Needs Assessment
Summer 2012
ARTS & CULTURE
Visual Arts
www.giverichmond.org | (804) 330-7400
Why We Care... For more than 40 years, The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia has been committed to promoting philanthropy in the region by helping to connect donors with causes that match their interests. That is why, in 2010, we were pleased to launch GiveRichmond.org, in collaboration with Guidestar and 14 other local funders. GiveRichmond is a free online resource that gives anyone interested in enhancing the quality of life in Central Virginia an opportunity to find in-depth information about hundreds of LOCAL nonprofits. GiveRichmond delivers the transparency donors need to make the kinds of decisions that turn a simple act of giving into a wise investment. You can access comprehensive financial, governance and programmatic details about your favorite organizations or new ones that you have yet to discover. You can learn about community issues and needs, and then identify organizations working in those areas. Finally, you can give to nonprofits through direct credit card giving, a fund at The Community Foundation, charitable giving cards and/or volunteer opportunities. In 2012, The Community Foundation plans to publish a series of Needs Assessments designed to highlight organizations that have portraits in GiveRichmond and their most pressing needs. Over the course of the year, these needs assessments will feature organizations by issue area – housing, arts and culture, educational enrichment and so on. All of the current needs listed were submitted directly from the nonprofits in our community and are in their voice. Please support these organizations as they provide essential programs and services to our community. When reviewing the Needs Assessment, please use the following guide to determine the types of needs that you wish to fulfill.
KEY TO NONPROFIT NEEDS Monetary Needs – Nonprofits may seek financial donations to support capital, operations, endowments, staff support, and other programmatic expenses. -
People – Many organizations rely on volunteers to lend their time and expertise for one-time projects, ongoing tasks or office support, and to serve on boards or committees. -
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Supplies – You may also wish to provide in-kind donations of material goods such as office supplies, building materials, medical equipment, unused or gentlyused clothing, books, school supplies, canned goods and much more. -
If you wish to learn more about how to research or give to local nonprofits, please visit www.giverichmond.org or call (804) 330-7400 and ask for Michael Jones, GiveRichmond Coordinator. -
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1708 Gallery, Inc. Mission 319 W. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 643-1708 www.1708gallery.org
To present exceptional new art. 1708 Gallery is committed to providing opportunities for artistic innovation for emerging and established artists and to expanding the understanding and appreciation of new art for the public.
Current Needs • 1708 Gallery is currently raising funds for InLight Richmond 2012, 1708’s 5th annual one-night exhibition of light-based art, performances, and community projects that is free to the public. • 1708 is also fundraising for its 2012-2013 season of exhibitions and programs--the season begins in September. Support of the season provides critical assistance to 1708’s artists through honorariums and exhibition support like PR, installation materials, and reception costs. • 1708 is always looking for new volunteers. Volunteers provide important assistance for many 1708 programs from InLight to Monster Drawing Rally to First Fridays Art Walk openings. -
• A new telephone system, storage and shelving units for the basement, a media cart, and a hanging AV shelf.
ART 180, Inc.
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Mission ART 180 gives young people the chance to express themselves through art, and to share their stories with others. Our vision is that our work with young people will turn lives and communities around, 180 degrees. We create and provide art-related programs for young people living in challenging circumstances, encouraging personal and community change through self-expression.
Current Needs 0 E. 4th St.Studio 1 Richmond, VA 23224 (804) 233-4180 www.art180.org
• Monetary contributions enable us to meet the needs of underserved youth who need a safe place to express themselves. • Volunteers • People who will network for us by introducing us to friends • People to attend our Open Studios (January 24-26) or The Big Show (June 8) • Sponsoring, attending, or donating auction items to Art Karma (December 1). -
Art on Wheels Mission To bring comprehensive arts programming to communities with limited access to the arts.
