FUND FOR THE ARTS

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Capital Cocktail Classic

Saturday, October 5, 2024 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Fund for the Arts and co-presenter Jackson Kelly PLLC are proud to present the 2024 Capital Cocktail Classic!

To learn more about participating venues, how the event works, and more, please click the button below.


For more information about this event including sponsorship opportunities and how to get involved, contact our Executive Director at sarahwright@fundfortheartswv.org

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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 

Phone:

681-710-4010

Email:
sarahwright@fundfortheartswv.org

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