Annual Report - Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs

Annual Report
Fiscal Year Ending May 31, 2010
The Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs is committed to enrich the culture
of our diverse community by providing opportunities for artistic expression,
education and appreciation in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs
26100 Old 41 Road
Bonita Springs, Florida
p: 239.495.8989 • f: 239.495.3999
e: [email protected] • www.artcenterbonita.org
OFFICERS
Chairman of the Board
Vice Chairman
Recording Secretary
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Jacqueline McCurdy
Mary Beth Crawford
Amy Russian
Terri Alsept
Joan Dixon
Claire Gorman
Marion Haley
DIRECTORS
Jo Beightol
Tom Briers
Larry Green
Larry Hinman
Dennis Landfried
Honey McGrath
Karin Moe
John Schraff
Patt Suwyn
Roger Tachuk
President
Susan Bridges
VISION:
Our vision is fulfilled through programs in the
visual and performing arts. Art builds bridges
between communities, generations, and
nationalities. It serves as a common denominator
among all economic groups and stimulates
economies. By instilling individuals with a feeling
of self-worth and confidence, art encourages
positive attitudes and helps people cope with
change. Art can be therapeutic. It opens people’s
minds to new possibilities and their hearts to
new understanding. A catalyst for friendships, art
provides a foundation for shared experience.
The Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs is committed to enrich the
Chairman’s Message
At the Annual Luncheon and meeting we changed our name to Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs as well
as naming Susan Bridges President of same. This move was to enable us to better secure funding in grants and
update the image of the organization. Naturally I still say Art League of Bonita Springs as I’m sure you do but I am
concentrating on correcting myself. It really does make a difference in people’s perspective of the organization
and is important as we move forward.
Last year we started a new venture with the Lutgert Company at the Promenade instead of starting a capital
campaign to develop the last expansion to the Center for the Arts. We didn’t know how this would work but were
willing to take the chance in order to continue the growth of the Center. It worked after much effort by our staff
and volunteers. We have 10 galleries now and a wonderful Live! at the Promenade performance series set for the
new season. We had a packed house at our August performance when more than 35 people walked in giving us
an audience of more than 120 people. We have gotten excellent coverage in the press so we have indeed made
lemonade out of lemons.
Our camps were successful again this summer and we are looking forward to new programs for the school children
of Bonita Springs. Our classes are starting and I’m sure our members will find new and interesting projects to get
involved in as well as workshops to attend.
All the things going on could not be accomplished without the hard work of our staff and volunteers and just as
importantly, our members support. I ask over the season for your dollars to support the many efforts and events
we put forth. I will continue to do so for the smallest donation becomes a torrent when many join in. You have
helped so much this year and I thank you. I hope you agree that it is money well spent. I wouldn’t ask you to give
if I didn’t think it was. You have made the Center what it is and it is nothing but wonderful.
Enjoy the Center for the Arts!
Jacqueline McCurdy
Chairman of the Board
culture of our diverse community by providing opportunities for
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Development
We celebrated 50 years of accomplishments this year!
We deeply appreciate your support financially, in volunteer hours and participation in the many events throughout
the year. In this report you will see what is evident in the faces of thousands of residents and visitors each
and every day—it’s because of YOU that the Center for the Arts has attained success. Thanks to each member,
volunteer and supporter we are able to maintain the Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs and the vision that ‘the
arts are for everyone’.
We salute our Corporate Members, Patron Circle and Patron Members for choosing a gifting, supporting
membership. And, hats off to our Leadership in the Arts supporters for 2009 and 2010!
Corporate Members
Patron Members
FineMark National Bank & TrustMarcy Aizenshtat
Lutgert Companies/Premier Properties
Nancy & Michael Beebe
Northern Trust
Deanna & James Boddie
Sun Trust Bank
Babette & Robert Brenton
Dee Brown
Lee Butera
Cinda & Michael Carron
Patron Circle Members
Maxine B Carter
JoAnn & Richard Beightol
Celestial Art LLC
Nancy & Roger Brown
Jay Chamberland
Pat & Bob Chapman
Nancy & Fred Costello
Sigrid & Gordon Graves
Corliss Ann & Rich Dell
Loretta Howard Sturgis
Sue & Wayne Detling
Jackie & Larry Klopp
Henny & Ray Eifler
Rosemary Lipman
Kathleen France & Dan Dunn
Emily & Michael Lyons
Patsy & Lou Graham
Karin & Robert Moe
Sharon & Jim Hale
Ruth & Robert O’Toole
Marcia & Ronald York
Kuniko Washio & William Scollard
Marty & John Howard
Roger Tachuk
Kathy & Keith Hynes
Judith & William Turner
Norman Jackson
Mary Ann & Ron Weber
Debra Johnson
JoAnn Withrow
Mary Ellen & Hugh Johnston
Peggy & Duane Joseph
Helenmary & Joseph Kasper
Ronnie & Myron Kratzer
Joan Kuypers
Phyllis & Larry Liebman
Marie & Dale Lintner
Pamela & John Meehan
Norma Merzbacher
Judi Orgell
Anita & George Perry
Carrie & Bill Petty
Sue & Roderick Price
Barbara Raber
Heather & Tom Reusse
Nancy & John Rittenhouse
Sharon & Shawn Rooney
Sylvia & John Schraff
Joel Shapses & Jerry Pyser
Judy & John Spoelhof
Vera F Stec
Joanne & Gurney Thompson
Anne & Joe Tranchina
June & Bill Winn
Pat & Joe Wolf
Leadership in the Arts 2009 and 2010
Outstanding Volunteer
Contribution to the Arts
Jean Alexiou
Jo Beightol
Paula & Tom Falciglia
Margaret Gabriel
Polly Nesi
Long Term Volunteer Excellence
Johnny & Sandra Vanzant
Arts Education Award
Joe Cooper
Frank de la Roche
Patty Kane
Steve Kravec
Corporate Citizenship in the Arts
FineMark National Bank & Trust
Lutgert Companies/Premier Properties
Merrill Lynch/The Green-Smith Group
Lifetime Achievement in the Arts
Art/Cultural Philanthropist of the Year Marie Tranovich
Marilyn & Bill Lightner
Sister Karinne O’Malley
Karin & Bob Moe
Loretta Howard Sturgis
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Endowment
Imagine the impact we will make on thousands of lives as time goes on—future generations of students, all
ages, enjoying the benefits of visual and performing arts; benefitting from the foresight of each of you who have
contributed to our Endowment. We are proud to congratulate and thank those who have generously created an
Endowment Fund with us. Your vision secures our future. Many thanks to everyone who donated to our General
Endowment Fund this year.
