Barrington Area Arts Council 1977-2002

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

June 4, 2002

Dear BAAC Members,

Congratulations to the Barrington Area - you have nurtured and raised up a small not-for-profit arts council for 25 amazing years - 25 years of bringing high quality fine arts program and culture to our community! We hope that you enjoy our new multimedia retrospective CD showcasing BAAC.

This cultural legacy has special meaning to our many sponsors, volunteers, members and staff. Many people care deeply about both the arts and our community, and because so many care, the BAAC programs help make Barrington a very special and unique place to live and work! By its programs and zealous support of the arts, BAAC helps make the Barrington Area a desired, high quality of life destination.

From the vision of Flo Bash and so many of our visionary founders, few could have imagined we would look back on 25 years - and forward to the next 25! Few not-for-profit organizations can survive the first years, and many disband as the founders move on. But BAAC has been especially fortunate - a constantly renewing pool of great members, volunteers and staff to sustain the many arts programs and the now necessary daily fundraising. As we celebrate this special 25 year legacy, we send our thanks and gratitude to all who served BAAC, as sponsors, volunteers, the Friends of BAAC, our members, staff, directors and advisors. Thank you all!

And a final note of thanks and love to our longest serving and always loyal Executive Director, Sarah Bowers. Sarah has brought incredible energy, wisdom and class to a position that is both thankless and never seems to either begin or to end. We owe the "modern era" of BAAC to Sarah Bowers - she has been the leader, the visionary, the curator the roll up your sleeves worker. Sarah's love of the arts and of this community will always be our role model and good example. Sarah's resignation is bittersweet. She will be greatly missed and yet we are happy that Sarah can now freely move on to the next phase of her life with our love and best wishes. Thank you and Good Luck, our friend!

Thank you all for a great year and a great 25 years!!

William C. Graft, President

About the Barrington Area Arts Council (BAAC)...

"Your Community Arts Connection!"

. . . a not-for-profit corporation established to encourage the creation, appreciation and presentation of the arts. We offer artists the opportunity to share their work and talent through our galleries and programs educating the community on how art enhances their lives. For twenty-five years, BAAC has integrated the arts into the community, making them accessible to all ages and cultural interests.

An advocate and a catalyst for the arts, the Council annually brings over thirty-five programs to hundreds of children and adults of all ages. BAAC supports other community and area arts organizations in their endeavors. Financial support for not-for-profit arts-related programs and events is offered through ARTS WEEKS grants and ARTSBOOST, a BAAC and Illinois Arts Council arts development and community access program. BAAC is supported by membership, individual, corporate and foundation contributions, admissions to events and grants from the Illinois Arts Council (IAC), an agency of the State of Illinois.

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FACTS ABOUT THE BARRINGTON AREA ARTS COUNCIL

• What: A not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community arts agency • When: Incorporated March 1977, 25th Anniversary Year • Why:

To encourage the creation, appreciation and presentation of the visual, literary and performing arts

• Do you know that: More than 15,600 students have participated in the Young Writers Project; More than 13,000 students, grades K-8, have exhibited their art in the Young Artists Exhibit More than 4,000 visual artists have exhibited in the BAAC Gallery, the BAAC Gallery at the Library, the BAAC Sculpture Garden at the Library and the Annual Summer Art Fair; More than 3,500 adults and children attend the Summer Art Fair BAAC's theatre productions have provided more than 1,100 adults and children with the opportunity to perform on the stage or behind the scenes ARTSBOOST and ART WEEKS grants have awarded more than $145,000 to not-for-profits in the Barrington area, East and West Dundee and McHenry County; 360 new literary works have been published in WHETSTONE 65 aspiring musicians, ages 14 to 21 have participated in the bi- annual Walter A. Horban Classical Music Scholarship Competition for winds, strings and piano. $6900 in scholarships have been awarded to the winners. ARTSBOOST 2002 grants benefited 12, 984 participants, 55 paid artists and a general population of 85,000 BAAC's program reach out to total population of 400,351 BAAC touches the lives of thousands of adults and children each year.

