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our mission
Creativity Explored advances the value and diversity of artistic expression. We provide artists with developmental disabilities the means to create, exhibit, and sell their art in our studios and gallery, and around the world.
Above: Structure of a Fungi by Thanh My Diep was featured in CE’s on-site exhibition, Structure, in August 2011Front cover: House, Car, Tree, Sun, Cloud by James Miles
Sara Davis Board President
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Dear Friends,
Isn’t it interesting how reaching a milestone causes you to think about the past? We’re celebrating our 30th anniversary next year and have been reflecting on all we’ve achieved in three decades. This past year was another remarkable one in so many ways. In fact, several of our accomplishments might someday be regarded as milestones as our organization continues to evolve. We have learned a common thread in our continued success is that we’re always creating.
We’re creating opportunities for Creativity Explored studio artists to experience art making using new media and techniques, to inspire and be inspired by other professional artists, and to increase their earnings from the sale of their work.
We’re creating visibility by showing these artists’ work in a variety of ways—from museum exhibitions to licensing artwork for use on products—so more people can experience, understand, and appreciate their creative talents. This year, art sales were the highest ever and payments to studio artists continued to grow, increasing another 14% from last fiscal year.
We’re creating leadership to extend our reach into communities throughout the world. At our international Art & Disability Conference in September 2011, we were able to share our successes with long-established organizations, as well as organizations that opened their doors less than a year ago. The conference provided an opportunity for us to discuss best practices, challenges, and emerging trends in the field with leaders from 24 organizations.
We’re creating sustainability to ensure we continue supporting adults with developmental disabilities in their pursuit to become professional artists. Our success this past year is thanks to the contributions of thousands of people in our community like you. Many of you purchased art for your home or business, making it possible for studio artists to realize income from their work. An equal number of you encouraged friends to visit the gallery. Dozens of people volunteered their time in the studio or at openings; others served on our Board of Directors to guide the organization into a solid future. And many of you became donors or renewed your support this year, providing us the means to accomplish so much.
Together, we are creating change in people’s lives.
Letter from the President & Executive Director
Amy Taub Executive Director
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highlights
• Artist payments from the sale and licensing of their artwork increased 14% from FY11
• Hosted three guest artist workshops for artists to learn techniques not typically offered in our studios: reflecting on identity through mask making, creating hats from original art, and exploring sound
• Re-implemented our animation program, giving artists opportunities to use computers and video to create art
• Launched “Friday Art Talks,” weekly critique sessions during which studio artists discuss personal interpretations of artworks
Creating OpportunitiesWith more young people and individuals with autism entering our programs, the needs and interests of our artists have changed since Creativity Explored was founded almost 30 years ago. One of our primary goals is to provide art making and art education opportunities that are responsive to individual artists’ abilities, cultures, preferences, and interests.
Clockwise from left: Studio Artists Ricardo Estella, Eva Jun, Merna Lum, and Camille Holvoet wearing hats made by Guest Artist Victor Molina using their original artworks, Visual Arts Instructor Miranda Putman leading “Friday Art Talks,” Studio Artist Thomas Pringle working on an animation project with Visual Arts Instructor Grace Rosario Perkins
When you’ve made
a piece of art,
you’re in for a real
…. you’re in for a
real treat.
Andrew Bixler Studio Artist
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highlights
• Six on-site exhibitions, including one artist-curated
• Art included in 14 off-site exhibitions: 11 local, two national, and one international
• Participated in our first art fair, ArtPadSF
• Works by more than 50 artists were purchased by 11 residential and commercial art services partners
• Four licensees used 19 artists’ works on 21 products
• Works by nine CE artists exhibited in Create at UC Berkeley Art Museum are touring the country; the museum purchased works for their permanent collection: our first museum acquisition!
• Voted “Best Art Gallery” in 7x7’s Reader’s Choice
Creating VisibilityCreativity Explored supports adults with developmental disabilities in their quest to become working artists and earn income from their work. A key component of making this possible is improving public perceptions about the creative talents of people with developmental disabilities. To accomplish this, we promote our artists’ work to a broad audience, including the general public and the contemporary art world.
Clockwise from left: Work by Studio Artist Yah Kakabutra on display at Cisco Home (photo by Tom Seawell), Studio Artist James Miles and Michael Recchiuti at the launch of Recchiuti Confections’ chocolate truffle “Bikes” series adorned with Miles’ work, Studio Artist Thanh My Diep viewing an animation project at ArtPadSF
licensing partners
CB2
Creative Rescue
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Recchiuti Confections
art services partners
Arthur Jackson Residential Services
Artsource Consulting
AvalonBay Communities
Benetech
Boogaloos
BUILD, Inc.
