Needs Assessment Arts & Culture

Needs Assessment

Summer 2012

ARTS & CULTURE

Performing Arts

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Why We Care...

For more than 40 years, The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia has been committed to promoting philanthropy in the region by helping to connect donors with causes that match their interests.

That is why, in 2010, we were pleased to launch GiveRichmond.org, in collaboration with Guidestar and 14 other local funders. GiveRichmond is a free online resource that gives anyone interested in enhancing the quality of life in Central Virginia an opportunity to find in-depth information about hundreds of LOCAL nonprofits.

GiveRichmond delivers the transparency donors need to make the kinds of decisions that turn a simple act of giving into a wise investment. You can access comprehensive financial, governance and programmatic details about your favorite organizations or new ones that you have yet to discover.

You can learn about community issues and needs, and then identify organizations working in those areas. Finally, you can give to nonprofits through direct credit card giving, a fund at The Community Foundation, charitable giving cards and/or volunteer opportunities.

In 2012, The Community Foundation plans to publish a series of Needs Assessments designed to highlight organizations that have portraits in GiveRichmond and their most pressing needs. Over the course of the year, these needs assessments will feature organizations by issue area – housing, arts and culture, educational enrichment and so on. All of the current needs listed were submitted directly from the nonprofits in our community and are in their voice. Please support these organizations as they provide essential programs and services to our community.

When reviewing the Needs Assessment, please use the following guide to determine the types of needs that you wish to fulfill.

KEY TO NONPROFIT NEEDS Monetary Needs – Nonprofits may seek financial donations to support capital, operations, endowments, staff support, and other programmatic expenses.

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People – Many organizations rely on volunteers to lend their time and expertise for one-time projects, ongoing tasks or office support, and to serve on boards or committees.

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Supplies – You may also wish to provide in-kind donations of material goods such as office supplies, building materials, medical equipment, unused or gentlyused clothing, books, school supplies, canned goods and much more.

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If you wish to learn more about how to research or give to local nonprofits, please visit www.giverichmond.org or call (804) 330-7400 and ask for Michael Jones, GiveRichmond Coordinator.

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African American Repertory Theatre of Virginia Mission To engage, inspire and challenge our audience through a broad range of theatrical presentations that promote, nurture, reflect, and celebrate the vast spectrum of life that is the African American experience.

Current Needs

PO Box 23157 Richmond, VA 23223 (804) 366-8011 AARTofVA.org

• $75,000 to fund four main stage shows for our upcoming season.

• $20,000 to fund a three-week summer youth theater camp and weekly afterschool theater classes, in order to provide theatrical training to youth whose families would otherwise be unable to afford it • $25,000 for operational expenses.

• $5,000 to train people- in set design, lighting design, sound design and all other areas of technical theater • Administrative/Clerical assistant who could also serve as our book keeper • Certified Public Accountant • Event Planner • Carpenter -

• Storage Space • Lighting Trees and Instruments • Cyclorama

Cadence Theatre Company -

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Mission To inspire and transform artists and audiences through the presentation of contemporary plays and musicals and educational programs that uplift the spirit, challenge the mind, and celebrate community.

Current Needs

608 W. 32nd Street Richmond, VA 23225 (804) 233-4894 www.cadencetheatre.org

• $24,000 for a full-time staff member, or two part time members.

• $5,000-$8,000 to develop short and long-term marketing plans to diversify, grow and nurture current and future audiences • $1,000-$5,000 to develop short and long-term development plans for achieving financial stability for the company • $10,000 to grow our programming to include works of emerging playwrights.

Within the next five years we shall develop and present a World Premiere.

• Devoted individuals to be on our Board of Directors, to include a diverse group of people who feel -passionately about our programs, mission and goals

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City Singers Children’s Choirs Mission To inspire the highest level of artistic choral performance while bringing together youth of the greater Richmond area in a joyful appreciation of their ethnic, religious and cultural diversity. The organization is committed to making its choral education experience available to qualified singers regardless of their economic situations.

Current Needs

3601 Seminary Avenue Richmond, VA 23227 (804) 657-7664 www.citysingerschoir.org

• $100,000: To build IT infrastructure to support our patient-centered medical • Supplement tuition income with grants and other funding to allow the organization to offer compensation to our choral directors that is similar to that of comparable regional and national children’s community choirs.

