Gualala Arts Inc

“Form 990, part vi, section a, line 6:line 6 explanation - members pay yearly dues and receive a regularnewsletter, notification of upcoming events and other announcements bye-mail. Classes of membership range from student to lifetime member. Eachmember is entitled to one vote at the annual meeting of the members infebruary of each year.”

“Form 990, part vi, section a, line 7a:line 7a explanation - each member has one vote at the annual member meetingin february towards electing the new officers and board members. Thegualala arts bylaws require that some board decisions be approved by a voteof the members and this is done at the annual meeting in february.”

“Form 990, part vi, section a, line 7b:line 7b explanation - at regular annual members meeting a quorum of membersis required to approve the slate of new board members and all officers forthe next year as nominated by the current board.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 11b:a professional familiar with the filing requirements of non-profitorganizations prepares the annual form 990. The prepared form is providedto the executive director of the organization who copies the return for the audit and finance committee members who review the 990 and approve of itbefore the return is signed and mailed. The committee makes copiesavailable to the board before the return is filed. The committee reportsto the board that the return is correct and ready for signature at whichtime an officer will sign the return and then it will be mailed orelectronically filed. The federal form 990 and california form 199 arefiled electronically, but the form rrf-1 registry of charitable trusts toattorney general of california is mailed in”

“Form 990, part vi, section b, line 12c:all new board members and employees get a copy of the organizationsconflict of interest policy and then must sign a statement that theyunderstand the policy and have a copy of it.”

“Form 990, part vi, section b, line 15a:the executive committee and the finance committee meet with the executivedirector to provide an annual employee evaluation as well as to set theannual compensation for this individual.”

“Form 990, part vi, section c, line 19:the organizations policies are available to the public upon request.”

“Commission expense relates to Art Works.”

“Other Programs- Gualala Arts produces the Global Harmony Series, encouraging global harmony by sharing cultures through the arts, Gualala Arts Presents, popular music from traveling musicians and other one-off programs throughout the year.The North Coast Artist Guild (NGAG)- The NCAG supports local artists through exhibits, studio tours, networking, community involvement education, portfolio reviews and website and social media marketing. Every year in August & September NCAG hosts the Studio Discovery Tour inviting the public to visit 30-45 artists in their studios. NCAG members curate group exhibits at Gualala Arts that are open to the public and in which they may participate. Pacific Piecemakers Quilt Guild (PPQG)- The goal of Pacific Piecemakers Quilt Guild (PPQG) is to promote quilting along the Sonoma / Mendocino coast. PPQG offers monthly educational programs, lectures and workshops for quilters of all skill levels as well as opportunities for members to give back to their community using those skills and an annual quilt challenge exhibit.Sea Ranch Artists Residency (SRAR) SRAR is an invitational residency open to visual artists, performance artists, architects, designers, writers, poets, dancers, scientists & thinkers with the goal of exploring ideas that matter through time spent absorbing the unique environment of The Sea Ranch. In addition to the residency program, SRAR hosts lectures and events in partnership with local organizations.”

“Form 990, part xii, line 2cthe review process remains unchanged from previous years.”