The Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council (HPAAC) is hosting its fourth annual fundraising gala from 6-9:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Grand Hall at 2035 15th St. W in Hastings. The event will feature dinner, music, games, art displays, a live and silent auction, and the opportunity to meet with local artists and purchase their work.

The theme, “Unmasking HPAAC”, highlights the renaissance of the emerging arts community in Hastings. Now in its 8th year, the mission of HPAAC is to foster the arts in the community. To accomplish this mission, HPAAC funds activities such as the Black Dirt Theater, a monthly writers workshop, music programs in the schools and free weekly art lessons for adults. HPAAC has also been instrumental in bringing a new Artspace building to Hastings. When completed, the building will provide 37 affordable live-work spaces for artists as well as community and commercial space in downtown Hastings.

Tickets are $75 and can be purchased beginning in September online and at the following locations:
Green Mill Restaurant, 909 Vermillion St., Hastings
Evansen Art Studio, 202 Second St. E., Hastings
Orange Dragon Art Gallery, 122 Orange St., Prescott
Other locations TBA

The gala committee is seeking financial sponsors and auction items for the gala. To donate or for more information, contact Dick Graham at 651-437-8678, Deborah Saunders at 651-285-5424 or email hastingsprescottarts@gmail.com.