• Seek grants and other funding to allow participation of all members in a choral festival in spring/summer of 2013.

• Funding to increase visibility in Richmond area through organized marketing campaign utilizing social media, print, and radio.

• Establish and maintain an endowment fund to ensure ongoing financial strength and provide for- special projects.

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• Choral risers to expand usable performance venues.

Concert Ballet of Virginia -

P.O. Box 25501 Richmond, VA 23260 (804) 798-0945 www.concertballet.com

Mission To foster an appreciation of classical and contemporary dance by staging reasonably priced, affordable full-scale productions at convenient locations throughout the state, while providing excellent, challenging and unparalleled performance and creative opportunities within a professionally-mounted full-scale dance company.

Current Needs • Funding to help with Publicity - The Concert Ballet of Virginia suffers because of inequitable coverage in the major press/media. Our crying need is for publicity, assistance with promotion, a Media Blitz, a consistent, effective, on-going promotion that will serve to put the company brand in the public eye.

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• Increased membership -- to inlcude the formation of three additional corps de ballet groups catering to a home-school, a college and an adult group. These are underrepresented talent pools which would benefit from The Concert Ballet of Virginia’s unique offering of opportunities.

• Expanded corps of volunteers - particularly persons or groups not attached to the organization by membership or relation to a member dancer. This expanded expertise would serve to support The Concert Ballet of Virginia’s goals to expand services.

Conductors Guild, Inc. Mission

719 Twinridge Ln. Richmond, VA 23235 (804) 553-1378 http://www.conductorsguild.org

The Conductors Guild is the only music service organization devoted exclusively to the advancement of the art of conducting and to serving the artistic and professional needs of conductors.

Current Needs • Audio-visual equipment including video cameras and equipment to record Conductor-Training Workshop participants (approximately $5000) • Scholarship funds to offset the cost for workshop participants to attend events. ($600 each) • Funds to support daily operations. (Any amount is welcome) -

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Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Foundation

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Mission 2880 Mountain Road PO Box 1249 Glen Allen, VA 23060 (804) 261-2787 www.artsglenallen.com

Our mission is to serve as Greater Richmond’s center for creativity and education in the performing and visual arts. We serve the community by providing affordable, high quality cultural performances, art exhibitions and educational opportunities in a warm and inviting setting.

Current Needs • $50,000 to help launch the MoneyArt Matters program that provides free arts experiences to at-risk youth in the Henrico • Police Athletic LeagueCenter Season sponsors: $1,000 to sponsor one performance, $10,000 to sponsor the entire seasonGallery openings: $250 to sponsor one reception, $2,000 to sponsor the entire season) -

• Volunteers interested in-- helping at-risk youth engage in visual and performing arts projects within the PeopleArt Matters program • Volunteer ushers for Center Season • Volunteer bartenders for- Gallery openings -

• Art supplies and materials: paints, paper, 30-75 harmonicas, 15 digital cameras • Donated items for intermission raffleGallery openings of Center Season

CultureWorks Inc. Mission 1906-A North Hamilton Street Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 340-5280 www.richmondcultureworks.org

CultureWorks’ mission is threefold: (1) Lead public and political advocacy expressing the collective voice of the region’s arts and culture. (2) Strengthen arts and cultural organizations and independent cultural artists by providing grants, engaging technical training and support, enabling networking and collaboration, and publicly celebrating their work. (3) Be a catalyst for diverse partnerships, and a convener of diverse players, for projects that make the Richmond region ever stronger.

Current Needs • Increments of $1,000 to help reach new audiences through the Grants Program • $100,000 for annual budget for grants program • Increments of $5,000 to help showcase the region’s arts and culture orgranization at the Annual CultshaXpo • Increments of $5,000 to enable direct hands-on consultation and service for the region’s arts and culture- non-profit organizations • Volunteers to help staff- the annual Cultsha Xpo - June 23, 2012 • Like every non-profit, we are always looking at ways to expand our board.

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Da Capo Virginia 2321 Olde Stone Rd Midlothian, VA 23113 (804) 432-3446 www.dacapova.org

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Our vision is to offer community-based opportunities that develop and train leaders in musical excellence.

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Current Needs • Finances to allow for public relations and messaging.

