PRODUCED BY CULTURAL FESTIVALS
2010 Annual Report
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Organizational Landscape
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NE A Big Read Initiative
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Financial
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Jur ying
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Staff/ Interns
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Chair man’s Message
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A Pa r t y that Matters
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Community Leaders
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T imeline
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Sponsors’ B reak fast
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Looking Ahead
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Ar t on the Boulev a rd
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Ar t Fai r Kick Of f
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17th Annual Saint Louis Ar t Fai r
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Yappy Hour
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5th Annual Big Read Festival
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CULTURAL FESTIVALS LANDSCAPE The mission of Cultural Festivals is to present high quality cultural arts experiences to all in easy access environments. The mission is fulfilled through two annual events, the Saint Louis Art Fair and the Big Read Festival.
SAINT LOUIS ART FAIR A three day festival that creates access to a broad array of visual and per for ming arts experiences, nurtures the development and understanding of those art for ms, and expands the depth and breadth of cultural life in the St. Louis Area.
BIG READ FESTIVAL A one-day event that celebrates the joy of reading as a community activity through author “meet and greets,” innovative workshops, children’s literary activities, entertaining per for mances, and the building of relationships with local schools, non-profit organizations, businesses and libraries.
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DAVID SMITH, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD At Cultural Festivals, there’s a fresh energy in the air! Great and enduring organizations continually update their image, constantly innovate and persistently renew commitments with critically important constituencies. There is no doubt that in 2010, Cultural Festivals proudly made advancements on all of these fronts resulting in increased invigoration and strengthened momentum towards a promising future.
SO WHAT’S DIFFERENT? Cultural Festivals initiated its engagement in social
evolving the Big Read Festival and made
media, developed new & more efficient advertising
measurable progress in strengthening its overall
strategies, and engaged new audiences in a deep
financial position. And looking toward the future,
way with the inauguration of the “Emerging Artists as
Cultural Festivals engaged its Board in developing
Entrepreneurs” program.
a new, long ter m Strategic Plan.
Cultural Festivals elevated its integrity with a new,
It takes a lot to be “the best” and it takes even
open jury process and enhanced the brand image
more to maintain that position. The team we have
of each of its events with improved graphics &
in place at Cultural Festivals strives to be the best
messaging packages that are now benchmarks for
today, and strives to be even better tomorrow.
other organizations to follow.
And it shows.
Cultural Festivals not only renewed its commitment
It is therefore with great pride, on behalf of the
to sponsors as partners, but also engaged in new
entire Board of Directors, that I congratulate
partner events, developing new relationships,
Cindy, the staff, the interns and all other
increasing the organization’s awareness and
contributors for making 2010 a truly terrific year.
ultimately contributing toward the organization’s There is indeed a fresh energy in the air!
sustainability. And that’s only part of it!
Congratulations, Cultural Festivals once again produced one of the highest quality art shows in the nation, continued
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HISTORY Over the last 17 years the Saint Louis Art The Saint Louis Art Fair was founded in 1994
Fair has collaborated with over 120 non-profit
by local businesses and civic leaders with the
arts organizations, provided over $150,000
hope of providing the public with the unique
to non-profit concession partners, utilized
opportunity to interact with professional artists
over 16,000 volunteers, employed over 500
and become more aware of the visual and
per for mers, and provided exhibit space for
per for ming arts.
over 2400 artists.
2010 CULTURAL FESTIVALS TIMELINE JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
FEBRUARY NEA Big Read Initiative
MARCH 19, 20, 21 Jurying Process
MAY 26 Emily Giffin Event
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JUN
JUL
AUG
SEPT
OCT
NOV
DEC
JULY 28 Art on the Boulevard
JULY 20
AUGUST 17
SEPTEMBER 10-12
Sponsors’ Breakfast
Kick Off Party
Saint Louis Art Fair
OCTOBER 8 Yappy Hour Big Read Kick Off OCTOBER 9 Big Read Festival
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JAN
FEB
NEA Big Read
MAR
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Jurying Process
MAY
JUN
Emily Giffin
Initiative
THEATER. The Uppity Theater Company per for ms their original play, The Assorted Short Adventures of Tom, Huck, and Becky, as part of the Big Read Initiative.
CULTURAL FESTIVALS AND THE BIG READ INITIATIVE Cultural Festivals was the recipient of National Endowment
THE GOAL
for the Art’s Big Read Initiative grant program and
To encourage adults and children
consequently became a part of the national campaign
alike in St. Louis to read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
to combat illiteracy and to encourage the reading of the American classics.
