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Welcome to ourYearly Annual Report2018
Dear Friends,2018.What a great year for kids and for the arts in our community!In our annual report we highlight the impact we’ve made on children’s lives. All the whilebehind the scenes, we’ve been positioning Jackson School of the Arts for growth. Thisgrowth is possible because you’ve been with us all along.Just as everyday we encourage kids to discover their potential, as an organization, webelieve we have to discover our potential. That is why in late 2017 we embarked on acapital campaign to create a dynamic arts center, and at the close of our fiscal year we aregetting closer to the finish line.The real impact you help us make is measured one child at a time. Each child we serve hastheir own compelling story of how and why participation in the arts has impacted their life.When you support Jackson School of the Arts, you are supporting many individual childrenwho because of you gain a little confidence, learn a new skill or in many cases have a bitof respite from a not so childlike environment at home. Here children work with caringadults, discover their creative potential and have the opportunity to discover their best self.Imagine the impact we can make with room to grow our programming and space to serveeven more!We invite you to dream big with us for children, for families, for Jackson and for our State!Please give today and give generously to support the children we serve today and tohelp us create a Dynamic Arts Center in a Dynamic Downtown tomorrow.Kim CurtisEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR2Like us on Facebook so you can follow along and learn moreabout the capital campaign at jacksonarts.org/donate
Jackson School of the Arts wasfounded on the belief that allchildren regardless of their financialmeans should have on-going accessto an education in the arts. For18 years we’ve been providingopportunities for children to growand thrive with the arts.We are the artsorganization that:79% of the bases class fees onchildren weincome and family sizeserve need someand offers additionalscholarships for children l evel of financial assistance in order towho live in poverty.participate. Our sliding keeps programfee scale levels thecosts low for familiesplaying field for childrenby providing dance and from disadvantagedtheater costumescircumstances. It’sthrough rentals ( 15no wonder thatfee instead of 75 andour demographics(household income and 5-6 tickets instead ofrace) almost exactly 15- 20)match the demographics is a vibrant place ofof the Jacksondiversity and inclusionCommunity.3
8Numbers of students enrolled in on-site programsSix days a week, children and youth and their families from vastly diverse economic andcultural backgrounds come together at the Jackson School of the Arts where the commondenominators are excellence and innovation.Programming at Jackson School of the Arts is robust: Over 175 year roundclasses a week Kids Create: a preschoolexperience Private lessons Four to five student playsper season American Girl Workshops 3-4 large student artexhibits annually Adult art, dance andballroom classes Special events everymonth and of coursethe Annual Fairy Festival After school and homeschool programs The Best Little DanceStore and Snack Cafeand a Mini Museum Birthday Parties Field trips Art for All Programfor developmentallydisabled adults.WE ARE THE “GO TO” PLACE FOR ARTS EDUCATIONPROGRAMS. We create and deliver custom arts education programming for otherorganizations including preschools, public, charter schools and home school associations,Jackson District Library, YMCA Storer Camps, Lifeways, senior centers and Girl Scouts.4
We feel grateful to the people who help childrengrow and thrive with art.dance.theater.Brian and Jane AdamczykAdvance Turning & ManufacturingAmerican 1 Credit UnionAmerican Title CompanyAmazon SmileArt Moehn Auto GroupMonica BannaschDavid A. Brandon FoundationBrad Brelinski and CC PryorBrent Family ChiropracticBond & Company, PLCGrant and Anne BrownEdward and Jeanette BrowningAlfred and Marie BrueyLarry and Val BullenJohn and Lisa ButterfieldClassic Turning, Inc.CMS ClubLynn and Steven CollinsComerica BankAddison P. Cook IIICP Federal Credit UnionDavid and Sandy CraftSandra CraftThe Craft AgencyMalachi and Sarah CranePhilip J. and Kimberly CurtisCurtis, Curtis & BrelinskiRobbie Curtis Charitable FoundationPhilip C. Curtis Trust for theEncouragement of ArtEaton Community Involvement TeamPeg EatonDavid and Patricia