• Finances to endow a scholarship fund for families/students in need of assistance.

• Support for Annual giving campaign.

• Advocacy as we seek additional facility partners and locations.

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Firehouse Theatre Project, Inc. Mission To present important American contemporary theatre pieces with an emphasis on plays not previously produced in the metropolitan Richmond area, including developing, producing, and performing at least one new play each year.

Current Needs 1609 W Broad St Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 355-2001 www.firehousetheatre.org

• Firehouse is committed to offering pay-what-you-will performances that allow all individuals to experience live theatre regardless of income. Underwriting of these performances would allow us to offer more of them to meet demand!

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• We need people to help - - get the word out about what the Firehouse has to offer.

• Assistance with facility upgrades and capital improvements such as constructing an exterior set shop (volunteers, gifts-in-kind, or capital donations!)

• FTP needs sponsorship- of its marketing and print materials: posters, playbills, -banners etc.

• A space to perform! Assistance with general operating support will enable us to continue being a home to innovative arts in the Richmond area • A sound system upgrade and enhanced soundproofing of the old Fire Station bay doors

Greater Richmond Children’s Choir -

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Mission PO Box 8595 Richmond, VA 23226 (804) 201-1894 GRCCHOIR.ORG

The Greater Richmond Children’s Choir is dedicated to bringing together boys and girls from diverse backgrounds to experience the joy of singing and to gain a life-long love for good music. We strive to nurture the unique gift each child brings, to encourage all to reach for excellence, and ultimately, to create responsible and compassionate citizens of the world.

Current Needs

• Money to help with student’s tuiton who otherwise cannot afford it ($475 per year per person) • Money for the children’s concert clothes (between $43 and $68) • Money for this year’s trip so all children can participate ($825 per person) -

• People to suggest deserving children to us who think the choir could make a difference in their lives.

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HARPS FoundationAmerican Youth Harp Ensemble Mission The development of programs and performance opportunities for children and youth, regardless of financial means, utilizing the harp as a catalyst for personal growth, community service, and social change

Current Needs

4200 Dover Road Richmond, VA 23221 (804) 353-7001 www.harpensemble.org

• Outreach Program funding to enable us to continue to offer our programs tuition-free to growing numbers of students.

• Performance travel funding to ensure that all eligible Performance and Outreach Ensemble members can tour with the group nationally and internationally and take- advantage of the unparalleled performance opportunities as they arise.

• Staff funding, including artistic, outreach, and administrative positions, particularly for development staff, additional harp teachers, and outreach coordination.

• Additional affordable space for classrooms, rehearsals, and offices as our programming continues to expand.

• New harps including student lever harps and concert grand pedal harps, which range in price from $2,000 to $35,000 each.

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Mission To produce affordable, high quality theatre, using the area’s finest talent, that entertains and engages audiences of all ages. And to build future theatre performers and theatre goers by offering an extensive year-round education series for ages 5 to adult with the intent to fuse performance and life-skills for all who take our classes.

263 Echo Meadows Road Rockville, VA 23146 (804) 343-6364 hattheatre.org

Current Needs • A consistant way to raise funds for operating expenses • About $3,000 for a simple lighted sign above the window on the roof • Help making our inside- door more handicap accessible -

• People to help us increase visibility: we will be going into our 20th year, yet so many in the area do not know of our existence.

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• New lighting and sound equipment that would help us to not only do more for our shows, but we would then be able to teach up to date technical skills to students who take class with us.

Henley Street Theatre Company Mission We stage classical and contemporary works that are relevant, affordable and alive. Our artistic standards are guided by three core values: A reverence for language, a commitment to diversity and a spirit of adventure.

Current Needs P.O. Box 7265 Richmond, VA 23221 (804) 340-0115 www.henleystreettheatre.org

• Show Sponsorships--To provide funding for specific performances, allowing Henley Street Theatre to continue offering affordable/free tickets to students.

• Funds to help with underwriting a production--$10,000.

• Educational Sponsorships--To help ensure under-served audiences access to free or reduced priced performances and programs.

• Underwriting a free performance for students--$2,500.

• Production Vehicle--To transport production items and supplies as part of the company’s day-to-day production duties. An inexpensive, used truck for this effort can be purchased for $3,000 to $5,000.

