Grace Fisher, wearing a light blue dress, sits in chair on a red-carpeted staircase. (Courtesy photo)
Grace Fisher created the Winter Music Showcase to raise funds and awareness for disability inclusion in the arts. (Courtesy photo)

The Grace Fisher Foundation will host its 7th Annual Winter Music Showcase, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Granada Theatre.

Created by award-winning artist and composer Grace Fisher, the event highlights the talented and diverse artists of Santa Barbara County while raising awareness and funds for disability inclusion in the arts.

Tickets can be purchased online at https://ticketing.granadasb.org/overview/20218.

“The Winter Music Showcase has grown into a beautiful tradition over the past seven years, celebrating the extraordinary artistic talents of our diverse community while shining a bright light on disability inclusion in the arts,” said Grace Fisher.

“This event holds a special place in my heart because every dollar raised directly supports our inclusive arts programming, including our state-of-the-art facility, The Inclusive Arts Clubhouse, which hosts all of our programs,” she said.

“It’s through this support that we’re able to bring the joy and empowerment of art to people of all abilities across Santa Barbara County,” Fisher said. “It’s a celebration of creativity and a reminder that art has the power to break down barriers and unite us all during the holiday season.”
 
In a program that features genres from modern to classical to folk and some holiday favorites, the performance lineup includes Jackson Gillies, Will Breman, Music Academy of the West’s SING!, Santa Barbara Chamber Players, and Elite Dance Company.

Highlighting the program is the premiere of a new short film by John Behring and Shane Hurlbut, with original composition and artwork by Grace Fisher.
 
The public can help support the Grace Fisher Foundation by sponsoring the concert event, or making a donation to https://www.gracefisherfoundation.org/donate.
 
All proceeds from this show benefit the Grace Fisher Foundation and its mission of bringing adaptive art, music and dance programs to children and young adults with disabilities.