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A Spectacular Summer Season!

Richie Furay Concert,Summer 2012

Photos by Nathan Bilow

2 FALL / WINTER NEWSLETTER 2012–2013

2012 MARKED 25 YEARS of the Center “bringing the arts to life” inCrested Butte! Since its beginnings from a county garage, remarkablytransformed into an arts facility, and now designated by the Town ofCrested Butte as a “community arts center,” the Center for the Arts hasserved as a welcoming “home for arts and culture” for residents andvisitors in the Gunnison Valley. Throughout this 25th anniversary year, theBoard, Staff, and pARTners offered an array of engaging opportunitiesand educational experiences to enrich and expand the life of ourcommunity including:• Eight memorable evenings of free music in Town Park through the 20th

Annual Alpenglow Summer Concert Series including the March 4thMarching Band with over 2,000 patrons on July 2nd!

• The sold out performance of country icon Pat Green• Witnessing the gastronomic knowledge and edible prowess of local

chefs at the 9th Annual Chefs on the Edge competition• Experiencing an intimate evening of music with Rock and Roll Hall of

Famer Richie Furay• A vast array of dance offerings through a unique partnership with the

Crested Butte Dance Collective • The first of many years of successful partnership with the Studio Art

School in offering outstanding visual arts programs at our new annexlocated at 111 Elk AvenueThank you for joining us in celebrating the 25th anniversary by

attending events at the Center, enjoying the glorious mountain vistas andmusical refrains of Alpenglow, savoring the delights of Tour de Forks, andhoning your artistic talents at the Art Studio!

As we look forward to the next 25 years, the Center Board and Staffcontinue to focus on longer-term critical improvements to the currentfacility and pursue thoughtful development of the two-facility planintended to ensure this remarkable commitment to visual and performingarts in the Gunnison Valley for the next 25 years. Recognizing andappreciating that the arts are integral to the economic vitality of the region, we genuinely welcome your engagement, participation and active support of these crucial efforts.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSMelissa Belkin

President

Gail A. DigatePast President

Carol Ann MayPresident Elect

Marj O’ReillySecretary

Carolyn Reimer Treasurer

Joel M. BenischJohn BrunoCjay Clark

Missy ChamberlandEdie Gibson

Jennifer HartmanSarah KeeneDale Kramer

Cynthia PeatrossDonna Rozman

Randi Stroh

EX OFFICIO MEMBERSAndrew Gitin

Barb HaasAaron Huckstep

Gloria Kern

STAFFJenny Birnie

Executive Director

Jamie BoothProgram Manager

Laura CassRentals & Operations Manager

Molly MurfeeMarketing Director

Heidi BogartDevelopment Director

Melissa MasonVisual Arts Manager

Ed BoardmanTech Director

P.O. Box 1819 • 606 6th St.Crested Butte, Colorado 81224

Phone: (970) 349–7487Fax: (970) 349–5626

www.crestedbuttearts.org

OFFICE HOURS 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Monday through Friday

Glo Cunningham celebrating her birthday at theAlpenglow 25th

Anniversary party

Photo by Nathan Bilow


FALL MARKS THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR for the Center and so it is agood time to reflect and see where we‘ve been. In our fiscal year of 2012(running from October to October) the Center welcomed over 30,000people through its doors through 58 Center presentations, 56 rental events(21 of which were for non-profits), 73 rental rehearsals and five schoolevents. There were 20 Piper Gallery Receptions for local and regionalartists. Over 15,300 people attended Center for the Arts events from Maythrough October alone.

The Crested Butte Dance Collective held 23 classes on the CenterStage serving over 430 dancers and earned $5,000. The Art Studioconducted over 90 days of instruction to over 830 budding artists at oursatellite campus at 111 Elk Avenue. These classes garnered $21,000.Summer Season ticket sales were at $12,435 as folks enjoyed everythingfrom bluegrass to funk to modern ballet.

Our rental partners for the summer included the Crested Butte Schoolof Dance‘s Spring production, a Youth Council Movie Fundraiser, CrestedButte Mountain Theatre‘s Urinetown, Crested Butte Film Festival films,Crested Butte Music Festival, Public Policy Forum‘s and the Crested ButteNews Candidates Forum, among others.

It‘s a busy place at the Center these days.

