Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation

The Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Performing Arts Award until March 28, 2025. Eligible graduating seniors from selected area high schools who participated in performing arts are encouraged to apply. The application requires a 100+ word essay on how performing arts have impacted their education, with two endorsements from arts instructors.

This year’s Red Tie Gala was a success raising funds for six performing arts awards to be given out in 2025.

The Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation is excited to announce that the 2024 winners of the Chris Patterson Performing Arts Award are Ashlee Marin, Kyle Holzman, Diego Garcia, Jackson Guidry, and Erin Hendrain!

The Red Tie Gala is going Gaelic this year. The event will take place at Shannon Hall in Batavia on March 9th from 6-10pm. Early bird tickets cost $45, including open bar, heavy Hors d’oeuvres, and a gift. Proceeds fund Performing Arts Awards for five area high school seniors.

The Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Performing Arts Award until April 5, 2024. Eligible graduating seniors from selected area high schools who participated in performing arts are encouraged to apply. The application requires a 100+ word essay on how performing arts have impacted their education, with two endorsements from arts instructors.

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Tickets for the 7th Annual Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation Motorcycle Ride, scheduled for August 12th, 2023, are now available. This yearly event in August brings together the “For God and For Country” aspects of the foundation’s mission.

The Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation is excited to announce that the 2023 winners of the Chris Patterson Performing Arts Award are Rebecca Evans, Morgan Hutchens, Kennia Pineda, Mya McIntire, Kyra Kopec!