CASA of Jefferson County Announces New Home and New Experience for Art with the Pieces 2027
CASA of Jefferson County is excited to announce that its signature fundraising event, Art with the Pieces — Now Featuring Dueling Pianos, will take place at Richwood on the River on March 20, 2027. Marking the first year the event will be held at this local venue, CASA is creating an entirely new experience for one of the community’s most cherished nights of the year.
The move to Richwood on the River comes with an exciting new direction for the annual event, combining the creativity of local student artists with an evening of dinner, live auction experiences, community recognition and high-energy entertainment. And while the location is changing, one thing remains at the heart of Art with the Pieces:CASA’s ongoing partnership with Eric Phagan and his students.
Art with the Pieces will once again feature the work of Eric and his students at Madison Jr. High, who create unique, one-of-a-kind artwork for the event. The partnership has become a valued part of Art with the Pieces, giving students an opportunity to showcase their creativity while helping support CASA of Jefferson County's mission to advocate for children involved in the court system.
Guests will enjoy dinner provided by Dinning with Gabor & More, followed by a live auction featuring an array of distinctive items and experiences. The evening will also include recognition of two Champions for Children, honoring individuals whose efforts over the past year have made a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in the community.
Then the evening will shift into celebration mode as Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos takes the stage. Dueling Pianos is interactive—and your dollars help drive the show! Bring cash to request songs, challenge the pianists, and join in the friendly competition throughout the evening. Every dollar raised through the Dueling Pianos experience benefits CASA of Jefferson County and our mission of advocating for children in our community.
Your $80 Ticket Includes: Reserved Seating, Dinner, Open Bar, a Commemorative CASA Glass, and the Dueling Pianos Experience.
Introducing the Golden Ticket
Art with the Pieces 2027 will also introduce an exciting new opportunity for guests through the Golden Ticket. A limited number of Golden Tickets will be available for purchase before and during the event. Golden tickets are $100 and the winner does not need to be present to win. One Golden Ticket holder will win a specially curated treasure chest filled with an assortment of prizes that may include gift cards, gift certificates, merchandise, tickets, spirits and other surprises. With a limited number of Golden Tickets available, the opportunity gives guests another chance to walk away with something special while supporting CASA of Jefferson County.
“Art with the Pieces has been an important event for CASA for many years, but in 2027, guests are going to experience a very different evening,” said Whitney Pennington, Executive Director of CASA of Jefferson County. “We didn’t simply add dueling pianos to the existing event. We took a look at the entire evening—from the venue and entertainment to the live auction, dinner, student artwork, and the overall flow of the event—and reimagined how all of those pieces come together. We wanted to keep the parts of Art with the Pieces that people have grown to love while creating something that feels new, exciting, and worth coming back to year after year. The mission behind the evening has not changed, but the experience absolutely has.”
Art with the Pieces is changing in 2027—and we're inviting our community partners to be part of it.
Instead of simply sponsoring an event, choose the part of the evening your business would like to help bring to life. Every partnership helps CASA of Jefferson County create an unforgettable evening while supporting advocacy for children in our community.
Choose Your Impact. 2027 Sponsorship Opportunities:
Presenting Dinner Sponsor — $2,500 (10 Complimentary Tickets)
Dinner Partners — $1,000 (4 Complimentary Tickets)
Piano Key Sponsor — $1,000 (4 Complimentary Tickets)
Bar Sponsors — $750 (2 Complimentary Tickets)
Program Sponsor — $500
Awards Sponsor — $250
Impact Partner — $250
Golden Ticket — $100
Seating for Art with the Pieces will be limited. Tickets will go on sale in January, with ticket information to be announced through CASA of Jefferson County's social media channels and website.
About CASA of Jefferson County
CASA of Jefferson County recruits, trains and supports community volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children involved in the child welfare system due to abuse or neglect. CASA volunteers provide a consistent voice for children, gathering information, building relationships and making recommendations to the court to help ensure each child has the opportunity to thrive.
