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 WAS A SOLD-OUT EVENT!!

Everyone came together for a festive night of music, food, and community at Jazz & Jambalaya on April 11, 2026, at the Clay Center in Charleston! We celebrated in the Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture Garden, bringing the spirit of New Orleans to Charleston with live music, dancing, and cuisine from 1010 Bridge Restaurant and Catering. The evening featured high-energy headliner Brass Queens and acclaimed Bob Thompson Trio.

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

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 | Sharon & Steve Rubin