As we move forward our Endowment will increasingly play a critical role in the Center for the Arts and its programs.
Please contact us if you would like to help secure our future. We welcome your financial support or expertise to
continue our cultural mission.
Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs Masterpiece Society Endowment Funds
Named Endowments
Center for the Arts Endowment Donors
$40,000 - $50,000
Marie and Stephen Tranovich Fund
Karin and Robert Moe Fund
$5,000 - $9,999
Larry & Beverly Hinman Foundation
$20,000 - $39,999
Fred and Nancy Costello Fund
Cherrill and Richard Cregar Fund
Mary Ellen Jones Scholarship Fund
M. William and Marilyn Lightner Fund
Polly Nesi Fund
Jacqueline and Charles Pechette Fund
Loretta Howard Sturgis Fund
$10,000 - $19,999
Larry & Beverly Hinman Fund
Stephen & Lety Schwartz Fund
The Thank You Children’s Fund
Pat and Joe Wolf Fund
FY 6/01/09 - 5/31/10
$1,000 - $4,999
Cecil Jones (Mary Ellen Jones Scholarship Fund)
An endowment in your name or that of a loved
one does not require a large, one time gift.
Consider a multi-year commitment to reach
your endowment goal.
and nurturing environment. The Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs is
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Annual Fund
People of all ages enjoy, learn and appreciate the arts through the great variety of classes, lectures, workshops,
and local and national exhibitions offered throughout the year. Your Annual Fund dollars provide critical support
for programs, services and day-to-day operations. Our initiatives for fiscal year 2009-2010:
Existing Program Support
The Center for the Arts provides Bonita Springs and surrounding communities a wide variety of programming for all
ages; striving to maintain reasonable fees to assure programming remains affordable to all. Yet, programming fees
simply do not cover our costs. Annual Fund dollars provide critical support to each and every program and every
single student.
Program Scholarships
Each year thousands of dollars are awarded to students of all ages who need financial assistance. Donors and
sponsors helped us cover the costs of over $49,500 in scholarships during the past fiscal year. For some students,
even with our modest fees, classes are still out of reach. Scholarships made their participation possible.
New Program Development
The Center for the Arts is a remarkable cultural resource. As our communities and membership grow we continue
to meet the challenges of providing new, exciting programming that will engage, enlighten and enrich participants,
such as new video, film, fused glass, clay animation and mini class experiences. Our growth is possible thanks to
your Annual Fund gifts.
Annual Capital Expenditures
Each year we schedule needed campus improvements and repairs. This past year we upgraded and replaced
lighting, studio and gallery equipment and repainted campus spaces.
Reserves
Beyond easels, chairs, tables and annual maintenance, our campus should be prepared for major future repairs and
replacement such as roof. This year we replaced and repaired air conditioning units.
Endowment
Each year, one of our goals is to dedicate a portion of our annual fund dollars toward our Endowment, securing
the future of the Center for the Arts for generations to come.
Art Center Leadership Circle Guardians($30,000-$39,999)
John & Anne Roberts
Art Center Leadership Circle Protectors ($10,000-$19,999)
* Richard & JoAnn Beightol
* Karin & Robert Moe
* Polly Nesi
* Carol Phelon
Art Center Leadership Circle Stewards ($5,000-$9,999)
Larry & Beverly Hinman
* Joan Kuypers
* Marilyn & Bill Lightner
* Jacke & Arden McCurdy
Art Center Leadership Circle Members ($1000-$4,999)
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Susan Bridges & Barry Witt
Nancy & Roger Brown
Maxine B Carter
Fred & Nancy Costello
Barbara Culbertson
James Dejoy
Mary & Hap Farr
Sally & Robert Grugan
Kathy & Keith Hynes
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Helen G Lord
Michael & Emily Lyons
Ms Norma R Merzbacher
Ruth & Bob O’Toole
Mr & Mrs Frank Paniccia
Jacqueline & Charles Pechette
Roderick & Sue Price
John & Nancy Rittenhouse
Shawn & Sharon Rooney
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William & Kuniko Scollard
Joan & Fred Sonnenberg
Jack & Loretta Strange
Patt & Mark Suwyn
Roger Tachuk
Judy & Bill Turner
Claude & Yvette Weir
Bill & Marie Winter
Jo Ann Withrow
Pat & Joe Wolf
Rayma Youngs
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Friends of the Art Center ($500 to $999)
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Frank G Daveler