Alpenglow, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds


Alpenglow, March Fourth Marching Band



CENTER PRODUCTIONSRichie FurayPat GreenElephant Revival

Grant FarmEufórquestraZikr Dance Ensemble

CRESTED BUTTE DANCE COLLECTIVE Beginner and Intermediate Hula-Hoop Dancing with Lealyn PoponiPoi, Awareness and the Art of Flow with Nolan Hapeman and Sharon ReimerIntroduction to Stilt Walking with Joan GrantDance in Nature Workshop with Joan Grant and Adam FerroBeginner Aerial Dance Series with Joan Grant and Kate Orr

ALPENGLOWBob MaloneMarch Fourth Marching BandSalvador SantanaMike Pale and Blu OrbitzSister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds101st Army Band Centennial Wind Ensemble of the

Colorado National GuardSpring Creek BluegrassLocal‘s Night in CB South with Chris Coady and Mine Control

ART STUDIO OF THE CENTER FOR THE ARTSPaint Your Own PotteryPlein Air Oil with Kathy HirshWhere a Line May Lead You: A Day of Poetry and Drawing with poet

Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer and painter Meredith NemirovEvening Pastel Still Life Drawing with Kahty HirshLive Painting Series at the Lobar with Jennifer VannattaPainting the Land: A Plein Air Watercolor Workshop with

Meredith NemirovHand-Thrown Ceramic Vase Painting with Laura Elm at

the Wildflower FestivalPlein Air Watercolor with Gail Sovick at the Wildflower FestivalGarden Art with Mary Tuck at the Wildflower FestivalCrocheted Wildflowers with Laura Elm at the Wildflower FestivalWildflower Greeting Card Collage with Laura Elm at

the Wildflower FestivalHand-Painted Flower Sack Towels with Gail Sovick at

the Wildflower FestivalStreet Art: Speed Painting and Graffiti for Middle and High School

Students with Jon MeckesDragonology: A Family Art Workshop with Laura ElmArtTalks with Laura Elm, Donna Rozman, Carol Conner, and Tim WhitePainting From the Soul: Touch Painting with Becky ChappellFait à la Main Bookbinding with Cindy Lang IngallsSite-Specific Artworks with Tours at the Art FestivalCanvas and Cabernet with Becky Chappell at the Art FestivalParadise Divide Photo Walkw with Trent Bona at the Art FestivalPrecious Metal Clay Jewelry Crafting with Mary Tuck at the Art FestivalSite-Specific Artworks with Ivy Walker at the Art FestivalheART + LAND: Creating Transformative Artworks in

the Landscape with Ivy WalkerWhat Glitters is Gold: Fall Photography with Raynor Czerwinski

PIPER GALLERYArtists of the West Elks, Multimedia Group ShowJ.C. Leacock, PhotographyAdam Freed, Oil Paintings on CanvasRobin Parker and Nancy Dickins, Oil paintingsVitek Kruta, Acrylic Paint on PanelsKathryn Barry, Oil PaintingsCenter for the Arts 25th Anniversary ShowMelissa Getz, Bronze and Mixed Media

Missed an event? Don‘t ever let that happen again! Look for the following ways you can stay informed and expand your horizons through the arts:• Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Simply go to the website and click

the “Support” icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Home Page.• Check the website often for dynamic updates on events and classes. It‘s

updated weekly!• Read our special column “The Center Stage” in the Crested Butte News • Peruse the Arts Advisor Magazine for Center and all Arts Alliance events• Listen to KBUT for special announcements• Keep our P.O. Box Brochure coming straight to (you guessed it) your

P.O. Box in December on your coffee table for easy access • Look for posters, flyers brochures and rack cards distributed throughout town• Become a facebook enthusiast! “Like” the Center, then post photos and

comments of your experiences at Center events. Check for Center events thenshare them with your friends.

Center Production, Pat Green Concert


Alpenglow, Salvador Santana


Art Studio, Teen Graffiti



FUNDRAISERSMotown in the MountainsNina McLemore Talk and Trunk ShowSurvivor Golf ChallengeChefs on the Edge

TOUR DE FORKSWorking Elegance: Chef Jason Vernon of Soupçon Bistro

at the ranch of Catherine and Bill LacyAdventures in Luxury: Chef Ashely Odem of Feast and

Merriment catering at the Scarp Ridge LodgeMaking Space in the World and Richie Furay Meet and Greet:

Executive Chef Bill Watkins of WSCU at Melissa and JamesKontos‘ home with Richie Furay

Teepee Party with Dean Dillon: Featuring Dean Dillon in acampfire concert

Historic Landmark of a Pastoral Past: Personal Chef Tim Englehoff at the old Rozman Ranch

Bold and Vibrant Beginnings: Chef Alan Cunningham ofRuben‘s New Mexican Restaurant at Luisa and Eric Naughton‘s home

