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)
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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
SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM
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$4,20
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MAJOR INSTITUTIONS (CATEGORY B)
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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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AWARD
$3,600,000
TOTAL (14)
$445,000
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5,000
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B
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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. 20
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
Palm Beach Media Group Palm Beach Show Group Ms. Paige Rense Noland Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Rodusky
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard I. Korman
Saks Fifth Avenue
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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