Corliss Ann & Rich Dell
Barbara Denomme
Ray & Henny Eifler
Alice Fjelstul
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Norman Jackson
M William Lightner Memorial
William & Lynn Kirk
Robert & Coyeen Lawton
Rosemary & Larry Lipman
Friends of the Art Center (Up to $499)
Anonymous
James & Electra Agras
* Grace Alexander
* Douglas & Carol Allemong
Leslie Allen & Daniel Krajewski
Brian & Barbara Alosi
* Terri Alsept
Lilliam Ambroggio
Trudy Anders
* Dawn & Bob Anderson
Shelley Anderson & Michael Rice
Anne Angers
Danya & Thomas Archbold
* Sam & Joan Arneson
* Elizabeth Aschauer
Kandra & Paul Attwood
* Jill & Robert Augustine
Carolyn Auman
* Maria Avila & Ken Lewis
* Christine & Patrick Banning
* Stephen & Carol Bartholf
* David & Trish Barton
* Joyce & John Beach
* Judy & Henry Bean
* George & Barbara Beatrice
Howard & Joan Beaufait
Marnie Becker
* Nancy & Michael Beebe
Lester & Kay Beernink
* Jeanne Bellenger
Ben & Mary Benson
* Henry Bertolon & Luella Harlos
* Patricia & Ray Billinghurst
Mary & Willis Blackwood
* John & Lynn Blake
Richard & Jo Ellen Blandford
* Naomi Bloom & Ron Wallace
Lynn & Dennis Blum
Lois & Raymond Bobin
* Patricia Bodo
* Dubby E Bogdan
Eleanor Borkowski
Jim & Lorry Borowitz
Jeannette Boucher
* Sue & David Bowers
Sherry & Larry Bradford
* Jeanne Bradley
Mr & Mrs Wilson Bradshaw
* Colleen Brennan
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Sandi & Chuck Brickley
Joy & Tom Briers
Dee & Dickson Brown
Theodore & Audrey Brown
Tom & Susan Brown
Hugh & Pat Brown
Lois & Bill Brown
Jeanni Burgwald
Kay & Brian Burns
Fred & Meg Bushnell
Lee Butera
Jerrie Butler
Terry Cabral
Adrianne & Dennis Cady
Raymond & Mae Cairns
Katherine Caldwell
Carol Callan & Leslie Brooks
Charles & Dorothy Campbell
Ursula Cappelletti
Julie Carlson
Robert & Myra Carrier
Rosalie Castro
Linda & Ronald Chambers
Jerry Churchill
Dolores & Jim Claeys
Jacqueline & Robert Clappison
Alice Clearfield
Richard P Clinton
Janet Connolly
Eileen Conway
Anne & Bill Cook
Ron & Paula Creed
Cherrill & Richard Cregar
Bill & Sharon Dardy
Sharon & John Davies
Patricia & Donald Dawson
Gail Rose Dean
Anneke & Jan Dekker
Wayne & Sue Detling
Mirga O Devine
Donald & Marth Dewees
Angela & Maury Di Domenico
Arlene & Ron Diorio
Joan Dixon
Doris Duesing
Linda & Wayne Edsall
Sara Edwards
Linda & Frank Edwards
Christine Ehrhart
Dianne Elges
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Rod & Nancy Murtaugh
Cynthia & Chip Smith
Anne & Joe Tranchina
John & Maggie Warfield
Ron & Mary Ann Weber
Donna & Jerry Elliott
Pauline & Jim Esposito
Frankie Everett
Mary Lou & Matthew Fenton
Mariam Ferziger
Maria Elena Figa
Ronald H Fishbein, MD
Popo Flanigan
Annette & Arthur Floyd
Sheila & Patrick Fouche
Kathleen France & Dan Dunn
Sharon Franklin
Warner & Dorothy Frazier
Susan Freeman
Joyce Freund
Louise Friedlander
Richard & Judith Fuchs
Renee & Frank Gardner
Boo & Dick Garrison
Marlene & Carl Geier
Francine Gerson
Mr Leonard Gibson
David Gillespie
Patricia Gillhooley
Linda & Larry Gonneville
Debby Goodman
Claire & Buddy Gorman
Gail Graham
Patsy Graham
Beth Graves
Gordon & Sigrid Graves
Mr & Mrs Robert Grayson
John & Norma Green
Roberta & Jay Greenland
Cheryl Guerrette
Meli Gumma
Margaret P Gundlach
Robert & Sheila Hague
Marion Haley
Nancy Hall
Judy & Larry Halpin
Juanita & William Hamel
John Harding
James & Judith Harkins
Dorota Harris
Ken & Gale Harris
Carol Hartman & Debbie Anderson
Terry & Cyndi Hayes
Marie Heard
Mr & Mrs Robert Hebeisen
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Tina Heugh
Marcia & Richard Holmes
Mr & Mrs Edward Hoover
Patricia Hopkins
Vladimir & Svatava Hoschl
Mary Housley
Joan & Ridgely Huntt
Ann Hutchins
Brenda B James
Bob & Claire James
Margaret & Peter Janson
Diane Jedlinski
Charles & Patricia Johnson
Eileen Walden Johnson
Joanie Johnson
Ruth Johnson
Erm & Don Kahle
Florette Kahn
Don & Ann Kalmey
Jill & Stan Kamin
Sandy Kasma & Terry Qualey
Helenmary & Joseph Kasper
Bobbie & Ed Kauffman
Mr & Mrs Donald Keehan
Constance Kelly
Diane & Bud Kendall
Malcolm & Mary Kessinger
Ken & Ann Kingon
Charles Kitchen
Marvin Kleeger
Travis & Robert Klotz
Frances & Judson Knox
Renie & Dallas Knudson
Vel Koch
Martha Koehler
Janet Konecky
Ronnie & Myron Kratzer
Deborah & Frank Kristoff
Priscilla & Steve Kutler
Dorothy & Bill Laggett
Shirley A Lambert
Carolyn Landers
Joan & Gerald Lanois
Bev & Richard Larson
Maggie & Charles Lauer
Beverly & Ted Lay
Dana & Pat Leavitt
Bob & Arlyne Lee
Alphee & Judith Lefebvre
Trish Leonard
Samuel Leotta
Midge LePree
David & Molly Levin
Maurice & Marcia Levine
Elaine & George Lexow