En Vogue: A fashion show with Chef David Wooding ofMaxwell‘s

Hike at North Pole Basin: With Cynthia Peatross and Dr.Howard Whiteman of RMBL with lunch by Sunflower Deli

Places in Paradise: Chef Lon Lane of Kansas City‘s InspiredCreations at Terri and Chris VonDohlen‘s home

Block Party on Grant Lake: Five open homes, live music andChef Jonathon Coady of WSCU

Evening at Wilder on the Taylor: Chef Goose Sorensen ofSolera in Denver at Wilder on the Taylor

A Treehouse Like No Other: Chef Troy Guard of TAG in Denver at Tony and Roy Bliss‘ home

Adirondack Retreat: Chef Michael Marchitelli of the Gourmet Noodle at Joan and Stephanie Flanigan‘s home

Panoramic Views and Culinary Delights: Chef Mike Busse ofGarlic Mike‘s at Kathy and Andy Rector and Cindy andSteve Eargle‘s shared home

Creative and Sustainable Living: The Old Croatian Restaurantat John and Robin Norton‘s home

Exclusive Entry: Chef Jason Vernon of Soupçon in his home restaurant

SUMMER IS THE SEASON FOR THE MAJOR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS to helpsupport all of the inspiring and innovative events and classes the Center produces.As the Center continues to grow programs such as visual arts through the ArtStudio of the Center for the Arts and the Piper Gallery, and dance through theCrested Butte Dance Collective, to meet the needs of our diverse community, weneed support on a variety of levels. Operating the Center as an affordablecommunity facility means that we must rely on contributions and fundraising forabout two-thirds of our budget.

This year we raise our hats to Gloria Kern who spearheaded Tour de Forks andthe new Survivor Golf Challenge throughout the summer. Her determination,passion and creativity was an inspiration for everyone who believes in the Center‘smission and wants to see this important community facility not only survive, butgrow and thrive into a nationally recognized best-in-class facility.

The numbers stack up, and in these economic times, every dollar counts. With 18Tour de Forks events, nine of these completely sold out. All told after expenses werepaid, Tour de Forks hosted 506 attendees raising $47,080 for the Center. Chefs onthe Edge (with 85 attendees) raised $12,200; Motown (with 175 attendees)$19,400; and the Survivor Golf Challenge $8,000. With an extra push from GailDigate in the President‘s Investment Letter we raised another $26,251. At the end ofthe summer all of these events cumulatively raised $112,931. Woo hoo!

The words “thank you” are simply not enough to express the gratitude forGloria and all of her volunteers, the volunteers of pARTners, each and every oneof you who attended an event, bidded on an auction item, and brought a friendalong. The Center couldn‘t offer any of its amazing program without your help.Everyone involved should feel proud.

Chefs on the Edge, 2012


Tour de Forks, Places in Paradise, 2012



Through 12/23 Holiday Wreath TourLocal artists and organizations have decorated 20 wreathsas a holiday fundraiser for the Center for the Arts. Thesewreaths will be on exhibit at businesses throughout townfrom November 30 through December 23. Visit the localbusinesses to see these amazing works of art and pick oneto bring home for your holidays. Wreaths may be boughton site or through the Center‘s website.

2/3 Super Bowl PartyEveryone‘s got to have a fun party to go to for the SuperBowl. Why not make yours one of the lavish privatehomes in Crested Butte you might never otherwise have achance to see? Munch your way through every touchdownand foul play with high-end, specially catered Super Bowlfare by a local chef. Plus, for those wishing to tempt ladyluck, there will be plenty of games and pools to wageryour bets. A silent auction can keep you company if thefield antics don‘t and there will be a “spirits” tasting athalf time to make the show even better. $60. 3:00 p.m.

3/3 A Private Evening with Alpin HongUnconventional classical pianist Alpin Hong executes hisrepertoire from Bach, to Rachmaninoff, to Gershwin, likea rock star. Formally trained as a Master at the JulliardSchool of Music, his inspired renditions of the classicsexplain his standing room only performance at CarnegieHall. Enjoy this private concert in the home of Joy andPaul Adams in the restored and renovated historicCatholic Church. $125. 6:00 p.m.

A Private Evening withAlpin Hong, 3/3


Center for the Arts volunteer powerhouse, pARTners, is putting the “fun” back into the fundraiser


12/15 “Eat Your Vegetables” & Other Mistakes Parents Make — Presentation & Book SigningCalling all parents! Enjoy an intimate evening with author Dr. NatalieDigate Muth. “Eat Your Vegetables” and Other Mistakes Parents Make:Redefining How to Raise Healthy Eaters is an informative guide forparents whose goal is to help their children become health eaters. Co-sponsored by Townie Books. Books available for purchase at the event.6:00 p.m. Free.

