Gainesville Fine Arts Association Inc.

“Activity Individual Recognition Amount 8,541”

“Description AmountProcessing Fees 1,093Food and Beverage 1,328State Sales Tax 469Refund 335Front Gallery Pass Through 599”

“Category Beginning of Year End of YearFurniture,Equipment,Improvemnt 18,495 18,495”

“Mission Statement: GFAA strives to value, foster and celebrate the visual art contributions of its members. We believe: 1)Artistic achievements are cultivated by acknowledgment and celebration; 2)Engaged participation is vital to a thriving, volunteer driven organization; 3)Membership in GFAA enhances the prosperity and personal growth of visual artists. Mentoring relationships benefit members and augment the organizations cohesiveness; 4)Networking facilitates creative growth. The creative contributions of visual artists enrich the cultural life of the community; 5)Persistent, lifelong training in the visual arts stimulates creative output and fosters collegiality; 6) Art exhibitions nurture, inform and inspire artists and the community alike. When visual artists collaborate with other community partnerships, the community benefits. Part III, Line 28 - First AccomplishmentGFAA Gallery Exhibitions: In April 2020 GFAA was forced to pivot to a virtual exhibition format as the Gallery closed and receptions were not held due to Covid-19. The GFAA Gallery hosted 3 onsite exhibitions, seven online-only exhibitions with virtual receptions and a final exhibition both online and onsite in Nov/Dec. One of the virtual exhibits was a National show that featured artists from around the US and from other countries. Exhibits featured 30-40 artists and 60-80 pieces and awards are given. We have expanded our boutique where artists can exhibit a small body of small paintings and 3-D items, such as sculptures, ceramics and jewelry. Part III, Line 29 - Second Accomplishment Community Outreach Exhibitions and Activities: In 2020 GFAA continued to offer two of our ongoing exhibits in outside public venues, including a major medical plaza, and a restaurant. Our usual annual collaborative juried exhibits at Oak Hammock and Trinity Methodist Church were canceled due to Covid-19. Prior to the shutdown in early April we held two lectures by prominent artists and art educators. The annual Studio Tour in July was not held due to Covid-19. Part III, Line 30 - Third AccomplishmentWorkshops and Classes/Networking and Mentoring: In 2020 GFAA hosted two 2-day workshops featuring nationally-recognized artist-instructors as well as several virtual workshops during the shutdown after March. The weekly Open Studio program pivoted to a weekly virtual gathering and actually drew more participation on the online format. Open Studio created an important way for artists to continue to connect during the pandemic.”