Arts Center of Saint Peter2015 ANNUAL REPORT

Michelle demos the treadle wheel at Rock Bend Folk Festival. Sept. 2015.

For more than 35 years, the people and businesses of our region have invested in the Arts Center.

We’re doing our best to give back. Here’s how:

CreativeMN.org recently conducted a comprehensive study of the creative sector’s impact on the state’s economy. South Central Minnesota fared well—the report says we’re “punching above our weight.”

The Arts Center of Saint Peter is proud to be part of that achievement! And we’re confident that we’ll continue to play a role in the region’s strength and growth.

We draw UP TO 80 PATRONS EACH MONTH for concerts spotlighting a variety of genres. Concerts are $10 at the door and include a 30-minute pre-show reception catered by Patrick’s on Third, with product provided by Morgan Creek Vineyards. The early hours (7:00-9:30 p.m.) encourage pre-event dinners and post-show gatherings at downtown establishments.

We’ve CHANGED OUR GALLERY HOURS to align more closely with the hours of local retailers.

FREE MONTHLY OPEN STUDIOS in the Clay Center and drop-in groups for artists and writers draw out-of-town visitors, many of whom spend time and money downtown.

Our gallery shop draws SHOPPERS WHO KNOW THEY CAN RELY ON US for locally made artisan goods that can’t be acquired anywhere else—pottery, leather, weavings, prints, jewelry and more.

Our major fundraising and outreach events are ALIGNED WITH CITY-WIDE HAPPENINGS. Souper Bowl takes place in conjunction with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Holiday Fare is locked into the Saturday of the deer hunting opener and we host popular arts activities at St. Peter’s Old Fash-ioned Fourth of July and Rock Bend Folk Festival. These alignments benefit the Arts Center and support the local economy by adding publicity and traffic.

Arts Center merch! For sale at the Stone’s Throw Gallery pop-up artisan fair. May 2015.

From the Director

At the recent reception for Wood & Wool, wood and fiber artist Mark Traxler said this:

What is the appeal of hand-made things? My hunch is that textiles and wood art—with their tactile, visual and technical appeal—unlock an archetypal connection to the spirt and to joy. Whether we have made an object ourselves, or absorb it as observers, we benefit from its beauty. We recognize the effort reflected in creative objects. We see a form of inspired labor. We discover aspects and qualities we hadn’t seen before. And the Arts Center exists for this purpose, as a means of consciousness raising, where beauty strikes a chord with us, raising us up and serving a greater—creative—spirit.

He said it well. The Arts Center is a special place with an exciting purpose. Over past year, our staff, instructors and volunteers felt that, week after week. People walked in seeking inspiration and renewal. We did our best to give it to them via classes, performances, retreats, tours—sometimes just conversation about the work on the walls, or about the art they used to make and would love to get back into, someday.

It’s a joy and a privilege to manage that kind of resource. And thanks to a strong 2015, we look forward to offering the people of this region even richer and more plentiful ways to stay inspired, refreshed and renewed.

Ann Rosenquist FeeExecutive Director

From the President

We hear it all the time, from out-of-town visitors: “It’s rare for a community this size to have an arts center like this.” It’s true. And we know what makes the difference—it’s the support we’ve received for more than 35 years from the businesses and individuals of St. Peter and the surrounding area. We’re grateful to our community for investing in us, and we’re doing our best to give back. I’m proud to share this report on our programming and finances in 2015. And I’m proud to say the Arts Center is well on its way to becoming an even more prominent and vital source of inspiration and growth for the people, businesses and organizations of our region.

