1. 2014-15financialstatement
Our mission: Arts of the Albemarle invites our community and visitors to
experience the arts, music and culture of the region through diverse
performances, exhibitions and educational programs.
2014-2015
Board of Directors
Patrick Detwiler
President
Cookie Stokes
Vice-President
Trish Fecker
Secretary
Mark Maland
Treasurer
Mark Campbell
Ex-Officio
Amy Alcocer
Jean Baker
Patti Bergman
Steve Clark
Wayne Harris
Beverly Madrin
Ashley Ramsamooj
Dixie Sakolosky
Dean Schaan
Judy Stallings
Dru Thompson
Everett Thompson
Todd White
Staff
Katie Murray
Executive Director
Barbara Putnam
Gallery Manager
Caroline Gordon
Operations & Volunteers
Coordinator
Billy Caudle
Director, Arts in Education
Glenn Hopkins
Facilities Maintenance
Kelly Boyd
Facilities Rental Manager
Margie Berry
Operations Support
ime flies when you love your job. And flown it has;
I can’t believe just over a year ago, I assumed the role
of Interim Director at AoA, after making it very clear
that it would be a 90 day temporary post. However, I
quickly realized I had stumbled into a true gem of an
organization, one that fosters everything I’m passionate
about and is surrounded in people whose passion is unlike any other organization I’ve been
involved in. We’ve had an incredible year, one that has seen a significant increase in
program revenue, increased membership and giving, and an overall renewed enthusiasm
for the The Center. These accomplishments would be impossible without an outstanding
staff and an amazingly hard working and generous Board of Directors.
We have hit the ground running this year, with a full season of performances, events and
classes planned for you to enjoy. There are also exciting things happening in downtown
right now; I feel these improvements, combined with the energy and passion spilling in
and out of AoA, are going to breathe new life into our downtown and community. We are
at a critical point in determining the direction our organization and community will go,
and all I ask is that you get involved in any way possible.
We are YOUR arts council, the anchor of downtown, and both our organization and our
town need your continued investment in order to fully grow into our potential. One of my
favorite quotes from Dr. Suess’ The Lorax states, “Unless someone like you cares a whole
awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” AoA is sustained by people that care a
whole awful lot, but caring is required year-round by all types of people. Please keep us
moving in the right direction. Volunteer. Donate. Join. Attend. Vote. Share. We are in an
exciting period of transition at AoA and in downtown, and we have the opportunity to
make our community a vibrant, thriving and unique destination for residents and visitors.
With your continued support, involvement, and care, we will make that happen.
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2014-2015 ANNUAL REPORT
Anotefromthedirector
TheCentercomesfullcircle
ears ago when a small group of citizens rallied to “Save the Elizabeth City Opera House,” they had no idea
they were the beginning of a campaign that would raise over $3M and turn a run-down department store
into a state-of-the-art cultural arts center. Arts of the Albemarle’s doors have been open for over six years, but
only now can we say The Center is owned by AoA. In February, the historic tax credits owned by outside
entities were retired, bringing ownership of the building under AoA’s infrastructure. This milestone would
never have been possible without several dedicated visionaries. George Jackson, Randy Midgett, and Phil
Hornthal took The Center from a dream to reality, and Mark Maland executed the transition of the building
into AoA’s name. For their commitment and dedication, the AoA staff, Board of Directors and membership are
forever grateful.
