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Charlie West Music Fest
Saturday, May 31, 2024 3:00pm - 10:00pm
University of Charleston Lawn
Fund for the Arts and co-presenter, Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC, are proud to present the 2025 Charlie West Music Fest!
To learn more about the music lineup and event details, please click the button below.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities and how to get involved, contact our Executive Director at sarahwright@fundfortheartswv.org
OUR MISSION
Fund for the Arts' mission is to provide “One Gift for all the Arts.” We believe that artists and arts organizations enhance the beauty and cultural richness of our community, and help drive its economic growth. By supporting Fund for the Arts, you are influencing the ability of all our member art groups to offer a vibrant arts scene in the greater Kanawha Valley.
WHAT WE DO
Fund for the Arts is a service organization that provides annual operating support to 11 member art groups throughout the greater Kanawha Valley. Founded in 1981 as a result of the joint efforts of the Kanawha Arts Alliance and the Charleston Chamber of Commerce now the Charleston Area Alliance, Fund for the Arts raises funds from business, foundations, and government, as well as individuals, to provide operating expenses for our 11 member arts groups. Our annual fundraising campaign also consists of two primary events, The Wine and Jazz Music Festival and the Capital Cocktail Classic.
HOW IT WORKS
Member art groups apply annually online and report extensively on their activities during the previous year. In October of each year, the Fund’s Screening and Allocations Committee meets to review applications and determine the percentage of available funds that we will distribute to each group the following year.
Once that amount has been approved by our board, we send a check to each group on the tenth day of each month for one twelfth of their allocation, ensuring that all our arts groups receive a dependable, steady flow of income to cover every day operating expenses.
Allocations Information
OUR LEADERSHIP
Executive Director - Sarah Wright
Our Board of Directors and Executive Director work tirelessly to ensure the sustainability of the artistic culture in our region. The resources our member art groups provide enhances the quality of living throughout the Kanawha Valley and surrounding areas. Each contribution, whether monetary or in-kind ensures that our member art groups can focus on their creative talents for your enjoyment all year long.
Executive Board Members:
Martha Hall: President
Priya Arora: Executive Vice President
Craig Beeson: Immediate Past President
Carolee Felber: Secretary/Treasurer
Robin Saber-Pauley: VP for Campaign
Mallory Burka-Stanley: Assistant VP for Campaign
Stephanie Casey: VP for Festivals
Jennifer Hughes: VP for Allocations
Brett Staples: VP for Foundations and Government
Gregg Oxley: Chair, Individual Arts Initiative
Address:
803 Quarrier Street, Suite 100 Charleston, West Virginia 25301
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