Henry & Connie Liebel
Larry & Phyllis Liebman
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Marion Long
Suzanne Love
Susan & Phil Loyd
Linda Lucks
Fran Luessenhop
Barbara Mackenzie
Kelly Madden
Dee Maddox
Jean & Martha Mador
Criss & Raymond Maloney
Gail & Joseph Martin
Marcella & James Martin
Glenway & Jeanne Maxon
Marion McAdoo
Julie & West McCann
Jack & Ginny McCarthy
Albert & Mary Anne McGann
Debbie & John McGushin
Ida McHarris
Douglas & Helene McIntosh
Steve & Connie McIntosh
Claire McMahon
Sherry & Mark McManus
Thomas & Louisa McNeil
Larry & Charleen McPherson
Beverly & Roy McTarnaghan
Priscilla Mead
John & Pamela Meehan
Mary Jane & Howard Meeker
Jack & Marianne Megela
Mr & Mrs Gerald T Meier
Christine & Michael Melnik
Dawn Mercer
John Merchant & Sandra Mark
Garrett & Teresa Messmaker
Harry & Donna Meyer
Nancy & Terry Meyer
John & Yvonne Michel
John & Yvonne Michel Honorarium
Laurie & Fred Milburn
Elizabeth Miller
Malcolm & Marilyn Miller
Lisa & Mark Milligan
Joan & Bruce Millon
Edward Montemagno
Carol & Michael Montlack
Suzanne Mooney
Jackie & Bob Moore
Joan & Ed Moran
Nancy & Fred Morgan
Roger & Mary Jo Morgan
Erika & David Morris
Joan Morrissey
Merton & Sandra Morse
Catherine & Michael Moukios
June Muehr
Diane & Ed Mugford
Colleen Murphy
Nancy Napoleon
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Ben & Lori Nelson
BJ Nelson
Patricia Newman
Robert Newman
Angela Nichols
Mr & Mrs Alexander Nicholson
Gayle Novak
Victoria & Wayne Ohlandt
Julia & Ross Olander
Jean O’Leary
Gloria & William Oliver
Judith Orgell
Helen Orr
David Osment
JoAnn & Henry Ostrowski
Hubert O’Toole
Laurie Paci
Ruth & Edgar Parks
Jane Parlette
Jean Patnode
Janice E Pavik
George & Anita Perry
Bernice & Bill Pescosolido
Carrie & Bill Petty
Susanne & Larry Pickering
Bev & Jim Pickens
Bob & Marion Pierpont
Judith Pizzano
James Plesh
Stewart & Alexandra Pool
Elizabeth Post
Marsha Poster
Norman & Irene Powers
Ellen & Reggie Pratt
Carolyn & Benjamin Preston
Robert & Penny Pritt
Chip & Sue Proshek
Gingy Quinn
Priscilla Reed
William & Marilyn Rees
Christine & Richard Reichow
Mary Reingardt
Elaine Reinmuth
Cindy & Hal Reisenfeld
John & Helga Reynolds
Daniel Richards Memorial
Renee & Pat Richter
Charles & Kathryn Rieger
Phyllis Rieser
Marilyn & Bill Roberts
Donna & Ross Roberts
Judy Roland
Michael & Martha Rolland
Margaret Romano
Bernard Rothstein
Gerald & Marjorie Rubacky
Kathy Saldivar
Amy Samoylenko Russian
Peter Sargent
Nadine & George Sarlin
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Mary Scanlon
Ellen Scarpitti
Jean Schiller
Martha & Heinz Schmalz
John & Sylvia Schraff
Carl & Celeste Schwartz
Kenneth Schwinn
Peter & Suzy Scott
Lloyd & Phyllis Sharp
Mary Jo & Jack Shively
Ruthe Sholler
Sybil Simon
Maryann Simon
Bobbie & Donald Skelton
Audrey Smandra
Lynn & John Smart
Jacqueline Smerick-O’Toole
Elinor Smith
Sally & Perry Smith
Elizabeth & Douglas Snedden
Loueen Snow
Mary Jane Snow
Susan Snow
Pat Snyder
Iris & Richard Snyder
Jane Soffel
Jane Southworth
Dean & Shirley Sova
Joseph Spezio
Anne & Walter Steffen
Suzanne J Stephens
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Sheila & Jim Stilin
Joan & William Stobart
Richard & Pam Stolz
Thomas & Ann Sullivan
Sue & Jim Sykes
Ron & Gloria Tachuk
Edward & Melissa Takacs
Shannon and Cathy Talley
Starr Tapp
Betty & Rob Taylor
Rose Thanner
Lorraine & Carl Theorin
Audrey Thomas
Jean Thomas-Sims
F Gurney & Joanne Thompson
Bonnie Thynne
Trish & Richard Tinsley
George & Beryl Tiviluk
Brice Tompkins & Hillary Riehl
Stephen & Marie Tranovich
Krisztina Treyvaud
Chrys & Bud Trotta
Donald & Min-sun Troyer
Jim Trunck
John & Kate Turbyfill
Richard & Barbara Turner
Charles & Lucy Tweed
Martha Tyler
Louise & Anthony Urick
Mr & Mrs Robert Uroda
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Johnny & Sandra Vanzant
Renata & RJ Vigoda
Bob & Sharon Vik
Jeannette Vogt
Gary & Veronica Vogt
Shirley & Robert Wade
Peggy & Gordon Wagner
Edward & Nancy Wagoner
Ray & Pat Warren
Terri Wegman
Shirley Weiler
Clifford & Lindsay Weinder
Penelope Weisskopf
Joan & Bill Wilde
Genevieve Willis
Gary Wilson
June & Bill Winn
Jean & Bill Wise
Robert & Hope Wismar
Clarence & Mary Witsken
Carol A Wood
Robert & Jackie Wydock
Elizabeth Wyker
Pamela Ytterberg
Jeffrey & Judy Zaller
Veronica Zane
Mike & Pat Zetwick
Judith Zieve
Glenn & Sanra Zimmerman
Nancy Zygmuntowski
Your donation is very important to us. You deserve to be properly recognized for your contribution and we strive for 100%
accuracy. If you have any questions or if we have made an error, please contact the Center for the Arts at 239-495-8989.