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other
1%
Visual Arts Shows/Competitions
1%
Rentals
4%
Classes
5%
Donations
5%
Local Government
6%
Grants
8%
Performing Arts
8%
Membership
11%
Gallery Income
15%
Fundraising Events
15%
Center Players
21%
Visual Arts Shows & Competitions 1%
Other 1%
Tax 1%
Insurance 1%
Professional Fees & Dues 2%
Banking/Notes Payable 2%
Grants
3%
Classes
4%
Fundraising Events
7%
Performing Arts
9%
Gallery
11%
Building & Office Expense
12%
Center Players
14%
Employee expense
32%
Center Players 113,780.29
Fundraising Events 83,926.41
Gallery Sales 81,031.54
Membership 63,014.50
Performing Arts (tickets & concessions) 46,108.77
Grants 45,991
Local Government Funding 31,000
Donations 29,469.07
Classes 28,857
Facility Rentals 19,884.35
Visual Arts Shows & Competitions 5,085.00
Refunds 1,1183
Mailer Campaigns 1,038.46
Arts in Education 547.12
GROSS REVENUE 550,916.51
Revenue
Personnel 176,992.37
Center Players 75,775.79
Gallery 60,395.75
Building Occupancy 50,495.15
Performing Arts 49,657.01
Fundraising Events 36,132.46
Classes 19,350.18
Grants 18,394.14
Office Equipment & Supplies 13,473.82
Banking fees, credit cards & notes 13,272.19
Professional Fees & Dues 9,976.50
Insurance 7,365
Tax 5,718.67
Visual Arts Shows & Competitions 3,991.32
Marketing 1,785.80
Mailer Campaigns 800.13
Misc. administrative expense 731.30
Membership 357.38
Arts in Education 205.34
Volunteers 160
TOTAL EXPENSE 545,030.39
NET ORDINARY INCOME 5,886.12
Expenditures
Extraordinary Non-reoccuring Expense
1. Non-cash book entry expense item (rent for building AoA paid to itself): $13,880.85
2. 2014 Artigras expense paid in 2015: $4,140.88
3. 2014 Taste of the Albemarle expense paid in 2015: $4,787.64
4. Asset Management Fee due to Sherwin-Williams in 2014 and paid in 2015: $5,000.00
5. Payments to Sherwin-Williams and CAHEC, Inc. to purchase their interests: $4,100.00
Total Extraordinary Non-reoccuring Expense : $31,909.37 / Net Income after non-reoccuring expense: -$26,023.25
Thankyoutoourmembersandsupporters
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City Beverage
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Long & Foster Real Estate
The Daily Advance
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Albemarle Nephrology
B&M Contractors
Fairfield Inn
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Tina Clancy’s Art & Antique Connection
As of August 1, 2015
Patti & Arthur Bergman
Bruce & Anna Biggs
Phyllis Bosomworth
Caroline Bright
John & Lynn Bulman
Steve Clark
Sam Davis
Patrick Detwiler
Patricia Fecker
Allen & Diana Gallop
Faith Gregory
Wayne Harris
Mamie Hoffer
Ann Hoffman & Chuck Martin
George & Blair Jackson
Beverly & Buddy Madrin
Brenda Mahaffey
Mark & Lil Maland
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Mr. & Mrs. Jim Owens
Maria & Tark Pharr
David & Pam Pureza
Jim & Alison Robertson
Dixie & Jim Sakolosky
Dean Schaan & Anna Marczyszyn
Bea & Al Southworth
Cookie Stokes
Dru & Everett Thompson
Peter & Sue Thomson
Katherine & Bill Wassink
Suzie & Steve Wolff
Russ & Rosabelle Twiford
Benefactor Members
Jean Baker
Ron & Mary Black
Karl Bowden
Karl Brandspigel & Nita Coleman
Les & Anne Carter
Mary Crutchfield
Ms. Patricia Detwiler
Oliver & Linda Etheridge
Marlene Greer
Jim & Mary Hoban
Phillip & Kristy Hornthal
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John King
Peter Lane
William & Annalisa Morgan
Albemarle Nephrology
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Puckett
Ashley & Ravi Ramsamooj
Susan & Norman Scurria
Marvin Stokely
Barbara & Leo Wachter
Enthusiast Members
Judith & O. C. Abbott
Min & Al Delgarbino
Mr. Jimmie Dixon
Phil & Kathy Donahue
Ray & Maureen Donnelly
Nancy Ferebee
Mr. Greg Filarecki
Wes & Rachel Gragson
Sharon Greene
Susan Hankinson
Becky & Jimmy Harrell
George & Carietta Haskett
Annette & John Horner
Tony & Harriet Hornthal
Vann Irvin
Julie Lindley
Mary Ann Mason
Cynthia & Joseph Mastro
Abe Meilich
Katie & Steve Murray
Frances Norrell
Eddie & Bonnie O`Neal
Joe Inqui & Bren O`Sullivan
Rich & Gayle Olson
Nancy Ross
Annette & Herbert Small
Judy Stallings
Bill & Edla Stevens
Lindsay & Marina Stevenson
Barbara & Bud Tardiff
Lynn & George Taylor
Claudia Twiford
David & Holly Wright
Mr. & Mrs. Robbie Raper
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2. oA’s School of the Arts saw a record-breaking year during 2014-15. While staff was busy adding new Visual
Arts classes and workshops to our line-up, The Center Players were experiencing record enrollment and
ticket sales.
SchooloftheArts
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1,639seats sold for Center Players’ Bring Down the House (fall 2014) and Legally
Blonde, Jr. (spring 2015) - (all-time record)
$9,184 granted in Center Players scholarships to 19 students - (all-time record)
57 Center Players students enrolled - (all-time record)
522 Visual Arts class students, a 66% increase from 2014-15
37 Visual Arts classes and workshops including new additions Mommy & Me,
Art Appreciation, Life Drawing, Pendant Making and Brews & Brushes.
s a Regional Arts Partner with the North Carolina Arts Council, AoA is charged
with assisting area counties with arts programming in their public schools. As part
of the Elizabeth City H.A.S. It program, AoA, together with Museum of the Albemarle
and Port Discover, offer tours and activities for local children throughout the year.