Cisco Home
David Baker + Partners Architects
Ed Roberts Campus
Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC)
Serena & Lily
It also makes me
feel like I have a
voice that needs to
be heard.
Thanh My Diep Studio Artist
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highlight
In September 2011, CE hosted the first international conference for art and disability organizations. Leaders from 24 organizations based in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Scotland attended. After two days of observation at three Bay Area art centers, conference attendees engaged in a full weekend of intense discussion. Participants graciously shared their best (and worst!) practices on a variety of topics, including: program design, promoting artists in the contemporary art world, income diversification, selling and licensing artwork, and program evaluation. We had some lively discussions and healthy disagreements, and began a dialogue that will continue for many years.
Creating LeadershipSince its inception almost 30 years ago, Creativity Explored’s innovative and respected programs, structure, and culture have served as a model in our field. We consistently receive requests to share information with new and existing art and disability organizations. Operating with a spirit of openness and transparency, we recognize that collaboration will create new and exciting opportunities for artists with developmental disabilities worldwide.
Clockwise from left: Leaders from art and disability organizations throughout the world during a session at CE’s conference, They Are Full of Holy Brilliant Thoughts by John Patrick McKenzie, locations of organizations that attended the conference
It was one of the
best conferences
I’ve ever attended.
I was thrilled to be
involved, and so
impressed by the
welcoming nature
of the CE crew
and their vision
in instigating the
conference and
bringing it to life.
Jill ScheiblerMake StudioBaltimore, MD
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highlights
• Increased the total number of donors by 66%
• Our sold out special event, Art Changes Lives 2012, raised over $108,000
• Art sales grossed $250,000, our highest to date
• Licensing royalties reached $50,000, our highest to date
We ended the year with a small deficit of about $10,000 resulting from a capacity building database project.
Studio Artist Payments, FY09-FY12
Creating SustainabilityCreativity Explored receives approximately 70% of its funding from the California Department of Developmental Services via the Golden Gate Regional Center. The long-term success of our organization requires diversification of revenue through increased contributed and earned income from varying sources. This will enable us to reduce the disruptive effect of our dependency on a single and volatile revenue source, as well as provide the resources to expand opportunities for our artists.
Above: Alison Thoreau, Lou Vasquez, and Stephen Kellerman at Art Changes Lives 2012. Photo by Tom Seawell.
Audited FinancialsFor the Year Ended June 30, 2012
revenue: $1,944,805 expenses: $1,956,700
* Net after artist payments and supplies Note: Does not equal 100% due to rounding **Net after event expenses
Programs 75%
Fundraising 8%
Management & General 16%
Government 72%
Contributions**9%
Art Sales & Licensing* 8%
Grants 6%
Donated Services 4%
Other <1%
0
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
Revenue Expenses
FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12
0
$30,000
$60,000
$90,000
$120,000
FY12FY11FY10FY09
$32,500
$65,000
$97,500
$130,000
Artist Payments
I want to be
here forever and
ever……..OK?
Camille HolvoetStudio Artist
Clockwise from left: Studio Artist Anne Slater, Shoes on Fire by Camille Holvoet from our Fabulous exhibition
in June 2012, art patron browsing during our Hands On Clay exhibition in October 2011, Studio Artist Pablo
Calderon with a family member at his solo show in January 2012 , Digital Blue by Hung Kei Shiu was used by CB2
on a pillow in their spring 2012 collection
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Studio Artist Demographics
age of ce artists
gender of ce artists
52%48%
race of ce artists
Caucasian 30%
Asian 28%Hispanic 20%
African American 18%
Pacific Islander 3% Other 1%
21 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
51 - 60
61 - 70
71 - 80
81 - 90
This past year, 127 artists with developmental disabilities created art in our studios. Many studio artists experience additional disabilities such as mental illness, emotional disturbances, and/or physical disabilities. Ages ranged from 22 to 82. The age of Creativity Explored artists has skewed younger in the last few years (24% are under 30), with an increasingly higher percentage of individuals on the autism spectrum.
