Art. Agriculture. Education and Our Young People. Public Service.

These are the hallmarks of our great county, and so it is with great pleasure that we announce our upcoming 2025 Annual Benefit celebrating the achievements of Christa Campbell, Wendy Thomas, Terrie Bennett, and Krista Potter.

You probably know at least one of these outstanding women, or maybe all four. Wendy and Christa are perhaps better known countywide, Wendy for her dedicated public service as well as for her career as an artist and arts supporter, Christa for her iconic Rainbow Orchards – surely you’ve had one of her donuts – and for her community service on the boards and committees so essential to our quality of life.

Terrie Bennett is a member of the acclaimed Bennett Sculpture family and is responsible for, among other works, the glorious apple sculpture gracing our Camino Roundabout. Krista Potter is the director of the El Dorado High School Natural Resources Program and works with her students on a four-year course of study that promotes critical thinking and problem solving, environmental stewardship and community development, all on a 40-acre “wild laboratory” campus in Camino.

These four women were the driving force behind the Roundabout Sculpture project, which was conceived and completed on time and on budget, and now stands majestically to welcome visitors to the Camino-Fruitridge Ag District. So we celebrate them for this achievement, but also for their life’s work and enduring commitment to community. And now we invite you to become a Patron of our 2025 Benefit, which will be held on

Thursday, June 5, at 5:30 pm, in the lovely setting of Rainbow Orchards. Our Patron tiers are below.

Your gift of support will support and sustain the programs and services of Arts and Culture El Dorado, and your gift is more important than ever this year. We look forward to seeing you at Rainbow in June!

LEVELS OF SUPPORT FOR PATRON GIVING

Celebrating Rainbow Orchards’ Fabulous Apples

Patron levels include complimentary tickets to the event, where we’ll serve exquisite locally sourced hors d’oeuvres by Blue Barn Provisions, outstanding local wines, and the mellow indie vibe of musical group The Smokin’ Violets.

In addition, some patron levels include the opportunity to congratulate our Honorees and celebrate the arts

in the tribute pages of our event program.