I look forward to an America which
will reward achievement in the arts as
we reward achievement in business
or statecraft. I look forward to an
America which will steadily raise the
standards of artistic accomplishment
and which will steadily enlarge
cultural opportunities for all of our
citizens.
John F. Kennedy
President
The Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs is committed to enrich the
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Adult Programming
Nothing gives us greater pride than to see people of diverse backgrounds, ages, and abilities gather in what has become
a venerable member of our communities, the Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs. Their presence is the lifeblood of our
campus, literally bringing life to our galleries, studios, performances and programs.
Our studios provide opportunities to explore painting, collage, clay, sculpture, glass and pottery; as well as photography,
print making and computer arts. The wide variety of schedules include Mini Classes in single days or half days; days,
evenings, weekends; 5 and 6 week classes that meet weekly; and three-day to week-long artist workshops.
For those who wish to observe art, rather than create it, we offer art appreciation, lectures and visiting artist
demonstrations. Our performance series ‘Live! at the Promenade’ offers jazz, classical and contemporary music as
well as comedy, dance and theater, bringing new and old friends together for entertaining and social experiences.
From local and regional artists to national touring exhibitions, our schedule is indeed impressive. Exhibitions are
always accompanied by an opening reception—a wonderful opportunity to socialize in an artistic setting. Open
House events are a great way to meet local artists, faculty, members and students. Visitors can stroll the campus,
see fine art and craft, and enjoy artists’ demonstrations—all accompanied by refreshments and music. Each Open
House event coincides with an exhibition opening in our galleries adding to the evening’s festivities.
Mini classes, unique performances and new studio programs were a huge ‘hit’ this past year. Thanks to your
suggestions we increased our ‘Raku & You’ events; added a new class called ‘Alla Prima – Alla Fun’ in painting;
and increased diversity and number of our performances in our ‘Live! at the Promenade’ series. We continued our
partnership with Lutgert Companies/Premier Properties at the Promenade and expanded our Art Center Studios at
the Promenade. Successful ArtWalks the last Thursday of each month featured artist demonstrations, displays of
artwork in clay, painting, wood, glass, jewelry, sculpture and photography; a live music concert and refreshments.
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Arts & Attractions Grant
Susan Bridges & Barry Witt
W. Max Cloud
Ronald Collins
Barbara Culbertson
Claire Gorman
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Robert Grugan Memorial
Fred Hampf
Ray Hold Honorarium
Melissa & Scott Kriger
Barbara Traci & Michael Kuhn
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Thomas & Charlotte Ritter
Philip & Marjorie Steiger
Joan Stobart
Roger Tachuk
Marie & Stephen Tranovich
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WGCU/Expressions Magazine
Volunteers (more than 160)
culture of our diverse community by providing opportunities for
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Youth Programming
We increased our already wide selection of successful courses in theater, dance and visual arts for all ages this
year. Last summer we provided over 120 summer camps for local children. And, we awarded over $47,000 in
scholarships to local youth.
The arts are not just expressive and affective, they are deeply cognitive. We do not need more and better art
education simply to develop more and better artists. There are far more important reasons to provide children
with an education in the arts. Arts develop essential thinking tools. They help children realize the breadth of
human experience, see the different ways humans express sentiments and convey meaning, and develop subtle
and complex forms of thinking. Although the arts are often thought of as separate subjects, like chemistry or
algebra, they really are a collection of skills and thought processes that transcend all areas of human engagement.
The arts engage all the senses, wiring the brain for successful learning.
Our courses are infused with a sense of discovery and support, providing a rich exploration of our incredible
world. Children enjoy classes like Things That Fly, Global Expedition, Eager Engineers, and Earth Explorers right
alongside Glass Fusing, All Things Artistic, Clay Animation, Cookonomics, Movie Makers and Sculptures/Structures.
Thanks to your support our courses make a difference in thousands of children’s lives every day of the year.
Many thanks to:
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•Cherrill & Richard Cregar
•Frank De La Roche
•Mary & Hap Farr
•Mary Lou & Matthew Fenton
•Mimi & James Gallo
•Google Grants
•Patsy & Lou Graham
•Dorota Harris
•Rhonda Kirwan
•Richard & Ellie Klein
•Melissa & Scott Kriger
•Joan Kuypers
•Nancy Lenington
•Ruth & Cliff Manchester
•Robert & Karin Moe
•Erika & David Morris
•Nancy Near
•Janice Pavik
•Kathleen Romano
•Richard & Jan Somerlott
•Heidi Colgate & Jack Tamblyn
•Target Corporation
•Krisztina Treyvaud
•William & Judith Turner
•John & Maggie Warfield
•Pat & Joe Wolf
•Marlene & John Yasinsky
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When my daughter was about
seven years old, she asked me
one day what I did at work. I
told her that my job was to teach
adults how to draw. She stared at
me, incredulous, and said, “You
mean they forget?”
Howard Ikemoto
Artist & American Art Professor
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Community Outreach—Experience for All
As part of our mission, we provide important on-going Community Outreach Programs to over 8,000 annually.
This programming spans collaboration with other nonprofits, our schools, cities, chambers of commerce, state
agencies, local businesses and civic groups. For example, we regularly visit nearby neighborhood community centers,
providing art related activities as part of a team approach to literacy and English as a second language program. Our
team, comprised of translators, tutors, and art volunteers work to create a learning environment that is not only
educational, but fun!
We are in our 12th year partnering with local schools; our 11th year with Hispanic Social Services, our 9th year with
local Literacy Councils, and 4th year with Boys and Girls Clubs providing free programs in performing and visual arts.
We are also an ongoing resource to our City, Chambers of Commerce, local businesses and civic groups for free
lectures, art/business programs, exhibitions, and community programs.
Art Goes to School
Artist volunteers visit elementary and middle schools with free education programs. Visits focus on a particular artist,
his or her art, history and culture. Students view the artist’s work and discuss the artist’s culture, artwork and history.
