In fiscal year 2014-2015: - The Center Society membership increased by 113 members for a 38% rise. - New events like River City Rhythm & Brews and wine walks raised $7,760 in revenue. - Visual arts classes saw a 66% increase in students and revenue. New classes and workshops were added. - Performing arts revenue increased 44% with performances by local theater groups and musical ensembles. - Over 4,600 theater seats were filled, generating an estimated $114,882 in residual revenue for the local economy.

1. Fiscal Year 2014-2015

2. M E M B E R S H I P
Membership as of July 1, 2014:
299
Membership as of June 23, 2015:
419
113 members
38% increase

3. T H E C E N T E R S O C I E T Y
Mission: To serve as a catalyst in making Elizabeth City a better
place to live, work, play while raising funds and awareness for
Arts of the Albemarle
Goals:
1. Improve our community through active philanthropic support of the
Arts of the Albemarle
2. Create networking opportunities as well as professional development
for members
3. Support local community through enthusiastic volunteerism

4. T H E C E N T E R S O C I E T Y
Leadership:
• Paul Abell, BB&T - President
• Jason Phelps, TowneBank - Vice President
• Johnson Biggs, BB&T - Treasurer
• Aimee Abell, Eastern Carolina Cardiovascular - Secretary
• Amy Alcocer, Elizabeth City State University - AoA Board Representative
• Robbie & Rachel Raper, DRS / Currituck County Board of Elections - Events
• Melissa Russell, Bank of Hampton Roads - Membership
• Katie Murray – Executive Director, Arts of the Albemarle

5. T H E C E N T E R S O C I E T Y
New Events:
• River City Rhythm & Brews (November) 600 people, raised $5,800
• Winter Wine (and Beer) Walk (February) 120 people, raised $1,300
• Summer Sunset Concert Series (May – Oc.) 150 people, raised $660
$7,760 NEW EVENT REVENUE
Upcoming Events:
• Lunch ‘n Learn Series
• Downtown Wine (and beer) Walk: Saturday, July 25
• Summer Sunset Concert Series: Friday, August 7
• River City Rhythm & Brews: Saturday, November 7

6. V I S U A L A R T S
2013-14 Class Revenue:
$14,224
2014-15 Class Revenue:
:
$23,617
522 students
66% increase
New Classes: ● Mommy & Me ● Brews & Brushes
● Life Drawing ● Art Appreciation Talks ● Jewelry Making
● Workshops with Margie Sawyer and Susan Tobey White

7. Jeweler of the Month
Center Painters & Potters
Show & Competition
Art programming at H.L. Trigg
Community School
N E W P R O G R A M S

8. P E R F O R M I N G A R T S
2013-14 Performing Arts Revenue:
$44,726
44% increase
AoA-Presented Performances:
● Center Players present Bring Down the House
● Virginia Symphony Orchestra Holiday Brass Ensemble
● Christmas on Main
● Nu-Blu
● Out ‘n the Cold
● Center Players present Legally Blonde
2014-15 Performing Arts Revenue:
$64,276

9. New Addition:
Albemarle Traditional
Music Association
939 seats filled for Legally Blonde, Jr.
The Center Players:
57 students during 2014-15 year
$34,000 raised for Junior Theatre
Festival as well as equipment

10. 4,670 theater seats filled during 2014-15 fiscal year
= $114, 882 residual revenue for local economy
x $24.60 spent per person in residual revenue
Americans for the Arts Arts & Economic Prosperity Report IV
E C O N O M I C
& C U L T U R A L
I M P A C T

11. E C O N O M I C & C U L T U R A L I M A C T
DID YOU KNOW?
Students with an education rich in the arts have higher GPAs and standardized
test scores as well as lower drop-out rates, regardless of socio-economic status.
Students with 4 years of arts or music in high school average 100 points better
on their SAT scores than students with just one-half year of arts or music.
10,000
Children are served in our 5-county region through NC Arts
Council Grassroots programming managed by AoA

12. T H A N K
Y O U !
• Albemarle Audiology
• Albemarle Nephrology
• B&M Contractors
• Capital Community
Foundation
• Carolina Ice
• Christ Episcopal Church
• City Beverage
• City of Elizabeth City
• Currituck B-B-Q
• Elizabeth City Tourism
Development Authority
• Fairfield Inn
• Farm Bureau Insurance
• Firehouse Subs
• Gateway Bank
• Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland
• Long & Foster Real Estate
• Ocean Atlantic Rentals
• One Main Financial
• Pepsi
• PNC Bank
• Sanctuary Vineyards
• Sentara Medical Center
• Soho Market
• The Daily Advance
• TowneBank Mortgage
• Toyota of Elizabeth City
• Twiford Law Firm
• United States Coast Guard
• Wells Fargo
2014-15 Arts of the Albemarle Sponsors
2014-15
Partner in the Arts Sponsor
Thank You

13.  AoA Community Choir
with Cathy Kreplin
COMING UP 2015-16
 The return of Harbor Arts Fest
Saturday, October 3
 New Volunteer Program
 Ways of Giving Program
 More performances!

14. Thank YOU for your support!