2017 Annual Report - Cultural Council of Palm Beach County

C U LT U R A L C O U N C I L O F PA L M B E A C H C O U N T Y

ANNUAL REPORT OCTOBER 2016 – SEPTEMBER 2017

YEAR IN REVIEW 2 STAFF

12 TRANSCENDING BORDERS

4 GRANTS

16 FINANCIALS

3 EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS 8 LIGHTING THE WAY

10 A PALETTE FOR PHILANTHROPY

14 COMMUNICATING CULTURE 20 DONORS AND MEMBERS

MOUNTS BOTANICAL GARDEN - CREDIT: DEENA VORE

MESSAGE FROM COUNCIL LEADERSHIP Strategy, change, evolution—three words that define this monumental year of work for the Cultural Council. As we celebrate our 40th year of supporting the arts in Palm Beach County, it’s important to review the past year (FY2017) as a time of unparalleled growth, and set our sights on the future.

The Council’s five-year strategic plan was ideated, developed and approved by the board of directors this fiscal year, which is an amazing accomplishment for any organization. The plan includes nine new change strategies such as increased engagement with the business sector and focused support of the Cultural Coalition, a group of cultural executives organized to work together around important issues and challenges. The Plan is now in place and we’re excited to grow even more over the next five years.

In a year that debuted new events such as the Spotlight Luncheon featuring artist and songwriter Bernie Taupin, we also launched a redesigned art&culture magazine, celebrated our 12th year of Culture & Cocktails, and administered over $4.2 million in grants to various cultural organizations and artists throughout the county.

Your support enables us to do great things for the quality of life and economic prosperity of Palm Beach County.

We look forward to celebrating our 40th anniversary with you!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers Nathan Slack, Board Chairman Bill Parmelee, Vice Chair Jean Sharf, Secretary Christopher D. Caneles, Treasurer Bert Korman, Immediate Past Chair Members Peg Anderson Bruce A. Beal Elizabeth Bowers Phil DiComo Donald M. Ephraim Roe Green Gail Horvath Michele Jacobs Daryn M. Kirchfeld Robin B. Martin Suzanne Niedland Kelly W. Rooney Christine Stiller Caroline Villanueva Gil Walsh Ethel Isaacs Williams Ex–Officio Mary Lou Berger Commissioner, District 5 Board of County Commissioners Glenn P. Jergensen Executive Director, Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council Jack Lighton President & CEO, Loggerhead Marinelife Center

Nathan Slack Board Chairman

Debra Robinson School Board Member, District 7 School Board of Palm Beach County John Tolbert President & Managing Director, Boca Raton Resort & Club

Rena Blades President & CEO (through January 15, 2018)

Kathleen Alex Interim CEO 2017 CULTURAL COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT

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STAFF Rena Blades – President and CEO (through January 15, 2018)

Education:

Kathleen Alex – Interim CEO

Ericka Squire – Manager of Arts and Cultural Education

Marketing & Public Relations:

Finance & Operations:

Jennifer Sullivan – Chief Marketing Officer

Paul To – Accountant

Angelique Allen – Marketing Manager

Jean Brasch – Bookkeeper

Dan Boudet – Interactive Manager

Gloria Rose – Bookkeeper

Bama Lutes Deal – Cultural Concierge Program Manager

Helen Hood – Administrative Assistant

Judith Czelusniak – Public Relations Manager

Marlon Foster – Visitor Services and Musician Manager

Nick Murray – Content Producer and Editor Grazie Prokopetz – Design and Digital Communications Coordinator

Development & Membership: Mary Lewis – Director of Development Debbie Calabria – Membership and Special Events Manager Gabrielle Vitucci – Development Associate Stephanie Cardona – Executive Assistant and Administrative Support

Mission Statement:

Grants: Jan Rodusky – Chief Grants Officer Kate Rhubee – Grants Manager

Artist Services: Nichole Hickey – Manager of Artist Services

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County enhances the quality of life and economic growth of the community by creating a cultural destination through support for education and promotion of arts and culture.