1/12 Tony FurtadoTony Furtado is gregarious, engaging and entertaining, on and offstage. He‘s been called a genius on banjo and slide guitar and hisown creative interpretation — hybrid of Americana and indie rockis captivating. Onstage, whether playing with a band or solo, heowns the room, mixing stories of his travels with musicianship thatis off the charts. This restless artist makes an exponential leap intothe wide-open spaces of mythopoetic America, a terrain inhabitedby such personal heroes as Cooder, the Band, Creedence, Pettyand Waits. No two ways about it — this heartfelt, multileveledartist has ascended from the folk circuit to the big leagues as anenthralling performer and captivating musical genius. This showalso kicks off the grand beginnings of our new Loyalty Programwith special offers. Find out how to get low priced art and danceclasses, cut-rate ticket prices, drink tickets and discounts to localbusinesses. 8:00 p.m. $20.

Donavon Frankenreiter

Cleo Parker Dance Performance & Residency

Vagabond Opera

Photo by Alicia Rose

Tony Furtado

Photo by Reggie Ruth Barrett

Suzy Bogguss

1/26 “ART”rageous Day of the ArtsThe Arts Alliance of the East River Valley showcases the arts withsomething for everyone including live arts demonstrations, a galleryshow, visual arts workshops, dance performances and classes, a children‘stheater performance and so much more! 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Pricesvary. Donations appreciated. Mountaineer Square, Mt. Crested Butte.

1/26 “Green Scene” with the Play-Ground TheatreCome enjoy a live theatre production as part of the “ART”rageous Day ofthe Arts. Introducing the world‘s first organic Super Hero, Super Natural.Born on Earth Day … raised on peace, love and granola … Super Naturalis here to save the planet from the evil plans of “Toxic Waste.” 4:00 p.m.$10 adults, $5 children. Mountaineer Square, Mt. Crested Butte.

1/27 Suzy Bogguss Known best for her hits “Drive South,” and “Someday Soon,” Suzy takesher audiences by the hand and walks down the dusty roads everyoneknows – of the obsession of love and the knife cuts of loss; of risk and painand passion. After twelve albums, three gold records, one platinum, six hitsingles, Academy of Country Music‘s Best New Female Vocalist, CountryMusic Association‘s Best Album, she‘s still luring fans in. 7:30 p.m. $35.

2/2 Bearfoot BluegrassOriginally heralding from Alaska, Bearfoot Bluegrass first arrived on thebluegrass scene by scorching the Telluride Bluegrass festival stage in2001 by winning the Best Up and Coming Bluegrass Band. Their 2009album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Charts. Theirarrangements weave together a multiplicity of musical styles from easy,good-time lopes to hardcore bluegrass woven with true stories, tall talesand a fresh rockin‘ element. 8:00 p.m. $25.

2/9 Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Performance & ResidencyCleo brings cultural immersion to the world of dance through anexplosive body of works inspired by the African American experienceand rooted in black dance traditions. They transcend the boundaries ofculture, class and age while unequivocally communicating thecomplexity of the human condition. 8:00 p.m. $40 adults, $32 adultdancers currently enrolled in a dance program, $25 students under 18.

2/15 & 16 The Vagina MonologuesBased on author Eve Ensler‘s proving interviews conducted withwomen from all around the world. The Vagina Monologues it is agathering of honest, funny and often outrageous stories that givevoice to topics rarely discussed with a frank, sober tone in publicdiscourse. Each year brings attention to a particular causeaffecting girls and women worldwide. The box-office draw is inpart utilized towards promoting national and internationalawareness of women‘s issues, as well as, donated to a localcharity which advances the welfare of women in the community.This year‘s proceeds will benefit The Center for RestorativePractices located in Gunnison, Colorado. Local residents JenniferGreene, Roxana Alvarez and Tracy Brooks are producing thisyear‘s performance of The Vagina Monologues, hosted by theCenter for the Arts. 7:30 p.m. $15.