ArtsinEducation
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2014 - 15 BY THE NUMBERS
Approximately 10,000 children served in 5counties through arts-related programming.
1,400 children participated in H.A.S. It Tours at AoA, Museum of the Albemarle, and Port Discover.
Thanks to a Community Support Grant from the City of Elizabeth City, AoA
was able to fund art classes at H. L. Trigg Community School during the spring
of 2015. Retired art teacher Oneal Pullie taught classes for two months, offering
students seldom experienced creative expression. The classes ended with a
student art show displayed at AoA during May and June of 2015.
oA’s School of the Arts saw a record-breaking year during 2014-15. While staff was
busy adding new Visual Arts classes and workshops to our line-up, The Center Players were experiencing
record enrollment and ticket sales.
SchooloftheArts
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BY THE NUMBERS
1,639seats sold for Center Players’ Bring Down the House (fall 2014) and Legally
Blonde, Jr. (spring 2015) - (all-time record)
$9,184 granted in Center Players scholarships to 19 students - (all-time record)
57 Center Players students enrolled - (all-time record)
522 Visual Arts class students, a 66% increase from 2014-15
37 Visual Arts classes and workshops including new additions Mommy & Me,
Art Appreciation, Life Drawing, Pendant Making and Brews & Brushes.
s a Regional Arts Partner with the North Carolina Arts Council, AoA is charged
with assisting area counties with art programming in their public schools. As part
of the Elizabeth City H.A.S. It program, AoA, together with Museum of the Albemarle
and Port Discover, offer tours and activities for local children throughout the year.
ArtsinEducation
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2014 - 15 BY THE NUMBERS
Approximately 10,000 children served in 5counties through arts-related programming.
1,400 children participated in H.A.S. It Tours at AoA, Museum of the Albemarle, and Port Discover.
Thanks to a Community Support Grant from the City of Elizabeth City,
AoA was able to fund art classes at H. L. Trigg Community School during
the spring of 2015. Retired art teacher Oneal Pullie taught classes for two
months, offering students creative expression. The classes ended with a
student art show that displayed at AoA during May and June of 2015.
Performing&VisualArts
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2014 - 15 BY THE NUMBERS
oth Performing and Visual Arts experienced growth as well as change during
2014-15. In addition to staples such as Virginia Symphony Orchestra Holiday
Brass Ensemble and a sold-out concert by Out ‘n the Cold, this year saw the return
of Christmas on Main, Peter and Sue Thomson’s holiday-themed community
performance. Over 140 people played a roll in two sold-out shows, raising over
$6,000 for AoA.
The AoA galleries hosted several notable exhibits, including Ryan Fox, ECSU’s Alexis
Joyner and Dru Scerbo, and Phil Cameron’s farewell “Aloha” exhibit. The Center Painters
& Potters Show and Competition, AoA’s first non-juried, members-only show, launched
in April. Thirty amateur and professional artists submitted 60 pieces of artwork, which
were then judged by the public.
2014 - 15 BY THE NUMBERS
Membership
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2014 - 15 BY THE NUMBERS
419 members as of June 23, 2015, a 40% increase from July, 2014.
$7,760 in new event revenue from Center Society events
here is no better gauge of an organization’s health as the growth and sustainability of its membership.
AoA’s membership has reflected the improvements the have been made and has grown continuously
throughout the year. The addition of The Center Society, a young professionals networking and fundraising
group, has helped in attracting a new demographic not previously involved with the organization. Formed last
fall, the group of young community leaders has hosted several successful fundraisers, as well as monthly socials
and a Lunch ‘n Learn series with area leaders.
FundraisingEvents
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2014 - 15 BY THE NUMBERS
s of 2015, AoA hosts more downtown
events than any other area organization.
A critical source of funding for AoA’s programs,
these events also contribute to the quality of life for our residents and
serve as a downtown attraction for visitors. This year introduced the
addition of several new fundraisers for AoA.
Net dollars raised:
Taste of the Albemarle $12,947.66
Artigras $12,218.13
River City Rhythm & Brews $5,847.95
Splash, Fall $5,2 60.85
Splash, Spring $4,535.67
First Friday ArtWalk $2,481.22
Downtown Wine Walk $1,284.11
Art for the Masses $784.68
$64,276 in performing arts revenue, a 44% increase from 2013-14
4,670 theater seats filled during 2014-15. The Americans for the Arts Arts and Economic Prosperity Report IV
states the average theater goer spends $24.60 on ancillary items such as dining out, baby sitters and gas. Based
on these numbers, AoA’s theater goers contributed $114,882 to the local economy while attending Maguire
Theatre events.