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EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS Through October 2016

January 2017

April 2017

Exhibition – “Selections From the Armory Art Center”

Solo Exhibition – Dora Frost Solo Exhibition – Ron Burkhardt

Exhibition – Historical Society of Lake Worth

Exhibition – “Artistic Visions: Women in

Culture & Cocktails – Heritage Values: Kathleen Guzman & Nicholas Dawes

Solo Exhibition – Art Siegel Solo Exhibition – Dorene Ginzler

Spotlight Luncheon – Evolution of an Artist Featuring Bernie Taupin

Culture & Cocktails – Sing Sing Sing: Jill and Rich Switzer

Evenings at the Council – Jonathan Auerbach Trio

Evenings at the Council – Cultural Whiplash

Evenings at the Council – Jam Night

Evenings at the Council – Hal Abercrombie

Family Saturday – FUNdamentals of Dance

Family Saturday – BiblioArte

Family Saturday – Page to Stage Workshop

February 2017

May 2017

Exhibition – “10x10”

November 2016

Exhibition – Photographs from the Lake Worth Street Painting Festival

Solo Exhibition – Dina Baker Fund Grantee Peggie “Batia” Lowenberg

the Visual Arts” October 2016 Exhibition – “#SHADESOFCULTURE” Solo Exhibition – Bob Birkenes Solo Exhibition – Jane Ehrlich Evenings at the Council – Jonathan Auerbach Trio

Exhibition – “Art + Medicine” Solo Exhibition – Tina Kraft Solo Exhibition – Renée Plevy Culture & Cocktails – Kravis Memories: Michael Bracci, Judith Mitchell & Lee Bell Evenings at the Council – Cultural Whiplash Evenings at the Council – Eric Ryan Family Saturday – Community Drum Circle December 2016 Exhibition – “15 Surfboards by 15 Shapers” Solo Exhibition – Fredi Cohen Solo Exhibition – Moneta Evenings at the Council – Billie Holiday Jazz Concert Family Saturday – Family Improv

Solo Exhibition – Patricia Levey

Family Saturday – Creative Movement for Families

Solo Exhibition – Kris Davis

The Great Give Cultural Giving Lounge

Culture & Cocktails – Houses, Homes & Hemingway: Bob Vila

June 2017

Evenings at the Council – Tailored Soul

Exhibition – “Cultural Council Biennial”

Evenings at the Council – Open Mic

Exhibition – “OneJupiter”

Family Saturday – Painting Workshop

Family Saturday – Stormtrooper Stencil Art Summer Concert Series – String Selections

March 2017

Summer Concert Series – Jazz Night

Exhibition – “Mark My Words” Exhibition – Edel Rodriguez

July 2017

Culture & Cocktails – Sparkle & Shine: Coomi

Summer Concert Series – A World Tour of Jazz

Swank Table – Vegetable Love It’s What You See Luncheon with Gil Walsh and Steven Stolman Evenings at the Council – Jason Hanley Evenings at the Council – Jam Night Family Saturday – Abstraction in Action

August 2017 Exhibition – Florida Artists Group September 2017 Exhibition – “Made in Palm Beach Gardens” Solo Exhibition – Sami Makela Solo Exhibition – Dennis A. Bertram Family Saturday – Opera: Stories Told Through Singing

15 SURFBOARDS BY 15 SHAPERS - CREDIT: TONY ARRUZA. DESIGN: JONI CASIMIRO

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GRANTS “The Cultural Council is hugely helpful in so many ways: advocacy, grant availability and assistance, training programs, etc.” ­­ – Mary Csar, Executive Director, Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum

In 1982, the Cultural Council led the Tourist Development Tax Campaign for the Arts to distribute a portion of Palm Beach County’s hotel tax revenue (“bed tax”) to cultural organizations through grant programs. Since then, the taxes have contributed nearly $100 million in funds to county cultural organizations for promotion, advertising, public relations and more.

It cannot be overstated how critical these funds are to Palm Beach County as a cultural destination, and to the organizations who depend on this source of income every year. With these funds, the cultural sector will continue to grow. As a result, increased visitation to the cultural organizations leads to more tax collected, a better quality of life and a thriving local economy.

