Annual Report

2019

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Students participating in Molly Gaston Johnson’s Art of Invention residency at Broad Street Elementary School in Bridgeton, NJ.

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Board of TrusteesChair Steve RunkTreasurer Colleen A. FoySecretary Peter Johnson

MembersSanford BingGil BlitzMichelle CashBarbara CoeAndrea ColbyLiz FilloDeborah Sands GartenbergRichard GoldmanMarilyn W. GroundsLinda Kinsey

Everett KlineStacy MattiaDonna McInerneyAnn Marie MillerBarbara MoranAmanda Newman-GodfreyBarbara PanfiliBelinda RollMichele N. Siekerka, Esq.Donald StrumSharon White

President & CEO Michele Russo

Emeritus Larry Capo

reflects our commitment to the energy and vibrancy of arts education.

OUR REFRESHED LOGO

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2019 HighlightARTS LAB LAUNCHES: We’re measuring teaching artists’ impact on student learning and chronic absenteeism by using the arts intentionally to improve student engagement. The Lab combines 4 teaching artist-led programs each year for 5 years:

• Monthly performance• 12-day Dance to Learn or Theater to Learn

residency• Creativity Consultant Professional Learning• Family Arts and Creativity

We partner with two schools: Wilson Elementary School in Hamilton, funded with a $300,000 grant from Princeton Area Community Foundation’s All Kids Thrive Initiative; and Silver Bay Elementary School in Toms River, funded with a $300,000 grant from the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation.

362,675

children

690

schools

16,428

educators

Alex Shaw of Samba to Salsa performs A Journey Through Latin American Percussion at Holy Rosary School in Plymouth Meeting, PA.

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45th Anniversary Campaign

Having YA teaching artists at our school is my favorite week of the year. I love seeing some students, for whom academics are really hard, completely shine with a new skill, helping change the teacher perspective on that student’s strengths.Dyan Branstetter, Teacher, Brecht Elementary School, Lancaster, PA

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December 2018 marked the successful completion of our 45th

Anniversary campaign to raise $450,000 to support endowment,

scholarship, diversity, and social justice programs. Thank you to our

major donors:

$100,000 and upBelinda and Ferrill Roll

$50,000-$99,999Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic ArtThe George H. and Estelle M. Sands

Foundation

$20,000-$49,999The Brent Family Foundation

The Burke FoundationThe David & Catherine Loevner

Family FundTanuja and Phillip Dehne

Meta A. & William S. Griffith FoundationAnonymous

$5,000-$19,999Anne VanLent Fund of the Princeton Area

Community FoundationGeraldine R. Dodge FoundationDonna and Timothy McInerney

The Piper Hill FoundationNancy and Will Robins

M’lou WalkerSally and Alec Walsh

$2,000-$4,999Larry Capo and James Olson

Michelle and Laurent CashPatricia and Eliot DaleyLiz Fillo and Chris Coucill

John McGoldrickMichele Russo

Queen Nur performs Story SELabration at Manor Elementary School in Levittown, PA.

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We’re coining a new term—a way to share the many ways our teaching artists impact children’s learning every day.

Arts Impact Victory nounArts • Im • pact • Vic • to • ry | ahrts im-pakt vik-tuh-ree1. A moment of understanding that positively affects one’s outlook

on life and learning 2. Social connections formed through new intercultural

understanding 3. A deepened connection to one’s own creativity 4. Newfound confidence that comes from a teaching artist

recognizing a person’s unique contributions

“This art experience made me think of myself more positively.”

–ABDEL, 3RD GRADE

“Art can change things a lot for people. It can make people laugh, bring people together and heal broken hearts.”—SHAYLE, 3RD GRADE

“I learned that you never have to be perfect.”

—YEZANY, 7TH GRADE

“This Plena program helped me to better understand my own family history and learn about an art form that relates to the family culture of many of my students.”

–CATHY ROSA, PRE-K TEACHER, PATERSON 15

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Arts Impact Victory noun

A first grader spoke in front of her

classmates for the first time during a

storytelling residency.

Non-binary students experienced gender-inclusive dance. Rather than pairing girls and boys, the teaching artist encouraged student to choose to be leaders or followers.

A student who is non-verbal was encouraged

to contribute to a performing arts residency

by creating visual art that became an integral

part of the final performance.

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FRANK VERONSKY

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3-Year Strategic Plan

4 Strategic Initiatives:

• TEACHING ARTIST ENGAGEMENT YA will support continued growth of the field of teaching artistry.

• ARTS LAB YA will use the measurable outcomes from this model to define how YA’s programs impact student learning.

• RESULTS DRIVEN ASSESSMENT YA will measure program specific evidence and impact.

• ARTS UNITED YA will increase and improve student engagement through an organization-wide diversity, equity, access, and inclusion policy

Making teaching artists a fundamental part of every child’s learning and life.

