ANNUAL FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT ARTIST PROJECTS + COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMMING THAT PROMOTES THE VIBRANT ARTS + CULTURAL COMMUNITY IN DETROIT. 

Thank you for your continued support and for joining us at Fall Fete 2023! The evening included an exclusive VIP preview and strolling dinner amidst a visual feast of art and performance, in the company of featured artists Laura Letinsky + Beth Lipman + Brian Bailey.

All proceeds support WP Fund’s mission of providing funding to help artists bring to fruition special projects that might not otherwise be possible. Through programming that supports artists at all levels of their careers – from emerging to established, WP Fund fosters professional development opportunities for artists and facilitates collaborations to generate meaningful connections throughout our community.

Special thanks to all our incredible collaborators, partners, and friends: 

HOST COMMITTEE: Nancy Tellem (Chair) + Arn Tellem + Phillip Morici + Paul Sacaridiz

EXHIBITING ARTISTS: Laura Letinsky, Beth Lipman, Brian Bailey + SPECIAL INSTALLATIONS BY: Erika Stefanutti (Parvum Opus), Lisa Chan (Still Life Ceramics), Matt Kolbrener (Studio MK) + Andy Koupal

PERFORMERS: Melanie Spector (soprano) + John Estelle (piano) with Detroit Opera, Leslie DeShazor (violin) with Sphinx Organization, Terrell Williams (trumpet), Gabrielle Girard (movement).

SPONSORS + PARTNERS: BasBlue, Fleur Detroit, Detroit Cultivated, Detroit Opera, Sphinx Organization, Pence Fine Art, PD Rearick (Artography), Wyzendale, Yellow Light, Marrow, Share Crackers, Detroit City Distillery, Cost Plus Wine and more!