Grace Fisher smiles for a photo outside the Granada Theater. (Grace Fisher Foundation)
Grace Fisher stops for photo outside the Granada Theater, where her foundation’s Music Showcase will take place on Dec. 13. (Grace Fisher Foundation)

Each holiday season, Grace Fisher’s Winter Music Showcase transforms the spirit of giving into an evening of music and inspiration.

What began as a vision by award-winning artist and composer Grace Fisher to make the arts accessible to people of all abilities, the event has become a local holiday tradition while raising awareness and funds to advance disability inclusion in the arts.

Now in its ninth year, the showcase returns at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 at the Granada Theatre. For tickets, visit https://ticketing.granadasb.org/22848.

The showcase will feature a range of performances, from orchestral works to bands, choirs and dancers, as well as a special appearance by Grammy Award winning artist Michael McDonald.

Featured performers are Jackson Gillies, Adam Philips, Santa Barbara Chamber Players, and the foundation’s Sing, Sign, Dance group.

“The Winter Music Showcase continues to grow into something bigger than I could have ever imagined,” said Fisher. “It’s not just about the music, it’s about bringing people together, celebrating the extraordinary talents of our community, and proving that art has the power to transcend barriers.

“Every ticket purchased and every dollar raised directly supports our mission to bring the joy and empowerment of art to people of all abilities. That’s what makes this showcase so meaningful.”

Since its inception in 2016, the Grace Fisher Foundation has worked to spread adaptive art, music, and dance to the disability community through innovative programs and its state-of-the-art Inclusive Arts Clubhouse at La Cumbre Plaza in Santa Barbara.

Proceeds from the Winter Music Showcase directly fund these programs, ensuring people of all abilities have access to transformative experiences in the arts.

Group sales of 10 or more tickets receive a 10% discount by calling the box office.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for individuals and organizations wishing to support the holiday event. Donations can be made at https://www.gracefisherfoundation.org/donate.

For more about the Grace Fisher Foundation, visit gracefisherfoundation.org.