PAINTED SKY
LETTERFROMOUR BOARDPRESIDENT
“NONEOFTHISWOULDBEPOSSIBLEWITHOUTYOU— OURMEMBERS,DONORS,VOLUNTEERS,ARTISTS,AND COMMUNITYPARTNERS”
DearFriendsofPaintedSky,
Aswereflecton2024,Iamfilledwithprideandgratitudefortheincredible yearwe 'vehadatPaintedSkyCenterfortheArts.Thisyearbroughtboth challenges and exciting growth, and through it all, your support has helpedusthriveasacreativecornerstoneofourcommunity.
We offered dozens of classes, hosted new events, and welcomed over 60 members who made our programs vibrant and meaningful. Our youth programs continued to grow, and we introduced new offerings that connectedpeopleofallagesthroughart.Wealsobeganinvestinginour facility’slong-termfuture—planningforsafer,moreaccessiblespacesfor everyonewhowalksthroughourdoors.
None of this would be possible without you—our members, donors, volunteers, artists, and community partners. You have shown up with generosity and passion, believing in the power of creativity to inspire, to heal,andtobringpeopletogether.
As we look ahead to 2025, we are excited to build on this foundation: planning renovations, strengthening our programs, and expanding the ways we serve our region. With your continued support, we will make PaintedSkyabeaconforcreativityinGrantCountyandbeyond. Thankyouforbeingpartofourjourney.
Warmly,
Kim Randleas
KimRandleas BoardPresident
ABOUT PAINTEDSKY
AboutUs
PaintedSkyCenterfortheArts(PSCA)isa501(c)3locatedinJohnDay,Oregon. PSCA is Grant County’s first and only art center, opening our doors, just prior to the pandemic in 2019. PSCA experienced significant year-over-year growth demonstrating the demand for arts programming in Grant County. The art centerhasrapidlyexpandedwithanextensivevolunteernetwork,anaggressive fundraisingplan,arobustactionplan,andapositive,inclusiveculture.
Misson
Our mission is to advance arts education and entertainment, enhancing the quality of life, and promoting cultural development in Grant County. PSCA provides arts education and performances for youth and adults, in additiontoofferingclassesinculturaland literary arts, painting, drawing, fiber, sewing, ceramics, leatherworking, youth theater,andyouthprogramming.
Vision
PSCA’s vision is to provide an artistically rich,intercultural,creative,vibrantspacefor community members and visitors. The new arts and cultural center facility will contribute to the “wholeness” of our community through an educated, adventurous, and integrated approach to the arts that cultivates participation by community members and visitors, as well as engaging other organizations in meaningful partnerships and alliances, creatingopportunitiesforpeopletoengage in the arts and with each other for many yearstocome.
2024 HIGHLIGHTS
Ribbon Cutting Event
A major milestone for Painted Sky Center for the Arts in 2024 was the official ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the acquisition of our new building. The event was attended by over 50 community members, includinglocalleadersandastatesenator,allshowingtheirenthusiastic support for our growth and long-term presence in Grant County. This gathering marked not only the formal opening of our permanent home, butalsoasharedcommitmenttostrengtheningtheroleoftheartsinour rural community. The event underscored the importance of public and civicbackinginsustainingcreativespacesforall
2024 HIGHLIGHTS
Ceramics
Chili Feed
In 2024, Painted Sky Center for the Arts hosted its first annual Chili Feed Cook-Off, a lively fundraiser supporting our ceramics department. The event brought the community together for a fun andflavorfulchilicompetition,raisingfundstohelpcoverthecostof ceramics supplies and programming. In preparation, the ceramics team hand-crafted a stunning collection of ceramic bowls, which attendees could use for tasting chili or purchase as keepsakes. The eventwasnotonlyafinancialsuccess,butalsoajoyfulcelebrationof local creativity and community spirit—blending art, food, and conne
2024 HIGHLIGHTS
2 Annual nd Gala
2nd Annual Gala
In 2024, Painted Sky Center for the Arts hosted its 2nd Annual Gala, a vibrant celebration of creativity and community that drew an incredible 145 attendees. The event was generously supported by 17 sponsors, contributing a total of $7,300. Through a combination of silent auction proceeds, general donations, sponsorships, and ticket sales, the gala raised a remarkable $19,743 to support our programs and mission The evening was a true reflection of the community’s beliefinthepowerofthearts,andwearedeeplygratefultoeveryone whomadeitsuchamemorableandimpactfulsuccess.
THE EVENING WAS A TRUE REFLECTION OF THE COMMUNITY’S BELIEF IN THE POWER OF THE ARTS, AND WE ARE DEEPLY GRATEFUL TO EVERYONE WHO MADE IT SUCH A MEMORABLE AND IMPACTFUL SUCCESS.
2024PROGRAMS &SERVICES
Painted Sky Center for the Arts delivers year-round arts education, cultural programming, and community enrichment for residents and visitors of Grant County, Oregon. Through a wide range of departments and initiatives, PSCA provides access to artistic exploration, creative development, and community gatheringspaces.
NewInitiative
Painted Sky Experiences: A travel-based program exploring art and culture through curated local, regional, and international trips. The inaugural trip to Scotland will be led by Board President Kim Randleas and is open to the public regardless of residency.
CoreOfferings
WeeklyClasses&Workshops:Ongoing art and cultural programs for adults andyouthacrossdisciplines.
Weekend Workshops: Attracts nonlocal participants, supporting local tourism.
Free Community Events: Art shows, movie nights, youth activities, and culturalpresentations
FacilityUse:Meetingrooms,conference spaces, a cultural library, and gym available for community and private rental.
