Gainesville singer-songwriter Jordan Burchel will embark on a 24-hour creative journey where he will compose, record, mix and master an album of original music in a fundraising event to support the local arts.  

Burchel will be in the Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA) Gallery at 1314 S. Main St. on Friday, Sept. 13 and will unveil his creation at 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, at the gallery to supporters and music enthusiasts.  

GFAA announced in a press release, that “the arts organization faces a significant challenge this year with a $40,000 funding cut from the Florida State government. In response, GFAA is rallying support through this event to bridge the funding gap.” 

“This event is one piece of a larger plan – cutting costs where we can, and other donation opportunities and fundraisers,” said GFAA Executive Director Katy Lemle in the release. “GFAA needs each piece of the plan to be successful and this event is an opportunity for a large segment of the Gainesville community to come out and support their local artists,” There are several ways to support GFAA and participate in this unique event.” 

The list of ways to support the Burchel’s 24-hour fundraiser event include: 

• $20 – 24hr Album Listening Party ticket 

• $75 – Commemorative t-shirt and merchandise pack 

• $125 – Shout-out during the opening address, live stream mention, and name included on GFAA’s donor wall & website 

• $300 – 1 year GFAA patron membership and one included GFAA workshop 

• $500 – Booster: Shout-out in a song on the 24hr album and name in the official release liner notes 

• $1000 – Sponsor: Promo material in the 24hr stream and marketing collateral, plus a shout-out in all future 24-hour albums (3) 

• $5000 – Premier Sponsor: Logo permanently displayed on the 24hr stream and studio area during the event 

For more information or to purchase tickets visit gainesvillefinearts.org.