BOARD MEMBERS:

Carol Morgan, co chair

Dawn Angel, co chair

Paul Berndt, treasurer

Sarah Pietrykowski, secretary

John Smothers, Catawba rep.

Grant and Jodie McCallum, Marblehead reps.

Doug Garrett, Port Clinton rep

Betty Kemp, Oak Harbor rep.

Laura Schlachter, Main Street & Port Clinton Chamber rep.

PURPOSE: to foster a vibrant community through the arts that communicates a  uniqueness of place and enriches people's lives.

PHILOSOPHY: we believe -the arts should be available to everyone -the arts are not frivolous; they are essential to the human creative spirit and as such, need to be nurtured -the arts contribute to the economic well-being and aesthetic enhancement of the community.

MISSION: the mission of the arts council is to provide the communities of ottawa county support in fostering a cooperative effort between artists and the public to promotes the creative arts in our region.

VISION: to become an arts organization that encompasses all art forms and multiple communities, creating a pre-eminent region for the arts. -be a leader of coordination, information and collaboration related to the arts in this area. -establish a financially self-sustaining arts organization with paid staff and a facility with space for educational activities. -promote the exhibition of and education in the creative arts. -attract and provide support to artists through workspace, entrepreneurial education, grants, artists in residency programs and showcasing their work. -promote and support public art in all area communities -collaborate with governmental entities to establish community outdoor amphitheaters and coordinate on-going programming.

STRATEGIES: Information - on arts related events, artists, grants, etc. Education- for artists, the public and students. Coordination- of services & events. Collaboration- with other arts-related or arts-friendly organizations, businesses & governmental entities.  Promotion - of artists work and events.  Fundraising- membership, sponsorship, donations, grants, gifts in kind, events, etc. Recruiting/ Attracting- board members, volunteers, artists, donors. Providing Space- for studios, education, exhibits, performances, etc.

NEXT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:

second week in July, 2010 - time, location TBA