Honors was recently featured in PR News Wire. Below is the article summary:
BOSTON, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Boston Arts Academy Foundation, a vital 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization, proudly presents its annual star-studded BAAF HONORS event with the theme “Come Dream With Us: A Masquerade Ball,” on Thursday, Oct. 22, at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll will serve as the Honorary Chair championing the message that an arts education is essential. Co-Chairs overseeing the foundation’s largest fundraising event of the year are philanthropists Jill and Dean Bosco. Jill, Managing Principal, CLA Southern New England and a new member of BAAF Board of Directors, joins husband Dean Bosco, Principal, CLA Wealth Advisors, both passionate supporters of the performing arts, in leading this prestigious event honoring leaders in TV & Film, Civic Responsibility, Visual Arts, Music, Dance, and Fashion.
“Talent is everywhere in Boston, but access and opportunity still are not—and that’s where our community makes all the difference,” said Denella Clark, President and CEO of the Boston Arts Academy Foundation. “We are deeply grateful to the donors and partners who continue to invest in our students, opening doors to transformative experiences that shape their futures. HONORS remains a powerful and inspiring evening where we celebrate the arts, elevate visionary leaders, and reaffirm our commitment to the next generation of creative voices.”
This year’s HONORS will immerse guests in the boundless creativity of Boston Arts Academy, the city’s only public high school for the performing arts. Inspired by an artistic masquerade theme, the evening will celebrate each discipline—from visual arts to music and design—through a visually stunning and imaginative experience. Guests will be treated to dynamic student-led performances, exceptional cuisine, and curated cocktails, all set within a magical, art-infused atmosphere that captures the spirit and brilliance of Boston’s next generation of creative leaders.
The prestigious 2026 BAAF HONORS honorees includes: John Lam (Dance); Daniela Corte (Fashion); Ken Fulk (Visual Arts); Stephanie Tavares-Rance and Floyd Rance (TV+ Film); Jennifer Holliday (Music); Candice Stover (Civic Responsibility) and Mark Lev (Lifetime Achievement.)