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Zachary Adams
Charlie Barthelet
Mary Belknap
Betty Benard
Antonio Benjamin
Maria Berrios
Laron Bickerstaff
Andrew Bixler
Alissa Bledsoe
Eric Boysaw
John Moses Brown
Henry Bruns
Pablo Calderon
Sue Chan
Hanh Chau
Gordon Chin
Ming Choi
Kevin Chu
Anne Connolly
Peter Cordova
Charles “Poncho” Cruz
Linda Davenport
Thanh My Diep
Keenan Dietiker
Whitman Donaldson
Ricardo Estella
David Fellom
Allura Fong
Christina Fong
Badia Forbes
Katherine Finn-Gamino
Anthony Gomez
Jessenia Garcia
Maria Garcia
Paul Gee
Hadi Ghaffar-Tehrani
Daniel Green
Claus Groeger
Maribel Guzman
Heidi Hennessy
Jay Herndon
Nita Hicks
Camille Holvoet
Vincent Jackson
Warren Jee
Valerie Jenkins
Lisa Jeong
Eva Jun
Makeya Kaiser
Kaocrew “Yah” Kakabutra
Olga Kardonskaya
Loren King
Lakeshia King
Joel Kong
Walter Kresnik
Nina Krietzman
Alan Ku
Endora Lau
Tonya Lewis
Andrew Li
Daniel Li
Melody Lima
Steven Liu
Valerie Long
Hector Lopez
Taneya Lovelace
Merna Lum
Marcus McClure
John Patrick McKenzie
Albert Meyer
Daniel Michiels
James Miles
Jason Monzon
Duc Nguyen
Lien Nguyen
James Nielsen
Jose Nunez
Darnell O’Banner
Sara O’Sullivan
Hiroshi Onodera
Noel Ortega
Nubia Ortega
Bertha Otoya
Selene Perez
Musette Perkins
Abel Pineda
Thomas Pringle
Paul Pulizzano
Yolanda Ramirez
Roland Record
Ethel Revita
Emma Reyes
Evelyn Reyes
Jeanette Rideau
Clementina Rivera
Lance Rivers
Kevin Roach
Quintin Rodriguez
David Rosales, Jr.
Cheryle Rutledge
Cristina Saavedra
Yukari Sakura
Diane Scaccalosi
Ka Wai Shiu
Hung Kei Shiu
Anne Slater
Calvin Snow
Ernesto Sosa
Natalie Spring
Weng Ian Tang
Kate Thompson
Thu Mai Tieu
Stella Tse
Miyuki Tsurukawa
Antonia Vallecillo
Kathy Wen
Gerald Wiggins
Mignon Wilson
Marilyn Wong
Richard Wright
Ann Yamasaki
Doris Yen
Yang Yu-zhen
Joe Ting Yuen
Beth Zmerzlikar
in memory
Mike Towns
Gordon Shepard
Studio Artists
I want to speak for myself through my art. I never made art before coming to Creativity Explored. Now I work at home too. Every day.
I make art about the Philippines ‘cause I grew up there. I was born there. I try to share my heritage with other people, and why I’m here to do art. I want them to know it.
Your art doesn’t have to be perfect all the time. I like the hard ones, the difficult lines. I make sure I have space for everything I need. If people are not willing to see what you express, how do they know, if you are not telling them?
peter cordovastudio artist
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Sara Davis president
Lynne Blair vice president
Joan Avallone treasurer
David Hansen secretary
Edward Baba Mike Callaghan Amy Eliot Ilan Hornstein
Hannah Kahn Don Lusty Celeste McMullin Sara Nakashima
Dushyant Pathak Nina Sazevich James Sommers Jeff Spicer
Meg Spriggs Brenda Tucker Kris Twining
Board MembersCreativity Explored gratefully acknowledges the members of our Board of Directors for their dedication, commitment, and support of the artists working in our studios.
Portrait artists from left to right: Gerald Wiggins, Sara O’Sullivan, Ka Wai Shiu, Thomas Pringle, Quintin Rodriguez, Quintin Rodriguez, Moses Brown, Steven Liu, Yang “Buurin” Yu-Zhen, Daniel Green, James Miles, Michael Bernard Loggins, Nubia Ortega, Steven Geeter, Alan Ku, Vincent Jackson, Nita Hicks, Nita Hicks, Thomas Pringle.