• Do you know how BAAC is funded? Government 10.2% Foundations 2.0% Corporate 7.0% Membership & Admissions 21.0% Gallery Sales 5.4% Individual/Benefit Contributions 54.4

(Benefits - 48%, Individual - 6.4%)

PROGRAMS During the 2001-2002 Program Year, the Arts Council presented, produced and sponsored thirty-five events in Visual, Literary and Performing Arts.

BAAC Gallery 11 original 2- and 3- dimensional visual art exhibits featuring Illinois artists as well as artists with through the 50 United States BAAC Gallery at the Library Bi-monthly visual art exhibits featuring artists from Barrington and the surrounding suburbs Barrington Library Sculpture Garden A public exhibition of the outdoor sculpture sponsored by BAAC and the Barrington Area Library Artist Slide Registry A file of background information and slides of approximately five hundred artists. The registry is available to the public. BAAC Visual Arts Award A $500 scholarship, is presented annually to the outstanding visual art student at Barrington High School. The recipient for 2002 was a BHS senior. 23rd Young Writers Project 500 aspiring young writers in grades K -12 submitted entries in poetry, prose, fiction, non-fiction and playwriting to this year's project. Eligible must students reside in the Barrington Area. The young writers represented District 220 schools, St. Anne, home school and private schools. WHETSTONE Our award-winning literary magazine published volume 17 in 2001. Volume 18 is expected to be published in this summer. Barrington Writers Workshop A founding program of the Arts Council celebrating it 25th Anniversary in March 2003. BWW offers aspiring and established writers an opportunity to critique each other's work. The group of 60 meets weekly on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Theater at the Gallery Radio Theatre and other theatrical productions produced in the gallery. In May 2002, the 4th live Radio Theatre presented Orison Welle's War of the World's by H.G. Wells interwoven with Ray's N Hell Diner an original play by Debra Stone, Mary Rapach and Greg Leifel..

Summer Theater Workshop Each summer 65 young actors, ages 5 to 15 years, are able to join a theatre workshop under the Missoula Children's Theatre company of Missoula, Montana. This year's production is Little Red Riding Hood. Poems, Pints & More Evenings of literary readings, film and folk music presented in the winter and summer. This annual event is an evening reminiscent of the 1970's coffee house and is thoroughly enjoyed by a loyal following. Music in the Gallery A music concert series featuring jazz, blues and at BAAC's Park Avenue Club Summer Art Fair - Father's Day Artists from through the United States are invited to exhibit their fine art and craft. Over 3500 adults and children are enjoy the fine art, entertainment and delicious food when they visit this wonderful outdoor fair on Cook and Station Streets Walter E. Horban Classical Music Scholarship Competition A biannual competition for winds strings and piano students between the ages of 14 and 21 years. Scholarships are awarded to encourage the participants to continue to pursue musical excellence. Arts Weeks Grants $100 to Barrington K-12 school & community not-for-profits Young Artists Exhibit A two week visual art exhibit showcasing artwork by over 950 students in grades K through 8 BAAC Gallery Openings/Artists Receptions An opportunity to meet and greet the artists on the first Friday or Saturday of the month Docent Guided Tours Tours of the BAAC Gallery exhibits with insights from the artists or other arts professionals. Young Writers Workshop Summer workshop offering the young writers the chance to exploring the wonders of writing with a professional writer Arts Reach To Serve Programs and workshops in partnership with the Barrington Area Council on Aging, District 220 Schools and community groups

Not to be forgotten Annual 4th of July Run for the Arts The Art of the Porsche Prize Drawing Wearable Arts Fashion Show Festival of Trees, Wreaths and Ornaments

BARRINGTON AREA ARTS COUNCIL STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS - CASH BASIS

August 31, 2001

Unrestricted Funds

Restricted All Funds Funds

ASSETS

Current Assets Cash in bank $ 43,785.57 $ 43,785.57 Petty cash 150.00 150.00 Investments (Certificate of Deposit) 30,000.00 30,000.00

Total Current Assets 73,985.57 73,935.57

Furniture, equipment & leasehold Improvements less accumulated depreciation

928.18 928.18

Security Deposits 2,500.00 - 2,500.00

Total Assets $ 77.363.75 $ $ 77.363.75

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Current Liabilities Capital lease obligation $ 451.52 $ $ 451.52 Payroll tax payable 1,834.39 1,834.39 Sales tax payable 12.00 - 12.00