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• Office Space--To conduct day-to-day administrative duties. This office should include: central location, cable access, ample space for two desks and a few filing cabinets.

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Mission The mission of the James River Ringers is to promote the art of handbell ringing and to present quality handbell music through public concerts, workshops, and classes that help to both educate and entertain. We also provide the opportunity for our members to improve their skills and musicianship by organizing and participating in clinics, festivals, and symposia relating to handbell music and performance.

11001 Continental Rd Quinton, VA 23141 (804) 357-9810 www.jamesriverringers.org

Current Needs • Financial support • Attracting audiences • Publicity • Building a volunteer support network • Increasing membership.

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K Dance Incorporated Mission

10601 Three Chopt Rd Richmond, VA 23233 (804) 270-4944 www.kdance.org

K Dance is a professional dance company that presents concerts, lecturedemonstrations, and master classes for the purpose of educating and informing the public about the art of dance, particularly contemporary modern dance. K Dance serves as a vehicle for creative projects for the artistic director of the company, as well as other artists in the region.

Current Needs • $3,167.85--Harlequin Portable Dance Floor • $2,300--Black Curtains to dress stages • Social Media Specialist -

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Kid Pan Alley

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Mission To inspire and empower children to create their own music. To reinvigorate creativity as a core value in education and to build community wherever we work by bringing together diverse populations and ideas in the musicmaking process.

Current Needs • Financial aid for Kid Pan Alley residency ($6,500, plus travel expenses, for one week).

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PO Box 7046 Charlottesville, VA 22906 (540) 322-3615 www.kidpanalley.org

• Help with private fundraising efforts to be able to offer residencies to schools at a significantly-reduced price, with the goal of raising 1/2-3/4 of the cost of each residency, plus operating costs (in excess of $165,000 each year).

• Alternative ways of bringing the program to kids through partnerships with existing afterschool- programs such as Boys & Girls Clubs and at better marketing our extensive song catalog and our commercial CDs.

Latin Ballet of Virginia, Inc. Mission To preserve and promote Latin American and Spanish cultures through teaching and performing professionally for diverse audiences in North and South America.

Current Needs 1108-O Courthouse Rd Richmond, VA 23236 (804) 379-2555 www.latinballet.com

• LBV spends $91,000 per year on renting studio and office space. LBV is in critical need of finding sponsorship to support the programs offered.

• At least $100,000/year for four new hires: A development specialist, in-house marketer, public relations specialist, performance agent.

• $100,000/year for 11 full-time salaried dancers. Currently we have 7 part time professional dancers. • $50,000 for a capital campaign to create an endowment • $3,600 for storage space to house the massive collection of costumes, lights, and scenery that is currently in several locations.

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Monument City Music Productions, Inc.

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Mission Musical excellence to inspire, entertain, educate, and unite our communities through the Richmond Men’s Chorus and the Richmond Women’s Chorus.

Current Needs PO Box 14523 Richmond, VA 23221 (804) 241-0446 www.monumentcitymusic.org

• GALA 2012-Help us achieve our goal of raising $50,000 to represent Richmond Virginia at the international festival Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses • Funding for Associate Artistic Director and second accompanist to support the new women’s chorus.

• Underwriting costs of - travel and performance for our music outreach program to our seniors.

• Storage space for our growing music library.

• Physical office location- and other performance enhancing infrastructure including risers to accomodate up to 100 vocalists.

Offering, Inc. 724 Whiffletree Rd Richmond, VA 23236 (804) 745-7824 http://www.offeringband.com

Mission Making music make a difference: transforming communities through music and art, connecting people with opportunities to serve through the vehicle of music, and providing quality music for benefits and community gatherings.

Current Needs • Funds to pay our executive director (our only full time staff person) a stipend of $500/month- currently all her time is volunteer.

• Funds to purchase paint and supplies for Arts in the Alley - or donations of the paint and supplies themselves. Each Arts in the Alley project costs us $2000 in paint and other supplies.

• Funds to replace some- of our sound equipment - our speakers are on their last legs, as are the monitors, and our music stands. We need 4 heavy duty music stands ($45 each), in-ear monitors for our main band members ($500/person, for five people), and new main speakers ($1500 for two).

• Administrative help: database entry, general office work - we’re looking for volunteers help 3 afternoons/week.

• Artists to help design murals for Arts in the Alley.

