TEAM Holmes Matz

Chelsea Holmes Matz

Born and raised in Alma, Chelsea left home for 14 years before coming back in 2021 to accept the position of the Executive Director at the Gratiot County Community Foundation. She loves having the opportunity to work with incredible people in Gratiot County and give back to the community that shaped her today. Chelsea has dual citizenship with Luxembourg! Her great-grandmother immigrated from Luxembourg and because of her mom they had the opportunity to become a citizen at the start of 2023. Fun fact about Drew, her husband and dance partner, he was a lifeguard at Stoney Creek Metro Park and while lifeguarding he successfully performed CPR to help save a person’s life!

Drew Matz

Drew is originally from Shelby Township, but resides here in Alma with his wife Chelsea and daughter Emilia now. He is a Naval Architect, designing ships and specializes in computational fluid dynamics and hull designs. He loves to travel and has been to ten countries outside the U.S. across five different continents and can say “I like cheese” in four different languages! Drew says Chelsea was a 2-sport All-State athlete in swimming and track at Alma High School and the 2008 Alma Queen of Scots, so she should be ready to perform!

FAQs

  • Arts United is an annual Alma College fundraising event to raise money for United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties. During the show, you will be able to bid on a variety of artwork in the silent auction, as well as enjoy an array of music, song, dance and theatrical performances from both the local and Alma College communities.

  • A VIP ticket is $50 and you’ll gain early access to the event (5:30-7:00pm in the Hogan Center) to enjoy an open bar (beer/wine) and hors d'oeuvres. There will also be entertainment and your ticket price includes entry to the show.

  • General Admission tickets are $10 each and include entry to the show. Doors open at 7:00pm and the show starts at 7:30pm in the Oscar E. Remick Heritage Center.

    Tickets for students 18 and under are $5.

  • Funds raised at Arts United support the year-round work of United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties, where we focus on uniting people and resources to improve the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our communities. To learn more about our community investment, signature programs, and impact, we invite you to look around our website!

  • There are many opportunities to support our dance teams! You can designate your ticket price to a specific team, purchase an art piece, or make a donation online. Additionally, you can share team fundraising pages to spread the word and encourage your network to join in this exciting event! If you would like to designate or split your gift between multiple teams, please donate by doing separate transactions or contact the United Way team at (989) 773-9863.

  • Throughout the event, there will be multiple opportunities to bid on artwork. A silent auction will be available to all attendees and will take place in the Heritage Center lobby. Bidding will be available before the show and during intermission.

  • There is no official dress code to attend Arts United, meaning you won’t be turned away for dressing too casually. However, attending a performance like Arts United can be a special occasion, so think of what you might wear to a dinner and dress to feel your best.

  • Guests of all ages are welcome to attend Arts United! If you're attending with a young child, please prepare them for performances by explaining theatre etiquette and what to expect (dim lighting, quiet voices, no light or sounds from cell phones or screens, etc.).

  • Arts United is held on the Alma College campus in the Oscar E. Remick Heritage Center for the Performing Arts. Parking is available directly outside of the Heritage Center, but space is limited. Additional parking can be found along Superior Street. To view Alma College parking & maps information, please visit alma.edu/admissions/connect-and-visit/parking-maps/.

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