2/23 Tim O‘BrienIn Tim O‘Brien‘s music, things come together. The uncanny intersectionof traditional and contemporary elements in his songwriting, his tirelessdedication to a vast and still-expanding array of instruments, and hisongoing commitment to place himself in as many unique andchallenging musical scenarios as possible has made him a key figure intoday‘s thriving roots music scene – and well beyond it. O‘Brien‘spresence has been strongly felt not only in his own rich music, but inthe many recordings of his songs by such artists as the Dixie Chicks,Garth Brooks, Dierks Bentley, Nickel Creek, Kathy Mattea, the New GrassRevival, and the Seldom Scene, and in his recorded collaborations withSteve Martin, the Chieftains, and innumerable others. Most recently,O‘Brien has been performing before capacity crowds in the band ofMark Knopfler, who described O‘Brien as “a master of American folkmusic, Irish music, Scottish music – it doesn‘t matter; a fine songwriterand one of my favorite singers.” 8 p.m. $35

3/1 & 3/2 Move the ButteCrested Butte Dance Collective‘s sell-out smash hit Move the Butte is acommunity dance and performance arts show that celebrates andshowcases the creativity and connection we share through dance. Adultlocal dancers, artists and choreographers converge on stage in astunning variety of dance modalities. 8:00 p.m. $15 adults, $7 kids.

3/4–3/6 Artist in Residence — Alpin HongHong translates the magic of pursuing something you love in hisconcerts and children‘s workshops and residences. Hong will beconducting two band class outreaches and two school performances atthe Crested Butte Community School as part of the Center‘s communityservice programming. These are private events for Crested ButteCommunity School students only. Free.

3/6 Rock & Roll vs. Classical Showdown with Alpin Hong & Crushed OutIt‘s a classical music versus rock-n-roll showdown. Classical pianist AlpinHong plays technical sonatas like 300 year old rock and roll hits. Hegrabs a single note and thrusts it into hyperdrive. Watch him join forceswith the Crested Butte Community School Band and battle note for notewith Crushed Out - an explosive hit of surf-garage momentum and rock& roll from Brooklyn. 7:30 p.m. $25 adults, $15 students 18 and under.

3/15 Vagabond OperaA bohemian cabaret with European roots, this liberated and reinventedneo-classical opera features Paris hot jazz, Balkan belly dance, old worldYiddish theatre, Ukrainian folk-punk, gut bucket swing, tango, ballads,klezmer and vigorous originals. 8:00 p.m. $25 / $20 in advance.

3/21 Donavon FrankenreiterWildly creative pro-surfer and guitarist Donavon Frankenreiter‘s musichums with beach oriented vibes that will have you dancing in the aislesand glowing with the sunshine of spring. His 2012 album, Start Livin,‘drips with his honey thick vocals and master guitar work, bearing all theintimacy of an impromptu back-porch performance and the tendernessof a treasured love letter. 8:00 p.m., $35 / $30 in advance.

3/23 The Velveteen RabbitThough the most modest toy in the nursery, the Velveteen Rabbit earnsthe love of a young boy and learns about the joys and pain of becoming“Real.” Margery Williams‘ classic book springs to magical life in thisenchanting musical about love, loss and self-esteem, with music by thecomposer of the smash Off-Broadway revue I Love You, You‘re Perfect,Now Change. This special production of The Velveteen Rabbit ispresented by PHAMALy, the Physically Handicapped Actors and MusicalArtists League. 4 p.m. $15 adults, $10 kids.

3/29 Ruth Moody BandRuth Moody is one of the silky, seductive voices of the Wailin‘ Jennys,the internationally renowned, Billboard-charting trio that has sold outvenues across the globe and produced numerous critically acclaimedalbums. An artist of exceptional depth and grace in her own right, Ruthis a multi-instrumentalist and master songwriter. 8:00 p.m. $30.


THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE CENTER‘S OFFERINGS! The ArtsStudio of the Center for the Arts has a riveting roster of art classes fromNordic photography overnight hut trips to painting workshops tojewelry crafting. Save the first Friday night of every month for PartnerDance Night with everything from the sultry Salsa to the sophisticatedWaltz to the good times Jitterbug. Be sure to get throughly familiarwith all of the amazing offerings of these two dynamic groups.

SEASON TICKET GIVE-AWAY! Coming in December, with eachelectronic newsletter you receive from the Center there will be a specialcoupon attached. Follow the instructions to place your coupon in aspecial drawing at the end of the season. There will be two full SeasonTicket Passes given to two lucky winners for the following 2012–2013season. So open up those electronic newsletters, read about all theexciting events, buy some tickets and enter the give away!


HEIDI BOGART CAME TO LOVE THE ARTS through her Grandmother. Asa young girl, she attended the symphony, the opera and ballet in SanFrancisco. The arts became a childhood passion. Now as an adult, Heidiwants to make sure that her son, Brewer, had these same opportunities.

It was a natural fit for Heidi to come to the Board of Directors ofthe Center, where she volunteered for two years. There, she served onthe Strategic Resource Committee, working to cultivate donors andproduce effective fundraisers.

“It was two years of job training,” she laughs, as her next evolutioninto the Center was to become the new Development Director.