The Council administers three county-funded grant programs. Two are supported by bed tax revenue, and one is funded by ad valorem tax. The Tourist Development Fund for Major Institutions (Category B) and The Tourist Development Fund for Mid-Sized Institutions (Category C-II) are designed to support tourism efforts by funding marketing and program expenses associated with performances, exhibitions and cultural events. The Cultural Development Fund for Small and Emerging Cultural Organizations (Category C-I) is designed to preserve cultural heritages and traditions through the arts, significantly advance cultural opportunities for children and youth, and to create opportunities for Palm Beach County residents to experience culturally diverse, innovative and excellent cultural programs and projects.

To learn more, visit palmbeachculture.com/grants 4

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Armory Art Center, Inc.

$132,092

Boca Raton Historical Society Inc.

$85,987

Boca Raton Museum of Art, Inc.

$180,016

Delray Beach Center for the Arts

$144,335

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FAU Foundation/ Dorothy Schmidt College of Arts & Letters

$117,241

Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

$230,034

Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Inc.

$144,657

Boca Ballet Theatre Company

$36,059

MID-SIZED INSTITUTIONS (CATEGORY C-II)

AWARD

Maltz Jupiter Theater, Inc.

$227,134

The Boca Raton Philharmonic Symphonia, Inc.

$33,752

Miami City Ballet, Inc.

$198,622

Centre for the Arts at Mizner Park

$34,860

The Morikami, Inc.

$180,419

Center for Creative Education, Inc.

$34,680

Norton Museum of Art

$220,489

Expanding and Preserving Our Cultural Heritage

$21,079

Palm Beach Dramaworks, Inc.

$182,030

Historical Society of Palm Beach County

$34,920

Palm Beach Opera, Inc.

$180,016

JCC of the Greater Palm Beaches, Film Festival

$27,025

Palm Beach Photographic Centre, Inc.

$181,627

Lake Worth Playhouse, Inc.

$35,719

Palm Beach State College

$131,033

Lighthouse ArtCenter,Inc.

$35,360

The Raymond F. Kravis Center - Performing Arts

$220,852

Loxahatchee River Historical Society, Inc.

$37,757

Society of the Four Arts

$220,489

Palm Beach Poetry Festival

$18,026

South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, Inc.

$183,640

The Palm Beach Symphony Society, Inc.

$32,603

SunFest of Palm Beach County, Inc.

$215,536

Street Painting Festival

$26,602

$223,751

Young Singers of the Palm Beaches

$36,558

The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches, Inc.

TOTAL (20)

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$3,600,000

TOTAL (14)

$445,000

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SMALL AND EMERGING CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS (CATEGORY C-I)

AWARD

Aequalis Inc., d/b/a The Core Ensemble

$8,828

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Inc.

$8,285

April is for Authors

$2,766

Artists Showcase of the Palm Beaches, Inc.

$5,873

Arts Dance Generation, Inc.

The Friends of Sandoway House Nature Center, Inc.

$8,341

Martin Luther King, Jr. Coordinating Committee of West Palm Beach

$2,766

The Masterworks Chorus of the Palm Beaches, Inc.

$2,743

$2,837

Ballet Palm Beach

$8,603

Milagro Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Milagro Center

$5,910

Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts, Inc.

$8,042

Palm Beach Book Festival, Inc.

$2,681

Boca Raton's Promise - The Alliance for Youth, Inc.

$4,875

Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival, Inc.

$5,586

Boynton Cultural Centre d/b/a Schoolhouse Children's Museum & Learning Center

$8,584

Palm Beach Surfing History Project, Inc.

$2,657

Phillipine American Society, Inc.

$2,821

CANVAS Art Charities

$5,346

Resource Depot, Inc.

$8,583

Caribbean American for Community Involvement in Florida, Inc.

$2,799

Robert Sharon Chorale

$2,821

The Children's Museum, Inc. of Boca Raton

$8,136

Street Beat, Inc.

$8,416

Dance Theatre of Florida

$2,916

Taras Oceanographic Foundation

$2,657

Delray Beach Chorale, Inc.