Shawn SchloesserPresident

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORSShawn Schloesser, PresidentLaurie Dietrich, TreasurerTammy BohlkeKelly HollandJoel JacksonCarrol Meyers-Dobler, SecretaryKrystal PierceJennifer TaylorMalia WileyJan WallerAmanda Wirig, Ex-Officio

STAFFAnn Rosenquist Fee, Executive DirectorJuana Arias, Clay Center ManagerStephanie Thull, Gallery Shop Coordinator & Operations Assistant

ADVISORSShari Brostrom, Pell InsuranceDavid Hahn, Wendel & Hahn AssociatesSusan Ziebarth, SMZ Accounting

GALLERY COMMITTEEJoel Moline, ChairPam BidelmanRandy HarmesDon MyersDavid OlsonCharlie PutnamLeAnn Gehring-Ryan, Ex-Officio

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR & DOCENT COORDINATORCarol Moline, President Emerita

RECEPTION HOSTSKlea BrewtonMichelle KaisersattJoan OlsonJoan OsborneJanet Prehn

Detail from Mobius Strip, 1998, Bronze. Paul T. Granlund

(1925-2003). A gift from the Granlund family in memory of

Paul, to the Arts Center of Saint Peter, May 28, 2008.

Gallery ExhibitionsDecember 5, 2014–January 4, 2015Rural America Contemporary Art 3

January 9–February 8, 2015Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council/McKnight Foundation Emerging Artists Exhibition

February 13–March 15, 2015Joel Moline & Faith WicklundFire Dance Explorations: Raku CeramicsJudy Saye-Willis Nature’s Gentle Colors: Natural Dye on Fabric Melissa WilkinsonLa Petit Mort: Collage Paintings

March 20–April 19, 2015Amanda WirigAs the Record Turns: Mixed Media Paintings

April 24–May 24, 2015Anders Björling & Doug NimmoPixels & Sawdust: Blending of Photography & Woodwork

May 29–June 28, 2015Michael ElbeFinding Flow: Water-themed Paintings

June 12–July 12, 2015Art Saunter of Saint PeterWork by Members of the Arts Center of Saint Peter at 5 Downtown Locations

July 3–August 9, 2015Cal DavidsonOld Shapes, New Forms: Wood/Found Object Collage

August 14–September 13, 2015Tom HesselEncounters: Work in Silverpoint and GraphiteJoellen PrestonStructural Integrity: Figure Drawings

September 22–October 18, 2015Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council Regional Artists Juried Show

October 23–November 22, 2015Wood Engravers’ Network Triennial Exhibition

November 27–December 27, 2015Joel JacksonWildlife & Bird Feathers: Digital Creations of Color, Shape, Symmetry & Life

PerformancesLIVE MUSIC & DANCE

January 16Pianists Paul & Helen Baumgartner

February 13Music by Lovers, Readings By OthersMusic by Laura Schultz & Colin SharfReadings by Becky Davis, Jennifer Hildebrandt, Joe Tougas, Shelley Tougas

February 14The Eriksons

March 20Rural Route Dance EnsembleProject Luna: An Evening of Dance, Live Music, Spoken Word and Visual Art

April 18Independent Singer/Songwriter Chad Elliot Hot Jazz for Decent People, Co-hosted by Phil Bryant & Gary CampbellMay 15, Adrian Barnett & The Real Easy QuestetJune 19, Javi SantiagoJuly 24, Larry McDonough QuintetAugust 21, The Dan Duffy Orchestra

August 29Good Night, Gold Dust EP Release Party

September 26Medieval & Spanish blues player Claude Bourbon

October 16Folk/bluegrass artist Brian Wicklund with Mike Cramer

November 20Mexican/Americana singer/songwriter Javier Trejo

READINGS

January 11Frank Bures on narrative and culture

April 12APRIL IS THE CRUELEST MONTH Unless You’re into Poetry Poets Julie Babcock, Scott Beal, John Buckley & Jeff Kass

May 28Southern Minnesota Poet’s Society Season Finale Poets John Calvin Rezmerski, Susan Chambers, Esther Marcella Hoffmann, Derek Liebertz & others

October 17Good Thunder Presents: Live Literature & Music by MSU Students & Faculty

October 25Writing for Our Lives: Night Writers 20th Anniversary Celebration Readings

November 13Firethorne Fall ClassicGustavus Adolphus Faculty Readings by Matt Rasmussen, Rebecca Fremo, Joyce Sutphen, Phil Bryant, Baker Lawley & John Calvin Rezmerski

December 1Authors Nicole Helget & Eric Braun

Life-of-a-Bowl in the pottery tent. July 2015

RIGHT: Project Luna on the gallery stage.