As the owner of Interior Visions, and former co-owner of theBacchanale Restaurant, Heidi knows what it takes to employ goodtime management — a skill well worth having in the bustlingenvironment of the Center. Working with customers gives her thesocial graces to create smooth relationships with people. A journalismmajor from University of Colorado, she excels in communication. Withall of her business experience, she is able to easily reach out to her

fellow business owners. A resident of the valley since 1994 she is wellrooted in the community.

With Interior Visions in Crested Butte, but living on a small ranchin Gunnison, Heidi feels lucky to have connections to both ends ofthe valley. One of her life's loves, her horses, take her up some ofher favorite haunts like Mill Creek when she's not working to growthe Center. She and her husband, Scott (owner of PinnacleConstruction), revel in the family time they have together like skiingon the hill with their son.

Helping the Center stay financially sustainable is a tough roll asfunding from grant sources becomes less and less available.Parameters of arts grants don't often include rural communities likeCrested Butte., Heidi explains.

“We're up against a very challenging situation,” she admits, “Wereally need our individual donors to do what they can. We're doingeverything we can to find those sources of income. But we want ourlocal donors to know that we really need and appreciate them.”

Welcome Heidi Bogart,Development DirectorHeidi Bogart and Betsy Sherratt, Wilder on the Taylor, Tour de Forks Fundraiser


THE NEW CENTER RESOURCE COUNCIL had two successfulmeetings this past summer, providing new guidance andsupport from a distinctive and prestigious group of communityskakeholders with a passion for the Center for the Arts. Thepurpose of the Center Resource Council is to provide feedbackand input to the Center Board of Directors regarding current,relevant and pertinent issues and serve as ambassadors in thecommunity on behalf of The Center for the Arts.

Center Resource Council members contribute their wisdomin Board and committee meetings, as well as informally to thestaff. Members are also asked to express the concerns of thecommunity to CFTA based on their unique perspectives.Productive discussions focused on a variety of topics includingthe Center expansion, the new Loyalty Program, the Center’sinvolvement in the Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival andmeasuring the results of our partnerships.

Members of the new Center Resource Council include BillPeatross, Don Haver, Wynn Williams, Debbie Brannian, KathyBarnhart, Joy Adams, Eric Naughton, Elaine Weston, Rick Bush,Bob Yuskaitis, Julia Shoup, Jim Hogue, Jennifer Hartman andAnne Kinder. For more information, please contact JennyBirnie, Executive Director at (970) 349–7487 Ext. 2 [email protected].

Places in Paradise, Tour de Forks Fundraiser


The Arts & Economic Prosperity IV study provides compelling new evidencethat the nonprofit arts and culture are a $7 million industry in GunnisonCounty — one that supports 171 full-time equivalent jobs and generates$463,000 in local and state government revenue.

Nonprofit arts and culture organizations, which spend $3.4 million eachyear, leverage a remarkable $3.5 million in additional spending by arts andculture audiences — spending that pumps vital revenue into localrestaurants, hotels, retail stores, parking garages, and other businesses.

By proving that investing in the arts and culture yields economic benefits,Arts & Economic Prosperity IV lays to rest the misconception that communitiessupport the arts and culture at the expense of local economic development.In fact, communities that support the arts and culture not only enhance theirquality of life — they also invest in their economic well-being.

This report shows conclusively that the arts mean business in GunnisonCounty!

Total Impact of the Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry (expenditures byboth organizations and audiences)

TOTAL DIRECT EXPENDITURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,964,680FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT JOBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171RESIDENT HOUSEHOLD INCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,584,000LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $297,000STATE GOVERNMENT REVENUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $166,000

CENTER FOR THE ARTS IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE that it is one of the2012–2013 Colorado Creates grantees.

The award is being given by Colorado Creative Industries, a divisionof the state Office of Economic Development and International Tradethat promotes, supports and expands the creative industries to driveColorado’s economy, grow jobs and enhance our quality of life.

Colorado Creates is Colorado Creative Industries’ largest grantprogram, providing critical financial support that helps nonprofitcultural organizations and government agencies produce and presentarts and cultural activities, bringing jobs to their communities andenhancing their quality of life. Colorado Creates grants provide a seal ofexcellence and help these groups leverage local and national funds.

“These grants support the artists and creative entrepreneurs who arecritical to Colorado’s economy,” said Elaine Mariner, Director of

Colorado Creative Industries. “There are over 186,000 jobs in our state’screative sector, making it the fifth largest employment cluster. Byinvesting in this sector’s vitality, the state builds its reputation as apremier creative hub and reaps significant economic returns.”

