2015-16 COLUMBIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS BOARD …2015-16 was a major transitional year for Columbia...
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MISSIONOur mission is to cultivate the arts in the Columbia River Gorge by providing experiences that touch
the heart, challenge the intellect, and spark conversation.
BOARD OF DIRECTORSRon Cohen, Chair
Dillon Borton, Vice ChairMary Haskins, SecretaryJudie Hanel, Treasurer
Lesley HaskellMaureen Higgins
Deanna Joyer Angel Reyes
Dr. Richard SchmuckDr. Bonnie Taylor
STAFFKerry Cobb, Executive Director
Kristyn Fix, Events ManagerCarolyn Smith, Gallery ManagerChris Smith, Finance Manager
Bruce Ludwig, Audio-Visual TechnicianAudrey Bernhardt, Gallery Assistant
Ashleigh Coyner, Administrative Assistant
2015-16ANNUAL REPORT
COLUMBIA CENTERFOR THE ARTS
215 Cascade Avenue | PO Box 1543 Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 387-8877 | columbiaarts.org
2015-16 COLUMBIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS
2015-16 was a major transitional year for Columbia Center for the Arts. Celebrating
our 10-year anniversary, we took stock of our first decade of delivering art
experiences to the communities of the Gorge, and focused on best practices to refine, expand, and elevate our offerings in all art forms, including theatre, dance,
music, film, lectures, presentations, classes, and visual arts.
Thank you to all our 2015-16 donors for your generosity, and for appreciating
and supporting the importance of art in the lives of the members of our Gorge communities. Thank you also to all who
served on committees, volunteered, and attended art shows, classes, and
performing arts programs.
THANK YOU TO OUR FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS
Autzen FoundationCollins Foundation
Ford Family FoundationJuan Young Trust
Kinsman FoundationMeyer Memorial Trust
James F. & Marion L. Miller FoundationMuirfield Foundation
Oregon Arts CommissionOregon Community Foundation
Pacific Power Foundation
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”
–Pablo Picasso
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” –Thomas Merton
In 2016 we introduced our poTENtial Program Series: ten events featuring literary arts, comedy, visual arts, theatre, film, cultural arts, photography, music, dance, and performance.
In the Gallery we welcomed over 14,000 visitors to our monthly themed art exhibitions.
Kids and adults enjoyed art classes and workshops, including Fearless Art for Beginners, Summer Art Experiences for kids, and Writing Up the Gorge.
CAST live theatre lit up the stage with a season that included musicals, dramas, comedies, and a staged reading.
INCOME & EXPENSESJuly 2015-June 2016
TOTAL REVENUE Total: $424,321
TOTAL EXPENSESTotal: $402,701
43%
Foundations30%
Earned Income* 43%
IndividualDonations
16%
Special Events6%
Sponsorships & Business Donations
5%
Administration12%
Facility11%
Marketing8%
Fundraising2%
Programs67%
*Gallery Sales, Ticket Sales, Workshop Fees, Rental Income
Photos courtesy of Jill Greenseth (Portland Poetry Slam) and Chris Smith.