March 2015 .

Classes & ScholarshipsCLASSES

Winter/SpringIntro to Pottery I & IIKids Wheel I & IIIntermediate Pottery I & IICreative Writing WorkshopExplorations in Printmaking

SummerTeen PotteryPuppet Making WorkshopArt Sampler

Fall/WinterIntro to Pottery I & IIBeginning WeavingThe Art of Lefse MakingExplorations in Printmaking with Joel MolineHoliday Clay Days

SCHOLARSHIPS The Thalia & Larry Taylor Arts Scholarship fund provides scholarships for Saint Peter-area youth, allowing them to take clay and other classes they would not have otherwise experienced. Saint Peter Family and Community Education works closely with school counselors, teachers and social workers to identify potential recipients and encourage their participation.

ARTS CENTER-AS-VENUE

Area theater groups, businesses and organizations rented or used the Arts Center in 2015 for performances, retreats and group meetings. Cabaret Le Ruse Mankato Free Press Sales Team Mankato Mosaic Night Writers Pioneer Spinners & Fiber Artists River Rock Coffee Wood Carvers’ Group Yoga with Kelly

Fundraisers, Outreach & PartnershipsFUNDRAISERS

March 17Souper Bowl at the Red Men Club, in conjunction with the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

July 4Pottery Sale in Minnesota Square Park, in conjunction with Saint Peter’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July

September 12-13Art Interaction at Rock Bend Folk Festival

November 7Holiday Fare at the Saint Peter Community Center

OUTREACH

At the Arts Center every second Sunday of the month: Open Studio in the Clay Center Why Am I Even Doing This: A support group for artists & crafters

In the community throughout the year featuring free hands-on arts activities and giveaways: Ambassadors’ Blues Fest Kids at the Co-Op Minnesota Valley Health Center Linked in Pink

PARTNERSHIPS

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) Family Investment Program/Diversionary Work Program Employment ServicesThrough MVAC, the Arts Center served as a 12-week job site for youth who assisted with clerical tasks, facility upkeep and outreach events.

Nicollet County Community Work Service Program & Saint Peter Volunteers in the Park ProgramIn partnership with Nicollet County, the Arts Center was a work site for youth assigned to community service. And in partnership with the City of Saint Peter, the Arts Center was a volunteer site for young people selected for the City’s summer VIP program. All participants had the chance to view the exhibitions and talk about their interest in the arts.

Third Floor Youth CenterBeginning in November, and continuing every week throughout the 2014-2015 school year, the Arts Center hosts free arts activities at North Intermediate School’s Third Floor Program. Activities are developed and facilitated by students majoring in art education at Minnesota State University, Mankato, primarily using materials donated to the Arts Center. Our involvement is made possible by funding from the Thalia & Larry Taylor Arts Scholarship fund.

Morgan Creek Vineyards & Patrick’s on ThirdMorgan Creek Vineyards and Patrick’s on Third provide catering services at all Arts Center live music events, readings, and evening exhibition receptions, creating a festive and welcoming environment.

This remarkable year was made possible by remarkable volunteers!Docents and special event volunteers continued to be the backbone of the Arts Center. More than 40 docents served more than 1,500 hours in 2015,

greeting guests and ensuring that the Arts Center is a welcoming place for all. Volunteers included retirees, high school and college students from Saint Peter and Mankato and professionals from throughout the region. Thank you, volunteers!