NOW 2022Changing Perceptions

PartnerVendor/Provider

EssentialSupplemental

Teaching Artist as ExpertTeaching Artist as Guest

In the BudgetIf Funding Is Available

Inclusive of ALLInclusive of Many

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In November 2018 the Board of Trustees adopted our Arts United policy and action plan. The plan’s goal is to continually strive to create spaces that are diverse, equitable, and inclusive for children of all identities, backgrounds, and experiences in which their creativity, cultures, abilities, and identities are validated, included and nurtured.

Arts United

IMPACT ON STUDENTS ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY

• Expanded grade 2-5 Dance to Learn Curriculum to represent non-Western cultures, traditions and dance styles

• Raised $50,000 to develop new programs for students around dis/Ability

• Updated assessment tools with an anti-bias education lens

• Incorporated Arts United Policy as 1 of 4 key initiatives of the new strategic plan

COMMUNICATIONS THAT INCLUDE CONTINUOUS LEARNING

• Updated new staff recruitment practices

• Edited program descriptions to remove biased language

• Teaching artists, staff and trustees participated in heart and mind work around diversity, equity, inclusion, and access

• Teaching artists trained in culturally responsive teaching practices

Dance to Learn students at Wiggins Elementary School in Camden, NJ.

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Operating BudgetFiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019

INCOME EXPENSE

TOTAL: $3,298,489 TOTAL: $2,792,822

PROGRAM SERVICES CONTRIBUTED

OTHER

PROGRAM

MANAGEMENT

FUNDRAISING

CONTRIBUTED INCOME BY CATEGORY

TOTAL: $2,181,386

FOUNDATION

INDIVIDUALS

CORPORATE

GOVERNMENT

66%

28%

9%

17%46%

33%9%

7%

84%

1%

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4,301programs

505professional-learning workshops

117community-based partners

Leigh Robertson teaches an Intro to Capoeira workshop.

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$500,000 AND UPGerda Kelly

$100,000-$499,999The George and Estelle Sands Foundation

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation

New Jersey State Council on the Arts

$30,000-$99,999Educational Testing ServiceThe Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation

Princeton Area Community Foundation

Robert Wood Johnson III Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation

The Robert Wood Johnson 1962 Charitable Trust

Belinda and Ferrill RollWells Fargo

$20,000-$29,999The Bunbury Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation

The Burke FoundationCumberland Empowerment Zone

AnonymousJohnson & Johnson Family of Companies

AnonymousThe Meta A. & William S. Griffith Foundation

PNC

$10,000-$19,999The David & Catherine Loevner Family Fund

The Edward T. Cone FoundationThe Horizon Foundation for New Jersey

Hyde and Watson FoundationM&T BankNational Endowment for the Arts

$5,000-$9,999Autism SpeaksAndrea and Michael ColbyTanuja and Phillip DehneLiz Fillo and Chris CoucillPeter and Sharyn JohnsonLinda Kinsey and Don EhmanThe Nordson Corporation Foundation

NRG Energy, Inc.The Piper Hill FoundationWillard M. Rypkema, Jr.M’lou WalkerYoung Audiences, Inc.

$2,000-$4,999Larry Capo and James OlsonMichelle and Laurent CashMs. Colleen A. Foy and Mr. Todd B. Gudgel

Richard and Cheryl GoldmanMarilyn W. GroundsDorothy and Joseph HighlandEleanor V. HorneNancy and Duncan MacMillanMargit and Eli Marie Arvesen Fund of the Community Foundation of New Jersey

John McGoldrickMerrill Lynch & Co., Inc.Barbara Fulton Moran and Tom Moran

New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company

Pennsylvania Council on the ArtsRoma Bank FoundationMichele RussoMichelle and Jeff* ThompkinsVoorhees Blitz Amerio Group of UBS

Sharon and Russell White

Thank you to our donors

Grounds CircleEstablished in 2009, in honor of Marilyn W. Grounds, founders and members are major donors to the Annual Fund.FOUNDERSBarbara P. BroadLarry Capo and James OlsonAndrea L. ColbyLinda Kinsey and Don EhmanCheryl and Richard GoldmanMarilyn and Peter* GroundsJanet M. HaringBetty Wold JohnsonGerda Kelly*Ann* and John McGoldrickChristine Grounds and Jonathan MirMary and Gary ReeceJay and Amy ReganBelinda and Ferrill RollDeborah and Stephen ShepherdAnita J. SiegelMichael* and Willa SpicerMr. and Mrs. John L. SteffensMiriam and Jeff TuckerKristin and Ken Wenger

Encore SocietyRecognizes those whose estate and life income gifts will provide future support.FOUNDERSLarry Capo and James OlsonAndrea L. ColbyLiz Fillo and Chris CoucillCheryl and Richard GoldmanJanet M. HaringKathy and Jamie HerringGerda Kelly*Barbara Fulton Moran and Tom MoranDenyce Mylson and Joe OlenickMrs. Dorothy NoonanBelinda and Ferrill RollAnita J. SiegelMichael* and Willa SpicerMiriam and Jeff TuckerSharon and Russell White

