Making Arts Accessible for All
Help us bring transformative, immersive cultural experiences to communities without traditional access to the arts by supporting this year's Kynock Foundation Gala.
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The 2025 Kevin C. Kynock Foundation for the Arts Annual Gala
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., the Kynock Foundation will host its 4th Annual Gala at the beautiful Metropolitan Yacht Club at 39 Vinedale Road in Braintree, Massachusetts.
This year’s celebration will shine a spotlight on the more than 400 students whose lives are transformed through the Foundation’s programs—whether by experiencing the magic of live performance for the first time through our Kynock Immersion Trips, or by welcoming professional artists into their classrooms through our Artist-in-Residence program.
We will also honor Eliza Inder, an extraordinary educator from Cambridge and Boston, with the William L. Burke Award for her dedication to creating powerful arts experiences for her students. The award pays tribute to Kevin’s longtime colleague and friend, Bill Burke—the teacher who first inspired Kevin to share his passion for theatre with students at BC High, a commitment that lasted nearly 40 years.
The evening will be a chance to celebrate the life-changing power of the arts, honor those who make it possible, and raise the support needed to ensure every student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to be inspired.
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Be a Patron of This Years Gala
The Kevin C. Kynock Foundation welcomes individual and corporate sponsors for this year's gala. Our sponsorship tiers are available at a number of levels:
Bronze Sponsor: $100
Silver Sponsor: $250
Gold Sponsor: $500
Platinum Sponsor: $1,000
To learn more about supporting the Gala as a sponsor, please contact Matt Porter at kynockfund@jfklfoundation.org.
Why Sponsor?
Prominent recognition at the Gala, including acknowledgment in our event program, signage at the venue, and mentions in our promotional materials and social media channels.
For every $100 to $250 sponsor, up to 12 students can be brought to see live performances in the Greater Boston area
For every $500 to $1,000, the Kynock Foundation can bring an entire class to see live performances
Networking opportunities with like-minded individuals and organizations who share a passion for supporting the arts.
Direct contribution to the success of our programs and initiatives, making a meaningful impact for students, educators, and community cultural organizations.
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Learn About the Kynock Foundation
The Kevin C. Kynock Foundation for the Arts is dedicated to bringing transformative, immersive cultural experiences to communities without traditional access to the arts. Our mission is to create a more compassionate and artistic future by providing every child with access to the arts and the ability to thrive in their creativity.
By connecting community cultural organizations with young audiences hungry for new experiences, we are fostering connection across pre-existing historic barriers. Our initiatives allow teachers, schools, and community groups to thoughtfully add arts experiences to their educational programming while supporting local arts organizations and creating pathways for future audiences.
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