Each year, Boston Arts Academy Foundation presents the Champion Award to a member of the community who embodies the school’s commitment to the arts, scholarship, and citizenship.

Thanks to all who joined us on Thursday, March 21st 

to Honor Hector Piña and Dr. Aisha Miller on their leadership and commitment to the Arts. 

This year's reception is dedicated to scholarships for the Boston Arts Academy Class of 2024. 

We are grateful to everyone who attended, purchased tickets , sponsored, and advertised in our 

Don't forget to also check out the wonderful moments captured by our photographers!

 currently the Vice President of Permitting, Community, and Corporate Engagement at Related Beal, has a diverse professional background, including serving as Boston's Chief of Civic Engagement and holding positions in the Boston Inspectional Services Department, as a Suffolk County Probation Officer, and as an aide to political figures. 

is the CEO and President of Tres Islas Group Corporation and a community leader known for revolutionizing Boston's culinary scene. Hector and his wife, Nivia Piña, have launched several acclaimed eateries including Merengue, Vejigantes, Doña Habana, and Cilantro Latin Kitchen, earning national recognition for their Dominican, Puerto Rican, and Cuban cuisines. Committed to community involvement, Hector actively serves on BAAF Board of Directors and has received numerous awards for his leadership and impact on Boston's Latino community.

Why Support? Learn more about who you're helping and how your donations fund public arts education.

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Champion Reception 2024

Thanks to the generous donation from The Village Automotive Group, we're thrilled to announce Boston Arts Academy Foundation's 

#Dance2Drive Car Raffle-an exciting chance for you to win a 2023 Audi Q4 E-tron SUV* or walk away with a generous cash prize!

*Ticket purchasers must be 18 years or older, be a U.S. citizen, and be a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the time of purchase. 

Click here for more information and full list of rules.

And don't forget to spread the word among your loved ones, friends, and colleagues who share your passion for supporting this extraordinary cause.

Questions? Email the us at giving@baafdn.org

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#Dance2Drive Car Raffle 2023

BAA Honors is BAA Foundation’s signature, black-tie event and largest single source of unrestricted funding each year for Boston Arts Academy, with a $2.5M fundraising goal.

BAA Honors 2023’s weekend celebration will be the capstone to BAA’s 25th Anniversary year of providing transformative public arts education:

Talent is evenly distributed in Boston, but opportunity is not. 

Help us change that reality in Boston by joining us today as a BAA Honors 2023 Sponsor, Advertiser or Guest.

 Your support will provide equitable access to life-changing opportunities for BAA’s deserving and talented artists as we look to BAA’s next 25 years as Boston’s only public high school for the arts.

Specifically, funds for this year’s event will help fund BAA’s STEAM Dream, which includes:

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dinner, remarks, awards, live auction, performances

musical performances, tribute to Dr. Anne R. Clark, and a host of other delightful surprises!

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BAA HONORS 2023

Each year, Boston Arts Academy Foundation presents the Champion Award to a member of the community who embodies the school’s commitment to the arts, scholarship, and citizenship. 

Thanks to all who joined us on Thursday, March 16th 

to Honor Mayor Michelle Wu and Mayor Kim Janey on their leadership and commitment to the Arts. Proceeds and donations from our annual Champion Reception help us reach our goal of raising the necessary funds needed to cover the production costs of 

 and provide additional funding to support BAA's ongoing STEAM programming, faculty, and resources.

We are grateful to everyone who attended, purchased tickets to Shrek The Musical, sponsored, and advertised in our 

Our dream is for BAA's new building to have a dedicated STEAM lab where students will have the materials and tools to explore and apply STEAM ideas and practices. 

Your generous support enables us to fully invest in this program's needs and fulfill this dream. If you were unable to join us but would still like to 

We encourage you to join us in our journey to be apart of the impact at Boston Arts Academy, and

make a donation towards our $50,000 STEAM Dream to support us in fulfilling our 5 mountains:

HIRE, DEVELOP, OUTFIT, PROVIDE, & MODEL a STEAM Lab at BAA

4. PROVIDE professional development to BAA teachers

5. MODEL our STEAM curriculum locally regionally, and nationally

Your generous support enables us to fully invest in this program's needs and fulfill this dream.

Champion Reception 2023

We’re partnering with 4 Corners Yoga & Wellness to host a $25 charity yoga class in recognition of Boston Arts Academy’s 25 years of providing transformative public arts education to our city’s youth. 

 Saturday, January 21 from 11:30am - 12:30pm for slow flow yoga - all levels welcome! Class proceeds will be donated to fund Boston Arts Academy's arts programming, as well as its Health & Wellness services.

If you're interested in joining virtual, email Christine at 

$25 Yoga for #BAA25

BAA Honors is Boston Arts Academy Foundation's signature annual event and largest single source of funding for Boston Arts Academy.

Thanks to all who joined us on Saturday, October 8, 2022 

to celebrate 25 years of transformative arts education and raise critical funds to ensure Boston Arts Academy continues to offer educational equity and life-changing opportunities for generations to come!

We are grateful to everyone who attended, bid on the auctions, purchased raffle tickets, sponsored, and advertised in our 

BAA Foundation hasn't hosted an event of this magnitude in 

 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The generosity that came together in one building was immense, the company unbeatable, and the celebration breathtaking. To raise 

 figures for our deserving students is incredible, and our gratitude is boundless. Further, to see the rich diversity of our BAA student body reflected in the faces of our BAA Honors leadership, honorees, and guests is deeply meaningful. 

There are so many of you who put your heART into BAA Honors 2022, and we look forward to thanking each of you personally.

Check out the links below to view the Digital Program Book, Photo Album, Honoree and Honorary Chair Tribute video produced by our media partner NBC, a thank you to Sponsors, and more! 

Check out Bill Brett's Blog Post + Photos

Contact: Caitlin Durkin at 617-406-9228 / cdurkin@baafdn.org. 

During the past year, BAA Honors has raised nearly $1.7 million from more than 350 donors and sponsors. BAA Honors is BAA Foundation’s largest single source of unrestricted funding for Boston Arts Academy. Thank you for supporting our diverse and talented students!

The BAA Honors event and auction are now closed. If you won a BAA Honors auction item, our team will be in touch with you. You also may contact Dee Alves, Donor Relations Coordinator, at 

Did you miss the live broadcast of BAA Honors on Saturday, May 1? Want to watch again? Here are the recordings:

BAA Honors 2022

Boston Mayor Kim Janey and her daughter Kimesha take a selfie with David Ortiz at the Boston Arts Academy Honors in Norwood, Massachusetts, on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Ernie receiving an honor from Denella and Anne Clark.

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