MembersINDIVIDUALSEunice AmosFrani & Mark AndersonJulie & Greg AuneShawn BagleyGene & Ann BassetPam & Mike BidelmanJudy & Larry BiedermanAnders & Judie BjorlingBruce & Bette BlaisdellTammy BohlkeMichael BorgKim BoveeAlan, Gretchen & Julia BrayMilton & Elaine BrostromBlaine BrownLouise M. BrownAnn BruggemanCheryl BushellGary & Mary CampbellPeggy CarlsonIrina ChaLisa Octigan & Kyle ChambersKathryn CullenKathryn ChristensonPatty ConlinCal & Marsha DavidsonPaul “Gus” & Kris DavisBrenda DeBlieckLaura Lindell & James Dontje Peggy DraheimCornelia EberhartCharles & Carol EggertMartha ElchertTom EmmertDee & Phil EngebretsonAnn & Scott FeePatricia FreiertTeresa Saum & Regis Fritch Peg GaneyCheryl Guentzel & Ken GansenRob & Judy GardnerCindi & John GaterudLeAnn Gehring-RyanDon & Jan GlimsdalEdna GranlundSue & Bruce GrayDon & Bev GustafsonBarb HaackSamantha HaseltineIrene Morris & Mike HaeuserSusan L. HayesDale HeldbergPaul & Louise HendrycksTom HesselKelly HollandJohn & Jan HolteDouglas & Victoria HuffDavid HydukeRobert & Leona Isenberg

Colleen JacksJoel & Susan JacksonRichard & JoAnne JensenAlyssa JohnsonH. Stuart JohnsonJulie JohnsonEllis JonesMichelle KaisersattJacqueline KarstenAnne & Kat Makepeace & Kit KildahlBarbara KnutsonGretchen KoehlerVirginia LaFranceKathryn Rusch & Michael LangeHelena & Solveig LangrMargie LarsonSara J. LeadholmJane LeverenzAdrian & Pei-loh LoMary LongTimothy & Liz MadsenCarolyn MagerBea MartinsonDiana McCartyAnnette MeeksEdie Schmierbach & Humerio MendezJoseph H. Metzen, Kay Brandt & Cordelia MetzenCarrol Meyers-DoblerTuff & Ginny MillerAmy MoenRebekka MolenaarJoel & Carol MolineRobert & Kay MolineDenise MulenburgMary Kay NaegleMargaret NelsenCraig NelsonByron & Janet NordstromDon & Barb OlmansonTrudi OlmansonJoan OsborneLorelei PalmerDorothy PaulsonAnn PesaventoKaren A. Peters Nina PreheimJanet PrehnRebekah RichardsPatrick M. RyanShawn & Deann SchloesserWayne SchmidtJudy SchollSue SchottJon & Karen SmithersMary & Jack SpearKathleen & Terry Stark

Pam StoccoCarol J. Stott Marilyn SweenLarry & Thalia TaylorJennifer TaylorRichard TheissenEdi & Roland ThorstenssonMary ToppDean & Jane WahlundJan Waller & Cyle GruverJennie WardJoan WernerBuster & Nina WestReed WhiteFaith & David WicklundMalia WileyBarbara WilkinsonAmanda WirigSusan ZiebarthAnthony & Alison Zwart

BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONSAmeriprise FinancialComfort Systems, Inc.First National Bank MinnesotaHomeTown BankLime Valley Advertising, Inc.Morgan Creek VineyardsNelson Printing Co.Nicollet County BankRiver Rock CoffeeSaint Peter Choral SocietySMZ Accounting ServicesSt. Peter Chamber of CommerceSt. Peter Heritage CarversSt. Peter JayceesStones Throw Gallery

