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2007 ANNUAL REPORT 2007 ANNUAL REPORT 2007 ANNUAL | NEXT PAGE » 2007 ANNUAL REPORT 2007 HIGHLIGHTS Expanding our reach into the community STRATEGIC THINKING LIVE/WORK SPACES FOR ARTISTS In July, GCAC released a five-year strategic plan GCAC and Columbus City Council collaborated that gives us a road map for the organization to bring Artspace Projects, Inc., a national through the city’s bicentennial in 2012. Along with organization dedicated to affordable live/work its strategic plan, GCAC released a new logo and spaces for artists, to Columbus to conduct a brand. feasibility study for a potential space in the area. Since the August visit, Artspace has determined REPORT 2007 ANNUAL that Columbus is an excellent market for a 2007 GRANTS potential live/work location. This March, GCAC, GCAC granted $2.2 million in Operating Support Artspace and our partners – the City of Columbus, grants and $450,602 in Project Support grants to JPMorgan Chase, the Columbus Downtown 88 organizations and projects in 2007. Development Corporation and Capitol South – will work with the community to begin the process of determining where that building should be and FOCUSING ON INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS what it should look like. In November, GCAC conducted four artist roundtable meetings to get feedback on our plans EDUcating CHILDREN to expand services to individual artists. In January, we began OPPArt (Opportunities for Artists), a More than 70,000 students and adults participated series of workshops, networking events and social in our Artists-in-Schools or Children of the Future opportunities for artists in the community. programs. NEW EDUcatiONAL PARTNERSHIP THE COLUMBUS ARTS FESTIVAL Presented by Chase In January, we received funding from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners for a cutting- More than 400,000 people gathered along the edge educational initiative called Art in the House riverfront for the 2007 Columbus Arts Festival & TRANSIT ARTS that will focus on out-of-school presented by Chase. June 6, 7 and 8, 2008, arts programming for under-served youth ages 5 the Festival will move to its new location in the to 19. Discovery District with new lead sponsor Time Warner Cable. ANOTHER EMMY FOR ARTZINE REACHING NEW AUDIENCES ArtZine - a partnership between GCAC and WOSU - took home two regional Emmys this In an effort to reach younger audiences for summer. the arts, we debuted the ColumbusArts Card, a discount membership program for young professionals to arts and cultural organizations across the city. PAGE 1 OF 26 « PREV PAGE | NEXT PAGE » 2007 ANNUAL REPORT INTRODUCTION A Message from our President A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT community. In the fall, we conducted listening sessions with artists to gather their insight for a For GCAC, 2007 was a year to reflect and professional development series that debuted refocus. However, it was also a year of in January. OPPArt (Opportunities for Artists) outstanding action and growth, with new will help artists learn the business skills they programming and an expanded reach into the need to succeed. Further, we hosted a two- community. day symposium, at which Mayor Coleman and 2007 ANNUAL REPORT 2007 ANNUAL Councilmember Kevin Boyce spoke, to look Our new strategic plan, released in July, lays a at how the arts and culture can assist with strong foundation for a GCAC that is inclusive, community problem solving. collaborative and dynamic, melding our responsibilities as a facilitator of city funds and In all, GCAC’s programs and events directly a leader of the city’s creative economy. Though touched more than 500,000 artists, teachers, this plan sets goals for the next five years, we students, arts patrons and greater Columbus are committed to reviewing it annually to make residents and indirectly touched millions more sure it continues to meet the needs of both our through marketing efforts and the artists and organization and the cultural community. organizations funded by the Project Support grants, Operating Support grants, Individual Artist Most recently, GCAC has dedicated resources Fellowships, Designated Project support and to fostering new audiences for the arts with the the Franklin County Neighborhood Arts Program creation of the ColumbusArts Card — a discount grants. program for young professionals that encourages them to experience the city’s arts and culture. We thank the City of Columbus for supporting the arts and culture in Columbus and for helping We are proud to have partnered with the City to make 2007 a successful year for GCAC of Columbus, Columbus City Council, JP and for the arts community. We also thank the Morgan Chase and the Columbus Downtown Franklin County Board of Commissioners and Development