Embracing Our Differences supporters united for a celebratory luncheon at Michael's On East on March 23.Â
After some time away due to the pandemic, supporters gathered for a day celebrating the nonprofit's work promoting diversity through the arts and education programs. Embracing Our Differences currently has its annual arts showcase on display at Bayfront Park through April 10.Â
Supporters mingled before settling down for the program where they heard from board chair Charles Williams, Gulf Coast Community Foundation figure Matt Kahn and others. Winners from the 2022 art exhibit were recognized as well.
Jon Thaxton, Tom and Sherry Koski and Matt Kahn
Board chair Charles Williams, Executive Director Sarah Wertheimer and vice chair Linda Poteat-Brown
Arlene Greene and Kim Murphy
Hank Battie, Delia Smith-Orth and John Castleberry
More than 400 people attended the event.
Lauren Kurnov, Silke Cuff, Katie Padgett and Dawnyelle Singleton
Nelle Miller and Aundria Castleberry
Samantha Kinglsey and Lissa Murphy
Rosann and Ian Black
Several tables had EOD artwork on display.
Gila Meriwether and Rob Williamson
Kelly Borgia, Sasha Hausman and Veronica Thames
Barbara Brizdle and Mark Pritchett
Gretchen Friend-Jones and Endera Nubia Allen
Deb Kabinoff, Kyla Weiner, Karen Lifrak and Christina Fraser
