Plant a Seed. Grow a Garden.
In May 2026, Connect Beyond Festival will premiere The Community Garden— a collaborative, immersive installation that audiences can step inside.
As a 501(c)3, your donation is tax-deductible and a receipt will be emailed to you for your records.
A living, breathing space shaped by artists, youth, and community voices. A place for connection, reflection, creation, and conversation.
This coming year, Connect Beyond will be a platform for youth empowerment. Through our partnership with local organizations, students are learning real-world skills — from coding and digital storytelling to budgeting, event production, communication, and time management. Young people will help build and activate the Community Garden, gaining hands-on experience in creative technology, logistics, and collaboration. Your support fuels this pipeline of opportunity and ensures the next generation has the tools, confidence, and mentorship to thrive.
And right now — before December 31 — we’re inviting you to help us plant the very first seeds.
Every gift builds the foundation: rooms, lighting, soundscapes, hands-on elements, and opportunities for creators to bring this garden to life.
When you give now, you’re funding more than an art installation.
You’re setting the stage for a transformational experience in 2026.
🌿 Why We’re Raising Year-End Support
Your donation helps us:
Fund fabrication and installation materials
Provide stipends to local and regional artists
Build interactive and sensory components
Ensure accessibility so every attendee can experience the Garden
Support ongoing community workshops leading up to the festival
The earlier we plant, the more time this project has to grow — and the more breathtaking it will be in May 2026.
