The summary provides an overview of the Arts of the Albemarle's (AOA) fundraising and programs for fiscal years 2014-2016: 1) Fundraising increased significantly from $31,000 in 2014-2015 to $54,000 in 2015-2016 due to higher contributions from local governments and corporate sponsors. Membership also grew 43% over two years. 2) AOA presented various performing arts, theater, and summer camp programs that served over 8,500 children. Participation in programs like The Center Players and summer camps increased substantially. 3) Visual arts programs were expanded through new instructors, partnerships, and improvements to the gallery. Jewelry sales increased 91% in the

1. FISCAL YEAR 2015-16
“BEACH BALL ECLIPSE” BY REBECCA MASTERS
Winner, 2016 Arts of the Albemarle Photography Show & Competition

2. FUNDRAISING
Local Government: 74% Increase
City of Elizabeth CityCity
2014-2015: $22,500
2015-2016: $25,000
Pasquotank County
2014-2015: $0
2015-2016: $15,000
Tourism Development Authority
2014-2015: $8,500
2015-2016: $14,000
2014-15: $31,000 2015-16: $54,000

3. FUNDRAISING
Corporate Sponsorship: $41,300
$501-$1,000
$100-$500
$1,001-$5,000
Adam’s Landscaping BB&T Gwen Bell Benjamin House Bryon’s Hotdog Stand Christ Episcopal Church Coastal Beverage Firehouse Subs
Gregory & Associates, CPAs Merle Norman Cosmetic The Photography Company Mike Sanders Montero’s Nutrition Pair, LLC Southland
Restaurant Tarheel Internal Medicine The Counseling Center/The DWI Center Wichard & Woolard
Albemarle Audiology Cascade Financial Advisors The Daily Advance Donahue Law Firm Elizabeth City Health & Rehabilitation
Gateway Bank GR Little Agency Harman Law Firm Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland John G. Sauls
Nestlerode Orthopedic One Main Financial Select Bank Sentara Teague & Glover Twiford Law Firm Vector CSP
Albemarle Nephrology B&M Contractors Biggs Cadillac City Beverage ESI
PNC Bank Thompson & Pureza, PA Wells Fargo
Over $5,000
TowneBank
Elizabeth City Long & Foster
TowneBank

4. FUNDRAISING
Membership
Members July 1, 2014: 299
Members June 23, 2015: 412
Members June 22, 2016: 427
43% increase in 2 years

5. Events
Total raised FY15-16: $29,720
FUNDRAISING

6. PROGRAMS
Performing Arts
5,094 tickets sold during FY15-16
AoA Presented Productions FY 14-15 AoA Presented Productions FY 14-15
The Center Players present Bring Down the House (Nov)
Virginia Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass (Dec)
Christmas on Main (Dec)
Nu-Blu (Jan)
Out ‘n the Cold (March)
The Center Players present Legally Blonde, Jr. (May)
One Up Two Down (Aug)
Samuel Barber String Quartet (Sept)
The Center Players present Seussical, Jr. (Nov)
Ballet for Young Audiences presents The Nutcracker (Nov)
The Center Singers Holiday Showcase (Dec)
Virginia Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass Ensemble (Dec)
Pianist Maja Rajkovic (Jan)
Balsam Range (Feb)
The Hackensaw Boys (March)
Todd Rosenlieb Dance Co. with Virginia Ballet Company (April)
Shanna Tucker (April)
The Center Players present 101 Dalmatians & High School Musical (May)
The Center Singers Spring Showcase (May)
Gordon & Cathy (June)
$125,312 spent on meals, gas, babysitters, etc.
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7. The Center Players
Center Players Students Fall 2015: 44
Center Players Students Spring 2016: 63
43% increase this year
2015-162014-152013-14
PROGRAMS

8. The Center Players
NEW SPACE!
The Studio at Arts of the Albemarle
NEW INSTRUCTORS!
Noel Bethea & Quinn Wolff
NEW FUNDRAISER(S)!
Night of Chance
$10,431 disbursed in 29 scholarships
PROGRAMS

