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On Saturday, May 6, 2023, our community of supporters came together for the first-ever Oshkosh Area School District (OASD) Education Foundation Fundraising Gala at The Waters. A Derby Day celebration to benefit Oshkosh K-12 visual and performing arts students, staff, and programs.

The building rental and audio and video equipment rental have been provided to the event as a donation by The Waters.  The Waters also donated the net revenue proceeds from the bar to the fundraiser.


Total Funds Raised: $110,000

"THANK YOU!"
Sponsors

Triple Crown

JEK Foundation

Arts Champion

Bray Architects
Brown & Brown
First Weber Foundation

Arts Promoter

Amcor
ArtsCore
Associated Bank
The Grand Oshkosh
Heid Music and The Heid Family Foundation
HPS | PayMedix
Shirley Brabender Mattox
Miron Construction
Paine Art Center and Gardens
Scout RX
Susan and John Vette

EVENT CHAIRS
Beth Wyman
Dawn Davis

EVENT CHAMPIONS AND ARTS ADVOCATES
Herb Berendsen
Erin Boehme
Brad Curran
Brenda Haines
Alex Hummel
Geri Grine 
Jim Grine
Joye Moon
Aaron Sherer
Paul Smith
Dr. Susan Szabo
Randy Zentner

CONTACT
Questions? Email theresa.duren@oshkosh.k12.wi.us 

WISH LIST

The 2023 Gala Wish List was compiled by visual and performing arts teachers in the Oshkosh Area School District and reflects current needs - from instruments and classroom equipment to transportation support. Individuals may directly fund any items on the wishlist, which will then be secured for the following school year.

PURCHASE WISH LIST ITEM
Click button above to purchase a Wish List item online (via the OASD Fine Arts Fund at the OACF; list the item in the “gift occasion” box).

Funded Items

Item Price  Qty  Total Donation Recognition
Timpani $18,000 1 $18,000 "In honor of Nancy Doleysh"
Cello  $750 2 $1,500  
Marching Crash Cymbals     $170 4 $680 "In memory of Bruce Herzog"
Marching Bass Drum   $900 1 $900  
Alto Saxophone    $2,788 1  $2,788  
French Horn $5,000 1 $5,000  
Trigger Trombone    $3,000 1 $3,000  
Violin $400 4 $1,600  
Viola $425 2 $850  
Bass $1,800 1 $1,800  
Piano $5,780 2 $11,560  
Printmaking Brayer Roller $125 3 $375  
Mannequin (Drawing/Sculpting) $250 2 $500  
Kiln Vacuum $70 3 $210  
Musical Costume Sponsorships $50 20 $1,000  
Musical Publicity Sponsorship $300 1 $300  
Choir Camp Scholarship $350 4 $1,400

"In recognition of
Herb Berendsen contributions"

Transportation - Parades $200 6 $1,200  
Transportation - Performances $300 8 $2,400  
Transportation - Field Trips $250 8 $2,000  

TOTAL WISH LIST FUNDING: $57,063
         

Items Still Needed

Instruments

Item Price  Qty   Buy Now   Current Funding Recognition
Marching Quints  $1,900 2 Buy! $0  
Xylophone (high school)  $4,000 1 Buy! $0  
Xylophone (middle school)  $2,797 1 Buy! $0  
Orchestra Bells  $2,375 2 Buy! $0  
Tuba (4/4 Eastman)  $7,000 1 Buy! $0  
Tuba (4/4 Yamaha)  $7,720 1 Buy! $0  
Tuba (3/4)  $4,273 3 Buy! $0  
Sousaphone  $4,585 6 Buy! $0  
Euphonium (4 valve) $2,500 1 Buy! $0  
Euphonium (3 valve) $2,835 2 Buy! $0  
Trombone (w/ F attachment) $2,240 1 Buy! $0  
Tenor Saxophone $3,209 2 Buy! $0  
Alto Saxophone $2,788 1 of 3 Buy! $2,788  
Soprano Saxophone $2,850 1 Buy! $0  
Baritone Saxophone  $5,569 1 Buy! $0  
Bass Clarinet (Low C Professional)  $10,200  1 Buy! $0  
Bass Clarinet (Low Eb Student)  $2,463 1 Buy! $0  
Bass  $1,800 1 of 2 Buy! $1,800  

Visual Arts Equipment

Item Price  Qty   Buy Now Current Funding Recognition
Digital Camera $850 5 Buy! $0  
Mannequin (Drawing/Sculpting) $250 3 of 5 Buy! $750  
Printmaking Brayer Roller $125 10 of 13 Buy! $1,250  
Matt Cutter $700 2 Buy! $0  
Pottery Wheel - Large $3,000 1 Buy! $0  
Pottery Wheel - Medium $1,650 1 Buy! $0  
Kiln Vacuum $70 20 of 20   $1,400  
Guillotine Shear $1,550 1 Buy! $0  
           

Musical Sponsorships/Support

Item Price  Qty   Buy Now Current Funding Recognition
Musical Publicity Sponsorship $300 3 of 4 Buy! $900  
Music Technology iPad $420 5 Buy! $0  
           

Arts Fund Endowment

 Item  Buy Now Current Funding Recognition
The OASD Education Foundation Arts Fund (managed by the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation) aims to provide a permanent source of support, beyond public tax dollars. Growing the fund balance is a strategic priority of the OASD Education Foundation. Buy! $8,165  

 


The OASD Education Foundation's annual fundraising gala aims to support Oshkosh public schools, with proceeds benefiting a specific need or area each year. 


About the OASD Education Foundation

The OASD Education Foundation engages the community in supporting Oshkosh public schools and is committed to providing resources for innovation, fine arts, athletics, scholarships, and other resources to enhance students' lives.  Established in 2012, the OASD Education Foundation funds are managed by the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose donors enjoy maximum tax advantages.