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P.O. Box 13852 Richmond, VA 23225 (804) 364-2368 www.onevoicechorus.org

Mission To perform excellent choral music for the community and provide artistic and educational resources to promote the work of racial reconciliation.

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Current Needs • Sufficient funding for long-range program planning, particularly for major works with orchestra and guest artists.

• Increased cultivation of- community partnerships and outreach opportunities.

• Expanded staff leadership to pursue opportunities for resource development, audience development and community outreach.

• Increased participation of African Americans in the chorus.

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Richmond Ballet, Inc. Mission We are dedicated to the promotion, preservation and continuing evolution of the art form of dance. Our mission is to awaken and uplift the human spirit for both audiences and artists alike.

Current Needs

407 E Canal St Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 344-0906 www.richmondballet.com

• Funding the strategic planning process, as well as capital needs that stem from the Ballet’s ownership of our building in downtown Richmond, but do not justify a capital campaign • Rebuilding the Richmond Ballet On Tour program, which has been negatively impacted by decreased funding and touring subsidies during the current recession.

•Sustaining the Minds In Motion program and other outreach initiatives for elementary school children in participating schools that have been impacted by budget cuts • Refining best practices for operating and performing at Richmond CenterStage, our new home for full-length story ballet productions • Identify a business and- financial model that allows the organization to accomplish artistic and programmatic goals and sustain the high standards of excellence for which we are known, while offering our artists and staff competitive compensation within a balanced budget -

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Mission To provide adult instrumentalists with an opportunity for musical growth while providing quality entertainment for our community.

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PO Box 268 Richmond, VA 23218 (804) 737-3767 www.rcband.org

Current Needs • Funding is needed to purchase up-to-date music and equipment such as music stands and percussion equipment.

• Help with operating costs, to include insurance for a trailer to haul equipment to and from concerts and liability coverage.

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• New venues to perform--currently the Band performs at Linwood Holton Elementary (2), Agecroft Hall (2), Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Dogwood Dell, Pocahontas State Park, Maymont Park, and four local churches.

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Richmond Jazz Society, Inc. Mission To educate the public regarding the historical development and significance of this unique cultural music called Jazz; to preserve its rich history; to be a valuable resource/referral and support center for Jazz in the Commonwealth of Virginia; and, to promote the advancement of Jazz as a true American art form via such activities as performances, lectures, exhibits, workshops, technical assistance, media projects and publications.

P.O. Box 25723 Richmond, VA 23260 (804) 643-1972 www.vajazz.org

Current Needs • Corporate and foundation funding to support our outreach program and our monthly performance series. With proper funding, our outreach program can be provided to area facilities at little to no cost.

• A contribution of $500 enables RJS to send an ensemble to a youth or senior facility for a one-hour interactive performance.

• A minimum contribution of $2500 provides the needed funding for RJS to present a quality program as part of our performance series.

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Richmond Philharmonic, Inc. Mission

8100 Three Chopt Rd Rm 238 Richmond, VA 23229 (804) 673-7400 www.richmondphilharmonic.org

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The Mission of the Richmond Philharmonic is to promote the art and appreciation of classical orchestral music for audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and to provide musicians in the Richmond community with the opportunity to display and develop their talents for performance and enjoyment of orchestral music.

Current Needs • Funds for operation (any amount welcome) • In-kind donations of venue and rehearsal space and printing services

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Richmond Shakespeare Mission

PO Box 27543 Richmond, VA 23261 (804) 232-4000 www.richmondshakespeare.com

To create unique performances of theater, using original or established works and emphasizing the plays of William Shakespeare. It strives to demonstrate that Shakespeare’s works are understandable, exciting, and applicable to modern life. Richmond Shakespeare is also dedicated to providing educational support for schools, colleges, educators, and community organizations.

Current Needs • Secure, climate-controlled storage for its critically acclaimed costumes as well as its properties collection.

• Support for the design and printing of an annual program guide that will serve schools wishing to utilize our educational options, as well as potential patrons and visitors to Richmond.

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Richmond Symphony Mission

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The Richmond Symphony performs, teaches, and champions music, to enrich and entertain communities throughout Virginia.

612 East Grace StreetSuite 401 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 788-4717 http://www.richmondsymphony. com

Current Needs • Annual Fund: Unrestricted gifts to support the Symphony in any amount are necessary for day-to-day operations.