DonorsINDIVIDUALSDavid Abrams & Cynthia Bemis AbramsFrani & Mark AndersonTammy BaumPaul & Helen BaumgartnerBernard & Pam BidelmanAnders & Judie BjorlingLouise BrownLoretta & Paul BurnsPatricia & Chris ConlinHope CookJudith DouglasThomas EmmertDee & Phil EngebretsonAnn & Scott FeeMarilyn FrankCindi & John GaterudLeAnn Gehring-RyanDon & Jan GlimsdalSamantha HaseltineHarry & Bonnie HuntH. Stuart JohnsonEllis J. JonesGretchen KoehlerVirginia La FranceMichael LangeSarah LeadholmBruce Lombard & Diane WinegarTimothy & Liz MadsenBea MartinsonRichard & Katherine MelarvieCarrol Meyers-DoblerNicole MisslingAmy MoenJoel & Carol MolineVern & Helen OlsonAnn PesaventoJames & Cheryl RobinsonPatti RuskeyShawn & Deann SchloesserJustin & Barbara SimpsonJennifer TaylorThalia & Larry TaylorJerrilyn & Paul ThompsonPaul TilquistMary ToppAmanda Wirig

IN MEMORY OF STEVE WILKINSONJoel & Carol MolineBarb Wilkinson

BUSINESSES, FOUNDATIONS & ORGANIZATIONSHosanna Lutheran ChurchThe K FoundationKMSU RadioMankato Area Lifelong LearnersMankato Clinic FoundationMardag FoundationThe McKnight FoundationMorgan Creek Vineyards Patrick’s on ThirdPrairie Lakes Regional Arts CouncilRiver Rock CoffeeSt. Peter City GrilleSt. Peter Food Co-Op & DeliThe Carl & Verna Schmidt FoundationSMZ Accounting Services

Did we miss a name? Please let us know! Call 507-931-3630 or email artscenterofsaintpeter@gmail.com.

Work in progress by Clay Center Renter Cyle Gruver.

Financial Statements

PROFIT & LOSS PREVIOUS YEAR COMPARISON

Ordinary Income/Expense Income Direct Public Support Indirect Public Support Other Types of Income Program Income Total Income Cost of Goods Sold Gallery Purchases Total COGS Gross Profit Expense Program Expenses Facility Operations Other Types of Expenses Payroll ExpensesTotal Expense Net Ordinary Income Other Income/Expense Other Income Gain or Loss on Ameriprise Total Other Income Other Expense Total Other Expense Net Other IncomeNET INCOME

Jan.-Dec. 2015

68,836.440.00

34,845.0226,349.58

130,031.04

950.97950.97

129,080.07

26,196.3821,802.7114,006.78

4,543.4362,893.09

129,442.39-362.32

-9,711.92-9,711.92

-20.00-20.00

-9,691.92-10,054.24

Jan.-Dec. 2014

70,430.4540.00

30,706.5529,431.78

130,608.78

468.68468.68

130,140.10

24,157.6623,104.1719,155.40

4,734.0363,939.85

135,091.11-4,951.01

18,624.6118,624.61

0.000.00

18,624.6113,673.60

% Change

-2.3%-100.0%

13.5%-10.5%

-0.4%

102.9%102.9%

-0.8%

8.4%-5.6%

-26.9%-4.0%-1.6%-4.2%

-92.7%

-152.1%-152.1%-100.0%-100.0%-152.0%-173.5%

BALANCE SHEET PREVIOUS YEAR COMPARISON

ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings Nicollet County Bank Nicollet County Bank #2 Total Checking/Savings Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable Total Accounts Receivable Other Current Assets Petty Cash Undeposited Funds Total Other Current Assets Total Current Assets Fixed Assets Furniture and Equipment Building Land Accumulated Depreciation Total Fixed Assets Other Assets Investments-Ameriprise Total Other AssetsTOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Total Accounts Payable Credit Cards Visa Visa #2 Total Credit Cards Other Current Liabilities Payroll Liabilities Sales Tax Payable Total Other Current Liabilities Total Current Liabilities Total Liabilities Equity Retained Earnings Temp. Restricted Net Assets Net Income Total EquityTOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Jan.-Dec. 2015