$2,868

VSA Florida, Inc.-PBC

$8,940

Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden, Inc.

$8,547

Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County, Inc.

$5,773

Total (29)

IMAGE: MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE “THE AUDIENCE”- CREDIT: ALICIA DONELAN

$160,000

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LIGHTING THE WAY “The key to growing is vision and taking chances!” ­­ – Jamie Stuve, President & CEO, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum

For more than 150 years, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse has stood tall

up and realized the significance of our work, and the significance

in Palm Beach County. One of three Outstanding Natural Areas in

of our area’s history and environment.” She also offers advice to

the United States, the lighthouse is operated by the Loxahatchee

other emerging organizations: “The key to growing is vision and

River Historical Society, a grantee of the Cultural Council of Palm

taking chances. You have to be very careful because you’re a

Beach County. Over the last fiscal year, the organization moved up

small nonprofit and every penny is appreciated and managed. At

in consideration from a mid-sized institution (Category C-II with

a certain point, though, you have to consider the opportunities

annual operating revenues between $200,000 and $1,174,999 and

in front of you and take advantage of it. That’s what we did. We

marketing expenses over $20,000) to a major institution (Category

decided to be brave with our vision of what we could provide to

B with annual operating revenues over $1,175,000, marketing

the community.”

expenses over $100,000, and annual visits over 25,000). Between the two categories (which are funded by bed tax revenues), nearly

On the subject of cultural tourism development grants

90 percent of funds are distributed to Category B organizations,

administered by the Council, Jamie advocates that they’ve been an

while the remainder is allocated to Category C-II.

invaluable part of the society and museum’s growth. “(The grants have) allowed me to hire a staff person that handles advertising

Jamie Stuve, president and CEO of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse

and promotion, that we wouldn’t have had otherwise. It’s more

& Museum for 16 years, says that when she arrived, “we had

than just bringing people to see the site, it also brought a lot of

two locations and a group of very eager history buffs, but not

people to appreciate it and become partners with us.”

a lot of programs.” Now, the light shines a bit brighter on the organization—figuratively, of course. “We serve about 75,000

Grantees, members, artists and business partners of the Council

people annually with daily ongoing programs and around 3,400

all enjoy the same benefit—the organization is constantly

tours in the last year.”

working on behalf of the cultural sector. Whether it’s professional development, private and public grants, advocacy or marketing

An active cultural grants panelist herself, Stuve puts the

efforts, the Council is dedicated to make Palm Beach County a

organization’s success on the shoulders of others. “We looked

cultural destination for everyone.

The Cultural Council advocates for arts funding and tourism at the local, state and national levels.

For more information, visit palmbeachculture.com/advocacy 8

JAMIE STUVE

CREDIT: JEN SCOTT PHOTOGRAPHY JUPITER INLET LIGHTHOUSE AND MUSEUM

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A PALETTE FOR PHILANTHROPY “I encourage all women [artists] who are laboring away, to apply for this fund.

It makes such a difference.” ­­– Peggie “Batia” Lowenberg, visual artist

Dina Baker wanted to make life easier for other women artists

With the fund, Lowenberg says that “on a practical level, it’s

who were struggling to make ends meet. After spending her

helped me to really think about my art supplies and buy quality

formative years honing her craft at The Barnes Foundation and

art supplies. I have a website that I never had before! Business

The Art Students League of New York, Baker encountered many

cards, personal expenses…that has meant the world to me.”

accomplished female artists having a hard time competing with their male counterparts. As she told the Palm Beach Daily News,

Throughout the year, Lowenberg celebrated her success and

“I thought it was terribly unfair. These were serious, dedicated

was able to create new works for the City of West Palm Beach

artists.”

through its Art in Public Places program. She was one of the featured artists in the city’s “Aesop’s Tables” summer program,

Now in her 90s, Baker has made a successful career out of her

which tasked local painters to create their rendition of an Aesop

work in painting, specifically in abstract expressionism. She lives

fable on a picnic table, and gave them a prime spot on the West

and works from her home studio in Boca Raton, and in the mid-

Palm Beach waterfront to showcase their work throughout the

2000s, started attending Cultural Council events including Culture

summer.