Current Needs • $15 covers the costs to provide one class session to one senior citizen. • $150 covers the costs of one person with disabilities for a 10 week program. • $1500 covers the costs for a class of 10 cancer patients to receive therapeutic benefits of a 10 week art education program. 3108 1/2 West Leigh Street#7 Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 726-5119 www.artonwheels-va.org
• Class Assistants and Studio Volunteers: Must have patience! • Interns: Internships are available to work as a Teaching Assistant, Development Assistant, and Office Administrative Assistant. Art on Wheels will coordinate with your Department Chair or Advisor to ensure academic credit is given. • Teaching Artists: Must - have academic background in fine art or art education, and teaching experience. • Board Members: We are seeking diverse, motivated and skilled professionals willing to lend their expertise to Art on Wheels’ governing body. Specific interest in individuals with legal, recreational therapy and fundraising experience.
• Visit our website at: http://www.artonwheels-va.org/donate/wish-list/ for a complete list of needed art materials.
Art6, Inc. 6 East Broad St Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 343-1406 www.art6.org
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Mission A conduit for art experiences, expression and education. We embrace and encourage diverse forms of creative endeavor. We educate, motivate and mentor the creation and appeciation of art for our community.
Current Needs • Funding & volunteers to help keep the gallery open additional days and hours. -
• Someone to re-design- and maintain our website. • We need assistance from volunteers and more members for staffing the gallery during our popular First Friday ArtWalk receptions. -
• We have an immediate need for safety and security features required by fine arts insurance policies--our back steps and a hole in the wooden floor on the skylight level need to be - replaced and repaired. • Fire extinguisher and new smoke detectors. • Folding chairs • Stationary, paint, spackle for the walls, replacement bulbs for gallery lighting • Our combined kitchen/storage area needs to be updated with a better sink. • Postage,computer CD’s, printer ink, printer paper, and printing services. -
artspace Mission A nonprofit gallery for the visual and performing arts, promoting the understanding and awareness of contemporary art. Zero E 4TH St Richmond, VA 23224 (804) 232-6464 http://www.artspacegallery.org
Current Needs • Sponsorship for individual exhibitions, minimum $100 • Capital construction debts owed to landlord, $3000 • Funding for a Quarterly Lecture Series for artists, minimum $400/year • Volunteer with carpentry skills • Professional Fundraiser • Governing Board Member from the Richmond business community
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• 1080 HD Projector and - flat screen monitor • Retractable projector screen • High quality office desk chair
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3119 Moore Street Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 648-2422 www.billboardartproject.org
Billboard Art Project’s mission is to facilitate the free flow of artwork onto a public space normally reserved for advertising by repurposing digital billboards as roadside art galleries. In addition to encouraging the exploration of digital billboards as a new artistic medium and providing all interested artists with a venue to display their art, the Project creates an opportunity for an incredibly broad and diverse audience to experience an art show. These shows awaken the general public by challenging them to view everyday sights, such as roadside billboards, in an entirely new way.
Current Needs • Our most pressing need is funding.
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Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Foundation Mission 2880 Mountain Road PO Box 1249 Glen Allen, VA 23060 (804) 261-2787 www.artsglenallen.com
Our mission is to serve as Greater Richmond’s center for creativity and education in the performing and visual arts. We serve the community by providing affordable, high quality cultural performances, art exhibitions and educational opportunities in a warm and inviting setting.
Current Needs • $50,000 to help launch the MoneyArt Matters program that provides free arts experiences to at-risk youth in the Henrico • Police Athletic LeagueCenter Season sponsors: $1,000 to sponsor one performance, $10,000 to sponsor the entire seasonGallery openings: $250 to sponsor one reception, $2,000 to sponsor the entire season) -
• Volunteers interested in - helping at-risk youth engage in visual and performing arts projects within the PeopleArt Matters program • Volunteer ushers for Center Season • Volunteer bartenders for- Gallery openings -
• Art supplies and materials: paints, paper, 30-75 harmonicas, 15 digital cameras • Donated items for intermission raffleGallery openings of Center Season: refreshments
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Mission 1906-A North Hamilton Street Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 340-5280 www.richmondcultureworks.org
CultureWorks’ mission is threefold: (1) Lead public and political advocacy expressing the collective voice of the region’s arts and culture. (2) Strengthen arts and cultural organizations and independent cultural artists by providing grants, engaging technical training and support, enabling networking and collaboration, and publicly celebrating their work. (3) Be a catalyst for diverse partnerships, and a convener of diverse players, for projects that make the Richmond region ever stronger.
