Erie Art Company ( AmeriMasala )

Erie Art Company Announces Major Fundraising Initiative for Amerimasala Cultural Festival

ERIE, PA – The Erie Art Company (EACO), a public charity dedicated to advancing regional arts, culture, and humanities, has announced that its primary fundraising campaign for the upcoming season will be completely dedicated to Amerimasala. All proceeds raised during this campaign will directly fund the beloved multicultural festival.

Amerimasala celebrates Erie’s rich cultural diversity through a vibrant tapestry of international music, dance, pageantry, and culinary arts. By pivoting its fundraising focus entirely to this event, EACO aims to expand the festival’s programming, increase compensation for local and visiting creatives, and ensure the event remains free and accessible to the public.

"Amerimasala is a vital reflection of Erie's identity," said Brad Ford, Director of the Erie Art Company. "Through our structural network, including partnerships with local creative hubs like PACA and the FEED Media Art Center, EACO is uniquely positioned to elevate this festival. We are calling on our community to help us keep this essential cultural tradition thriving."

Donations will directly support artist fees, staging logistics, and community engagement workshops. Contributions can be made securely online through the Erie Art Company’s official portal.

About the Erie Art Company:The Erie Art Company is a public charity based in Erie, Pennsylvania, dedicated to advancing arts, culture, and humanities through large-scale programming, public installations, and strategic community partnerships.

Erie is a mosaic of stories, cultures, and traditions. For years, Amerimasala has been the heartbeat of that diversity, bringing our community together through the universal languages of music, dance, and art.