& Cocktails. Inspired by the work of the Council and its mission to support local artists, Baker worked with the organization’s

As for the future, Lowenberg encourages that “all women [artists]

development and grants teams to create the Dina Baker Fund for

who are laboring away, to apply for this fund. It makes such a

Mature Female Artists. The fund, which started in 2015, awards

difference.”

$10,000 each year to one qualified professional women artist over the age of 60 and guarantees them a solo exhibition in the

Making a difference in the lives of local artists remains the core of

Council’s gallery.

the Council’s mission. Creating your own privately-funded grant program is simple, and the impact is immediate.

This fiscal year, the award went to Boca Raton painter, Peggie “Batia” Lowenberg, in a ceremony that included Ms. Baker at the Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach. Lowenberg is the second recipient of the award, after artist Alyssa di Edwardo won in October 2015.

If you’re interested in supporting artists or starting a scholarship or grant program, contact Mary Lewis at mlewis@palmbeachculture.com 10

CREDIT CAPEHART DINA BAKER, PEGGIE “BATIA” LOWENBERG AND RENA BLADES CREDIT: CAPEHART PHOTOGRAPHY

PEGGIE “BATIA” LOWENBERG

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TRANSCENDING BORDERS “Bringing the arts in has helped push some of these kids forward and motivates them to get ahead in school, explore their education and learn about opportunities in the community.” ­­– Tim Gamwell, Assistant Executive Director, The Guatemalan-Maya Center Arts education remains a core component of the Cultural Council’s

immigrants and expats an afterschool option for their children

mission. After moving to the Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. building in

while they work on gaining political asylum.

2012, Council leadership took notice that there was a need for fun, educational, arts-related activities for students and families to

The ballet instructor and Arts Dance Generation’s creative director,

enjoy in Downtown Lake Worth. After a history of arts integration

Deborah Marquez, was elated with the students’ response to their

projects such as Building Learning Communities through Art

first taste of dance. “Innocent, beautiful kids. It’s a new world for

and Culture (2009-2012) and Full STEAM Ahead at Pioneer Park

them because they’ve just…never seen anything like that before.”

Elementary, the Council had the experience and knowledge it needed to bring arts education into its headquarters.

After learning about the art of ballet through practice, attending professional rehearsals and even working with some of the

Building upon its relationship with private funder organizations,

company’s principal dancers, the 10-week program concluded

The Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W. Farris Foundation and The

with a short performance for the students’ family and friends.

Batchelor Foundation, combined with a generous donation

For a group of young boys from the Escuelita Maya, it was nerve-

from Jim and Irene Karp, the Council established the Arts in My

wracking to prepare for the final performance. “[They were]

Backyard (AIMBY) program in 2016. The program comprises a

nervous, but excited!” says Tim Gamwell, assistant executive

number of arts integration and educational objectives, all at the

director of the Guatemalan-Maya Center in Lake Worth. “Before

Council’s headquarters, including:

the performance, they kept asking me to take pictures to show their moms.”

• Afterschool programs for Lake Worth schools and children’s organizations, presented by various arts and

One boy, Carlos, stood out from the rest. He joined the Escuelita

cultural organizations

Maya after crossing the border with his sister in 2014. After

• Free intergenerational monthly events for the public (Family Saturdays), in partnership with various arts and cultural organizations • Scheduled field trips for schools to enjoy and explore the gallery A shining example of the program’s first-year success came from an AIMBY afterschool program, hosted in partnership with Arts Dance Generation, For The Children and the GuatemalanMaya Center in the spring of 2017. The students came from the Center’s Escuelita Maya, a program that gives recent Guatemalan

the performance was over, Marquez invited Carlos to join her School of Ballet Arts on a full scholarship. That kind of organic opportunity, where the Council facilitates communication between arts organizations and children that would otherwise never happen, is the heart and soul of the program.

“Bringing the arts in has helped push some of these kids forward and motivates them to get ahead in school, explore their education and learn about opportunities in the community,” Gamwell explains. “We’ve seen a lot of success with arts integration in our program.”

