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Volume XIV, NO. 3 | WINTER 2014 PRIME TIME FOR CULTURAL ACCESS WASHINGTON Cultural Access Washington is Pursuing Landmark Cultural Legislation in the 2014 Legislative Session Access to science, heritage and arts experiences advances education, enhances the economy, enriches our quality of life and strengthens our communities. Communities that are home to vibrant cultural organizations are more competitive for high paying jobs and high quality workers, and enjoy greater economic prosperity. Also, studies show that students who are engaged in cultural activities are more likely to excel in school, and are more comfortable working in diverse settings. Despite the importance of access to cultural experiences, there is a lack of sustainable funding to maintain the level of accessibility and affordability which distinguishes the Puget Sound region. The recent economic recession made this situation even more dire. Without new and sustainable solutions, institutions will be forced to make further cuts to already depleted access and education programming. Cultural Access Washington, a state-wide alliance of businesses, non-profits, and educational, labor and government leaders, is supporting legislation (House Bill 2212, Senate Bill 6151) in the 2014 session that would provide a local solution to this ongoing problem. Modeled after the successful cultural access initiatives of Denver, Portland, and St. Louis, and sponsored by Rep. Larry Springer (45th district) and Sen. Andy Hill (45th district), the current legislation’s goal is to provide access and sustainable funding to local communities to connect citizens with cultural and educational experiences across Washington. To learn more about Cultural Access Washington, including a full list of supporters, or to sign on in support of this initiative, please visit www.CulturalAccessWA.org. CULTURAL AccESS WA COALITION MEMBERS 5th Avenue Theatre KidsQuest Museum Seattle Repertory Theatre ACT Theatre Kirkland Performance Center Seattle Shakespeare Company ArtsFund MOHAI Seattle Symphony Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Museum of Flight Seattle Theatre Group Bellevue Arts Museum Museum of Glass Spokane Arts Fund Book-It Repertory Theatre On the Boards Tacoma Art Museum Broadway Center for the Performing Arts Pacific Northwest Ballet Tacoma Symphony Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture Pacific Science Center Taproot Theatre Center for Wooden Boats Seattle Aquarium Tateuchi Center Edmonds Center for the Arts Seattle Art Museum Town Hall Seattle EMP Museum Seattle Children’s Museum Village Theatre Frye Art Museum Seattle Children’s Theatre Woodland Park Zoo Henry Art Gallery Seattle Opera *Full list of supporters at culturalaccess WA.org Mission ArtsFund strengthens the community by supporting the arts through leadership, advocacy and grant making. Vision A community with a dynamic and world-class arts and cultural sector where the arts are accessible to all and valued as a central and critical component to a healthy society. www.artsfund.org email: [email protected] www.artsfund.orgfacebook.com/ArtsFundSeattle email: [email protected] PAGE PAGE 1 1 2013 ARTSFUND BENEFICIARY GRANTS DANCE= $236,275 CAMPAIGN 2014 EVENTS AND UPDATES Pacific Northwest Ballet Spectrum Dance Theater Why give? Associates Kickoff Velocity Dance Center FILM & MEDIA ARTS= $26,535 On February 3rd, ArtsFund kicks off the 2014 annual campaign. Our efforts help strengthen communities by providing The 2014 ArtsFund Associates Program Kickoff Northwest Film Forum Three Dollar Bill Cinema leadership, services, and grants to the arts community. Everyone has their own reason for supporting this ongoing work; happened in November, and our thanks go to SIFF what’s yours? MOHAI for hosting the event. Over 100 volunteers LITERARY ARTS= $18,230 in attendance had the opportunity to explore the Richard Hugo House Seattle Arts & Lectures As a lover of all the arts but in particular music I continue to support ArtsFund because its exciting and interactive galleries and hear from MULTIDISCIPLINARY= $266,665 and theatre, I came to work at POP largely mission really speaks to me - strengthening MOHAI’s Executive Director, Leonard Garfield. Artist Trust because this is a company that honors the our community by supporting the arts. Arts The Kickoff is an introduction to ArtsFund, and ArtsWest Playhouse & Gallery Broadway Center for the Performing Arts arts through the work we do. I am proud to organizations in the Seattle area are so diverse a chance for Associates to meet-and-greet one Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas EMP Museum Associates 2014 kickoff event at MOHAI. Photo by be a part of POP’s annual workplace giving and talented, and ArtsFund plays a unique another. Jack Straw