To me, Creativity Explored is all about the joyful creation of art and the celebration of self expression in all of us. You simply can’t experience Creativity Explored without becoming inspired to give back to this extraordinary community in some way. Serving on the board was an honor and gave me the opportunity to work with other passionate people committed to the sustainability of this magical organization.
lynne blair board member
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Administration, Management & Support StaffAmy Auerbach gallery & office manager
Ann Kappesmarketing & business development director
E. Francis Kohlerce2 studio & services manager visual arts instructor
Kim Malhotra development director
Paul Moshammerstudio manager visual arts instructor
Thad Warren art and exhibition preparator
Elena “Bety” Ortizhabilitation aide
Will Skinkergallery & administrative assistant
Amy Taubexecutive director
Matthew Verscheure associate director
Teaching Staff
Pam Berryvisual arts instructor
Frank Callozzovisual arts instructor
Victor Cartagenavisual arts instructor
Suda Changkasiri visual arts instructor
Gilles Combet visual arts instructor
Leeza Doreian visual arts instructor
Ester Hernandez visual arts instructor
Kelley Kerslakevisual arts instructor
Judith LaRosavisual arts instructor
Eric Larson assistant studio manager visual arts instructor
Geri Montanovisual arts instructor
Larry Morace visual arts instructor
Gloria Morales visual arts instructor
Ming Mur-Rayvisual arts instructor
Pilar Olabarriaservices coordinator visual arts instructor
Grace Rosario Perkins visual arts instructor
Mara Poliak volunteer coordinator visual arts instructor
Miranda Putman visual arts instructor
Horace Washington visual arts instructor
Staff
After working at CE for more than 21 years, I still enjoy the excitement and buzz that envelops me when walking into the studio. The smiles and ‘hellos’ that greet me every day, the weekly birthday celebrations, and so many other interactions make life richer. The longevity of teaching staff—several instructors have been working here for over 25 years—is evidence of the commitment and love we share.
The ever-changing environment and growth of the organization have been very rewarding, as well as challenging. Every day presents a chance to learn something from someone. In fact, the question, “Who is the teacher and who is learning the most?” does not need an answer. In the studio, we are all artists.
paul moshammer studio manager & visual arts instructor
VolunteersWe are immensely grateful to all of our volunteers. Dozens gave their time and mentoring “selves” in the studio, contributing to mutually satisfying relationships with our artists that truly change lives, while others helped in the gallery or administration to ensure that the diverse Bay Area arts scene continues to include artists with developmental disabilities. They helped us operate efficiently, shared their skills and expertise, and brought new creative energy to the studio. Thank you!
Susan Aagenaes
Zoe Ani
Tim Balon
Melissa Barba
Jeanne Bissmeyer
Ritu Bhullar
Ryan Boehm
Ben Bradley
Alice Brown
Brooke Brock
Lisa Burnham
Aaron Bustamente
Danae Lynn Cacciolfi
Judith Carlisle
Michelle Champlin
Allison Chapas
Jeanette Cling
Stephanie Clowdus
Valerie Coleman
Alden Conant
Isabel Cook
Lorena Cortes
Elyse de Valle
Susie Decker
Tara Donohoe
Emily Dubin
Mary Durell
Shante Eide
Mary Faria
Alex Fine
Matea Fish
Esther Fishman
Erin Fletcher
Kelsey Fox
Griffin Forshee
Kaori Furusawa
Robin Galante
Amanda Galli
Vanesa Gingold
Lauren Girardin
Lacey Goodloe
Katie Gorman
Jennifer Graham
Rachel Granofsky
Susan Grelock
Kelly Haller
Rita Harowitz
Anna Harris
Fran Harris
Amanda Hendricks
Sarah Henry
Katrina Herman
Matt Hines
Samantha Hovey
Katy Howes
Maddy Isakson
Julie Jumonville
Susan Kay
Lindsay Kefauver
Yael Kimchie
Brittany Kish
Katherine Layton
Jennie Lennick
Eun Hee Lee
Lily Liang
Stephen Lopes
Jacqueline Lounsbury
Kathleen Low
Michael Lownie
Meghan Lynne
Kitta MacMorris
Suzanne Mailloux
Marc Manning
Marcelle Marais
Lauren Marchi
Gayle Markow
Rob Martinez
Kristine McCallister
Lauren McKeon
Pamela Meskin
Victor Molina
Mike Monroe
Sussana Morgan
Caroline Morrell
Cindy Morton
Kathy O’Grady
Avery Oatman
Rhonda Pagnozzi
Charles Papillo
Jsun Parizo
Glenn Peckman
Elisa Prado
Sylwia Preis
Nova Ray
Annemaree Rea
Marisa Rittismit
Josue Rivera
Jan Rogers
Erin Ruch
Anja Rumplecker
Katharina Saghi
Jenny Sargent
Diane Sciarretta
Lisa Serrano
Linda Schumacher
Jan Sheffner
Hussein Shekara
Gloria Shiff
Margaret Shore
Angela Skinner
Sharon Smith
Shara Soo
Estee Stevens
Stephanie Stillman
Tyler Tornaben
Meredith Thomson
Alison Tuckman
Alexa Wan
David Price Weldy
Christine Wetzel
Heather Wooley
Chelsea Wong
Debbie Gee Wong
Sarah Zehr
I hovered near Creativity Explored for about 25 years before “landing” long enough to pour wine at openings, which whetted my own appetite… to serve more, to participate in other ways, and to belong.
