08/17/2026
A HeARTfelt Thank You! 💛
We are overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity shown to the Confluence Creative Arts Center in the aftermath of last week’s flooding. 💛
A huge thank you to the Confluence Volunteer Fire Company for pumping out our flooded basement and helping us get past the basement steps without waders. Thank you to the many community members who showed up to scrub, haul, clean, sort, and take loads of laundry home to wash. Your willingness to immediately jump in and help has meant more than we can say.
We are also incredibly grateful to our friends near and far who have sent donations, encouraging messages, kind words, and support. Every contribution—whether it was a monetary donation, a load of laundry, a helping hand, or a message letting us know you care—has demonstrated that we are a community with heART, a community that recognizes that music, art, and engagement is vital to small towns.
While the flood caused a lot of damage for us, it has been heartbreaking for many families in our region who lost a lot and are still shoveling out mud and hauling away stones and gravel. We are all helping each other the best we can. As soon as possible, we are looking forward to a clean start in the Arts Center basement, with improvements that will help us better manage drainage during future storms. We’re committed to making the Arts Center a place where creativity and community come together. And the beat goes on! Mark your calendars and join us for Art in the Park!
📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 11 AM–3 PM
📍 The Bandstand in Confluence
After a difficult few weeks, we can’t think of anything better than gathering with our community, making art, laughing, and celebrating together.