Students then complete an art project that engages and enlightens them, as well as connects historical and cultural
emphasis to the lectures and discussions.
After School Express
A program providing free art education activities to elementary and middle school students, After School Express
meets from 3:00-5:00pm at our Center for the Arts campus—a safe environment for children after school. Children
participate in visual or performing arts activities choreographed by faculty and visiting artists.
Arts Connect
A free program for at-risk elementary and middle school students providing unique courses engaging sciences, art,
history, math and world studies. Youth are recommended by school counselors, administrators, parents and social
service agencies.
High School Mentor Program
Free program featuring classes, workshops, annual exhibition and special scholarship program.
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Performing Arts
Free Youth Community Performance Program providing classes, instructional workshops and an ongoing series of
productions performed at our performance space at the Promenade and on our campus throughout the year.
Thanks to each of you, thousands of children participate in the Center for the Arts’ successful Outreach Programs
throughout the year. Your time, expertise, support and passion have provided thousands of lives with positive,
enriching experiences that will be remembered far into the future.
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Bonita Bay Group
Nancy & Fred Costello
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Renee & Frank Gardner
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Sarah Harris & Roland Hawskley
Shana Helsel
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Target Corporation
Mary Ann Thomas
Claude & Yvette Weir
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If you removed all the arts in the
lives of our children...there is no
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Special Events
Arts WorldWide
People of all ages participate at no charge in a day’s activities of visual and performing arts. Activities include
mural drawing, painting, puppet making, paper collage, creative puzzles, sculpture, 3D design and crafts. This
is an opportunity for all ages to experience the arts with their own creations. Multi-cultural storytelling and
creative writing sessions; a variety of musical performances from voice to musical instrument; multi-cultural dance
performances—ballet, jazz, lyrical; theater performances; as well as professional visual artist demonstrations in a
variety of media are enjoyed throughout the day. Please join us Saturday, April 16, Noon to 4:00pm at the beautiful
Promenade for ‘Arts WorldWide 2011’.
Off The Walls!
This fund raiser benefitting the Center for the Arts’ Scholarship Program is a members favorite. Each ticket holder
goes home with an artwork, or collectible worth more than the price of admission. A catered reception begins the
evening and then the fun begins as tickets are drawn and attendees choose from galleries bursting at the seams
with items donated by festival artists, artist members, and friends of the Center for the Arts from across the nation.
We awarded over $66,000 in scholarships for classes, workshops and camps as well as college tuition scholarships
for graduating high school seniors pursuing careers in the arts, architecture, communications, or design. Thanks
to you thousands of students participate in wonderful programs at the Center for the Arts and local high school
students will go on to build their future. Many thanks to our donors and sponsors who made these events such a
great success.
Join us Friday, December 10, 2010 for our next ‘Off the Walls!’
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Frame It - Vickie & her staff
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Target Corporation
WGCU Public Media
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The
arts
provide
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more
comprehensive
and
insightful
education because they invite
students to explore the emotional,
intuitive, and irrational aspects of
life that science is hard pressed to
explain.
Dr. Charles Fowler
Author & Educator
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Bonita Springs National Art Festivals
The Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs proudly provides TWO Bonita Springs National Art Festivals. The festivals
are held at the beautiful Promenade at Bonita Bay at South Bay Drive and US 41 where artwork and ambience
create a most enjoyable experience.
Area art lovers view and purchase the work of 211 award winning artists from the United States, Canada and
Europe. Consistently ranked in the top twenty in the nation and #1 in Southwest Florida, the focus for the festivals
is quality and originality. Paintings, jewelry, glass, photography, sculpture, wood and more can be found at these
extraordinary fine arts and fine crafts festivals.
Each January and March thousands visit the Bonita Springs National Art Festivals. Visitors meet artists from around
the world and view their incredible artwork. The artists share their ideas, their passion for art and enjoy the
opportunity to speak with visitors about how their artwork is created.
Proceeds from the festivals support Center for the Arts programming for people of all ages such as community
outreach programs, art classes, computers, performances, our theater program, exhibitions, lectures, dance classes
and unique social events.
Join us January 15-16, 2011 and March 12-13, 2011 for next year’s spectacular events.
Support for the festivals and the Center for the Arts has been generously provided by sponsorship from the
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Beaux Arts Ball - Tropical Splendor
An elegant evening of dining, dancing and both live and silent auctions, “Tropical Splendor 2010” benefitted the
Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs’ many programs and day-to-day operations. This annual fund raising event offers
attendees a wide variety of auction items to choose from—beautiful jewelry, paintings, vacation packages and more.
Join us January 29, 2011 at the beautiful Bonita Bay Club, when we’ll experience the excitement of “Cabaret”.
Many thanks to our generous sponsors, our auction donors and our hard working committee for their invaluable
assistance in making last year’s Tropical Splendor such a great success. Your hard work and vision have created a
learning and social environment for all to enjoy.
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Backwater Jack’s
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Joan Baron
Jean and Don Beaver
JoAnn and Richard Beightol
Shirley Blake
Ed Braniff
Sandi Brickley
Bricktop’s
Lee Butera
Dorothy & Charles Campbell
Carrabba’s
José María Castillo
Cocohatchee Cruises
Fred and Nancy Costello
Cote D’Azur
Mary Beth & Walter Crawford
Cherrill and Dick Cregar
Diamond District
Lisa Drescher
Barbara DuFrane
Dave Dupont
Dianne Elges
Tom and Paula Falciglia
FineMark National Bank and Trust
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Marion Haley
Bonny Hawley
Dan Herbst
Beverly and Larry Hinman
Bruce Hirsch
Kathleen Hynes
Inn on the Alameda
The Jolly Cricket
Diane Kendall
Peggy Kirkpatrick
La Fontanella Ristorante
Marthan Laurinitis
Marilyn Lightner
Mayor’s Jewelry
Fran Luessenhop
Emily and Michael Lyons
Dennis and Connie Maetzold
Louella McAloose
Jacke McCurdy
Honey & Paul McGrath
Karin & Bob Moe
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Bob Pierpont
Barbara Raber
Colin Reed
Mr and Mrs Thomas Ritter
Merri Roderick
Amy Russian
Sam-Bucco Bistro
Paula Scheb
William & Kuniko Scollard
Cynthia & Chip Smith
Sheila Stilin
Patt Suwyn
Roger Tachuk
Joanne and Gurney Thompson
Judith William Turner
Total Wine
Trianon Hotel
The Turtle Club
Renata Vigoda
Charles & Nancy Von Maur
Robert & Shirley Wade
Lindsay and Cliff Weidner
Robert & Hope Wismar
Larry & Polly Wright
The arts reflect profoundly the most
democratic credo, the belief in an
individual vision or voice. The arts’ belief
in potential gives each of us—both
audience and creator—pride in our
society’s ability to nurture individuals.