• Sponsorships: We need concert sponsors for individual concerts within the Masterworks, Pops and Lollipops series. These commitments afford wonderful visibility and benefits for underwriters. There are opportunities to present guest artists and very affordable sponsorship levels.

• Capitalization: We are committed to a balanced budget next year and beyond.

To do that, we must reduce and/or eliminate an accumulated deficit from years past and raise new funds to replenish the RSO Foundation’s Rainy Day Fund.

Our goal for this plan is - about $1.5 million over the next five years.

• Camera body and lens: A digital SLR camera capable of taking photos in low light allowing staff to take quality photos during events and performances.

• Flip Video Camera: A video camera for taping performances, practices and interviews.

Richmond Triangle Players Mission We are committed to the passionate exploration of theatre and its role in the global community. We embrace a wide audience with a focus on works relevant to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities. Our highest aim is to enlighten those around us with theatre that warms the heart, educates the mind and entertains the spirit.

Current Needs 1300 Altamont Ave Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 346-8113 www.rtriangle.org

• Need for support and institutional capacity -- including a larger Board, committed volunteers, and donors.

• The company maintains its emphasis on long-range planning and capacity building, both in the size and skill set of the Board of Directors, as well as better work systems for the professional staff.

• Fundraising will be aggressive, as will an increased marketing and publicity push for ticket sales and overall attendance.

Robinson Theater Community Arts Center

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2903 Q St Richmond, VA 23223 (804) 5629133 www.robinsontheater.org

RTCAC is a multi-purpose facility that exists to inspire, enable, and restore healthy community life to the residents of North Church Hill primarily through arts-based programs.

Current Needs • Facility equipment (i.e. projector, durable folding chairs, permanent sound equipment). Cost: $15,000 • Financial backing to enhance and expand our reach through mailers to the community at large (approx. $5000/year) • Part-time staff (i.e. fund development and facility maintenance) • Volunteers for community events (i.e. block parties, movies, talent shows, classes)

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SPARC School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community Mission To inspire young people to reach their full potential through quality training in the performing arts. SPARC develops life skills among young performers, preparing them for productive lives and leadership.

2106-A North Hamilton St Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 353-3393 www.SPARConline.org

Current Needs • The remaining $1.8M needed for our Capital Campaign, “Setting the Stage for Life” by August 31, 2013.

• Increase its scholarship fund from $10,000 for students who receive financial aid.

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• Volunteers for: Development Committee, Capital Committee, Facilities Committee, Board of Directors, and Marketing Committee. Administrative volunteer support is needed as well.

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• Two gently used sewing machines for our costume shop.

• Wood and Paint are always needed for the scene shop.

• Cleaning supplies are also needed for the classrooms.

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Mission To operate a repertory theatre and promote theatrical arts. Provide opportunities for amateur and professional performers to develop their talents.

Current Needs 17401 Jefferson Davis Hwy. P.O. Box 41 Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 748-5203 www.swiftcreekmill.com

• Volunteers Needed as Ushers/Greeters during our Mainstage and Youth Theatre Seasons.

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Sycamore Rouge Incorporated Mission The mission of Sycamore Rouge is to use the performing arts to promote creativity, to help revitalize Petersburg’s downtown area, to strengthen the communities we serve through communal arts experiences, to stimulate the hearts and minds of the community, and to educate the community and its children.

Current Needs • Financial support for general operating needs and salary support to enable the successful production of each season.

• Support (sponsorships, program advertisements, etc.) from local businesses.

21 West Old Street Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 957-5707 www.sycamoreroughe.org

• Volunteer support to help in the general management and operations of the theatre, as well as committed volunteers to serve on our Board of Directors.

• Community support in the promotion of our productions and increased attendance.

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• Increase in in-kind goods and services.

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Mission

The Fischer Sundae Puppets

To provide children, parents and caregivers programs that promote literacy and develop creativity. Programming is provided to public libraries, schools, daycare centers, churches and community agencies.

Current Needs

6611 Loamy Ct Chesterfield, VA 23838 (804) 751-0025 http://www.FischerSundaePuppets.org

• Funding to permit travel to libraries in communities with little access to live theater to promote reading, the development of early childhood literacy skills as well as to encourage the use of local library resources for life long learning.