OUR METHOD To generate unique partnerships and build dynamic programs around Mark Twain and his beloved story.
Highlights Include
110,000
2300+
PARTICIPANTS
COPIES OF THE ADVENTURES
in the event program overall.
OF TOM SAWYER purchased by Cultural Festivals and distributed, at no charge, to the general public.
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30+ PARTNERSHIPS with Nonprofits, For Profits, and Schools.
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Sponsors’ Breakfast
AUG
Art Fair Kick Off
Art on the Boulevard
SEPT
OCT
Saint Louis
Yappy Hour
Art Fair
Big Read Festival
NOV
DEC
STORYTIME. Students from the Rohan Woods School listen to a story while participating in the Big Read Initiative.
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SCHOOLS
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
incorporated The Adventures of Tom
including Keynote Speaker, Cindy
Sawyer into their curriculum as a result
Lovell, Executive Director of the
of this initiative.
Mark Twain in Boyhood Home
9 BOOK DISCUSSIONS hosted by schools, local libraries, and retail partners.
and Museum in Hannibal, MO.
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JAN
FEB
NEA Big Read
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Jury Process
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Emily Giffin
Initiative
THE JURY PROCESS Cultural Festivals made three significant changes to the Saint Louis Art Fair jury process this year.
The Changes Increased the number of jurors from three to five.
The Results
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A great and unusual opportunity for artists to
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A fresh new perspective on the art that is ultimately
Created a juror position that represents the local collector and buyer.
Opened a portion of the jury process to the general public.
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network with each other.
selected for exhibition in September.
The public’s, specifically the artists’, understanding
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of the SLAF jury process and the degree of competition that it involves.
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Sponsors’ Breakfast
AUG
Art Fair Kick Off
Art on the Boulevard
SEPT
OCT
Saint Louis
Yappy Hour
Art Fair
Big Read Festival
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DEC
A PARTY THAT MATTERS with Author, Emily Giffin
2010 was a year of unique partnerships for Cultural Festivals and the Big Read. Saks Fifth Avenue and Cultural Festivals hosted author Emily Giffin for the St. Louis launch of her latest novel, Heart of the Matter.
The event boasted:
375+
Financial contributions to Cultural Festivals from Saks Fifth Avenue and
ATTENDEES
individual attendees.
Greater recognition of the CF brand and the Big Read Festival.
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JAN
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NEA Big Read
MAR
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Jury Process
MAY
JUN
Emily Giffin
Initiative
SPONSORS’ BREAKFAST Sponsors of the 2010 Saint Louis Art Fair were honored by Cultural Festivals at the second annual Sponsors’ Breakfast, hosted by L’Ecole Culinaire.
Our Goals: To thank sponsors for their continued support of the Saint Louis Art Fair To acquaint sponsors with the Cultural Festival staff and interns
Our Outcome:
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Each sponsor hand-painted their company’s logo on canvas tiles, capturing the spirit of the Art Fair. The Sponsor Mosaic was displayed proudly in the VIP Hospitality Suite during the weekend of the Art Fair.
To provide an enjoyable and relaxed networking opportunity for all companies involved.
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Sponsors’ Breakfast
AUG
Art Fair Kick Off
Art on the Boulevard
SEPT
OCT
Saint Louis
Yappy Hour
Art Fair
Big Read Festival
NOV
DEC
ART ON THE BOULEVARD For one evening, The Boulevard in Brentwood came alive with outdoor musical entertainment, free drinks, and appetizers. 2010 Saint Louis Art Fair exhibiting artists were positioned outside each retailer and restaurant to sell their works and promote the upcoming Art Fair.
Art on the Boulevard Featured:
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ATTENDEES
MISSOURI ARTISTS
Cultural Festivals Garnered: Added Recognition for the Saint Louis Art Fair brand.
More Collaboration Potential with Boulevard retailers and Pace Properties.
Financial Contributions from Pace Properties and select Boulevard retailers.
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JAN
FEB
The Big Read
MAR
APR
Jury Process
Initiative
ART FAIR KICK OFF A Wonderland of Art…the Beginning…
Hosted at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild, the Saint Louis Art Fair Kick Off Celebration allowed artists, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters alike to get a glimpse of the Art Fair’s attractions as Cultural Festivals staff modeled featured artwork in their “Art on the Runway” fashion show. The event also allowed attendees to witness the unveiling of the 2010 Saint Louis Art Fair Commemorative Print, Prelude, by photographer, Doug Cavanah.
