Annual Operating Fund 2010-2011 ARTworks applies the many creative tools of The Arts to strengthen artists and to enrich audiences, collectors, and visitors through high quality arts experiences and arts education programs 365 days a year. Help us by contributing to the 2009 - 2010 Annual Operating Fund Become a Supporter | FY 2010 Annual Report | FY 2009 Annual Report | FY 2008 Annual Report As a supporter of ARTworks you demonstrate your committment to affordable quality arts in your community. ARTworks accomplishes its mission by: Making the arts accessible and affordable to diverse audiences and participants Providing expert personnel and production resources through partnerships with individuals, organizations and municipalities Maintaining a home that guides, embraces and encourages the imagination of our community's youth and inspires and enriches the lives of our community's adults and active seniors Providing a unique community-centered venue, that is affordable for local production companies and artists, to present quality theater and multi-cultural music at a reasonable price in an intimate setting Ensuring an environment where all artists are nurtured and can thrive, grow, take risks and make daring choices Broadening the base of understanding, appreciation and support for the Arts through meaningful education initiatives and community partnerships ACBC 2009-10 Annual Report Thank You to all of the FY 09/10 Annual Operating Fund Supporters, Grantors, & Partners Maybe you've attended a fabulous concert or taken an inspiring workshop, but do you really know how ARTworks in the Lowcountry? On Wednesday, September 1, the public and media are invited to attend ARTworks' annual meeting, to get up-to-date on the progress made by the fast-moving and sure-footed Arts Council of Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands. For example: auditions and theater expansion; ARTseenSC the national marketing program; and a continuation of everybody's favorite? concerts, plays, and more concerts! The annual meeting is from 6 to 8pm in the 12,000 square foot creativity machine that is ARTworks in Beaufort Town Center. Guests will peruse working artist studios and the gallery, witness the brief business meeting, enjoy refreshments and the silent art auction, and hail the 2010 awardees: Congratulations to the 2010 Annual Arts Council of Beaufort County award winners! ~ Rebecca Davenport, "City of Beaufort Mayor's Award for the Arts;" Jeff Coppinger, "Town of Port Royal Mayor's Award for the Arts;" Natalie Hefter, "Town of Hilton Head Island Mayor's Award for the Arts;" Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health, "Arts Business Partner of the Year;" Erika Pyle, "Arts Volunteer of the Year," and C.J. Norwood, "Arts Educator of the Year." Sandra Welch Miller Volunteer of the Year Award ~ Erika Pyle From the moment you walked in the door we knew we could count on you. Whether it's pouring wine at an opening or working ?back of house? for a variety of events, we know you?ll be there to support the work of the organization. Thanks for walking in the front door, we?re glad you did! Educator of the Year Award ~ C.J. Norwood This award is granted to an educator who weaves the arts in to the everyday lives of students. You have been an afterschool teacher at ARTworks since the program began and have been an integral part of creating an important art education program for Beaufort County students. In addition, you created and successfully implemented a quality summer camp program that has now completed its second year. The Board of Directors and Staff congratulate you and wish you well as you complete your degree and fulfill your student teaching requirement. Business Partner of the Year.~ Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health The award recognizes significant contributions to the arts and culture in Beaufort County. Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health has been a long-time supporter of the Arts Council of Beaufort County. Because of you and your organizations support, the ACBC has grown substantially in the last 4 years. The ACBC now provides important quality arts education programs to county youth, created a unique community arts venue, and produces community arts events with various partners across the county. Without the support of BJHCH, we could not impact as many county residents as we do. Town of Port Royal Mayor?s Award for the Arts ~ Jeff Coppinger, Public Works Without your efforts, the art and culture scene in Port Royal simply could not happen. You work ?behind the scenes? from setting up stages and tents, to ensuring that roads are closed and all support systems for large crowds are available are why the arts events are so successful. For all of these reasons, the ACBC Board of Director?s recommended you receive this award from Mayor Murray. Town of Hilton Head Island Mayor?s Award for the Arts ~ Natalie Hefter, VP of Programs, Coastal Discovery Museum Your work to establish the Art Market at Honey Horn has created an arts event that people throughout Beaufort County and the region look forward to every year. Year after year, the market has grown and the quality of artists continues to attract new quality artists from across the country. In addition, you have contributed greatly to the Hilton Head/Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Art Committee that ensures effective communications amongst southern Beaufort County organizations and successfully schedules and promotes the BRAVO for the arts program. For all of these reasons and your overarching commitment to quality programming, the ACBC Board of Director?s recommended you receive this award from Mayor Peeples. City of Beaufort Mayor?s Award for the Arts ~ Rebecca Davenport Your support of this organization and other cultural organizations in the community is extremely important and valuable. In addition, you are an inspiration to artists in our community and a significant part of the fabric of our community. For these reasons, the ACBC Board of Director?s recommended you receive this award from Mayor Keyserling. Town of Bluffton Mayor?s Award for the Arts ~ Society of Bluffton Artists Your organization has a long history of ensuring that the Town of Bluffton is recognized as an arts destination. SOBA has also not only provided a supportive home for local artists to display and sell their work but created education programs to help artists continue to grow. For this reason, the ACBC Board of Director?s recommended SOBA receive this award from Mayor Sulka. ACBC 2008-09 Annual Report Thank You to all of the FY 08/09 Annual Operating Fund Supporters, Grantors, & Partners Congratulations to the 2009 Annual Arts Council of Beaufort County award winners! ~ Jo Ann Kingsley, "City of Beaufort Mayor's Award for the Arts;" Tina B. Fripp, "Town of Port Royal Mayor's Award for the Arts;" Martha Ahrens Schymik, "Town of Hilton Head Island Mayor's Award for the Arts;" Bay Street Music, "Arts Business Partner of the Year;" Irby Rentz, "Arts Volunteer of the Year," and Alana Adams, "Arts Educator of the Year." Click here for the FY 08/09 Financial Overview and list of donors and funders ACBC 2007-08 Annual Report Thank You to all of the FY 07/08 Annual Operating Fund Supporters, Grantors, & Partners Congratulations to the 2008 Annual Arts Council of Beaufort County award winners! ~ Liza Hill, "City of Beaufort Mayor's Award for the Arts;" Van Willis, "Town of Port Royal Mayor's Award for the Arts;" Bob Masteller, "Town of Hilton Head Island Mayor's Award for the Arts;" 303 Associates, "Arts Business Partner of the Year;" Etta Mann, "Arts Volunteer of the Year," and Michelle Maynard, "Arts Educator of the Year." Click here for the FY 07/08 Annual Report; footnote -- this is an adobe acrobat version of the report which was actually a multi-media presentation with film & music. Click here for the FY 07/08 Financial Overview and list of donors and funders [Top]

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