I’ve found that when you mix artistic skills, light open space, and art supplies of all kinds with respect, kindness, humor, and focus… and if you understand that giving and receiving go both directions at once, you will catch a glimmer of the “gold” that is Creativity Explored.
Between artistic endeavors, I let myself smile and smile, uncensored. But sometimes I censor tears of joy and appreciation when I am overwhelmed with the beauty of the people and the art. Instead of allowing my tears to flow, I smile some more and find something useful to do.
gayle markowvolunteer & donor
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Sisters by Thomas Pringle was selected for the Pro Arts Juried Annual 2012, which presents a survey of the best new work in the Bay Area chosen by a juror from the national arts community
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DonorsWe thank the following individual, foundation, and corporate donors who contributed to Creativity Explored during FY12 (July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012).
$2,500+
Anonymous
Eddie Baba & George Bradley
Mike Callaghan
Jon & Jodie Crase
Sara Davis
Amy Eliot
Nick Fohl
Grandchildren’s Fund of the Richard & Rhoda Goldman Fund
Susan Kay & Jeffrey Rudsten
Susan & Stephen Kellerman
Marilyn Miles Petrich & Richard J. Petrich
Eva & Mike Monroe
Chris & Libby Rognier
Walter & Mitzie Slater
Meg Spriggs
Jim & Lydia Stack
Brenda Tucker
$1,000 – $2,499
Anonymous
Melanie Arens
Joan Avallone
Lynne Blair
Susan & Richard Olness
Philip & Jamie Bowles
Pamela Buttery
Margaret Campbell Miller
Pete & Peggy Cling
Steven & Rita Harowitz
Chad Johnson
Hannah R. Kahn
Valerie A. Koehn & Jack Fischer
Stuart Kogod & Denise Garone
David Lauer
Donald Lusty
Tim Lynn & Gary Sullivan
Patrick Malone
Missy Sue Mastel
Miller McKinley Development Fund
Odette & Colin Murphy
Sara Nakashima
Sergio Nibbi
Lisa Oberg & Scott Cohen
Mary Powell
Rachel Rosen
Matt & Wendy Rossie
David Rozzi
Jim Sommers
Jeff Spicer
Maria Troy & Thompson Owen
Kris Twining
$500 – $999
Anonymous
Molly & Stewart Agras
Margaret Barkley
Ron & Camilla Bixler
Jerry & Neko Christine Capria
Christine Cavanaugh Simmons
Bonnie Demergasso
Jill & Eric Dietiker
Kevin & Michelle Donaldson
Jerald Donovan
Emily Dubin & Chris Russell
Nancy Guthrie
David Hansen
Ilan Hornstein
Wayne Hueners
Brenda Kett
Jeff King
Jane Kitchell
Pamela Martinson
David Michaels
Joseph & Dorothy Miles
Sam Mogannam
Cindy Morton
Nancy Mossa
Paul Mugnier & Joe Long
Will & Suzanne Nakashima
Larry Nibbi
Cathy Norris
Serena & Peter O’Sullivan
Gail & Richard Odgers
Lisa Odyniec & John Donovan
Nina Sazevich
Liz Simmons
Cara Storm
Dr. Shannon Thyne & Dr. Chris Benitez
Hyde Tucker
Chris Wasney
Debi & Tom White
$250 – $499
Anonymous
Nick Barrett
Thomas Baruch
Cynthia Brandt
Gail & Eric Buchbinder
Sarah Chester & Mark Vermeulen
Andrea & Gilles Combet
Marcia Doty & Fred Sherman
Marion Dutra
Anne Farrar
Deborah Fedorchuk & Christopher Parsons
David Franklin
Donna Gerber
Robert Glavin
Geraldine Green
Lori Gubin
Fran Harris
Stephanie Jacob & John Harrigan
Karen Keese
Sean Kelly
Deena Landau
Michael Lownie & John Carr
Suzanne & Donald MacDonald
Jill Manthei & Ethan Malasky
Jonathan Manzo
Gayle Markow
Lori McDonald
Tim McDonnell
Thomas McGillvray
The Mendenhall-Horan Fund of The Philadelphia Foundation
Messing Family Charitable Foundation
Kathryn Morrison
Kevin Peter Mosley
Ann O’Regan
Shilpa & Dushyant Pathak
Babette & Steven Pinsky
Katherine Polsby
Nancy Price
Mary Pult
Liz Ranieri
Jane & Larry Reed
Beginning with the purchase of a single artwork, we’ve been supporters of CE since 2004. CE not only creates a great sense of community within the Mission District, but also imparts their strong mission and compassion of enabling artists with developmental disabilities to live their dream and showcase their work to anyone that visits the gallery/studio. We’re proud supporters of CE and will continue to be for many years to come.
