COMMISSIONED

A Fundraiser Supporting the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center

SUPPORT CVAC BY BUYING RAFFLE TICKETS TODAY!

The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center is hosting its COMMISSIONED Fundraiser, where 100% of all money raised goes towards supporting the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center and its visual art community.

Double Your Impact – Help Us Meet Our $2,500 Goal!
We’re thrilled to share that a generous matching grant sponsor, Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial, will match every dollar we raise—up to $2,500! That means your gift goes twice as far in supporting CVAC. Help us unlock the full match by buying your tickets today and doubling the impact of your generosity. Every contribution brings us one step closer to meeting our $2,500 goal!

TICKETS ARE $20 EACH OR 6 FOR $100

**4 RAFFLES with 14 WINNERS TOTAL**

Raffle A – One Winner: One Commissioned Art Piece by a Participating Artist (click here to see details) Participating Artists: Deanna Clucas, Mark Giangaspero, Sally Heston, Beth Lindenberger, Susan Mencini

Raffle B – One Winner: One Wood Carving by World Class Carver, Tom Baldwin

Raffle C – Seven Winners: One Original Artwork by Deanna Clucas, Mark Giangaspero, Sally Heston, Beth Lindenberger, Susan Mencini, Mo Mosyjowski, Kit Palencar

Raffle D –Five Winners: Three- $50 Gift Card to be Used Towards a Class or Workshop at CVAC // Two- Paintings by Ann Kah (After Raffle A, B, & C have been drawn all non-winning tickets will then be entered into Raffle D)

Tickets sold July 14 – July 31, 2025

To purchase your tickets:

Make a Payment Over the Phone: 330-928-8092
Stop by the Front Desk at CVAC: 2131 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Download a Form to Mail in a Payment: CLICK HERE

No physical tickets will be issued. Tickets purchased will be placed in a drawing with the name, phone number, and email address listed of the purchaser(s). Winners will be contacted on August 1, 2025. Must be 18 or older to purchase a ticket or win a prize. No Refunds on purchases. There is no limit to the number of tickets an individual can purchase.

Raffle B

Raffle C

Tickets sold July 14 – July 31, 2025

To purchase your tickets:

Make a Payment Over the Phone: 330-928-8092
Stop by the Front Desk at CVAC: 2131 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Download a Form to Mail in a Payment: CLICK HERE

RECAP: 2024 COMMISSIONED FUNDRAISER

Thank You for Making our 2024 Commissioned Fundraiser a Resounding Success!

We are thrilled to announce that, with your incredible support, our 2024 Commissioned fundraiser raised over $7,000 for the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center! This remarkable achievement will go a long way in bolstering our efforts to nurture and promote the visual arts in our community.

A heartfelt thank you to each of our talented instructors who donated their beautiful artwork, making this event not only possible but a spectacular success. Your dedication to our art center and your craft is truly inspiring.

We also extend our deepest gratitude to our generous sponsors—Modern Woodmen Financial, Collide: Cuyahoga Falls, and Up Front Art Space—for their unwavering support. Your contributions have significantly amplified the impact of our fundraising efforts!

Excitingly, we met and surpassed our matching sponsor goal with Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial, thanks to the collective effort of everyone who participated and contributed. This accomplishment underscores the strength and generosity of our community, proving once again that together, we can achieve remarkable things!

Thank you to each and every one of you who purchased tickets, donated, and participated in making this fundraiser a success. We are immensely grateful for your support and look forward to continuing our mission to enrich our community through the visual arts.

2024 Winner List Below:

Raffle A – One Winner: Sherry Nuijten – (selected artist Mark Giangaspero)

Raffle B – One Winner: Noreen Molek

Raffle C – Eight Winners: One Original Artwork by Amanda Bacon, Deanna Clucas, Mark Giangaspero, Sally Heston, Linda Hutchinson, Susan Mencini, Mo Mosyjowski, Beth Lindenberger

Raffle D –Four Winners: Three- $50 Gift Cards: Jody Crow, Sheryl Shetzley, Lisa O’Rourke // One- Painting by Ann Kah: Chris Kaboth

Special Thank You To:

Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial for their $2,500 matching grant
Collide: Cuyahoga Falls for sponsoring the artist’s payment as our Artistic Sponsor
Up Front Art Space for sponsoring the artist’s payment as our Artistic Sponsor
Tom Baldwin for donating his astounding Bird Carving valued over $1,000!
Ann Kah for donating two pieces to stand alongside our esteemed faculty.
And the following CVAC Faculty members for their continued dedication and support of CVAC: Tom Baldwin, Deanna Clucas, Mark Giangaspero, Sally Heston, Linda Hutchinson, Susan Mencini, Mo Mosyjowski, Beth Lindenberger