Current Needs • Increments of $1,000 to help reach new audiences through the Grants Program • $100,000 for annual budget for grants program • Increments of $5,000 to help showcase the region’s arts and culture orgranization at the Annual CultshaXpo • Increments of $5,000 to enable direct hands-on consultation and service for the region’s arts and culture- non-profit organizations -
• Volunteers to help staff the annual Cultsha Xpo - June 23, 2012 • Like every non-profit, we are always looking at ways to expand our board. -
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Gallery5 200 W Marshall St Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 644-0005 www.gallery5arts.org
Mission To facilitate and inspire creativity in our region.
Current Needs • Wheelchair lift / elevator to make 2nd floor handicap accessible: $50,000. • Part or full time Development Director: $18,720 - $31,200 (wage: $15 per hour). • Part time Marketing/Design Director: $14,976 ($12 per hour). • 2 additional payed days for current Exhibition Coordinator: $9,984 ($12 per hour). • 3 additional payed days for current Executive Director: $18,720 ($15 per hour). • Part time maintenance- / cleaning person: $7,800.
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Petersburg Area Art League, Inc. Mission To empower the community through visual arts. 7 E. Old St. Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 861-4611 www.paalart.org
Current Needs • Funds to staff an Executive Director position • Capital to fund build-out of Art Park Phase II • Funds to use toward art education scholarships • Additional funds to cover operating costs • Volunteers
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Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community, Inc. Mission To provide local citizens with cultural and educational opportunities.
Current Needs • Financial support for the Mitchell Arts Fund • Financial support to sustain on-going programs PO Box 24 Washington, VA 22747 (540) 675-3193 www.raac.org
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• Volunteers to help with all RAAC functions • Individuals interested in directing community theatre productions -
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Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Foundation Mission To encourage and advocate the visual and performing arts by providing a forum where diverse audiences can actively participate in cultural experiences. The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts is committed to supporting the economic vitality of Suffolk by enhancing the life experiences of our citizens and visitors.
Current Needs
110 West Finney Avenue Suffolk, VA 23434 (757) 923-0003 www.suffolkcenter.org
• $5,500: Due to budget cuts, many schools no longer offer student field trips. In response, the Center will work with local Public School systems to offer professional performances at the Center at discounted rates for the students. • $10,000: Offer scholarships for individuals to participate in educational opportunities offered at- the Center • $25,000: The improvement and continuation of quality arts educational programming at the Center including Arts Classes, Workshops, Camps, Master’s Classes with Performers and School Shows. • $30,000: Working with world percussionist Dr. Anthony Hailey, the Center plans to offer an innovative Steel Band Ensemble Program to at-risk youth. • $50,000: Continual maintenance for the approximately 75,000 square feet of the Center, a circa 1922 historic building Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Virginia Foundation for Architecture, Inc. Mission To develop the understanding of architecture and its influence on our lives, our communities, and our world. 2501 Monument Avenue Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 644-3041 www.virginiaarchitecture.org
Current Needs • Debt Reduction: The Center carries a debt of approximately $2.0 million, and the financial package concludes in May 2012 with a balloon payment of $2.06 million. This debt service and debt burden is limiting and represents the highest priority for 2012. • Cash Flow: The 2011 -Business Plan developed in December 2010 projects a net income that can be used to retire debt and that plan has been adhered to through four solid quarters of development activity and other actions to derive the expected cash results from the plan. • Fundraising: Prior to 2009, fundraising totals for any given year approached the $1 million mark, while funds raised the last two years were a fraction of that figure. Dedicated attention to fundraising is the next priority and aggressive targets will be set and pursued.