Productions Mike Allen. Kirkland Arts Center Lane Galloway campaign, because I know that when I give Colleen Kreyling role in bringing that to life. Via the Associates Nordic Heritage Museum POP to ArtsFund, I am making a difference in Starbucks Coffee Program, I am able to participate in that Northwest African American Museum Company On the Boards enhancing the quality of life throughout the process and positively impact the future of Board Leadership Training Seattle Theatre Group Town Hall Association Puget Sound region. the arts in our city. Congratulations to all who participated in ArtsFund’s Board Leadership Training program UW World Series at Meany Hall Vashon Allied Arts this past fall. The program was hosted by KING Broadcasting and made possible by The Vera Project generous support from The Boeing Company. Please keep an eye out on our website for the MUSIC= $518,435 Growing up in Seattle, art experiences shaped A vibrant arts culture is an essential part of dates of the upcoming spring session. Auburn Symphony Orchestra Early Music Guild my life at an early age. Over the years the arts any strong community. I give to ArtsFund Earshot Jazz Society of Seattle The Esoterics have grown and developed here in a myriad of because I know it can most effectively Northwest Sinfonietta wonderful ways. The foresight and dedication steward my donations to promote the arts in Seattle Chamber Music Society Seattle Choral Company of my parents’ generation created the our region. Seattle Men’s Chorus/Seattle Women’s Chorus Seattle Opera Sandy McDade opportunity for my family to enjoy world-class Brian Buckley Seattle Pro Musica Weyerhaeuser Fenwick and West LLP Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra art today in our community. I give to the arts Seattle Symphony to help make sure that those opportunities Tacoma Opera Tacoma Symphony continue to grow. THEATER = $798,025 5th Avenue Theatre ACT Theatre Welcome ArtsFund’s Newest Board Members! ArtsFund Holiday Party at The Rainier Club Book-It Repertory Theatre Jet City Improv Kirkland Performance Center Northwest Puppet Center Seattle Children’s Theatre Seattle Musical Theatre Seattle Public Theatre Seattle Repertory Theatre Seattle Shakespeare Company Tacoma Musical Playhouse Taproot Theatre Company Village Theatre VISUAL ART = $532,700 Bellevue Arts Museum Lisa Lawrence Beard Rodney Fujita Colleen Kreyling John Lapham Burke Museum Bader Martin, PS Starbucks Coffee Company Getty Images Mary Snapp, Sandy McDade, Christine McDade, Dan Waggoner, John Lapham, and Tina Lapham Frye Art Museum Henry Art Gallery Principal Group Marketing Manager Senior Vice President, General and Rod Fujita at ArtsFund’s 2013 holiday party. at ArtsFund’s 2013 holiday party. Photo by Bill Lee @ Alabastro Photography. Photo by Bill Lee @ Alabastro Photography. Museum of Glass Counsel Seattle Art Museum Tacoma Art Museum Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience SPECIAL GRANTS = $28,000 New Faces at ArtsFund ArtsFund Plestcheef Design and Decorative Arts Grants: Bellevue Arts Museum This fall, ArtsFund welcomed three new Museum of Glass staff members. Barbara Anderson joins us Nordic Heritage Museum as Director of Finance & Operations; Joseph Snoqualmie Tribe Emerging Artist Grants: Burke Museum DeNatale as Administrative Assistant; and Emily Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas On the Boards LaRocque as Database Coordinator. When Velocity Dance Center Dana Lorenze Gordon Prouty Karen H. Thomas, AIA you see them, please introduce yourself and KREIELSHEIMER REMAINDER Expeditors International Puget Sound Business Journal Gensler welcome them to the team! FOUNDATION GRANTS = $70,045 of Washington, Inc. Publisher Principal and Managing Director DESIGNATED WPG FUNDS = $63,380 Senior Director, Global Customs GRAND Total 2013 ArtsFUND www.artsfund.org email: [email protected] GRANTS =$2,558,290 PAGE 2 facebook.com/ArtsFundSeattle www.artsfund.org email: [email protected] PAGE 3 Tom Des Brisay Jerome L. Rubin Troy Bailey Sandra Burga Betsy Davis Jonathan Flygave Jason Harrison CAMPAIGN 2013 DONORS Bruce Dick Greg Russell Beatrice Bailey Greg Burgin Connor Davis Kathleen Flynn Kristin Harte Sawin Kathleen Smith DiJulio Mary S. Russell Duane Bakke Sarah Burns Kimberley Davis Tim Flynn Ronald Hartman Includes pledges, donations and in kind gifts made by businesses, foundations and individuals between 7/1/2012 and 6/30/2013. Dwight Dively Mike Ryberg Rajesh Balla Holly Burpo Laurie de Koch Tom Flynn Cindy and Robert Hartner Andrea and Michael Kyle Sales Claire Bankson Elisabeth Bursell Tom DeBoer Randy Fong in memory of Mike Hathaway $2,500 - $4,999 Denny Park Fine Art $25,000 - $49,999 Robert Fleming Paul and Tracy Ficca John Sims and Trish BUSINESS DONORS Doughty Kris Sandstrom Lisa Banner Elena Burt Rachel DeBusk Chek and Helen