Open Studio Access Pass: Offers local artistsflexiblestudioaccess
Room Rental Program: Provides individuals and organizations with accesstoPSCA’sspecializedspaces.
HELPING LOCALARTISTS
ContinuingtoHelp LocalArists
PSCA has been integral in helping many local artists in Grant County turn their passion into a business, by providing a creative space, improving their skills with classes, and providing the platform to sell their artisan goods in art shows and events. One example is one of our main teachers and former board member, Angel Carpenter. She owns her own business called WILDbrushes Art with Angel, offering paint party classes She offers her classes at PSCA and has grown herbusinesssignificantly,sinceshebegan afewyearsago PSCApartnerswithAngel and she is able to market her classes, use PSCAclassrooms,andgrowherbusiness.
PSCAhasalsohelpedmanyotherartistsin our community, such as ceramics and leatherworking students that learned their skills through our classes and brought their products to market. Many students showcase their work at our shows and eventsandevenselltheirgoods.
“It's been 45 years since I've had the chance to work with ceramics, a huge passion of mine. Thanks to the Painted Sky Center for the Arts, I was able to breathenewlifeintothatoldlove.Also, the camaraderie and new friendships made within the community were a bonus,thisisanadventureIwishIhad started a while back. Well, better late thannever.Thankyou,PaintedSky.”
-JeffreyD.Williams-Winchester
This year, a mother and her two children foundasenseofbelongingandpurposeat Painted Sky Center for the Arts after relocating to Grant County to escape violence in Portland Initially struggling with isolation especially the family’s 15-yearold deaf daughter they connected with our center through a request to teach jewelry. That simple outreach blossomed into deep community ties, with the daughter now teaching a popular sign language class and serving as our Volunteer Building Organization Coordinator. Her younger brother assists with marketing, and their mother leads our after-school program Their journey is a powerful testament to the life-changing impactofart,inclusion,andcommunity
2024 FINANCIALS
Note:Whileour2024financialsshowapositivenetincome,thisdoesnotreflectatrueoperationalsurplus. The apparent excess was the result of grant funds received in advance specifically, state funding allocatedthroughtheOregonLegislaturetosupportthepurchaseofourbuilding.Thesefundswereusedto beginrepaymentofourbridgeloanthroughCraft3,whichwesecuredtoallowforthetimelyacquisitionof the property This strategic use of grant funds allowed us to reduce long-term debt, but the net income figureshouldnotbeinterpretedasunrestrictedorongoingsurplusrevenue
2024IMPACT
In 2024, PSCA served over 1,000 adultsandyouththrough179classes andopportunities,includingpainting, drawing, leatherworking, fiber arts, ceramics, literary arts, language classes,music,privatelessons,youth programs,events,andmore.
MEETOUR TEAM
AllisonField AmandaMoss Development Director Programs Coordinator
Allison holds a degree in Natural Resources from Oregon State University and brings over four years of experience in economic and community development As Development Director atPaintedSkyCenterfortheArts,shehas successfully secured over $1 million in funding to support operations, capital improvements, staffing, and youth programs Herkeyresponsibilitiesinclude grantwriting,fundraising,eventplanning, board policy development, and marketing. Allison is passionate about using her skills to help build a vibrant, accessible arts community in Eastern Oregon
Amanda serves as the Programs CoordinatoratPaintedSkyCenterforthe Arts, where she oversees all marketing and social media efforts She is also responsible for producing the quarterly class catalog and coordinating a full calendarofclassesyear-round.Amanda brings over 20 years of administrative experience, along with college coursework in design and photography She is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degreeinGraphicDesign,combiningher creative background with a strong organizational skill set to support the success and visibility of Painted Sky’s programs
MEETOUR BOARD
KimRandleas KarinBarntish LizzBlackburn
President VicePresident Treasurer
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MelodyFeden RyanMcKnab AutumnHolland
Secretary Director Director
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HeidiBrooks Director
2025GOALS &OBJECTIVES
1.ExpandCommunityImpact ThroughProgramming
Maximize class participation and reachnewaudiences.
Increase the number and variety of classesandartmediumsoffered.
Continue to reduce financial and social barriers by providing as much freeprogrammingaspossible
Host local art shows, youth exhibitions, and community events that celebrate creativity and inclusion.
2.StrengthenOrganizational Capacity
Install a new customer relationship management (CRM) system to streamlineoperations.
Revamp and launch a user-friendly website to improve community accessandengagement.
Continue engaging with department leadsandstafftosetcleargoalsand embed equity and inclusion practices.
Strengthen board development and build a robust volunteer base to supportgrowingprograms
3.EnsureLong-Term Sustainability
Strengthen donor outreach and fundraising efforts to secure the art center’sfuture.
Increase the number of sustainable donorsandmembershipstoprovide reliableoperationalsupport
Develop a comprehensive building master plan to prioritize capital improvements and guide future facilityenhancements.
Through these initiatives, Painted Sky will continue to grow as a vibrant, inclusive hub for arts and culture in Grant County, serving our rural community with creativity, connection, and opportunity.
DONORS& FUNDERS
FOUNDERS& HONORARY MEMBERS
FOUNDERS
AliciaGriffin
AllisonField
ClairKehrberg
HeidiBrooks
KarinBarntish
KimRandleas
LaurelCoombs
FOUNDINGDONORS
KatyNelson
Matt&KimRandleas
RobertRex
HONORARYLIFETIME MEMBERS
AliciaGriffin
AllisonField
AmandaMoss
AngelCarpenter
AutumnHolland
ClairKehrberg
EmilyWorkman
HeidiBrooks
JamieLupien
KarinBarntish
KatyNelson
LaurelCoombs
RobertRex
RyanMcNab
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VickiThompson
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