FLAMEº 2025

FLAMEº 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 has been a beacon in our community, using the arts to transform young lives and foster creative potential.

The RBLC allows COCA to provide over $450,000 annually 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!

At FLAMEº on January 23, we will honor the awardees of the Ferring Award for Philanthropy, the Newell S. “Jim” Knight Volunteer Service Award, the Lee Nolting Students First Award, and the Distinguished Alumni Award.

Make a pledge to join the RBLC or to renew by January 10 to attend!