FLAME 2026–2027

FLAME Honorees Caryl Sunshine, Ferring Award for Philanthropy Stacey Goldman & Cannonball Agency, Newell S. “Jim” Knight Service Award Ed Reggi, Lee Nolting Students First Award Jenny Shore Butler, Distinguished Alumni Award Gheremi Clay, Distinguished Alumni Award Mason Lee, Distinguished Alumni Award RhonniRose Mantilla, Distinguished Alumni Award About FLAME FLAME is a complimentary appreciation event to celebrate the members of the Richard Baron Leadership Circle (RBLC) and showcase the extraordinary talent developed at COCA every day. Richard D. Baron founded COCA in 1986, transforming a synagogue designed by renowned architect Eric Mendelsohn into a community arts center. From the start, COCA continues to be a beacon in our community, using the arts to transform young lives and foster creative potential. The RBLC allows COCA to provide nearly $1 million in tuition support, student support services, and arts education programs to schools. Investment in the RBLC has also contributed to COCA becoming the fourth largest community arts center in the country! COCA sincerely thanks members of the RBLC for sharing the passion for our mission to enrich lives and build community through the arts. With your support, COCA is prepared to extend our impact to benefit the next generation. FLAME Presenting Sponsor FLAME Supporting Sponsor Special Thanks Butler’s Pantry Switch