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MAY
Emily Giffin
JUN
JUL
Sponsors’ Breakfast
AUG
Art Fair Kick Off
Art on the Boulevard
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Saint Louis
Yappy Hour
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Big Read Festival
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The Big Read
Jurying Process
Emily Giffin
Initiative
The Saint Louis Art Fair was founded to inspire enthusiasm and a sense of community through art. Our mission is realized through free cultural events and programming that relies on non-profit partnership, an extensive volunteer program, and generous corporate support.
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Sponsors’ Breakfast
Art Fair Kick Off
Yappy Hour
Art on the Boulevard
Saint Louis
Big Read Festival
Art Fair
S AINT LOUIS A RT FAIR SEPTEMBER 10-12, 2010
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AUDIENCE DEMOGRAPHICS The Saint Louis Art Fair attracts an annual audience of approximately 150,000 guests. Below is the demographic make up of this year’s fair.
Race
Gender
Under 21 6%
Asian 3%
Female 54%
21-35 14%
Hispanic 6%
Male 46%
36–49 33%
African American 3%
Over 50 47%
Caucasian 88%
Household Income
Highest Level of Education Completed
30K—60K 14%
Post Graduate 45%
60K—90K 21%
Over 90K 65%
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Age
Undergraduate 45%
High School 10%
ARTISTS 181 Artists from all of the United States and Canada exhibited at the 2010 Saint Louis Art Fair.
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Creative Castle is presented by
Art Studio is presented by
ACTIVITIES Art Studio and Creative Castle
Being a spectator at the Saint Louis Art Fair is not the only option. Many come to try their hand in a specific medium and create something special from the simplest of materials.
Adults and children became the artists in the Saint Louis Art Fair’s Art Studio and Creative Castle. CF’s nonprofit partners operate and staff creative, hands-on activities throughout the weekend including:
Creative Castle
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Art Studio
Overall
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847
ADULT CRAFTS
VOLUNTEERS
Community Partners In addition to the 847 volunteers that supported the 2010 Saint Louis Art Fair, Cultural Festivals also partnered with numerous nonprofit organizations who operate and staff concession booths throughout the weekend.
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PERFORMANCES In addition to the spectacular lineup of visual art for the 2010 Art Fair, CF arranged a diverse schedule of performing artists to entertain throughout the weekend.
Melissa Neels and her band per for med on the Art Fair’s Main Stage.
Presented by
Highlights
25+ GROUPS AND SOLO ARTISTS graced the Main, Forsyth, and Per for ming Arts stages during the Art Fair.
Local musician, Lamar Harris, and his band graced the Forsyth Stage.
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EMERGING ARTISTS AS ENTREPRENEURS From the “Student Mentee Program” evolved the Emerging Artists as Entrepreneurs Program at the 2010 Art Fair.
A series of educational seminars were developed to teach student artists about the “business” of being a professional, full-time artist.
Presented by
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THANK YOU
SAINT LOUIS ART FAIR SPONSORS
2010 DONORS & SPONSORS
Official Vehicle
Official Sponsor
Information Booth Sponsor
Official Courier
Art Studio & Creative
Castle Sponsor
Official Wine
Official Media
Official Media
Volunteer Corps Sponsor
Official Florist
Official Soft Drink & Water
Artist Relations Sponsors
Founding & Main Stage Sponsor
Commemorative Cup Sponsor
Official Media
Art Studio Sponsor
Official Television Official Television
Arts in Action Sponsor
Official Media
Official Media
Official Landscaper
Official Media
Official Beer
Official Media
Patron Sponsor
Emerging Artists as Entrepreneur Sponsor
Official Media
William T. Kemper Foundation/ Commerce Bank Trustee
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Official Hotel
Peforming Arts Village Sponsor
Sponsors
15+ SPONSORS have continued their support of the Saint Louis Art Fair since its inception in 1994.
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The mission of the Big Read Festival is to promote literacy in a unique and artistic fashion to the St. Louis community. This is done by gathering authors from around the country to discuss their written works and by developing educational programs that promote reading as a fun and interactive activity and writing as a creative outlet. The Big Read Festival partners with local schools, organizations, libraries, and businesses to develop innovative literacy workshops, and encourage the practice of reading to the general public.
