Arts Center of Saint Peter 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS DOCENTS & EVENT VOLUNTEERS Emily Stark, President Sandra Abild Mary Kay Naegle Lindsay Prunty, Vice President Tammy Bohlke Janet Nordstrom Josh Reinitz, Treasurer Stephanie Bové Trudi Olmanson Judie Bjorling, Secretary Elizabeth Bueno Matthew Ouren Judy Pehniter Gary Campbell Denice Davis Ann Pesavento Danielle Gustafson-Sundell Michelle Eggan Ronda Redmond Rachael Hanel Dee Engebretson Lin Rislove Nicole Helget Jake Fee Adrienne Sonnek Dana Melius Colleen Flaherty Larry Taylor Michele Rusinko Caitlin Heyer Thalia Taylor Shawn Schloesser Eileen Holz Mary Thoen Onie Isenberg Edi Thorstensson STAFF Joel Jackson Mary Traxler Ann Rosenquist Fee, Executive Director Sue Jackson Clara Vargas Juana Arias, Clay Studio Manager Gretchen Koehler Shandy Weimert Teresa Saum, Lead Docent Patti Kramlinger Faith Wicklund Stephanie Thull, Gallery Shop & Nicole Kueker Barb Wilkinson Operations Coordinator Pei-Loh Lo Laura Wilson Marian Determan, Docent Richard Melarvie Cindy Sparrow, Docent Ginny Miller Robert Weber, Custodian & Groundskeeper Carol Moline Joel Moline ADVISORS Shari Brostrom, Pell Insurance David Hahn, Wendel & Hahn Associates Susan Ziebarth, SMZ Accounting Volunteers donated more than 1,800 hours to us in 2019. From greeting guests to throwing Souper Bowls, from cashiering to turning lefse to setting GRANTS CHAIR up and tearing down chairs and tents and more -- they made all the difference Judie Bjorling in a remarkable year. Thank you, volunteers!

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR Pictured: Pendants by Stephanie Bové, one of 25 vendors at Holiday Fare, Carol Moline, President Emerita our annual sale of artisan wares, local farm products, and baked goods. Holiday Fare drew more than 600 visitors to the Treaty Site History Center on GALLERY COMMITTEE November 2, 2019. Joel Moline, Chair Pam Bidelman Fiber arts classes are now offered year-round. Randy Harmes Joel Jackson Gunnar Olseth David Olson Charlie Putnam These activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Community Arts RECEPTION HOSTS Education Support grant, Klea Brewton a Prairie Lakes Regional Michelle Eggan Arts Council Grant, and Michelle Kaisersatt an allocation from Joan Olson KMSU Radio thanks to a Joan Osborne legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Janet Prehn Heritage Fund. 2 From the President

- formances they’ve ever heard and seen, we’re a clay studio for people of all ages to receive instruction and encouragement, we’re the gallery team that’s as excited to host a local artist’s 40 years as an organization devoted to sharing passions, taking each other’s creative work seriously, and making this community richer in the process.

an epic year to serve as the board president for an organization where success is measured solid foundation for the growth ahead. Emily Stark, Board Pesident & leader of the Rocky Horror Bat Out of Hell Pageant & Singalong Tap Brigade

From the Executive Director

It was already a landmark year, with the celebration of our 40th anniversary. Then, year-end brought the opportunity to realize our founding members’ vision, that someday we’d occupy we’re unpacking and setting up new community studios (weaving, writing, sewing, knitting, (kmsu.org), while the clay studio hums with active potters, while guests stroll through the gal- leries. The sights and sounds of so much creative activity are inspiring and uplifting, and feel like the best proof yet of our founders’ vision that a community thrives when arts learning is an accessible, supportive part of daily life.

dedicated to ambitious visions, strategic action, and a sharp focus on meeting community - grateful, and we’re excited to make good on those investments with a rich roster of program- ming in the year ahead.

Thank you, members and donors and friends, for making sure we put our mission, vision, provide you with new skills, encouragement, aspirations, and inspiration going forward.