With its existing ecosystem of creative entrepreneurs, arts and culturalnonprofits, media and entertainment giants, and universities andacademic leaders who encourage creativity and innovation, Colorado’screative industries are well-positioned to grow and continue to helpColorado’s economy thrive.

The Center for the Arts prides itself on being a home for the arts forall people in the East River Valley. This grant will assist the Center inproviding cultural opportunities from education to programming to theentire community.

For more information on Center for the Arts visit crestedbuttearts.org.


We would like to welcome our newestCenter supporters from the summer andfall! Please extend a warm thank you tothese wonderful people who have made asubstantial commitment to the Center‘sexecution of it‘s mission and values.

FOUNDERS CLUBCarol Ann May and Jim Saindon

CENTER CIRCLENail and Peggy Sisson John and Emily Bruno

Rob and Marilyn Gentry Phil and Missy Chamberland

THE CENTER OFFERS special fundraising groupopportunities to support the Center’s mission of offeringengaging opportunities and educational experiences toenrich and expand the life of our community. Become avital part of providing enriching and engagingexperiences for the entire community.


Ren and Gloria KernBill and Cynthia Peatross

Carol Ann May and Jim SaindonRobert and Pam Nichols

Paul and Donna WittMargery Feldberg and Jeremy Levin

Tour de Forks Fundraiser, 2012

Photos by Nathan Bilow

CENTER CIRCLE For the Center‘s 15th anniversary season in 2003, the first group of Center Circle members made a commitmentto make the first Winter Season happen. The membership in this group remains strong, providing the funds thatenable us to plan early for the next Winter Season and to expand our programming. Center Circle membersmake a one to three-year financial commitment to bring extraordinary artists to Crested Butte. New members arealways welcome.

FOUNDERS‘ CLUB The Founders‘ Club plays a key leadership role in providing the Center for the Arts with a solid foundation forgrowing and sustaining high quality and progressive programs. They ensure the continuation of the Centersoriginal vision — to be responsive to the needs to of the community. By making a financial contribution, theFounders‘ Club supports programs in the following areas: visual arts, adult education, children and youthprograms, local artists / sketch classes and world events and cultural diversity.

pARTners Center pARTners was established in 2005 with the purpose of promoting community awareness andinvolvement in the Center for the Arts by working together on FUN fundraising events. Now, the organizationboasts over 70 members, all working to advance the arts in the community. Center pARTners help fundraisenot only through Tour de Forks events and Motown in the Mountains, but also through auctions, feasts anddances throughout the year.

VOLUNTEER There are many ways to help the Center such as setting up for events, taking tickets, door security, welcomingvisitors, delivering brochures, putting up posters, helping with social media, cataloging photographs and muchmore. If you would like to become a part of the vibrancy of the Center, consider volunteering your time. Ticketand workshop trades may be available in some instances.

For more information on any of these volunteer or donation opportunities please contact Executive Director Jenny Birnieat (970) 349–7487, ext. 2. Donations may also be made through the Center‘s website at www.crestedbuttearts.org.

! LEADERSHIP CIRCLE $25,000 ! SPOTLIGHT $10,000 ! BENEFACTOR $5,000 ! FOUNDERS CLUB $2,500

! CENTER CIRCLE $1,000 ! PATRON $500 ! FRIEND $25–$499

I SUPPORT THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS! Enclosed is my tax-free contribution.

Name_______________________________________________________________________________________________ ! Please list as anonymous

Home Address_________________________________________Crested Butte Mailing Address ____________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________ E-mail __________________________________________________________________

! Check/cash is enclosed ! CC #___________________________________Exp. ___ Signature ____________________________________________

PLEASE MAIL TO: Center for the Arts, P.O. Box 1819, Crested Butte, CO 81224 CALL OR FAX: Phone (970) 349–7487, Fax (970) 349–5626

This gift is a ! Tribute ! Memorial In honor of ___________________________________________________________________________________


Paul and Joy AdamsMary and Richard AllenJohn and Melissa BelkinJohn and Emily BrunoMary and Rick BushHarvey CastroPhil and Missy

ChamberlandSandy and Roger DorfFrank and Linda FialkoffChriste and Tim Fretthold

The Collin WestonMemorial Fund

Rob and Marilyn GentryBeverly and Bailie GriffithMike and Gracy HallAnne HickmanJim and Ynette HogueBill and Carolyn

HuckabayAnne Lamkin KinderSusan Lawhon

Leadership Learning Systems

Ed and Judy LigonMargot Levy Tonie and Charles MannDavid and Patty MillerM.J. and Jim MillerDavid and Marj O‘ReillyCarolyn and Bill ReimerCille and Mike RibaudoAnne and Bill Ronai