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B IG READ F ESTIVAL OCTOBER 9, 2010
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JAN
FEB
NEA Big Read
MAR
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Jury Process
MAY
JUN
Emily Giffin
Initiative
YAPPY HOUR – A BIG READ KICKOFF For the first time, St. Louis area residents kicked off the Big Read with not only their neighbors and friends, but with man’s best friend as well…
Highlights
100+
Central Avenue Restaurants extended their service outdoors.
DOGS
A Doggie Fashion Show and Giveaways
lined North Central Avenue in Clayton,
organized by Lola & Penelope’s Pet Boutique.
MO, on the eve of the Big Read to greet Presidential dog trainer and author of The Love That Dog Training Program, Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz.
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A Fundraising campaign benefiting the Clayton Century Foundation.
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Sponsors’ Breakfast
AUG
Art Fair Kick Off
Art on the Boulevard
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OCT
Saint Louis
Yappy Hour
Art Fair
Big Read Festival
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DEC
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AUDIENCE DEMOGRAPHICS The Big Read Festival attracts an annual audience of approximately 4,000 guests. Below is the demographic make up of this year’s fair.
Gender
Race
8%
African American
84% Caucasian 1%
Hispanic
5%
Asian
1%
Native American
1%
Other
79% Female
11% High School
21% Male
38% Post-Graduate 51% College
Household income 41% Over $90,000
31% $60,000-89,000
19% $30,000—59,000
9% Under #30,000
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Education
AUTHORS The authors were the main attraction at the 2010 Big Read Festival – with newly represented genres like mystery and thrillers, tween-focused literature, and even a “how-to” training guide for your dog from the White House pet trainer herself.
The culinary arts were likewise supported thanks to cooking demonstrations, hosted by Portabella Restaurant, that celebrated the latest and greatest cookbooks on the market.
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Presented by
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Kids Big Corner
The 2010 Big Read was a wonderland of fun for children of all ages. The Peabody Energy Kids Big Corner is an “imagination station” for the budding reader in every child. Led by our nonprofit partners and volunteers, children learn about literature through hands-on activities in the Kids Big Corner.
Activities included: Creating “Huckleberry” Book Sacks Developing Journaling Skills Making Literary Character Puppets Decorating Your Own Bookmark
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25+ AUTHORS
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KID’S BIG CORNER ACTIVITIES
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WORKSHOPS
A scene from Modern American Dance Company’s “Books in Motion” per for mance of Brandon Mull’s Fablehaven.
PERFORMANCE STAGE The children’s per for mance stage never ceased with activity. From your favorite storybook characters to literary competitions to a live interpretation of a beloved book series, the Big Read Per for mance stage was alive with activity.
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Workshops were sponsored by
WORKSHOPS As part of our “Emerging Artists as Entrepreneurs” program, we tailored our literary workshop series around the encouragement and cultivation of the community’s “writers-to-be.”
Topics included:
Writing with Humor Writing about History Publishing Your Own Work Writing about Science Fiction Making the Most of Your e-Reader Pitchapalooza: Creating the Per fect Book Pitch
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Community Integration:
Local restaurant, The Crossing, hosted this series and offered our patrons rest, relaxation, a full menu, and a quiet, intimate setting to discuss their ideas.
The Big Write was sponsored by
BIG WRITE COMPETITION It All Began When I Got That Text Message‌
Over 450 entries came in for the annual Big Write Youth Competition. Students in grades 4-8 from more than 12 states (and Chile) submitted original stories. Twelve winners and finalists were honored at the award ceremony at the 2010 Big Read and read their stories to a live audience.
Highlights
450+ 12+ ENTRIES
STATES
12 WINNERS
represented with additional entrants from Chile.
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Thank You
BIG READ SPONSORS
2010 Donors & Sponsors
Founding Sponsor
Founding Sponsor
Kids’ Big Corner
Sponsor
Maryville University Author Tent
Official Television
Official Television
Kids’ Aurthor Tent
Nestle Purina Author Tent
Official Courier
Official Bookseller
Official Bookseller
Big Write Sponsor
Official Media
Big Write Sponsor
Sponsor
Special Thanks
Arthur and Helen Bear Foundation Volunteer Corps
Emerging Artists as Entrepreneur Sponsor
Official Media
Official Media
Sponsor
Sponsor
Official Media
Sponsor
New York Times Sponsor
Sponsor
Highlights
29 SPONSORS supported the 2010 Big Read Festival, with numerous returning due to successful support in previous years. Each sponsor was provided a sponsorship recap report for the 2010 year to share the effects of their support for this event. This year’s sponsors included: 36
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT
WHERE WE GET OUR MONEY Concession Sales
10%
Corporate Cash
19%
Foundation Cash
7%
Individual Cash
1%
Entry/Registration Fee
4.5%
Government Grants
4.5%
Merchandise Revenue
1%
Miscellaneous Revenue
.5%
Rental Income In Kind Sponsorship
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Administration (Includes Salaries)
27%
Operations & Programming
30%
Advertising & Marketing
43%
14% 37.5%
LOOKING AHEAD Our focus for the future includes:
Seeking more small-scale event opportunities
that will round out a full cultural calendar year.