Ann Rosenquist Fee by Peggy Draheim, from a pose at the Arts Center’s Monday morning drawing group. Gallery Exhibitions Performances

LIVE MUSIC & READINGS

Marjorie Moody Masa Ishikawa

STORYTELLING

New Arts Center merchandise was part of our 40th anniversary celebration in 2019, including sales at Holiday Fare, in our gallery shop, and at the St. Peter Food Co-Op & Deli.

4 Outreach & Partnerships Classes & Scholarships

OUTREACH CLASSES & ENRICHMENT PARTNERSHIPS - interested in expanding their clay skills. SCHOLARSHIPS

students, allowing them to take art classes they may not have otherwise experienced. teachers and social workers to identify potential recipients and encourage their featuring local artists, writers, and musicians (Thursdays 1-2 p.m. on participation. Together with 20 fellow potters creating on a regular basis in our clay studio, AJ Aburto participated in pottery demonstrations at Rock Bend Folk Festival and community events throughout 2019. - - pants are encouraged to view the exhibitions on display and talk about their interest in the arts.

of fresh lefse, baked goods, and work by 25 regional artisans.

for this extracurricular art program that gives many middle-schoolers a sense of belonging and encouragement. Made possible by funding from

- ment for new and longtime patrons.

for May 2020.

5 Supporters

FAMILY & INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Society Sarah Stover IN MEMORY OF JANET Stones Throw Gallery SCHULTZ CORPORATE & FOUNDATION Stones Throw Gallery DONORS Mary Spear eholz graphix FAMILY & INDIVIDUAL DONORS Govenaires Mary Topp Maureen Gustafson Marilyn Sween Gerry Tostenson IN MEMORY OF KATHRYN CULLEN Teresa Saum IN MEMORY OF CYLE GRUVER BUSINESS MEMBERS eholz graphix Thomas Marten 6 Financial Statements

BALANCE SHEET

Jan.-Dec. 2019 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings 30,622.85 Accounts Receivable -277.08 Other Current Assets 503.73 Total Current Assets 30,849.50

PROFIT & LOSS Fixed Assets 187,688.70 Other Assets 319.967.04 Ordinary Income/Expense Jan.-Dec. 2019 Income TOTAL ASSETS 538,505.24 Direct Public Support 89,958.30 Other Types of Income 12,995.25 LIABILITIES & EQUITY Program Income 39.551.41 Liabilities Total Income 142,504.96 Current Liabilities 142,504.96 Accounts Payable -100.00 Other Current Liabilities 2,696.09 Expense Program Expenses 31,027.77 Total Current Liabilities 2,596.09 Facility 24,533.97 Operations 19,984.89 Total Liabilities 2,596.09 Other Types of Expenses 8,532.55 Payroll Expenses 87,735.72 Equity 535,909.15 Total Expense 171,814.90 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 538,505.24 Net Ordinary Income -29,309.94

Other Income Gain/Loss on Ameriprise 58,670.75

Total Other Income 58,670.75

NET INCOME 29,360.81

Our annual artisan bowl sale was a sellout again in 2019, with specialty bowls in new colors, shapes, & styles thanks to a thriving creative community in the clay studio. Mission, Vision, Values

MISSION

- engaging performances, important education and meaningful community outreach.

VISION

The strategies in service to each vision are developed by the board and the executive director each year, and presented at the annual membership meeting. The director is held accountable for progress on those strategies via discussions at monthly board meetings.

of community life in Southern Minnesota.

enthusiastic artistic creators and advocates.

VALUES

we hold and seeking partnerships that will further these values.

any person on the basis of race, skin color, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation, or national origin. This too will show in our programming as well as our outreach and our management.

facilitate that learning.

- teers, our students and all who walk through our doors.

Adopted December 2018 by the Board of Directors, Arts Center of Saint Peter, Inc.

CYLE GRUVER 1957-2019 The Arts Center lost a good friend and a powerhouse of inspiration in Cyle Gruver. His spirit is present in the clay studio every time we try something new, joy in the process of making.