Your support shapes students into future leaders who have an appreciation for the arts. Donate to the Annual Fund today at palmbeachculture.com/annualfund or call (561) 472-3340 12

IRENE AND JIM KARP, SUPPORTERS OF THE CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR OVER 10 YEARS

GUATEMALA-MAYA CENTER STUDENTS

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COMMUNICATING CULTURE The Council’s marketing efforts this year resulted in 82 million advertising impressions, 715,000 visits to the web site, and 11,000 visitors to the Council’s headquarters.

The Cultural Council administers a portion of the local tourist

The Council generated record awareness for The Palm Beaches

development fund (“bed tax”) under contract with Palm Beach

as a cultural destination and for cultural organizations through

County to promote the destination’s cultural offerings through

public relations efforts reaching an audience of 2.6 billion with an

advertising, public relations and social media, in addition to

advertising equivalency of $36 million. Other highlights included:

distributing grants to cultural organizations in support of their marketing efforts.

• Hosting eight journalists on Cultural FAM Media visits, resulting in stories in national media

Unique to the Council is the Cultural Concierge program, a

complimentary

service

that

provides

customized

recommendations and enhanced access to local events and venues based on a customer’s interests.

Following a multi-year master plan, the Cultural Concierge program continued to succeed and delivered some impressive results along the way. In FY2017, the program saw a 500% increase in room night support over the previous fiscal year.

• While at the Capitol for National Arts Advocacy Day, the Council met with journalists from National Geographic Traveler, Modern Luxury D.C. and U.S. News and World Report • Organizing a dynamic press luncheon in Chicago for 14 journalists focused on how “Art Transforms Communities in The Palm Beaches” In addition to these results and updates, the Council added new awards this fiscal year:

On top of that, the Council’s social media team saw an exponential increase in activity across all platforms over the fiscal year, including: • More than 1 million engagements from Facebook, Twitter and Instagram • Participation and promotion of cultural events in Palm Beach County through the use of Facebook Live After a competitive RFP process, the Council now partners with

4 ADDY AWARDS

1 ADRIAN AWARD

3 CHARLIE AWARDS

Palm Beach Media Group to produce art&culture magazine for three issues a year. The response to the magazine’s redesign and content refresh was overwhelmingly positive.

Use #PalmBeachCulture to share your cultural experiences in The Palm Beaches 14

1 FLAGLER AWARD

3 STEVIE AWARDS

art&culture OF PALM BEACH COUNTY Spring/Summer 2017

ALSO INSIDE:

FOOD IMITATES ART CUBAN PROVOCATEUR A COLLECTOR’S JOURNEY TO PALM BEACH WITH LOVE

ABSTRACT THE ALLURING ARCTIC

CHICAGO PRESS LUNCHEON PALM BEACH SYMPHONY- CREDIT: ESTEBAN PARCHUC

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FINANCIALS REVENUES

15

2%

4%

%

54%

% 26 54% Grant Revenue 26% Palm Beach County Contract for Services 15% Contributions, Membership, Sponsorship 4% In-Kind 2% Foundations and Other

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RAYMOND F. KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, “DIRTY DANCING” - CREDIT: MATTHEW MURPHY

EXPENSES 4%

21 %

2%

50%

2%

0.21%

%

15

0 .6

4% 7%

1%

50% Grant Distribution

2% Development

21% Personnel

2% Building & Depreciation

15% Marketing

1% Grants Management

4% In-Kind

0.67% Education

4% Service & Advocacy

0.21% Administration

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FINANCIALS

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

REVENUES AND OTHER SUPPORT

2017

2016

$3,600,000

$3,650,000

645,000

649,620

38,307

36,036

Grants: Palm Beach County Category B Grant Program Palm Beach County Category CI and CII Grant State of FL license plate Other grant income

239,593

311,284

2,324,341

2,123,922

386,256

147,511

1,123,409

769,555

Membership

234,933

199,487

Foundations

6,000

25,000

485

361

154,213

266,376

Tourist Development Council State of FL Cultural Affairs

Other Support: Contributions and sponsorships

Investment income Other income In-kind program support Total Revenues and Other Support