Building new and nontraditional relationships with
businesses to produce these events through sponsorship and collaboration.
Developing our educational programming, especially the
Emerging Artists as Entrepreneurs program.
Expanding our outreach through an extensive
social media program.
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Cindy Lerick Executive Director & President
Laura Miller Director of Operations & Programming
Zoe Hillenmeyer Volunteer and Production Coordinator
Ashley Carlson
STAFF The Cultural Festivals agenda is planned and promoted by a dedicated staff of 5 as well as an innovative and intensive summer internship program. Interns are assigned a specific area of responsibility for the Saint Louis Art Fair and Big Read based on their background and skill set, whether it be development, production, graphic design, volunteer coordination or more.
Each intern emerges from the program with a substantive contribution to the events and the knowledge that they have made their own impression on the Fair.
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Production Intern
Erin Vlasaty Special Events Coordinator
Bruce Schwerdt Social Media & IT Coordinator
De Andrea Nichols Online Marketing & Graphic Design Coordinator; Graphic Design & Social Media Intern
Grace Lowe Development Intern
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Erica Virgin Graphic Design Intern
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Erica Virgin Graphic Design Intern
I’m a senior majoring in graphic
stage banners. I also worked
design at Maryville University.
with the artists to incorporate
While interning at Cultural
their work into my designs. I also
Festivals I created a cohesive
created a brochure for Big Read
design theme for the Saint Louis
and contributed to the Big Read
Art Fair and the Big Read Festival.
volunteer t-shirt design. To see
For the Art Fair, I created
my work all around the Art Fair
the layout for the 2010 Com-
was one of the most amazing
memorative Print, designed the
experiences! I couldn’t have
t-shirts, posters, badges, and
imagined a better internship!
Shortly after the 2010 Art Fair, I
Similar to my experience at CF,
accepted a full time position as
I am working with great art and
the Marketing Manager for Free-
great people.
man’s Auctioneers & Appraisers in Philadelphia. The work is good; however it is certainly a change working primarily with buyers and sellers instead of artists. Though Zoe Hillenmeyer Volunteer and Production Coordinator
Ashley Carlson Production Intern
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it has been a shift I find the work both challenging and stimulating.
I am a junior at Southeast
per for mers, negotiated payment,
Missouri State University, majoring
and directly communicated with
in Public Relations. As I enjoy
them regarding their logistical
planning events, I was attracted
needs. For me, the highlight was
to a production opportunity
planning our “preview” event
with the Saint Louis Art Fair. As
at The Boulevard. I offered my
production intern, I met with
opinions and put them in motion.
representatives from the City
I was not filing papers and
of Clayton, potential per for mers
getting coffee; I made important
and prospective committee
decisions and experienced more
chairs. I booked a majority of the
than I ever imagined.
Grace Lowe Development Intern
I recently graduated from Butler
event, and even ran a staff meet-
University with a B.S. in Arts
ing. I learned what it takes to run
Administration, with a concen-
an arts nonprofit, and it meant so
tration in music. Per my gradu-
much to me because I was invested
ation requirement, I interned in
in the organization. I highly
the development department
recommend this internship to any
at Cultural Festivals. There I took
student seeking to immerse them-
ownership on projects, contacted
selves in the arts community.
potential and current sponsors, planned a Sponsor Appreciation
My experience with Cultural
Read Festivals, to designing our
Festivals has been a dynamic
social media inter faces, and
learning experience. After
facilitating the Emerging Artists
deciding to return to St. Louis
as Entrepreneurs program during
to pursue entrepreneurship
the Art Fair. Now, as the Online
and graduate school, I learned
Marketing and Graphic Design
about CF through fellow intern,
Coordinator, I look forward to
Zoe Hillenmeyer. As graphic
using my knowledge in marketing
De Andrea Nichols Graphic Design & Social Media Intern;
designer and social media
and communications design to
intern, I was able to use my
implement and strengthen the
Online Marketing & Graphic Design Coordinator
talents and passions in numerous
Cultural Festivals branding and
ways, from designing all of the
marketing platfor ms.