Jim RunnerNancy Siebert and Jon ZichJulia and Andy ShoupNeil and Peggy SissonRandi and Tony StrohKate and Steve TilleryMarion TroskeSharon and Ted TroyRodi and Dick WhitingLeah and Wynn WilliamsBob and Nancy Yuskaitis


INDIVIDUAL $60• Half price on two tickets to a Center Winter or Summer Season

production of your choice• Two drink coupons to use at an event of your choice• The Art Studio: Special pricing on classes throughout the year• Dance Collective: Special pricing on classes throughout the year• Invitations to special events including one annual event• Recognition in the Annual Report • Piper Gallery: 10% discount on art purchased

COUPLE $100• Half price on two tickets to a Center Winter Season production of your choice• Half price on two tickets to a Center Summer Season production of your choice• Four drink coupons to use at an event of your choice• The Art Studio: Special pricing on classes throughout the year• Dance Collective: Special pricing on classes throughout the year• Invitations to special events including one annual event• Recognition in the Annual Report • Piper Gallery: 10% discount on art purchased

HAVE YOU ALWAYS WONDERED WHAT YOU COULD DO to help the Center keep its doors open in offering diverse program to the entire community?Don't feel you are able to make a large financial investment? The Friends of the Center Loyalty Program is an inexpensive way for you to help supportthe Center. These donations help sustain programming such as Alpenglow, our free summer concert series; provide affordable rental rates of ourfacility for other non-profits and community organizations; help keep ticket costs as low as possible for nationally touring presenters.

To extend our gratitude, participants in the Friends of the Center Loyalty Program will receive a variety of ticket specials, lower prices on classesand programs, and special values from local businesses.

Your involvement in this program provides an investment in the future of the arts in our valley and helps the Center for the Arts continue tothrive. We are a place where the community unites in cultural experiences and celebrates many talents — experience it!

FAMILY $180 (maximum of five members) • Half price on two tickets to a Center Winter Season production of your choice• Half price on two tickets to a Center Summer Season production of your choice• Four drink coupons to use at an event of your choice• The Art Studio: Special pricing on classes throughout the year• Dance Collective: Special pricing on classes throughout the year• Invitations to special events including one annual event• Recognition in the Annual Report • Piper Gallery: 10% discount on art purchased

STUDENT $40 (valid student identification required) • The Art Studio: Special pricing on classes• Dance Collective: Special pricing on classes • Invitations to special events including one annual event• Recognition in the Annual Report and other publications• Piper Gallery: 10% discount on art purchased

GOLDEN AGE $50 (individuals over the age of 60) $80 (couples over the age of 60) • Half price on two tickets to a Center Winter or Summer Season production of your choice• Two drink coupons to use at an event of your choice• The Art Studio: Special pricing on classes throughout the year• Dance Collective: Special pricing on classes throughout the year• Invitations to special events including one annual event• Recognition in the Annual Report• Piper Gallery: 10% discount on art purchased

SUPPORTER $25The Supporter level is our most modest level of financially sustenance given to the Center. While no discounts or specials are offeredwith this level, you will be recognized as an important part of the Center in the Annual Report and your donation is tax-deductible.

FREE DRINK TICKETS

LOCAL BUSINESS

DISCOUNTS

LOW-PRICED ART & DANCE

CLASSES

CUT-RATE TICKET PRICES

LE BOSQUET One complimentary glass of house wine or beer with purchase of a full entréeMARCHITELLI‘S GOURMET NOODLE One complimentary glass of house wine or beer with purchase of a full entrée

LAVISH 10 % discount on purchasesMILKY WAY 10% discount on purchases

THE MOUNTAIN STORE 10% discount on purchasesTRAILHEAD CHILDREN‘S MUSEUM 10% discount on a membership

GUNNISON ARTS CENTER 10% discount on a membership



ALL CENTER CIRCLE AND FOUNDERS CLUB MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE A LOYALTY CARD. LOYALTY CARDS WILL BE VALID FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE.

WINTER SEASON FRIENDCrested Butte Bank

Clear Rivers Skin Care & WaxingFour EighteenInterior Visions

Milky WayPrincess Western Design & Wine Bar

The Last SteepOld Town Inn

WINTER SEASON PATRON

WINTER SEASON ASSOCIATE

WINTER SEASON ADVOCATE

Ruth Moody Band, 3/29

www.crestedbuttearts.org

P.O. Box 1819, 606 6th StreetCrested Butte, CO 81224

(970) 349–7487

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