Dick Denny Paddle Raise

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If you are unable to attend the 2026 Wine Auction, please consider making a donation to support the Museum’s Art Access program.

We are celebrating the 21st anniversary of the Dick Denny Paddle Raise for arts education.

$2,201,270: The amount the Dick Denny Paddle Raise has contributed to education programs at the High since 2006

In FY25, 23,100 Title 1 Students received:

  • Free admission to the High Museum of Art
  • Free transportation
  • Free teacher resources and materials for the classroom
  • Welcome Back coupon for each student, inviting them to bring their caretakers to the High

433,000+: The number of students helped through Art Access since 2006

A museum experience can inspire a lifelong love for the arts. Studies show that more than 60% of recent visitors to cultural institutions attended these organizations as children. Help us ignite that spark!