• Funding to create and/or repair puppets, scenery and equipment, print distribution materials and for meals, lodging and transportation when several performances are scheduled on the same day and when on tour.

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Virginia Opera Mission To attract, educate, develop and engage a diverse base of audiences, volunteers and professionals through the promotion and production of quality opera performances in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Current Needs • Increase total earned revenue in Norfolk and Richmond • Increase total recurring contributed income in Norfolk and Richmond 1503 Santa Rosa RoadSuite 234 Richmond, VA 23229 (804) 644-8168 www.vaopera.org

• Continue to attract, enhance and broaden the diversity of our audience, board, and volunteers • Staff

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Mission

600 E. Grace StreetSuite 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 592-3330 www.richmondcenterstage.com

To promote an inspiring environment where performing arts will flourish and strengthen the Virginia capital region’s cultural, social and economic vitality; provide support and strengthen relationships among visual, performing and cultural arts; broaden audience participation through diverse and innovative programming and community engagement; create transformational performing arts education opportunities for students of all ages; assist in the development of strategies for new and enhanced performing arts venues and related real estate; and provide financial support for the operations of all Richmond CenterStage venues.

Current Needs • Funding for the BrightLights Education initiative, Digital Arts Learning Center, our diverse artistic programming, the operations of our venues, and the future of CenterStage through an endowment fund.

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Virginia Repertory Theatre Mission

114 W. Broad St. Richmond, Virginia 23220 (804) 282-2620 http://va-rep.org/

Virginia Repertory Theatre combines the talents and strengths of two companies, Barksdale Theatre and Theatre IV in their new form. We present national caliber productions of the great dramas, comedies and musicals— past, present and future. With equal enthusiasm, we explore the classics, contemporary works and world premieres, always seeking to demonstrate the unique power of theatre to engage, enthrall, educate and inspire.

Current Needs • Financial Support for Hugs and Kisses performances ($1750 per performance).

Costs for this critical programming are kept intentionally lean to ensure it can be brought to as many schools as possible • Financial Support for the Tickets for Kids Program. Virginia Rep is dedicated to donating 10% of tickets- to at-risk children through local agencies.

• Financial support for Virginia Rep’s Bifocals programs for senior citizens.

• Volunteer ushers for performances at Barksdale Theatre at Willow Lawn, the November Theatre (formerly the Empire Theatre) and Hanover Tavern.

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• Virginia Rep is in need of the following inKind donations: a van for touring performances, furniture including chairs, sofas, and tables to furnish house provided for interns and traveling actors (storage is limited, so please contact Ford Flannagan at 804-783-1677 ext. 1120), a flat-screen TV for the lobby

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Want More?

Check out our other Arts&Cultures issues, featuring the following nonprofit organizations: VISUAL ARTS 1708 Gallery, Inc Art 180, Inc. Art on Wheels Art6, Inc. Artspace Billboard Art Project Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Foundation CultureWorks Inc. Gallery5 Petersburge Area Art League, Inc. Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community, Inc. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Foundation Virginia Foundation for Architecture, Inc. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation Visual Arts Center of Richmond

CULTURAL ARTS ART 180, Inc. Art on Wheels Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities Battersea, Inc. Bolling Haxall House Foundation Byrd Theatre Foundation C3, Inc. Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation iCultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Foundation CultureWorks, Inc. Elegba Folklore Society Incorporated Fairfield Foundation TBS Friends of Hollywood Cemetery Friends of the Chesterfield County Public Library George C. Marshall Research Foundation Hanover Tavern Foundation Historic Polegreen Church Foundation Historic Richmond Foundation James River Writers

Jamestown Yorktown Foundation, Inc. MacCallum More Museum and Gardens Maymont Foundation Old Brick House Foundation Poe Foundation, Inc. Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community, Inc. Richmond Christian Leadership Institute Robert E. Lee Memorial Association Science Museum of Virginia Foundation, Inc. St. John’s Church Foundation The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar The Black History Museum and Cultural Center, Inc. Valentine Richmond History Center Virginia Association of Museums Virginia Capitol Foundation Virginia Center for Public Press, Inc. Virginia Foundation for Architecture, Inc. Virginia Historical Society Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation Virginia Performing Arts Center Stage Virginian’s for the Arts