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The
Arts Center Endowment, Inc.
The
Arts Center Endowment, Inc. had its beginnings in 1989, through
a generous donation from Ruby Scoblick. Ruby believed deeply
in the arts and the contribution they make to develop a sense
of community. Over the years others have joined with her vision,
growing the endowment through their pledges. In 1991 the community
leaders, Jim and Ruth Howland, established a separate Howland
Foundation Fund to support the purchase of public art and
to support artist awards for our annual Howland Community
Open exhibition. In 2002 a restricted fund was established
to support arts education programs.
The
Corvallis Art Center Endowment Fund, Inc. was formally established
in July 2000 to manage the restricted and unrestricted, named
and general endowed funds of the Corvallis Art Center for
the long-term cultural benefit of our community. We follow
financial policies that will fit the needs and interests of
our community from today well into the future. In 2003, the
name of the organization was changed to ArtCentric Endowment,
Inc. Then, in 2008, it was renamed The Arts Center Endowment,
Inc.
General
Fund
This
fund was started with the intention of supporting the operations
of The Arts Center. All unspecified donations go into this
fund. The Endowment Board is directed through its by-laws
to pay a minimum of 5% of this fund to The Arts Center annually
for discretionary use. Other amounts are occasionally paid
to The Arts Center for specific requests. See the Endowment
Operating Manual for a specific voting procedure. Anyone
may contribute to the General Fund.
The
Howland Fund
This
fund supports the Howland Community Open awards and funds
public art projects anywhere in Corvallis. A perennial favorite
award has been for Alley Art projects. Anyone may
contribute to the Howland Fund.
Elizabeth
Starker Cameron Arts Education Fund
This
fund supports art education in Benton and Linn Counties. In
2003, The Arts Center began paying one-half of the funding
for a one-week artist residency in any Corvallis or Albany
elementary school. Anyone may contribute to the Elizabeth
Starker Cameron Arts Education Fund.
The
Bob & Kitty Bunn ArtsCare Fund
Offers
support for both performing and visual artists in healthcare
settings in Benton and Linn Counties. This was intended to
be broad and to leave great discretion as to the definition
of an artist and art. A progressive collaboration with Samaritan
Health Services allows The Arts Center to support ArtsCare
programs both within and outside of their health system. Anyone
may contribute to the Bob & Kitty Bunn ArtsCare Fund.
Donations
to The Arts Center Endowment, Inc. can be made via many methods
including direct contributions, stock gifts, or bequests.
If you would like a copy of our investment policy or other
information about the Endowment, please contact the Executive
Director, Sara Swanberg.
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