9. Summer Camps
Children enrolled Summer 2015: 87
Children enrolled Summer 2016: 143
64% increase (so far!)
Summer Dance Class with Quinn Wolff
Kids’ and Teen Clay Camps with Paul Foreman & John Peel
Beginning Painting Camp with Shanni Payne
Toddler Paint & Create with Shanni Payne
Paint Your Vision Kiddie Camp with Jasmine Harris
Paper Trucks that Roll with O'Neal Pullie
Beauty Meets the Eye Photography Camp with Shayla Doyle
Intro to Photography with Shayla Doyle
Youth Acting Camp with Tyler Campbell (SOLD OUT)
Summer Music Camp with Dennis Krasnokutsky and Nick Simmons
Master Class with Nico Greetham
Center Players Alumni Musical Theater Camp with Lauren Luther, Corey Bradford, Tyler Campbell & Pearl Kelly-Goss
17 CAMPS OFFERED THIS SUMMER
PROGRAMS

10. Visual Arts
WELCOME DARLENE TIGHE!
Jewelry Display Improvements
Jewelry Sales First Quarter 2015: $1687.50
Jewelry Sales First Quarter 2016: $3231.50
91% INCREASE!
Community Partnerships
Kids First
Through Their Eyes Art Program
Elizabeth City State University
College of the Albemarle
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County
Public Schools
PROGRAMS

11. Arts in Education
8,500 CHILDREN SERVED
CURRITUCK, CAMDEN, CHOWAN,
PASQUOTANK & GATES COUNTIES
GRASSROOTS SCHOOL PROGRAMS:
• Actor Mike Wiley
• Recycled artist Bryant Holsenbeck
• Plastic Musik
• The Center Players present Seussical, Jr.
• The Center Players present 101 Dalmatians/
High School Musical
• Ballet for Young Audiences presents
The Nutcracker
Dear Billy,
My kids could not stop talking about the show
today. Their enthusiasm was contagious. For
many students this is their first play and
possibly their last unless teachers are diligent
about expose kids to the arts.
Currently in our classroom we are talking about
THEME in fictions we are reading. Seussical
covered self-love, courage, friendship,
perseverance and many more. So many of the kids
struggle with these concepts but Not Today! We
had an amazing class discussion on all these
themes and they could support their choice with
evidence from the play. THEY GOT IT! It was
awesome.
Thank you Billy and so many more that make AOA
available for all students in our area. You have
exposed so many students that may never
experience such amazing talent without your hard
work and diligence.
Nancy van de Sande M.Ed.Weeksville Elementary School4th Grade - Reading & Social Studies
(252)330-2606 X113
Dear Billy,
My kids could not stop talking about the show
today. Their enthusiasm was contagious. For
many students this is their first play and
possibly their last unless teachers are diligent
about expose kids to the arts.
Currently in our classroom we are talking about
THEME in fictions we are reading. Seussical
covered self-love, courage, friendship,
perseverance and many more. So many of the kids
struggle with these concepts but Not Today! We
had an amazing class discussion on all these
themes and they could support their choice with
evidence from the play. THEY GOT IT! It was
awesome.
Thank you Billy and so many more that make AOA
available for all students in our area. You have
exposed so many students that may never
experience such amazing talent without your hard
work and diligence.
Nancy van de Sande M.Ed.Weeksville Elementary School4th Grade - Reading & Social Studies
(252)330-2606 X113
PROGRAMS

12. Grants
$7,000 ELIZABETH CITY FOUNDATION
Third Thursday Jazz Series
$3,500 NORTHEAST WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Incumbent Worker Grant (Sound and Lights)
$3,000 NORTHERN ALBEMARLE COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION
The Center Players JTF 2017
Summer Camp Scholarships
$500 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Splash Master Class for Teachers
$1,400 NORTHERN ALBEMARLE COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION
PROGRAMS

13. Fall Performing Arts Season
Mountain Heart
Red Clay Ramblers
John Brown’s Little Big Band
Children’s Programming
After-school visual arts • Music Instruction
Building Improvements
Upgraded sound & lighting • Gallery hanging system • Upgraded equipment
THIS SUMMER!
July 8: Ash & Andy Appalachain Folk Due
July 16: NENC Singer-Songwriter Night
COMING UP