The Fine Arts Association

“David steger jane densmore steger director director spousal”

“The organizations' process is to furnish the governing body with a copy of the 990 for review and discussion before filing.”

“Each year board members are required to sign the conflict of interest policy and make known any conflicts of interest.”

“Comparisons and analysis were made by the employee review committee of the board of directors.”

“Management has made available upon request.”

“Our mission: create and discover beauty to foster a community empowered by the arts. This reflects our highest aspirations for our organization as we strive for artistic excellence and represents the pedagogical principal in all our educational programs and performances. We use this statement provocatively understanding that the word beauty is a subjective concept. Yet we see beauty in much more than the art itself. We see beauty in the process of creation and discovery. We see beauty when a child learns how to make their first sound on a flute or paints their first picture. We see beauty when a previously shy student can deliver their first lines on stage. We see beauty when a child struggling with emotional or communication challenges can positively express themselves and what they feel through music or art therapy. We see beauty in the inspiration our students, teachers, performers, and clients provide and the aspirations they hold onto firmly. We see beauty in everyone and the potential they have to inspire and be inspired. We see beauty in art and the beauty in the humanity that creates art. Our hope is that as each person creates and discovers beauty, they also discover and affirm the beauty we share in our common humanity often found in the diverse talents we are given, the skills we develop, and the rich cultural heritages we share.”

“The fine arts association (faa) was founded in 1957 to bring quality arts programming to northeast ohio. Our professional faculty of teaching artists provide instruction in visual arts, music, dance and theatre through classes and private lessons, both onsite and offsite. During the summer months, camps are offered in many disciplines. Students are given the opportunity to perform at recitals and share days throughout the year. Additionally, faa offers group and individual services in both music and arts therapies along with adapted programming and specialized workshops. Off-site creative arts therapies services are available to preschools, private/public schools, nursing homes, hospitals, and other community-based agencies, tailored to their specific needs. Over 1,800 people of all ages currently participate in our education and creative arts therapies programs. Faa produces four theatre productions each year, with at least one geared towards families. One performance of each production is sensory-friendly. We offer a series of free performances featuring our faculty along with community musicians. There are concerts throughout the year by both our community chorus and our community wind ensemble, and we have an improv troupe which performs several times a year. We also have outside groups perform, including the brass band of the western reserve, the coastliners of the north coast men's chorus, and tuba christmas. Over 12,000 people annually are reached through our various performances.”

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