Corporation and Capitol South on the Ohio Arts Council for their support. And we a project with the nationally known Artspace to thank the corporate community, private sector, bring artist live/work spaces to Columbus. Phase foundations and individuals who continue to two of the project — the Artist Market Survey — support GCAC and the many outstanding arts and began earlier this week. The collaborative nature cultural organizations that truly make up a vibrant of this project has gained additional support from community we call our own. Mayor Michael B. Coleman’s office as part of the plans for the 2012 city bicentennial. Columbus is Sincerely, fortunate to have so many community partners coming together for the common good of building Bryan W. Knicely GCAC President the number of live/work spaces for local artists. Additionally, we have renewed our commitment to individual artists and small arts organizations, which are the foundation of the cultural PAGE 2 OF 26 « PREV PAGE | NEXT PAGE » 2007 ANNUAL REPORT INTRODUCTION A Word from our Board Chair A WORD FROM OUR BOARD CHAIR future arts audiences and a creative workforce, because the arts develop the imagination, The arts mean big business for central Ohio. refine cognitive and creative skills, impact developmental growth and strengthen problem- In the summer of 2007, Americans for the solving and critical-thinking skills for every child. Arts released a national study focused on the But the Arts & Economic Prosperity III report reminds us that an investment in the arts is also economic impact of the arts and culture in 156 REPORT 2007 ANNUAL communities nationwide. Arts & Economic an investment in Columbus’ economic well being. Prosperity III provides compelling new evidence that the nonprofit arts and culture industry is It has been a privilege for me to serve as Chair of significant in Columbus, generating $330.39 GCAC’s Board of Trustees, and I thank my fellow million in local economic activity each year. board members and the GCAC staff for the work And the impact of the arts and culture sector in they do every day to further the local arts and Columbus is growing. In a 2002 economic impact cultural community. I know that with continued study, the arts and culture industry accounted for leadership and collaboration, the arts and culture $265 million in local economic activity. That’s a 24 in Columbus will continue to flourish. percent increase in activity over four years, in a time when many industries have been faced with economic hardships. Sincerely, DeeDee Glimcher Chair, GCAC Board Each year, the unofficial theme for GCAC’s of Trustees Business Arts Partnership Awards is “The Arts Give Life to the City.” We strongly believe that an investment in the arts is an investment in the quality of life for our city. And we know from national research that arts education cultivates PAGE 3 OF 26 « PREV PAGE | NEXT PAGE » 2007 ANNUAL REPORT STRATEGIC PLAN Looking back and moving forward MISSION & VISION OVERVIEW OF THE Strategic PLANNING PROCESS Mission The GCAC five-year strategic plan, released in Through vision and leadership, advocacy and July, is intended to provide us with guidance as collaboration, the Greater Columbus Arts Council we strive to fulfill our mission and vision over the supports art and advances the culture of the next five years, through the city’s bicentennial. region. A catalyst for excellence and innovation, 2007 ANNUAL REPORT 2007 ANNUAL we fund exemplary artists and arts organizations and provide programs, events and services The process to complete our plan, the first in more of public value that educate and engage all than 20 years, took seven months and included audiences in our community. participation and insights from staff, board members, community leaders, representatives of arts and cultural organizations and artists. In Vision February, staff and board members conducted a GCAC is a catalyst driving our creative economy. daylong retreat, from which a Strategic Planning Fostering synergy among private and nonprofit Committee was formed, composed of four organizations, artists, audiences and community staff members and four board members. The leaders, we create an environment where art and Committee led three listening sessions with GCAC culture thrive. By generating sustained support constituents in April and ten one-on-one interviews and appreciation for the arts, and by incubating with representatives of Columbus’ civic and new talent and new thinking, our region is corporate leadership. The information gathered recognized as an unparalleled cultural destination. through these activities was disseminated and discussed at four Strategic Planning Committee meetings. In May, a strategic plan was drafted To download a full copy of our strategic plan, click here. by our planning facilitator