Wendy Wasserstein
Playwright
The Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs is committed to enrich
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Affairs of the Arts
The “per person” events offered at our Beaux Arts Ball evolved into “Affairs of the Arts” during the 2006-2007 fiscal
year and have continued to grow in popularity. A booklet featuring the events is mailed to all Center for the Arts
members and friends and sells out quickly. These social “happenings” offer members and the public a wide variety
of entertainment options including dinners in private homes, wine tastings, lectures and music.
The Center for the Arts offers its sincere thanks to the following sponsors who generously contributed to make
“Affairs of the Arts” a resounding success. We invite everyone to share next year’s spectacular selection of “Affairs.”
Special thanks to our Affairs Presenting Sponsor, FineMark National Bank & Trust. Thanks to their vision and support,
this year’s program was a resounding success.
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Jean and Don Beaver
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Ellen and Richard Blandford
Mary Bookman
Chuck and Dorothy Campbell
Bunny Caravello of John R.Wood Realtors
Cherrill and Dick Cregar
Barbara DuFrane
Josephine and Henri Dyner
Beverly Hinman
Paula and Tom Falciglia
FineMark National Bank & Trust
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Connie Maetzold
Jacke and Arden McCurdy
Honey and Paul McGrath
Nancy and Rod McKenzie
Gayle and Don McLean
Karin and Bob Moe
Nancy Near
Joan Norris
Patti and Bob Patrick
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Patt and Mark Suwyn
Lorrie and Carl Theorin
Joanne and Gurney Thompson
Stephen and Marie Tranovich
Judy and Bill Turner
Marti Tyler
Sally VanPage
Victoria Boutique-Art-Coffee Bar
Janice Wahle
Lindsay and Cliff Weidner
White House | Black Market
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Exhibitions
Each year the Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs presents a dynamic and wide-ranging selection of exhibitions
which both appeal to and enlighten our members, residents and visitors. While some exhibitions feature member,
faculty or student artists from Bonita Springs and surrounding communities; other shows are traveling exhibitions
from national institutions bringing artworks and ideas we might not otherwise experience.
Our exhibition programming strengthens and enriches everyone by inspiring lifelong learning. It also highlights and
helps preserve our unique histories, culture, achievements and values. This past year we were the first to host two
great national traveling exhibitions, Ansel Adams: Early Works and Teapots: Object to Subject. And, we hosted
regional exhibitions of artworks from Southwest Florida Craft Guild and Southwest Florida Pastel Society.
To complement traveling exhibitions, our staff and volunteers created entertaining and educational lectures, family
weekend programs and special events. With our help, visitors discussed history, art and historic accomplishments.
Over 8,000 people of all ages enjoyed docent tours, hands-on creative activities, and our special film series.
What’s in our exhibitions future? We’ll continue our mission and commitment to our members, local and regional
artists. With respect to visiting exhibition opportunities, we are very pleased to announce we have been approved
to host two traveling exhibitions: Women Call for Peace will be on display in our galleries October and November
2010. And, Tools in Motion will be on display March and April 2011.
Thanks to the many members, sponsors, donors and volunteers for their vision and dedication. We could not
accomplish our incredible exhibitions schedule without you.
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Make no little plans for
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big plans, aim high...
Daniel Hudson Bernham
Architect
Yosemite Valley, High Clouds, from Tunnel Esplanade, Yosemite National Park,
California, ca. 1940 Photograph by Ansel Adams
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Annual Members’ Exhibition
Each winter our members fill both galleries at the Center for the Arts with the best of their work from the previous
year. The collection of artworks features a wide range of media from glass to painting and photography to
sculpture and fiber arts. A great tribute to both students and instructors, viewers get a first hand look at their
incredible skills and artistic passion.
Small Works & Miniatures
The tradition of miniature and small artworks is the highlight of this annual exhibition. Specific eligibility and size
restrictions are carefully adhered to in the creation of these unique and often delicate works. Always a favorite,
Small Works & Miniatures, showcases the tremendous talent of our area artists. Special thanks to Nancy and John
Rittenhouse for the loan of their precious miniature collections!
Art Focus
A showcase of regional artworks created by artists throughout Southwest Florida, Art Focus has become highly
regarded for the quality of artwork and the premier artists who enter this competition. Viewers enjoy elegant, old
world style oils and cutting edge mixed media along with everything in between.
Faculty & Student Exhibition
This show features unique and accomplished artworks created by our faculty members displayed alongside
artworks created by their adult students who have participated in their classes. The artwork highlights both the
learning experience of these students and, for many, seeing their work on display in a professional setting for the
first time.
