Arts Alliance

2014 Annual Report

1100 North Main Street, Suite 106BAnn Arbor, MI 48104

734.213.2733 (t) • 734.747.8530 (f)info@A3Arts.org • www. A3Arts.org

Ten Reasons to Support Arts &

Culture

Ten Reasons to Support Arts &

Culture

2014 Financials at a Glance

Connecting the Creative Sector

The Arts Alliance: Serving Washtenaw County’s Creative Sector

The arts help us express our values, build bridges between cultures

and bring us together regardless of ethnicity, religion or age.

Arts and culture drives tourism.

The Conference board reports that creativity is among the top five skills

sought by business leaders.

U.S. exports of arts goods (e.g. movies, paintings, jewelry) grew to

$72 billion in 2011.

Research done by the University of Pennsylvania has demonstrated that

cities with a high concentration of the arts have more social cohesion,

higher civic engagement, higher child well-being, and lower poverty rates.

78% of art programs provided by healthcare institutions resulted in

shorter hospital stays and better pain management, lowering medication

costs.

A 2014 analysis of Dun & Bradstreet data counts 750,453 businesses in the U.S. involved in the creation

of distribution of arts employs 3.1 million people.

Students with an education rich in the arts and culture have higher

GPAs, higher standardized test scores and lower drop-out rates.

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that the arts and culture

sector represents 3.25% of the GDP, a larger share than tourism and

agriculture.

Attendees to non-profit events spend $24.60 per person beyond the cost of admission on items including meals,

parking and babysitters.

With and on behalf of Washtenaw’s creative sector, we:

FacilitateExplore issues, conduct research, foster and administer creative initiatives.

AdvocateVoice the creative sector’s impact on quality of life and place.

CommunicatePromote creative sector programs and collaborative initiatives.

EducateEncourage life-long creative learning programs.

CelebrateTrumpet the triumphs of the creative sector.

We serve the Creative Sector of Washtenaw County, which consists of:• over 2,500 artists (musicians, dancers, visual artists,

etc.)• 244 cultural organizations and businesses (visual,

performing, science, museums, etc.) • and 1,328 creative industries.

Together, we make an impact. Our constituents offer programs and services to over 350,000 Washtenaw County residents, over 80,000 university students and 5.6 million visitors in the area.

2014 Programs & Projects

Facilitated and managed 4 public art & design projects: PowerArt!—Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority Ann Arbor Housing Commission Public Art & Design Plan—City of Ann Arbor ReImagine Washtenaw Public Art & Design Plan—Washtenaw County Canoe Imagine Art—City of Ann Arbor

Administered $42,000 to 20 organizations & artists through the Region 9 MCACA Regranting Program

Conducted the Americans for the Arts Arts & Economic Prosperity IV Survey on behalf of the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation’s Creative Economic Development Initiative

Published and distributed 50,000 2015 Annual Arts & Cultural Guides

Led the Arts & Cultural Education Integration for Student Excellence (ACEISE) in Washtenaw County with a $50,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Conducted the Washtenaw County Candidates Forum & Survey

Convened 7 Cultural and Regional Leaders Forum sessions

Published 26 Cultural eNewsletters for 2,959 subscribers.

Hosted 7 Creative Connections Series events

Reached 57,515 people via social media posts about members and projects

Managed the Support the Arts Music Marathon on Black Friday, 2014 at Briarwood Mall

Expenses $228,620

16% Administration Expenses

9% Development Expenses

75% Program Expenses

Revenues$256,389

33% Program Income

67% Development Income

2014 Members

Creative Individuals 63Creative Organizations/ Businesses 84Ally Members 56

203Total Members

The Arts Alliance supports the Creative Sector in Washtenaw County – art and cultural organizations, creative individuals and businesses – to ensure that our region remains a great place to create, live, work, learn, play and visit.

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Total Staff = 2.5 FTE

Total Volunteers = 44

Total Volunteer Hours = 625

from the Americans for the Arts

The Arts Alliance is sponsored by:

and is a proud member of:

Britany Affolter-Caine & David Caine Mr. B’s Joybox Express Kemmerlyn Immekus Jeff DiCenzo Lisa Headings 16 Hands 7 Cylinders Studio 826 Michigan 89.1, WEMU Sallie Abelson Adam Kasha Nia-Avelina Aguirre Adesola Akinleye Mike Allemang & Janis Bobrin Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Ann

Arbor Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Ann Arbor Area Piano Teachers Guild Ann Arbor Art Center Ann Arbor Civic Theatre Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority Ann Arbor Fiberarts Guild Ann Arbor Film Festival Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Ann Arbor in Concert Ann Arbor Potters Guild Ann Arbor Street Art Fair - The Original Ann Arbor Summer Festival Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Ann Arbor Women Artists Ann Arbor Young Actors

Guild Arbor Opera Theater Argus Museum Art Is In Market Art Meets Business Artistica Gallery Artrain, Inc. Arts at Michigan Arts in Motion Dance Studio Jill Ault Ballet Chelsea Bank of Ann Arbor Ruth Bardenstein Daniel Barry Cynthia Baxter Judith Bemis Linda Benson Chris Blunden Susan Badger

Booth Kathe Bowen Boychoir of Ann Arbor Hudson Brace Hal Breidenbach Lori Brewer Briarwood Mall – Simon Kristin Hermanson Briegel Hedieh Briggs Shary Brown & Michael Moran Barbara Brown Allison & Ryan Buck Kermit & Lisa Buck Sue Budin & John Lloyd Burns Park Players Stephen Cain Rod & Annie Capps Carol Hanna Barbara Melnik Carson Dennis Carter Martha Ceccio Colby & Rob Cesaro Chelsea Alehouse Brewery Chelsea Painters Hilda