signage for the Art Fair and Big
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COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND VOLUNTEERS The execution of the Saint Louis Art Fair and the Big Read Festival would not be possible without an amazing, committed group of more than 1400 volunteers led by:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ellen Gale David Smith, Chairman
Executive Director,
CEO, SmithInk
Clayton Chamber of Commerce
Dwight Erdbruegger, Treasurer Senior Vice President, Commerce Bank
Joanne Gladney
Kathy Reeves, Chair, Development Committee Community Relations Manager Enterprise Holdings
Susan Uchitelle
St. Louis County Government Sharmon Wilkinson
Laura Haller, Secretary Director of Interiors, Wm. B. Ittner, Inc.
Nora Akerberg Vice President Interiors, HOK
Gene Dobbs Bradford Executive Director, Jazz St. Louis
Christine Brzycki Vice President, Medical Management Operations, Centene Corporation
Charlie Dooley St. Louis County Executive
Linda Goldstein
Director of Human Resources
Mayor, City of Clayton
School District of Clayton
Jason Hackmann
Gary Wolff
President, BryanMark
President,
Financial Group
Wolff Shoe Company
Jesse Hill Director of Regulatory Relations/Compliance, Edward Jones
ART FAIR COMMITTEE CHAIRS Art Studio
Kathy Conley Jones
Cynthia Billingsley
Crane Agency
Rob Corbett Laura Haller
Carrie Kouri
Denise Wallher mfechtel
Owner, eSpecial Needs Artist Relations Marian Nunn, Chair, Strategic Planning
David Forth Scott Sarandis Krista Schaub
Gary Feder, Chair, Governance Committee
Stacey Tull
Partner, Husch, Blackwell,
Craig Owens
Corge Umlauf
Sanders, LLP
City Manager, City of Clayton
Sarah Umlauf
David Forth
Don Poling
Arts in Action
Partner, James, Hutchison,
Partner
Robin Hirsch
Forth & Snyder, PC
Financial Management Partners
Christine Malinee
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Auction
Onsite Judging
Karen Clerc
Ann Gold
Lucy White
Susan Kronemer Donna Thackrey Dan Winkelman
Cash Operations
BIG READ COMMITTEE CHAIRS Costume Characters Brooke Stewart
Dwight Erdbruegger Operations
Jim Stephenson
Emergency Services
Brett Fox Concessions
Ben Mohr mann
Michael Battle
Dave Roser
Mike Henderson
Gary Scheipeter
Wade Rose
Janey Brewen
Jim Slack Ida Solano
Performance Coordination
Monica Stegman
Andre Brown Beverly Hughes
Creative Castle Kelly Diehl
Special Events
Jada Fox
Mary Ann Goldberg Cindy Whitney Shar mon Wilkinson
Emergency Services Matt Jacobson
Student Mentoring
Brian Zinnani
Ron Fondaw Sharron Pollack
Food Judging Alison Fox
Volunteer Coordination Guest Relations
Ann Mahoney
Tammy Thompson
Brittany Perez
Jarretha Whitaker
Toni Roser
Landscaping
Wine & Martini Service
Lee Ann Caffrey
Halcyone Brown
Doug Wolter
Drew Daniels
Matt Jacobson Brian Zinnani Guest Relations Janey Brewen Maureen DiSalvo Kids Big Corner Lee Ann Caffrey Doug Wolter Operations Dave Roser Gary Scheipeter Jim Slack Program Coordination Joni Karandjeff Susan Kronemer Karin Metzger Christine Myrick Kate Poss Volunteer Coordination Toni Roser
Chet Franklin Merchandise
Carla Johnson
Kate Bohnert
Karin Metzger
Saundra Bryan
T ina Siebert
Janice Denigan
Car men Pace-McFerren
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This document was created in-house at Cultural Festivals by graphic designer, De Andrea Nichols. All images are used under the rights of the Cultural Festivals brand. For more infor mation about Cultural Festivals and its respective events, please contact us via the following: Cultural Festivals 7818 Forsyth Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63105 www.culturalfestivals.com
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