Creative Clay Annual Report 2014

Creative Clay 2013–2014 Annual Report

Population Served: Adults with Cognitive, Emotional and/or Physical Disabilities Contacts: 7,440 (248 days x 30 people) Funding: Medicaid Waiver, City of St. Petersburg, Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Highlight: Senator Jeff Brandes hosted five member artists for Developmental Disability Awareness Day at the Capitol. Member artists met with legislators, advocated and drew their portraits.

Contact: Charlie Bari Bachmann

Population Served: Children and Adults in Healthcare Settings Contacts: 3,645 people Funded by: St. Anthony’s Foundation, St. Petersburg Glitter Queens, the National Endowment for the Arts Grant, Perconti Data Systems Highlight: Creative Care was awarded the National Endowment for the Arts for the third time.

Contact: Danielle DeCosmo

open studio arts scholarship program

Population Served: Young Adults ages 18–22 with Cognitive, Emotional and/or Physical Disabilities Contacts: 3,240 (180 days x 18 people) Funded by: Pinellas County Schools Highlight: Last year 18 student artists had a combined art sales total of $3,682.

Contact: Kim Dohrman

Population Served: Adults with Disabilities Contacts: 150 (50 days x 3 people) Funded by: Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Culture Builds Florida Highlight: All participants are full scholarship.

Contact: Charlie Bari Bachmann

Population Served: Adults with Cognitive, Emotional and/or Physical Disabilities Contacts: 992 (248 days x 4 people) Funded by: Vocational Rehabilitation Highlight: Employment internships were provided by Toonari Post, Bay Area Art Supply, Davidson Fine Arts and Great Explorations Children’s Museum.

Contact: Marcy Davidson

Population Served: Inclusive camp for children ages 6–12 Contacts: 480 (40 days x 12 children) Funded by: White Family Foundation, Rays Foundation, Publix, Rotary of St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Glitter Queens and Perconti Data Systems Highlight: Each week, campers’ artwork was displayed at the Mahaffey Theater Gallery.

Contact: Kim Dohrman

Population Served: Young Adults with Cognitive, Emotional and/or Physical Disabilities Contacts: 320 (40 days x 8 people) Funded by: Pinellas Community Foundation Highlight: 16 scholarships provided.

Contact: Kim Dohrman

16,267 CONTACTS

Volunteer Spotlight: Jill Oldenski

Become a part of our family

I became involved with Creative Clay in 2005, working as a community artist paired with a member artist in the Artlink program. I did this for three years, and in the process fell in love with Creative Clay and its members. I decided that I wanted to work with more than one member artist, so stayed on as a volunteer. As a mixed media artist, I'm familiar with many materials, so at first assisted with a bit of everything. Three years ago, inspired by Chris C.’s incredible stitched images, I decided to try some stitching with some of the others, just as a two-month holiday project. We've never stopped! The member artists loved the process, that I call "drawing with thread,” so much that we now have a weekly sewing circle, which is as much a social bonding and relaxation time as it is about product. The stitching process has been magical. I've seen it comfort the unhappy, calm the restless, and bring smiles and voice to the silent. I am so grateful that Creative Clay exists, bringing the joy of expression through art to all.

Creative Clay’s volunteers are an essential part of our daily operations. We have volunteers who help with our Artworks Retail Shop, as well as our Good Folk Gallery, Transition Class, Community Arts Classes, and Summer Camp and Summer Studios. Our volunteers also help out with the 24 events Creative Clay runs each year. Want to be a part of our volunteer team? Email Charlie Bari Bachmann: Charlie@creativeclay.org or call 727-825-0515.

--Jill Oldenski, Artist Volunteer

+2200 VOLUNTEER HOURS

good folk gallery a folk art collector’s paradise

Event & Exhibition Highlights The Good Folk Gallery hosts bi-monthly exhibitions of artwork from some of the finest folk artists of the Southeast, working in all media. Creative Clay artists exhibit in our Good Folk Gallery as well as venues throughout the Tampa Bay region. The Palladium Theater, St. Petersburg Museum of History, St. Petersburg Opera, The Elliott Gallery at Eckerd College, Mahaffey Theater and The Museum of Fine Arts Store are a few examples.

Creative Clay’s Folk Art collections are purchased and loaned and displayed in businesses, such as the Postcard Inn, the Inn on the Beach, City Hall and private homes. To have your own exhibit at your home or business, contact Jody Bikoff at 727-825-0515 or email: jody@creativeclay.org.

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ART EVENTS

When the Spirit Moves Me Elliott Gallery at Eckerd College, Sept. 29–Oct. 4, 2013 Folkfest St. Pete Central Avenue between 11th–13th, Nov. 2-3, 2014 Reindeer Girl, a Creative Clay film premier, Indie Film Studio, Dec. 7, 2013 Artlink Invitational: Rose Marie Prins Mahaffey Theater, Nov. 15, 2013–Feb. 14, 2014 Exhibit, Advocacy and Portrait Drawing at the Capitol Hosted by Senator Jeff Brandes, March 18 Florida Landscapes ServiceSource Florida Regional Office Clearwater, FL, Jan. 15–May 30 Artlink Invitational: Vivian Bowman & Julie Price Mahaffey Theater, Feb. 15–April 14 Easel on Down the Road Artlink art inspired by American Stage in the Park Demens Landing, April 30 Artlink Invitational: David Malcolm Bewley & Pam Miles Mahaffey Theater, April 18–July 17 Armstrong & Beanie and Zombie Love Story Short Film Block, Sunscreen Film Festival The Palladium Theater, May 1 West Side Story, artwork inspired by West Side Story Gallery at St. Petersburg Opera, June–Aug. 27 Creative Clay Artisan Work Museum of Fine Arts Store, St. Petersburg, July–present

Since 1995, Creative Clay has received support from our government as well as from foundations, corporations and private donors. For complete lists of our contributors, please visit our website at www.creativeclay.org.