EggertRon EllisonCarl and Linda EnglishTom and Nancy EvansonExperience JacksonGaynell Fausell TrustJohn and Tonni FlanneryGeorgia and Travis FojtasekMartha FuerstenauGerdauAlvin Glick FoundationGreat Start CollaborativeDr. and Mrs. Edward GreeneChris Gordon/Stella & DotBetsy HardwickMabel Harris TrustHenry Ford Allegiance HealthFoundationHeather HerndonBill and Wendy HolmesScrippps Howard FoundationJackson Pediatric DentistryJeffrey Dillon, Dillon & AssociatesMiles and Brenda JonesJTV Karen and Bart HawleyKathryn JukuriWillis & JurasekJoel and Robyn Ladwig/CulliganLadwig’s WaterDr. Jon and Donna LakeDave and Shirley LapinskiCarlene LefereKohl’s Care ProgramLaura KuhlKevin and Katie LaveryBob and Laurie LazebnikMike and Sheila LevyDr. Libby Anderson and MichaelGreanyaDr. Shannon LowderJohn and Norma MacchiaDan and Angela MachnikWillis & Machnik Financial ServicesMACICharles and Rhonda MainSteve and Miranda MakulskiDee Dee and Michael MarcellinoFrederick and Deborah MarshallErin Mazur and Marco ShehabDoris McConkeyNancy McCormackDonald McCrumBeverley McGillMary M. McVickerRonald MealoyKirk Mercer, RW Mercer Co.Michigan Council for Arts andCultural Affairs with supportfrom the National Endowmentfor the ArtsDr. David and Lori MunroMike and Diane NevinsRonald and Susan NiedzielskiDr. John and Fran ParkerMike and Janet PaulPeak Manufacturing Inc.Sally PesetskyPurple Rose TheatrePrinter Source PlusDr. K.V. and Mrs. Batu RaoLeighanne RappaportRHL Investment Co.Dr. Cynthia RiderDr. Todd and Lynn RobertsonTom and Sue RochesterDiane RockallChris and Heidi SalowSamuel Higby Camp FoundationHelen SharpKen and Mary SheltonVictoria Simmons/Lula RoeBarb SmithBob and Mary SmithJennifer and Paul SnabesNan and Sparry SparksSpeckhard Knight CharitableFoundationAl Spiess and Thomas MillerSpring Arbor UniversityWilliam and Andrea StickneyAlan and Sam SymondsJodi SynderMonette and Philip ThorrezWalmart FoundationTri County WaterJulie and Brian VanBlarcumLynn Vermeulen and Patrice BisbeeVermeulen’s FurnitureWalton Insurance GroupAndy and Julie WalzWilliam and Patricia FuerstenauTami and Mike WilliamsPhil and Pat WillisJason WilsonJohn and Pat ZiembaEvery donation is very important to us.If we made a mistake, please let usknow so we can correct it right away:kim@jacksonarts.orgor 784-2389.5
Reserve Fund5%Other9%Rent sPayroll66%10%PayrollThe biggest piece of the pie represents the heart of our programs–the people who arepassionate about the arts and the children we serve. In 2017-18, 37 dance, art and theaterinstructors impacted lives.Program Supplies & MarketingIncludes purchasing costumes for our students so the high price of those glittery tu-tus don’tbecome a barrier to participation for low income children. Also includes buying scripts,music licensing and quality art materials.Rent and MaintenanceWe are located in the ART 634 building where other artists and creative types work.Reserve FundThis is to stabilize our finances by providing a “rainy day savings account” for unexpectedcash flow shortages, expense or losses.OtherInsurance, office supplies, retail, computer, phones.6
ions16%Earned RevenueOur student fees are based on a sliding fee family income scale. We’ve always used thisscale because we believe that all children regardless of their financial means ought to beable to participate in the arts. Revenue is also generated from tickets sales from studentsperformances. We also offer programs for youth like Birthday Parties, summer classes andadult classes which are not based on the fee scale. On site you’ll also find The Best LittleDance Store and a self-serve cafe. Our earned revenue is higher than our peer organizationswhich shows we take sustainability seriously.GrantsGrant awards from local funders show that our organization is well run and respected.All money is local except for Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs.Local ContributionsWe are proud that individuals and businesses chose to support us. Every dollar isappreciated. Every donation makes an impact. Thank you.No source of funding is guaranteed from year to year.7
nawLenaweeJackson School of the Arts serves children from Jackson Countyand every surrounding county. People are willing to travel forquality accessible arts education for their children.Jackson School of the Arts517.784.2389634 N. Mechanic St. Jackson, MI 49202Jacksonarts.org
J acksonarts.org Jackson School of the Arts 517.784.2389 634 N. Mechanic St. Jackson, MI 49202 Jackson School of the Arts serves children from Jackson County