Ciaramitano City of Ann Arbor-Public Art Commission (AAPAC) Gary Alan Clark Susan Clinthorne Clinton Arts Center Lynda Cole Community Music School of Ann Arbor Community Television Network (CTN) Jennifer Conlin & Daniel Rivkin Cornerstone Design Joel & Andrea Craven Kristine Cravens Creative Voice Megan Crosbie Cultural Art Strings CultureSource Damian Farrell Design Group Dancing Dog Gallery Joanne Daniels Carol Darr Susan Darrow Lyn

Davidge Stephen Davis Mary Beth Day Debbie Eyde Deborah Pohrt Rick DeTroyer Raymond Detter Dexter Community Band Dexter Community Orchestra Diane Sheffrey Dolores Carlson Wild Swan Theater Lee Doyle Mark Ducker Kim Easter Eastern Michigan University Foundation Jayna Eckler Edie Herrold Edna Massey Envisions Design, LTD Erika Keith David & Jill Esau Espresso Bar Etcetera Carol Evert Mike Fedel Nancy Feldkamp Andra Bostian Ferguson

Fidelity Charitable FLY Childrens Art Center FOUND Foundations of Creative Vision - Young Rembrandts Lynne Friman Joel Geffen Cathy Gendron & John Johns Nanette & Steven Gill Zita Gillis Sangeeta Goel Barbara Goodsitt Mike Gould Great Lakes Performing Artists Association Sophie Grillet Pamela Guenzel Robert & Pamela Guenzel Merrill and Juan Guerra Guy Hollerin’s Local Blues Local Brews John & Melinda Haberthy Chuck Hammond Gwen

Thayer Handelman Amy Harris Charlene Harris Donald Harrison Christina Hemenway Mike Henry Martha Hill Hollanders Homeowner Services of America-HSA Remodeling Shoshana Hurand Frank Jackson Judith Jacobs Ruth Ann Jamnick Janice Glander Jerry Jung Gordon & Lois Kane Bonnie Kay Christy

Kelly-Bentgen Kerrytown BookFest Kerrytown Concert House Kickshaw Theater Linda Kortesoja Klenczar Bill Knudstrup Janet Kohler John Kotarski Ken Kozora Kreft Arts Program-Concordia University Laila Kujala Lily LaFollette Mike Laird Ruth Gilmore Langs Lankton Metal Design Ruth Lednicer & Steve

Cole Denis Lee Leslie Science & Nature Center Renee Lichau Lifespan Resources, Inc. Jane Lumm Felicia Macheske Javan Makhmali MASCO Corporation FoundationBill MayerMartha Mayo Greg Mazure & Susan Guszynski Jill McDonough & Greg Merriman Susan McDowell McEachin & Associates CPA PC Gwyn McKay Mélange Bistro Menlo Innovations Scott Menzel METAL Deb Mexicotte Vickie Peterson Michalak Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural

Affairs Michigan Theater Susan Miller Jennifer Moore Jay Mullick Janet Nacu National Endowment for the Arts National Philanthropic Trust-Johns Family Fund National Women’s Caucus for Art, Michigan Chapter William & Carol Neal Arthur Nusbaum David Olson Molly Paberzs Candace Compton Pappas Rachel Parke Marvin Parnes Penny Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series, University of Michigan Performance Network Theatre Liz Perpich Sarah Hart

Peterson Pierre Paul Art Gallery Angela Pierro Pioneer Theatre Guild Pittsfield Charter Township Marcia Polenberg Deb Polich & Russ Collins Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP) Marilyn & Robert Prucka PSMi PTD Productions Purple Rose Theatre Company Ted Ramsay Tamara Real Red Tin Boat

Photography- Middy Matthews Kim Rhoney Ringstar Studio River Gallery River Raisin Ragtime Revue Riverfolk Music & Arts Riverside Arts Center Jerry Robbins Neutral Zone Kate & Phil Roos Thomas Rosenbaum Joan Rosenblum Sarah Ross Sandra Ryder Saline Area Players Saline Mills Studio Joanne Scherf

Patricia Seery Beverly Seiford Dave Sharp Ingrid & Cliff Sheldon Bill Shell Matruka Sherman Jim Simpson Patti Smith Leslie Sobel & Bill Worzel Jennifer Sprague Zoe Starkweather Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments Beth Steinkellner Stone Arch Arts & Events Mary Strope Kathe Suddendorf Linh Sung

Joel Swanson Jessica Taylor TeaHaus TELLING IT The Artworks Project The Ark The Artists Studio The Austin Memorial Foundation The Encore Musical Theatre Company The Penny Seats Theatre Company The Scrap Box The Sunday Artisan Market Jane Thompson Judy Tomer TreeTown Murals TrustArt

Studios Karen Tuttle Two Twelve Arts Center UM Duderstadt Center Gallery U-M Health System Gifts of Art Program University Musical Society University of Michigan Museum of Art University of Michigan Museum of Natural History Urban Ashes Nora Venturelli VEO Art Studio Mike Vial City of Dexter Arts,

Culture & Heritage Committee Visual Compass Web Design Voices in Harmony Chorus Jill Stefani Wagner Susan Wagner Peter Warburton Washtenaw Community Concert Band Benjamin Weatherston Leona Webb Carolyn Weins West Huron Sculptors Gordon White Bob & Marina Whitman Lynne

Whitney Nancy Wolfe WonderFool Productions Susan Wright WSG Gallery Bonnie Wylo Sandra Xenakis Youth Arts Alliance! Ypsilanti Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Ypsilanti Community Choir Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority Zingerman’s Bakehouse Catherine Zudak

Our Members, Donors and Partners Thank your for making our work possible!Arts Alliance

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