REVENUE: 582,200 Folkfest 8%

Sales 4%

Grants 11%

Fee for Service–Medicaid 32%

Contributions 12% Fee for Service–Private 33%

Fee for Service--Govt

186,200

Fee for Service--Private

192,300

Contributions

68,400

Grants

66,900

Sales

21,500

Folkfest

46,900

EXPENSES: 569,800

Admin 10%

Program Costs 17%

Fees 3%

Folkfest 6%

Program Personnel 64%

Program Personnel

364,400

Program Costs

98,800

Admin

53,700

Professional Fees

16,700

Folkfest

36,200

Vision: To make the arts accessible for all.

Mission: To provide expressive, educational and vocational opportunities in the arts for people with obstacles to arts access.

Board of Directors 2013-14 Scott Orsini, Esq., President Van Phrasavath, Vice-President Dee Perconti, Secretary Jon Quigley, Treasurer Tim Brunelle Tuesdi Dyer Shawn Forrestal Page Garrison Sharon Hayes Kevin Hohl Cheryl Hodges Kyle Hickey Bob Devin Jones Sean Kennedy Rick Ryder Jeff Saffan Norm Smith Sean Williams

Board of Directors 2014-15 Sean Williams, President Dee Perconti Vice-President Melanie Jackson, Secretary Krystle Pinzker, Treasurer Tim Brunelle Van Phrasavath Shawn Forrestal Page Garrison Sharon Hayes Kyle Hickey Bob Devin Jones Sean Kennedy Joceyln Lister

Creative Clay Staff Kim Dohrman, CEO Marcy Davidson, Director of HR/Artlink Charlie Bari Bachmann, Director of Community Arts/ Folkfest St. Pete Jody Bikoff, Director of Marketing and Exhibitions Kerry Kriseman, Grants and PR Specialist Johnny Hobbs, Community Arts Studio Manager Danielle DeCosmo, Creative Care Coordinator Joan Buckley, Administrative Assistant, Receptionist Tony Fowler, Maintenance Isaac Hellesvig, Good Folk Gallery Sales Associate Dolores Murawski, Community Arts Assistant Art Instructor Barbara Ray, Community Arts Assistant Art Instructor Pam Kemp, Bookkeeper TransitIon Program funded by Pinellas County Schools: Denise Baringer, PCS ESE Lead Instructor St. Petersburg Vivian Bowman, PCS ESE Associate, St. Petersburg Joanna Gerard, PCS ESE Lead Instructor, Dunedin Nancy Ryon, PCS ESE Associate, Dunedin Teaching Artists David Bewley: Artlink, Community Arts, Creative Care Gordon Bonnet: Summer Camp Teri Brooks: Community Arts Danielle DeCosmo: Creative Care Todd Frain: Community Arts Lisa Glaser: Community Arts, Transition, Summer Studio Paula Kramer: Creative Care Jung In Kang: Community Arts Marc Levasseur: Community Arts, Transition Diane McMillan: Creative Care Samantha Ness: Summer Camp Dee Perconti: Creative Care Julie Price: Community Arts, Artlink, Transition, Summer Studio Rose Marie Prins: Creative Care, Artlink Calan Ree: Community Arts, Transition Jennifer Rosoff: Community Arts, Creative Care Rachel Stewart: Community Arts, Transition Ivanka Ska: Community Arts Emily Turnage: Community Arts, Transition Ungala: Community Arts Cara Bussa-Weaver: Community Arts Â

Thank You to our Funders, Donors & Sponsors!

Oct. 2013–Sept. 2014 Pinellas County School Board National Endowment for the Arts St. Anthony's Foundation City of St. Petersburg State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs St. Pete Glitter Queens Perconti Data Systems Pinellas Community Foundation White Family Foundation Rays Foundation OT9 Design Florida Business Travel Association Publix Super Markets Charities Great Lakes Advisors St. Paul's Columbiettes Knights of Columbus Rotary of St. Petersburg Creative Clay Good Folk Society: Dee and Sal Perconti Les and Elizabeth Scott Joe Buscher Tammy Boldt

Folkfest St. Pete 2013 Sponsors: Perconti Data Systems The Ale and the Witch The Witches BBQ Den Tampa Bay Times Bright House Clear Channel Outdoors All Children’s Hospital Thorpe Chiropractic Edward White Hospital Almased • CNS Wellness Chart 411 • ARTicles Chillounge Night I Want A Walk Pet Services HOK • The Bronze Lady • Ricky P's Hal Freedman/Charles Rutenberg Realty Courtyard by Marriott Feathered Serpent Gallery Discover Downtown St. Petersburg The Clay Center of St. Petersburg EDGE District Business Association NPI Networking • Bodega Artful Living • Davidson Fine Arts Computer Repair Systems Waste Pro

Creative Clay is located at 1114 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, Florida 33705 Satellite Studios: The Clay Center of St. Petersburg, 400 23rd Street South 33712 Dunedin Fine Arts Center–Stirling Art Studios and Gallery, 730 Broadway, Dunedin 34698 www.creativeclay.org • phone: 727-825-0515 • fax: 727-825-0525