Total Current Liabilities 2,297.91 2,297.91

Capital lease obligation - long term

Total Liabilities 2,297.91 2,297.91

Net Assets 75,065.84 75,065.84

Total Liabilities and Net Assets 1=3621S $ 77.363.75

BARRINGTON AREA ARTS COUNCIL STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES - CASH BASIS

For the Year Ended August 31, 2001

MANAGEMENT REVENUES GENERAL FUNDRAISING

PROGRAM SERVICE TOTAL

Memberships $ 27,550.00 $ 27,550.00 Contributions 14,750.26 $ 4,945.40 14,249.79 33,945.45 Interest Income 4,543.77 294.42 4,838.19 Government Grants 34,565.00 34,565.00 Subscriptions/Admissions 18,743.00 24,636.00 43,379.00 Advertising 13,616.55 20,141.75 33,758.40 Auction 5,132.00 85.00 5,132.00 Prize Drawing 100,277.00 500.00 100,777.00 Merchandise Sales 500.00 1,460.23 1,960.23 Consigned Art Sales 137.43 4,997.60 14,129.74 18,364.77 Designated Awards 100.00 1,600.00 1,700.00 Other 99.00 457.56 324004706 2,560.62

Total Revenues $ 54.095.46 __ 1.142.869.21 $ 106 650.92_ $ 398.615.66

EXPENSES Supplies $ 5,593.03 $ 649.15 $ 1,631.86 $ 7,865.04 Postage 5,759.46 759.30 2,502.27 9,021.03 Printing 5,369.78 3,007.85 8,599.75 16,977.38 Telephone 3,241.98 3,241.31 Equipment rental 639.00 896.30 471.50 2,006.80 Food & Beverage 237.87 5,244.42 6,499.58 13,981.87 Other 15.00 15.00 Awards & Prizes 37,183.74 5,375.00 42,558.74 Donations 35.00 1,397.00 100.00 1,532.00 Memberships & Subscriptions 907.75 122.90 1,030.65 Salaries 43,778.66 43,778.65 87,557.31 Fees (Artistic) 574.50 13,110.00 13,684.50 Outside services 12,653.18 2,124.46 14,777.64 Granting 19,000.00 1,200.00 20,200.00 Conventions & Workshops 440.00 440.00 Payroll taxes 3,041.41 3,041.41 6,082.82 Rent 40,704.73 40,704.73 Occupancy/related expenses 4,186.05 4,186.05 Insurance 1,996.00 1,996.00 Sales tax 230.00 1,334.59 1,564.59 Advertising 420.80 3,176.40 243.70 3,840.90 Decorations/Sets/Props 500.00 500.00 Consigned Art 3,768.40 14,524.15 18,292.55 Rebates/return 62.50 786.29 848.79 Interest expense 134.50 134.49 268.99 Depreciation 554.50 554.50 1,109.00

Total Expenses 148,708.70 60,585.02 106,010.64 315,304.36

Change in Net Assets L04.613.241 L1728439 $ (6,688.70)

Net Assets At September 1, 2000 81,754.54

Net Assets at August 31, 2001

The Barrington Area Arts Council recognizes and thanks all individuals and businesses for membership, volunteerism, contributions and all other support received during the fiscal year 2001-2002. BOARD OF DIRECTORS President William C. Graft Vice President Trowby Brockman Treasurer Dwight Reed Secretary William Marsh Directors Thomas Balsamo Catherine Schulze Coll Janice Dunbar John Haniotes Meg Jackson Karen Lambert Antonio Romanucci Barbara Tomasello

BOARD OF ADVISORS Phil Bash Dee Beaubien Carol M. Beese Rima Binder Gail Collier Barbara Core Bruce Crowther Beverly Duke Francine Fossler Pamela McCord Carol McGregor Riichard P. Spicuzza Louise Sullivan Cindy F. Waters Alan Wilson

STAFF Executive Director Sarah R. Bowers Assistant Director Nicole Spieth

Barrington Area Arts Council 207 Park Avenue, Barrington, IL 60010 847-382-5626

Information in the -2000-2001 Annual Report was recorded as of June 4, 2002.