alejandro foung & jessica goldman foungdonors
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Andrew Schmitt
Deborah Schweizer
Maureen & Philip Schwenk
Sharon Smith & David Wakely
Ruth Stumpf
Phil Susser
Annie Sweetnam
Brian & Kristi Tulloch
Lou Vasquez
Kate Walters
Shelley White
Janine & John Wilson
Robert Wilstein & Lorri Berenberg Family Fund
Deborah Wilton
$25 – $249
Anonymous
Diana Adamson
John Agoncillo
Amanda Ahlgren
Don Alan
Greta Alexander
Christina Allen
Zoe Ani
Antenor Arenas, Jr.
Sara Arnold
Christine Arthur & Gary Gamage
Karin Ashley & Dan Roth
Catherine Bacon
Rita J. Barrett
Vanessa Barrington
Laurie & Thomas J. Beatty
Greg Berman
Julie Bernson
Gladys & Luis Bonilla
Christopher Bonney
Dione Bowers
Ruth Braunstein
Clair & Jeff Bright
Jennifer Brown
Brandon Brown
Tim Burgard
Lisa Burnham
Maron Calderon
Michael Campbell
Sandra & Sal Cardinale
Carol Cenci
Baylor Chapman
Yvonne Chen
Sing Chin
Patricia Chung & Anton Wong
Marna G. Clarke
John Cogan
Joseph Connelly
Paul Cooper
Michael Corner
Rosemary Cozzo
Courtney Crase
Mary Kay Crowley
Sharie L. Crowther
Deborah & Duffy Damgaard
Carol J. Damm
Allison Davis
Carolyn De Sagun
Gum Lai K. & Woon Yau Dea
Bernie DeChant
Susan Decker
Suzanne Dehne
Douglas & Patricia Donaldson
Jane E. Drake
Derek Dutton
Korie Edises
Ray Effertz
Robert Neil Ehrie
Baker Ellett
Jaime Endick
Daniel Enriquez
Kim Epifano
Bradford D. Evans
Shannon Farley
Nancy Feinstein
Saul A. Fenster
Leslie & Gerson Finlev
Robertta Fisch & William Johnston
Lucy Fisher
Maureen Fitzgerald & Frank Bernardi
Robin Freeman
Alexander Fyfe
Andrew Fyne & Richard Mikles
Susan Gardella
Wendy Gee
Debbie Gee Wong & Welton Wong
Joan T. Geisler
Kristy Geschwandtner
Julia & Phil Gold
Caleb Goodwin
Doris Gordon
Sumita Gorla
Laura Gowen
Joan Grant
Tom Graves & Becky Saeger
Jennifer Grayzar
Marilyn Green
Joachim Groeger
Seth M. Grossinger
Gilda Guerrero
Michele Hament
Bob Hanamura
Marc T. Hansen
Matthea Harvey
Karin Hazelkorn
Elizabeth Hazelton
Tim Hensley
Fran Herndon
Betty Hesters & Barbara Clutter
Suzanne Hockel
Christina Horton
Shelley Hoyt
Michelle Jackson
Jiri Kanicky
Elaine Kay
Talya Kemper
John King
David King
Kay Ellen Koehneke
D. A. Kohler
Laurie Koloski
Laurie Kornely
Thomas Kronemeyer
Jill Kuper
Suzanne Landucci
Heidi R. Langenfeld
Loren M. Larson
Lisa Lattanza
Sun K. Lee
Kevin Leong
Dorte Lindhardt
Kay E. Lindquist
Dieu Thi & Hoa Hong Ly
Terri Lyders
Jennifer Lynch
Donors (cont.)
