Barrier Island Group for the Arts

“The board of directors shall be elected by the board and announced at the annual membership meeting. Directors may be elected for two consecutive 3-year terms and thereafter shall be eligible for reelection after at least one additional year has elapsed. The executive director is an ex-officio non-voting member of the board and the treasurer is an ex-officio voting member of the board, with no terms as long as they hold these positions. There shall be three classes of directors, denoted as a, b or c classes, each of the classes shall comprise a group of directors serving the same three (3) year terms, and each class shall contain approximately one-third (1/3) of the board's directors. All of the terms of the directors in a class shall begin on the same date and expire three years from that date. The classes shall follow each other in staggered, annual succession, such that each year at the annual meeting on class of directors terms will expire and the same and/or new persons will be nominated to that class and elected by the board to begin new, three (3) year terms. Each director shall hold office for the term to which he or she is elected or appointed and until his or her successor has been elected or appointed and qualified or until his or her earlier resignation, removal from office, or death.”

“Form 990 is reviewed by the treasurer, executive director and finance committee prior to submittal to the irs. Form 990 is based on an external audit that is presented and reviewed by the finance committee and approved by the board of directors.”

“The policy is reviewed and re-signed annually by all board members at the november meeting.”

“The executive committee uses comparables to recommend the executive directors compensation.”

“The organization makes it's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request to the executive director.”

“Volunteers assist with set-up and clean-up for events, perform at events in the band and choir, provide usher services, greet visitors, assist at the box office, answer telephones, staff the gift shop, and help in the accounting department.”

“Performing arts series the 2024-2025 performing arts' series at big arts offered a diverse range of performances, attracting people with a variety of musical genres, theatrical performances, & dance performances. Highlights include: chris mann: must see show tribute to george michael full of energy and passion. Phat cat swinger: an 11 piece american pop band with a belnd of swing, jazz, & rock barricade boys: powerhouse vocals, slick dance routines and diverse music davina & the vagabonds: blues, jazz, r&b, soul & gospel melded together the players: formerly of chicago and earth wind & fire, the grammy winning former members of these bands are amazing late night catechism: a humorus and interactive production that ia always a delight additionally, the classical music series was a highlight with performances by: jupiter & jasper quartet: classic & contemporary music that is expressively confident and beautifully composed ilya yakushev: past winner of the world piano competion form 990 part iii line 4b 2nd accomplishment workshops & educational programming big arts offered a robust selection of workshops throughout the year. Painting, mixed media, pastels, alcohol ink, glass fusing, drawing, basket weaving, writing, and much more. Each offers introductory to advanced techniques monday night films were a hit along with the moderated discussions afterwards free community events: big arts hosted several including: family & friends day: featuring wild world of animals, an entertaining and educational show featuring live animals. Art vibe: on display were works from fsw colleges visual arts program, along with the celebration of recipients of the 2025 big arts creative and performing arts scholarships. Artist receptions were held throughout the year. Big arts had a holiday open house event as well with free food and entertainment.”

“Workshops & educational programming big arts offered a robust selection of workshops throughout the year. Painting, mixed media, pastels, alcohol ink, glass fusing, drawing, basket weaving, writing, and much more. Each offers introductory to advanced techniques monday night films were a hit along with the moderated discussions afterwards free community events: big arts hosted several including: family & friends day: featuring wild world of animals, an entertaining and educational show featuring live animals. Art vibe: on display were works from fsw colleges visual arts program, along with the celebration of recipients of the 2025 big arts creative and performing arts scholarships. Artist receptions were held throughout the year. Big arts had a holiday open house event as well with free food and entertainment.”

“Gift shop costs of goods sold 35,511 fundraising expenses 21,985 gift shop cost of goods sold -35,511 fundraising expenses -21,985”