48,163.350.00

48,163.35

-204.46-204.46

721.5055.03

776.5348,735.42

9,191.12279,358.43

41,345.00-139,719.00190,175.55

258,932.44258,932.44497,843.41

-146.79-146.79

201.200.00

201.20

146.481,245.251,391.731,446.141,446.14

470,851.5135,600.00

-10,054.24496,397.27497,843.41

Jan.-Dec. 2014

52,560.53216.58

52,777.11

-207.81-207.81

771.50-3.27

768.2353,337.53

4,780.70279,358.43

41,345.00-139,719.00185,765.13

268,644.36268,644.36507,747.02

93.1293.12

-5.71-28.62-34.33

328.54908.18

1,236.721,295.511,295.51

457,177.9135,600.0013,673.60

506,451.51507,747.02

% Change

-8.4%-100.0%

-8.7%

-1.6%-1.6%

-6.5%-1,782.9%

1.1%-8.6%

92.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.4%

-3.6%-3.6%-2.0%

-257.6%-257.6%

-3,623.6%100.0%

-686.1%

-55.4%37.1%12.5%11.6%11.6%

3.0%0.0%

-173.5%-2.0%-2.0%

Work. Play. Both!Book a private event at the Arts Center.

Our classroom makes excellent meeting space for groups seeking a “non-office-like” environment. While we’ll certainly share our wi-fi password, you’re welcome to go technology-free and take advantage of the classroom’s ample paper, crayons, scissors, glue, etc. We’d be glad to facilitate a project, or you can simply spread out supplies and see what happens. Catering is available upon request. Classroom rental: $35/day.

We do portraits. Quick ones. Many of our member-artists enjoy speed-sketching and welcome opportunities to draw a variety of models in five-minute poses. The Arts Center will happily organize up to four speed-sketchers to attend your event, to sketch as many models as they can for up to two hours. Models may keep the portraits. Speed sketching fee: $100/hour, materials included.

We do parties. Parties in the Clay Studio include 90-120 minutes of studio time with an instructor who will guide participants through basic throwing techniques, resulting in 1-2 pieces of pottery per participant. Pieces will be ready for pickup by the host or assigned representative one week follow-ing the event. Flat fee: $100 (covers up to five participants (ages 8+) and all materials). Additional participants, up to a maximum of 10: $15/person.

We do retreats. Business and organizational retreats may include:A guided tour of the current exhibition.90-120 minutes of studio time with an instructor who will guide participants through basic throwing techniques, resulting in 1-2 pieces of pottery per participant (ready for pickup 2-4 weeks following the event).Up to two hours of meeting time in the Arts Center’s studio classroom, with access to coffee, tea and myriad art supplies!Organic meals catered by neighboring River Rock Coffee.Retreat costs begin at $135 for five participants, not including catering. Additional participants, up to a maximum of 10: $15/person.

We’ll come to you. Arts Center Executive Director Ann Rosenquist Fee and member-artists are available to provide on-site arts activities at meetings, retreats and office parties. None of our proj-ects require artistic skill or a specific outcome. Instead, we like to focus on the pleasure of the cre-ative process without worrying about the end result. That’s what makes our activities a refreshing break from work-as-usual! Coloring, collage, black-out poetry (think: Sharpie, magazine, choose the words you like and black out the rest) and crafts with torn-up t-shirts are popular favorites. On-site activity fee: $35/hour, materials included.

We sell art. Original artwork is always for sale at the Arts Center, thanks to year-round exhibitions by regional and national artists. Artists keep 70% of the proceeds; 30% benefits the Arts Center. We also welcome requests to find artwork and artists to meet specific needs. Got an office to decorate? Interested in custom pottery? Give us a call.

To inquire about a private arts event or purchase, contact Executive Director Ann Rosenquist Fee at director.acsp@gmail.com, 507-351-6521.

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These activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cutural Heritage Fund.

Tools! Tools! Tools! Pottery demo area at Rock Bend Folk Festival. Sept. 2015.