The first time I walked into Creativity Explored six years ago, I was hooked. Artist James Montgomery was sitting on the front steps. He had wristwatches up his arm and more spilling out of a pouch around his neck. He pointed to them with his wide grin, then moved aside so I could enter the gallery. I was blown away by the rooms filled with artwork and color overflowing on the walls.
I am on a mission to bring all the people I know and love to experience this unique place. What truly stands out to me is how, in the most gentle guiding way, the teachers and staff help the artists express their visions, respecting who they are and giving them room to be their amazing selves.
I wanted a place to put my heart. Little did I know how much Creativity Explored would fill mine.
sharon smithdonor & volunteer
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Rick Maggio & Martha Mangold
Linda Maher & Terrie Gigliotti
Sharon & John Mahoney
Thomas A. Maraz
Craig Marotzke
Robert Marshall
Stacey & Glenn Martin
Nancy Matherly
Carl William May
Joyce McClure & Andy Hertzfeld
Patty McManus
Polly McMullen
Nana Meyer
Elizabeth Meyer
Mark C. Michaelson
Sarah Miller
Martha Moore
Elisabeth Moran
Julie Mullin
Nish Nadaraja
Barbara Naimark
Peter M. Nasatir
Dave Newcomb
Nancy Newmeyer
Janice Nieder
Paula & Mark A. Nokes
Jean O’Brien
William & Ann F. Oppenhimer
Bruce Pagacz
Jennifer Parson
Michael Partsch
Alexander S. Patrikis
Cheryl Penn
Kristen Peterson
Marise Phillips
Sally Piper Fee & Stephen Fee
Ira & Edith Plotinsky
Adam Pollack
Maria & Kasem Pothong
David Prowler
Daniel Reiter
Peter Rengstorff
Jim & Ann Richter
Martha & Bradley Rock
Susan & Steven Rosen
Sylvia Rubin
Cecelia Sagrera-Hill
David & Barbara Sanchez
Bonna Saperstein
Mary Sapiro
Karl & Elizabeth Schiller
Diane Sciarretta
Lee Sehon
Bessie & Billy Seybold
Ted Shaner
Gloria & Theodore Shiff
Martha Siegel & Adam Elsesser
Nora Siegrist
Ralph Sinick
Katherine K. Smith
Amia Soto-Carrion
Adjoa Stack
Nancy Stavig
Diane Stein
Kathleen Steinmetz
Lauren Stentz
Rachel L. Strader
Nancy Stretch
Barbara Strong
Paulett L. Taggart
Joseph Talmadge
Laurie Tandy
Lou & Michael Tassone
Diane Thomas
Amanda Thomson
Lydia & Rob Thomson
Matthew Thomson
Meredith Thomson
Sandra D. Thomson
Teri Tudela
Alvin Ung
Johanna Valenciano
Pieter & Julia van den Heuvel-Dotulong
Dave & Christine VanDerwill
Bryan Venegas
Robin L. Walsh
Charlotte Walton
Janice D. Watson
Norma Jo Waxman
Eva C. Waylett
Janet & Jim Wenninger
Sharon L. West
Sally West
Meredith White
Emily Wilska
Karsten Windt
Dennie Wolf
Tina Wolfe
Lew Gam & Mei Fung Wong
Christoher Woolsey
Amelia Wu
Roderick Wyllie
Eric Young
Scott Zachary
Jennifer Zevallos
Diana & Jeff Zisselman
Naomi Zubin
in honor and celebration
all the artistsAshley Eberlein Amy R. Edmondson Bessie Kunath
jeanne bissmeyerJill A. Herrmann
neko capriaMichele Molea
dennis dizonFrancesca Hsie
mary ellen eliasJean Palmeter
talia frankLynne C. Rappaport & Jonathan B. Frank
frisco freakout 2011James Severance Richard Simon
debbie gee wongScott Desmond
christie georgeCase Foundation
sally greigTina & Kevin Corse
barbara hanscome1fb.net Inc.
ilan hornsteinElise & Ari Beliak
debbie jueJennifer Nadler
olga kardonskayaTatyana Kardonskaya
loren kingAlice Bull
jessica kingKristy Robinson
francis kohler & ce2 staffMarcia Doty & Fred Sherman
melody limaRegina Phelps
lisa malloryMelanie Watson
Donors (cont.)