350,874

328,910

$9,103,410

$8,508,062

EXPENSES Grant distribution

$4,255,428

$4,371,147

Personnel

1,806,942

1,656,497

Marketing

1,282,444

1,152,114

333,026

333,514

Arts education

Service and advocacy

56,911

10,492

Grants

75,521

119,327

Administration

17,563

12,135

Development

134,744

215,064

Building costs and depreciation

184,182

206,934

In-kind expenses

350,874

328,910

$8,497,635

$8,406,134

$605,774

$101,928

Total Expenses Increase (decrease) in Net Assets

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ASSETS

2017

2016

Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents

$496,264

$465,255

688,007

802,347

Inventory

48,400

50,723

Prepaid expenses

33,466

25,804

Pledges receivable

336,249

298,189

Long-term investments

615,046

532,192

75,142

99,473

2,983,830

2,727,282

$5,276,404

$5,001,265

Accounts payable

$277,812

$353,991

Accrued expenses

138,645

61,380

Receivables

Long-term Assets:

Furniture and equipment, net Montgomery building Total Assets

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current Liabilities:

Grants payable

33,439

52,260

Note payable

70,000

350,000

Deferred revenue

86,600

49,500

$606,496

$867,131

280,000

350,000

$280,000

$350,000

$4,389,908

$ 3,784,134

$5,276,404

$5,001,265

Total Current Liabilities

Long-term Liabilities: Note payable Total Long-term Liabilities

Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets

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DONORS AND MEMBERS

Your continued support is critical to our mission to champion and grow the arts and cultural community in Palm Beach County. Ways you can donate to the Cultural Council include:

Giving to the Annual Fund Sponsorships Becoming A Member Major Gifts/Established Funds Endowment Planned Giving And more!

Please contact Director of Development Mary Lewis to discuss your support at

mlewis@palmbeachculture.com or (561) 472-3340.

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PALM BEACH OPERA “RIGOLETTO” - CREDIT: BRUCE BENNETT

$100,000 or more

Northern Trust

Mrs. Christine E. Gordon

Anonymous

Palm Beach Kennel Club

Ms. Myrna Haft

Mr. and Mrs. Ellis J. Parker

Ms. Priscilla Heublein

Mr. and Mrs. William D. Parmelee

Ms. Muriel Kaplan

Ms. Suzanne Niedland

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Rooney

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Klorfine

The Roe Green Foundation, Roe Green, Founder

Telesco Family Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond E. Kramer III

Mr. and Mrs. Dom A. Telesco

Ms. Grace Lambert

Mrs. Marigil Walsh

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lunder

$70,000 or more

Ms. Mimi Walsh

The Mae Gallery / Meridian Art Experience

Jasteka Foundation Inc.

Wells Fargo

Mr. and Mrs. William M. Matthews

Mr. and Mrs. Berton E. Korman The Maltz Family Foundation

JPMorgan Chase, The Private Bank Mr. and Mrs. James S. Karp $50,000 or more Ms. Dina Gustin Baker Lawrence A. Sanders Foundation, Inc. The William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust

Mrs. Adele Merck $5,000 or more

Nason Yeager Gerson White & Lioce, P.A.

Mrs. Peg Anderson

Mrs. Mary M. Ourisman

Art Miami, LLC Mr. and Mrs. John Blades The Breakers Palm Beach Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cohen

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About the Cover Artist: Born in the Netherlands but growing up in southern Indiana, Dennis Bertram’s early interest in art was sidetracked for an academic career in health care. He returned to art in the late 1990s, taking studio courses at Buffalo State College and the Steve Carpenter Art Center in Rochester, New York. He is best known for his abstract oil paintings with their complex imagery consisting of multivarious, imaginative architectonic structures. He exhibits with the Buffalo Society of Artists, Buffalo Niagara Art Association and the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County.

Cover: Dennis Bertram “Visitation No. 1” (detail), 2015, Oil, 23k gold leaf on linen, 20 x 27 inches