativity—from young people creating alongside professional artists at YALA Art Live to the celebration and auction of their collaborative work at YALA Gras.
First Brushstroke | $250
You will receive:
1 YALA Gras ticket
Name recognition at both events
Website recognition
Creative Collaborator | $500
You will receive:
2 YALA Gras ticket
Name recognition at both events
Website recognition
Masterpiece maker | $1000
You will receive:
4 YALA Gras tickets
Prominent logo recognition at both events
Website and social media recognition
Artmaker champion | $2500
You will receive:
6 YALA Gras tickets with reserved seating
Enhanced logo placement at both events
Dedicated social media recognition
Premier website and event-material recognition
Full Circle Partner | $5000
You will receive:
Premier reserved table for 10 at YALA Gras
Premier logo placement at both events
Dedicated social media recognition
Stage recognition at YALA Gras
Premier website and event-material recognition
Meet our Circle of Sponsors
Full CIRCLe Sponsors
Artmaker Champions
Masterpiece makers
Creative Collaborators
First Brushstroke Partners
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Erin Stover, erin@ya4la.org
The Impact of 64 Years and One Mission.
YALA was founded in December of 1962 with the simple goal of bringing chamber music to New Orleans students and expand access to the arts for all students. Sixty-two years later, we are still working to increase equitable access and student connections to the arts in a variety of ways through multiple art forms.
Funds raised by YALA Gras will benefit the operations of YALA's arts education programs.YALA is Louisiana's leading provider of arts education. They provider in-school, after school, summer, and community programs for children of all ages.