When we attended our first Creativity Explored event, we expected an exploration of art, but instead found an EXPLOSION of a variety of art objects of many types and styles. But even more exciting was the joy and pride of the artists and staff. Over the past 10 years we have continued to attend events and shows, and our walls are full of works from a fine group of artists.
Congratulations to all involved that make this program possible. Keep up the great work!
gail & eric buchbinderdonors
fy12 creativity explored annual report
mike monroeAnonymous Margaret Ellis Judith & Bernard Robinson Charbel Tagher
my 2011 reddit secret santaMarianne Castle
sara nakashimaKatharine Ku
sara o’sullivanDeborah & Duffy Damgaard
eric oakfordAngela Oakford
pilar olabarriaSally Spencer
frances pritchettRebecca Wightman
john sellwoodPatrick Swift
michael shannonAnne Martin
jim sommersAndrew Fyne & Richard Mikles
meg spriggsRuth Bender Nancy Davis Nancy Guthrie Paul E. Spriggs, Jr.
cara stormLouise A. Harrison
meredith thomsonBobby & Julie Inskeep Simpson
brenda tuckerLaura Gowen
matt verscheureCarol Hicks
david price weldyAl Moser
heidi youngMorgan Stanley
in memory
victor amentaVictoria & Joseph Etchegoincelhay
chris caddenAnthony Ramirez
walter caughranMarilyn Miles Petrich & Richard J. Petrich
lily chunRichard Fong
jane collins goldenCathy Freeto Carla & Bob Webster
william connollyRosemary T. Bock Kate & Mike Brown Connie & Wayne Buford James D. Connelly Gail & Paul Connolly Joseph V. Costello, Jr. Christine & Dan Cronin Maureen Mahoney Cavanaugh John & Barbara Malone Norma Malone Kathleen McCreary Serena & Peter O’Sullivan Sherrie Rosenberg James P. Wollak The Irish Literary & Historical Society of the San Francisco Bay Area
iris goodhartEsther Fishman
karaBlake Kuwahara
floyd mcbrideAndrea Casalett
rick praegerMichele G. Praeger
jorge ramirezAnonymous
peggy spillaneMary Ellen Kositzin
joanne sullivanMarilyn Miles Petrich & Richard J. Petrich
foundation and government grants
The Creative Work Fund, a program of the Walter and Elise Haas Fund supported by generous grants from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and The James Irvine Foundation
Endue Foundation
Grants for the Arts/Hotel Tax Fund
Grants for the Arts/Voluntary Arts Contribution Fund
The William & Alice Hinckley Fund
Jerome S. & Grace H. Murray Foundation
The San Francisco Foundation
Society for Community Work
The Sarah & John Sommers Family Fund
business and organization donors
Adobe Systems, Inc.
ArtNow International
Barney & Barney, LLC
Bingham McCutchen LLP
Cahill Contractors
Case Foundation
Chevron*
Chronicle Books*
Doc’s Clock
Gap Inc.*
Giftly
Google*
Grasplan
Hewlett-Packard*
Intuit*
KKR & Co L.P.*
Lang Antiques & Estate Jewelry
Laughing Lotus Yoga Center
Levi Strauss Foundation*
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
Nibbi Brothers
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Peet’s Coffee & Tea
Plant Construction Co., L.P.
Private Ocean*
Rackspace Hosting
SagreraBrazil Design, Inc.
Salesforce Foundation*
The Bay Bells Christmas Choir
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation*
Tom Eliot Fisch, Inc.
Webcor Builders
in-kind donations
Thanks to all of the individuals and businesses that provided pro bono services and in-kind donations.
We are particularly grateful for major contributions from:
Bingham McCutchen LLP
Cooley LLP
Sidley Austin LLP
Sterling Graphics
Donors (cont.)
We make every effort to maintain accurate records and apologize for any errors or omissions. Please contact Kim Malhotra at 415 863 2108 or development@creativityexplored.org with questions or corrections.
*Gift matching program
I’ve supported Creativity Explored for many years now. After each art exhibit or curator talk, I feel increasingly amazed by the organization’s relentless ability to support a thriving community of artists with developmental disabilities.
Not only have I have acquired some of my favorite pieces of art at Creativity Explored, but I have been inspired by the artists and staff who continue to make such meaningful contributions to the world.
margaret campbell millerdonor
fy12 creativity explored annual report
Clockwise from left: Studio Artists Taneya Lovelace, Hung Kei Shiu, Ricardo Estella, Ann Yamasaki
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