Art Beyond the Glass (ABTG) was founded in 2011 by Daniel Djang and Zahra Bates as a special event for bartenders to showcase their artistic talents when they're not behind the bar. From cocktails to paintings, photography, live music, DJs, spoken word and more, ABTG is a celebration of bartender artistry inside and beyond the glass. Proceeds from every ABTG event are donated to a local arts-based nonprofit - to date, ABTG has donated more than $210,000 to these vital community organizations. In response to the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry, ABTG is pivoting its fundraising mission in order to support bartenders suffering financial hardship due to loss of employment or reduced work hours. To accomplish its new focus on COVID-19 relief, ABTG is being supported by Community Partners, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, as part of its Fiscal Sponsorship program.