FLAME 2026-2027

FLAME Honorees

Caryl Sunshine, Ferring Award for Philanthropy

Stacey Goldman & Cannonball Agency, Newell S. “Jim” Knight Service Award

To Be Announced, Lee Nolting Students First Award

Jenny Shore Butler, Distinguished Alumni Award

Gheremi Clay, Distinguished Alumni Award

Mason Lee, Distinguished Alumni Award

RhonniRose Mantilla, Distinguished Alumni Award

About FLAME

FLAME is a complimentary appreciation event to celebrate the members of the Richard Baron Leadership Circle \(RBLC\) and showcase the extraordinary talent developed at COCA every day. Richard D. Baron founded COCA in 1986, transforming a synagogue designed by renowned architect Eric Mendelsohn into a community arts center.

From the start, COCA continues to be a beacon in our community, using the arts to transform young lives and foster creative potential.

The RBLC allows COCA to provide nearly $1 million in tuition support, student support services, and arts education programs to schools. Investment in the RBLC has also contributed to COCA becoming the fourth largest community arts center in the country!

COCA sincerely thanks members of the RBLC for sharing the passion for our mission to enrich lives and build community through the arts. With your support, COCA is prepared to extend our impact to benefit the next generation.

FLAME Presenting Sponsor

FLAME Supporting Sponsor

Special Thanks

Butler’s Pantry

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