Offcenter Community Arts Project

“Offcenters mission is to enhance the lives of all people in our community by providing a safe and supportive environment for art making and social interaction with an emphasis on enhancing the lives of those most marginalized in our community. Offcenter seeks to build community through regular participation in art making and creative dialog among people of socially and economically diverse backgrounds. No matter ones background, every particpant finds acceptance and self discovery through the arts and social dialogue. We are committed to encouraging and respecting creativity in all its forms, partnering with other groups to serve more people in more ways, developing and promoting economic opportunities for artists and continuing to evolve and grow.”

“Part iii line 28 include homeless veterans, low income individuals and those reentering society from incarceration and domestic violence shelters. Offcenter benefited from the support of numerous volunteers who provided art instruction, administrative support, event planning and fundraising support totaling over 900 donated hours. We also received in kind donations of materials.”

“Part iii line 29 month program consisting of weekly workshops and critique group meetings. Workshops covered topics from writing your artist statement and bio to getting finished work framed, photographed, and ready to hang. Supportive critique groups offered the opportunity for peer and facilitator feedback on works in progress and participants honed their vision for the new work they were creating.”

“Taxpayer recceived significant in kind contributions that are not of a nature required to be reported on the tax return. The most significant contributions consisted of materials utilized in the program. Volunteer hours donated to programming are significant. Rent reduction of $4,000 is also contributed.”

“Advertising/website 1059.”

“Artist commissions 21494.”

“INSURANCE 3150.”

“PROGRAM SUPPLIES 5784.”

“STAFF DEVELOPMENT 2871.”

“Security deposits 398. 398.”