A vibrant indoor event with colorful lighting features a crowd of people socializing, dining at tables, and mingling near a bar. White spherical decorations hang from the high ceiling.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS

FUNDRAISING EVENTS

When you attend a fundraising event at the Clay Center, you champion a cause that’s vital to WV—STEAM education and the arts.

Support education and the arts, and have a great time doing it!

Jazz & Jambalaya

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

Get ready for a festive night of music, food, and community at Jazz & Jambalaya on April 11, 2026, at the Clay Center in Charleston! Join us in the Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture Garden as we bring the spirit of New Orleans to Charleston with live music, dancing, and cuisine by 1010 Bridge Restaurant and Catering. The evening features high-energy headliner Brass Queens and acclaimed Bob Thompson Trio, promising a vibrant celebration of jazz and community.

Each general admission ticket includes event entry, as well as two complimentary drink tickets for the evening!

Presented by Friends of Clay Center and African American Philanthropy in Action.

For more information or questions, please contact:

Sierra Marling, Sponsorship & Fundraising Events Manager
304-561-3532 | smarling@theclaycenter.org

Become a Sponsor Today!

  • FMV of benefits: $180

    • 2 VIP event tickets

    • Exclusive access to French Quarter VIP Lounge & private bar

    • Text recognition on event promos and onsite signage

    • One-year membership to Friends of Clay, a group of young professionals who support the Clay Center

  • FMV: $400

    • 4 event tickets

    • Exclusive access to French Quarter VIP Lounge and private bar

    • Text recognition on event promos and onsite signage

    • 4 souvenir Hurricane Glasses

  • FMV | $800

    • 8 event tickets

    • 1 reserved table

    • Exclusive access to French Quarter VIP Lounge and private bar

    • Logo recognition on event promos and onsite signage

    • 8 souvenir Hurricane Glasses

  • FMV | $1,200

    • 12 event tickets

    • 2 reserved tables

    • Exclusive access to French Quarter VIP Lounge and private bar

    • Logo recognition on event promos and onsite signage

    • 12 souvenir Hurricane Glasses

Sponsors:

Brassy & Sassy: Roger L. Nicholson | The ROQ

Jazz Cat: The Law Offices of Clinton W. Smith | Salango Law, PLLC | Sierra Nevada Brewing Company | Shuman McCuskey Slicer PLLC | Bailey & Wyant, PLLC | Saluja Law Offices, PLLC

Boogie Woogie: Salt + Star Travel Collective | Mountain Care Network | Dan & Kathy Foster | A Special Touch In Home Care | V100

Friends of Jazz: Lindsey McIntosh | Pete & Melissa Ruddle | Scott Trefz | DJEJ | Mackenzie Mize & Brandon Raker | Megan & James Bailey | Rory & Kim Isaac | Stephanie & Danny Ojeda | Kay, Casto, & Chaney, PLLC | Bridggette Lamb | Tabitha N. Adkins | Bodywork by Hannah Thurston | Briana Warner & Justin Williams | Mike Graney | Callen McJunkin | Stuart Frazier & Olubunmi Kusimo-Frazier