Ansel Adams: Early Works
March 22, 2010 through May 1, 2010 we hosted ‘Ansel Adams: Early Works,’ a fascinating exhibition consisting of
50 original photographs by this master. A giant in the field of landscape photography, Adams was also a musician,
naturalist, explorer, critic and teacher. Torn in early adulthood between a career as a concert pianist versus one
in photography, we will see and appreciate his choice to be one of the most masterful photographers of the 20th
Century. Our activities with this beautiful exhibition included a film series devoted to Adams’ work and life career.
and nurturing environment. The Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs
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Teapots: Object to Subject
“Teapots” offered both functional and fanciful teapots created by established and emerging artists from across the
country. The exhibition featured a collection of the best entries from the 2004 Survey of Contemporary American
Teapots sponsored by the Craft Alliance in St. Louis, Missouri. The best of both established artists and the most
promising, innovative new artists were represented in this exhibition. Visitors encountered teapots modeled after
a disparate array of subjects, including a stack of cardboard boxes, a female sunbather, and a painting by Botticelli.
Other objects in this exhibition are unique because they are made with materials that are not generally associated
with teapots such as cloth or precious metals.
Student Showcase 2010
This unique exhibition featured artworks from our next generation of artists—local high school students. The
entire community celebrated the talent of our area youth. Over 500 attended the opening reception when
college tuition scholarships were awarded. Over $9,050 went to college bound seniors planning to study art,
communication, design or architecture. And, over $10,125 was awarded for Center for the Arts scholarships to
freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.
Our Dedicated Volunteers
Fiscal Year 2009-2010 we benefited from over 1,000 volunteers giving 22,713 hours
of their precious time. If we calculate all of that hard work and expertise, even at
minimum wage, that totals $164,669. Incredible! Thank you!
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Financials
I am pleased to report that the Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs is overcoming the financial challenges it has
experienced over the past few years. Due to the diligence with which the Center for the Arts was able to control
expenses and the benefit from some new or improved revenue sources, the Center for the Arts has finished its
2009-2010 fiscal year in the black.
While we very much appreciate those of you who faithfully give to the Annual Fund every year, we are very excited
about the number of members who gave to the Annual Fund for the very first time this year! As you can imagine,
due to economic conditions beyond their control, many of our long-time donors have been forced to reduce their
charitable giving over the past couple of years. The Center for the Arts began this fiscal year with a lofty goal for
Annual Fund donations, and thanks to the hard work of our development committee members and the support of
our long-standing donors and new contributors, we exceeded those goals.
Apart from outright donations, please remember that there are many ways to support the Center for the Arts. As
you can see, the increased support and revenues during the 2009-2010 fiscal year resulted not only from increased
contributions, but also from increased special events revenue and increased commissions from art sales. If you
attended Off the Walls, participated in an Affair of the Arts, or purchased artwork from one of our featured artists at
the Promenade, you made a significant contribution to the year’s success!
To our members, students, volunteers, and donors, we truly appreciate your ongoing encouragement and
generosity. We hope that the programs and services at the Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs will enrich your lives
and our community for many years to come.
*For consistency with prior annual reports, we have broken down the Cash and Cash Equivalents item in the audited
Statement of Financial Position to reflect the portion of those assets that are restricted for long-term purposes,
and we have combined the Board Designated and Undesignated asset items in the audited Statement of Financial
Position into one line item of Board Designated assets. Otherwise, the figures shown are taken directly from the Art
Center’s audited financial statement for the 2009-2010 fiscal year.
Terri Alsept
Treasurer
Only through art can we get outside
of ourselves and know another’s view
of the universe which is not the same
as ours and see landscapes which
would otherwise have remained
unknown to us like the landscapes
of the moon.
Marcel Proust
Novelist, Essayist, Critic
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ART LEAGUE OF BONITA SPRINGS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
MAY 31, 2010 AND 2009
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - MAY 31, 2010 AND 2009
ASSETS
2010
335,205
360,000
7,430
687
74,000
2,496
15,681
6,187
2,989,818
2009
Cash and Cash Equivalent
Certificates of Deposit
Unconditional Promises to Give, Net
Accounts Receivable
Endowment Loan Receivable
Accrued Interest Receivable
Inventory
Prepaid Expenses
Property and Equipment, Net
$
$
141,493
405,000
17,000
3,288
5,329
18,492
3,102
3,056,104
Total Assets
$ 3,791,504
$ 3,649,808
2010
2009
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Loan Payable to Endowment
Deferred Revenue
Total Liabilities
NET ASSETS
Unrestricted
Investment in Property and Equipment
Board Designated
Undesignated
Total Unrestricted
Temporarily Restricted
Permanently Restricted
TOTAL NET ASSETS
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
$
$
33,024
74,000
107,266
214,290
35,189
90,075
125,264
2,989,818
137,000
153,224
3,280,042
7,430
289,742
3,056,104
72,805
96,532
3,225,441
17,000
282,103
3,577,214
3,524,544
$ 3,791,504
$ 3,649,808
Expenses FY 2009-2010 - $1,429,642
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Revenues FY 2009-2010 - $1,482,313
ART LEAGUE OF BONITA SPRINGS
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
ENDED MAY
31,ENDED
2010 MAY 31, 2010
STATEMENT OFYEAR
ACTIVITIES
- YEAR
Unrestricted
SUPPORT AND REVENUES
Contributions
Art Education
Special Events
Revenue
Less: Costs
Net Special Events
Commissions and Fees
Membership Dues
Investment Return
Net Assets Released from Restrictions
Total Support and Revenues
EXPENSES
Program Services
Management and General
Fund-Raising
Total Expenses
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
NET ASSETS - BEGINNING OF YEAR
NET ASSETS - END OF YEAR
$
516,883
469,566
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Restricted
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10,500
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Permenantly
Restricted
$
7,639
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$
535,022
469,566
170,649
(45,588)
125,061
208,278
128,326
16,060
20,070
1,484,244
(20,070)
(9,570)
7,639
170,649
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125,061
208,278
128,326
16,060
1,482,313
1,226,542
173,461
29,639
1,429,642
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1,226,542
173,461
29,639
1,429,642
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7,639
52,671
282,103
3,524,543
289,742
$ 3,577,214
54,602
3,225,440
$ 3,280,042
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Total
17,000
$
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