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Mission To collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret the art of world cultures from all periods of history, to encourage the study of the arts, and to enrich lives. 200 N Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 340-1515 www.vmfa.museum
Current Needs • Private donations for art aquisitions • Art education program- funding • Exhibition funding • Conservation lab equipment • Collections Management/Digital Assest Management Systems -
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Visual Arts Center of Richmond Mission
1812 W Main St Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 353-0094 www.visarts.org
To engage the community in the creative process through the visual arts. We believe there is a creative spirit in all of us that nourishes our humanity and enriches our society. We foster a creative culture that encourages people of all backgrounds and skill levels to explore, participate and experiment in the visual arts.
Current Needs •General operating support. Our annual operating budget is $1.7 million. • Funding for our Youth Programs including Art After School, Side by Side Saturdays and SOHO (Space of Her Own). $200 provides an at-risk youth with 21 hours of hands-on art instruction; $65 provides a Saturday morning session for an adult and child to make art together; and $250 funds one evening of our art-based mentoring program SOHO for one at-risk girl and her mentor. • Scholarships for at-risk and underserved youth to attend our summer ArtVenture program. $125 will provide a full morning or afternoon of art for one child for one week. • $250 provides a scholarship for an adult, who otherwise cannot afford it, to attend a 6 or 8 week class at the Visual Arts Center, plus supplies. -
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Want More? Check out our other Arts&Cultures issues, featuring the following nonprofit organizations: PERFORMING ARTS African American Repertory Theatre of Virginia Cadence Theatre Company City Singers Children’s Choirs Concert Ballet of Virginia Conductors Guild, Inc. Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Foundation CultureWorks, Inc. Da Capo Virginia Firehouse Theatre Project, Inc. Greater Richmond Chjildren’s Choir HARPS Foundation HATTheatre, Inc Henley Street Theatre Company James River Ringers, Inc. K Dance Incorporated Kid Pan Alley Latin Ballet of Virginia, Inc. Monument City Music Productions, Inc.
Offering, Inc. One Voice Chorus, Inc. Richmond Ballet, Inc. Richmond Concert Band Society Richmond Jazz Society, Inc. Richmond Philharmonic, Inc. Richmond Shakespeare Richmond Symphony Richmond Triangle Players Robinson Theater Community Arts Center School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (SPARC) Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Inc. Sycamore Rouge Incorporated The Fischer Sundae Puppets Virginia Opera Virginia Performing Arts Foundation DBA CenterStage Foundation Virginia Repertory Theatre
CULTURAL ARTS ART 180, Inc. Art on Wheels Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities Battersea, Inc. Bolling Haxall House Foundation Byrd Theatre Foundation C3, Inc. Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation iCultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Foundation CultureWorks, Inc. Elegba Folklore Society Incorporated Fairfield Foundation TBS Friends of Hollywood Cemetery Friends of the Chesterfield County Public Library George C. Marshall Research Foundation Hanover Tavern Foundation Historic Polegreen Church Foundation Historic Richmond Foundation James River Writers
Jamestown Yorktown Foundation, Inc. MacCallum More Museum and Gardens Maymont Foundation Old Brick House Foundation Poe Foundation, Inc. Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community, Inc. Richmond Christian Leadership Institute Robert E. Lee Memorial Association Science Museum of Virginia Foundation, Inc. St. John’s Church Foundation The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar The Black History Museum and Cultural Center, Inc. Valentine Richmond History Center Virginia Association of Museums Virginia Capitol Foundation Virginia Center for Public Press, Inc. Virginia Foundation for Architecture, Inc. Virginia Historical Society Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation Virginia Performing Arts Center Stage Virginian’s for the Arts