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$1,000-$1,999Gil Blitz and Tali MendelbergBorden Perlman Salisbury & KellyBarbara CoeMr. and Mrs. Christopher ColeKaren Collias and Geoffrey LevittClifford CramerPatricia and Eliot DaleyDrinker Biddle & ReathFM Global FoundationDeborah Sands Gartenberg and Gary Gartenberg

The Hallett Family Charitable Fund

Janet M. HaringHorizon Blue Cross Blue ShieldAnn Marie and Terry HornerThe Johnson Family FundEverett Kline and David WaldEllen and Harry LevineStacy and Michael MattiaNew Jersey Business & Industry Association

Barbara and Duilio PanfiliRobert J. Ciatto and Elaine Ciatto Family Foundation

Steve Runk and Ken EikerThe Siekerka FamilyDonald and Pamela Strum

$500-$999Anne VanLent Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation

Ann Betterton and Craig GirvanBarbara CiamporceroElliot Cohen

Ann and Bernie FlynnBernadette Connaughton and Michael Gray

Sheridan and John GreeniausThe Henry and Barbara Broad Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation

Investors Bank FoundationJohnson & Johnson Family of Companies

Marianna and Tom LindsayEmily Mann and Gary MailmanAmanda Newman-GodfreyDr. and Mrs. Steven PeskinMary and Gary ReeceRobert Wood Johnson Foundation

Nancy and Will RobinsMs. Miles Dumont and Mr. Llewellyn Ross

Vincent and Rachelle RussoSuplee, Clooney & Co.UBS

$250-$499Bank of AmericaIris and Sanford BingCarol and John DehneElizabeth and Miguel FernandezGordon and Llura Gund Fund of the PACF

Janice GrossMaricel HermannCynthia and Don LaraJohn MacLeodMargaret and Fred MariglianoLiza and Sky Morehouse

NRG Global GivingOber Family Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation

Dr. and Mrs. Adeoye Y. OlukotunCarol and Mark PollardTaylor and Patrick ToddMiriam and Jeff TuckerSarah and Michael UngerAnonymousMr. and Mrs. Joseph C. WinterEllen Sorrin and David YorkMarylu Simon and Judy Zimmerman

$100-$249Barbara BailerBeverly BrownCynthia ChiarielloLaurie ConleyJudith Brodsky and Michael Curtis

Audrey and David EggerFred Astaire Dance StudioKay and James FugerThe Girgus/Chimacoff Family Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas GorrieJacqueline Jones and Ed GreeneDiane Girer and Moris GuvenisIona and Maurice HardingStephanie and Robert HarrisJane Buttars and Daniel HarrisArcher and Tom HarveyHopewell TheaterRosanne Jacks

Sharon White, Barbara Panfili, Duilio Panfili, Sally Maruca, and Russell White

Michelle Cash, Chip Cash, and Christine Lee

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Cathy and Michael LevatinoWendy Liscow and Michael Pollard

Kristie and Jim LucataSusan and William MorrisFerris OlinJean and Larry ParsonsRavenell Williams and Phyllis Piano

Celia D. RyanCorrine O’Hara and Joel Schwartz

Hazel StixTeddi and Fong WeiRichard and Sara WeidelSusie WilsonEric Witmondt

GIFTS UP TO $100Katie AdamsPatricia and Ronald AlbertsonPatrice Lavanture and Paula Alekson

AmazonSmile FoundationJoan BartlElisabeth BishJulie BrennerNancy and Bill CaneSharon and Kevin ChapmanJames ChristyJenny and Jonathan CrumillerGerald DiAndreaMerry L. and Curt M. EmmichRichard EngelWilliam V. EngelDonna and Matt FerroAnonymous

Farrell FriedenbergAnonymousSuzanne and Keith GoldenMr. and Mrs. Darrell GuderHilary HaysRaymond HirschmanElaine and William HoganElizabeth and Marty JohnsonRebecca KellyNoreen KemetherLAWSgiving Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation

Laura LevatinoStephen LevatinoRiva and Howard LevyCyndy and Ralph LosannoMaxine and Jonathan LurieDebbie and Bob MacchiaDr. and Mrs. Shyamal MajumdarLaura Marchese and Michael Estes

Mr. Henry R. MartinSally MarucaJohn McEwenElizabeth McNeillyMr. and Mrs. Graeme McWhirterLiz MorganMaureen O’Keefe and Jack Mullan

Denyce Mylson and Joseph Olenick

New Jersey Employees Charitable Campaign

Jeannine OsayandeMr. Gordon OstrowskiMs. Martha OtisEllen and Sanford Oxfeld

Susan and Patrick PalmerMargaret and Chris PapaPatti and David PeifferCharles PhillipsPilates by WendyKatie Hughes Redmond and Aiden Redmond

Lynn and Michael ReichgottSteve ResnickLori RiveraKira RizuttoLee RosenfieldYukako SatoneAdena SchwartzMrs. Arline SchwartzmanAnne and Mitchell SeltzerBarbara and L. Moody SimmsBarbara and Eliot SpackAnn and Austin StarkeyAlison Baxter and Bill StoltzfusKimberle StrasserCourtney StrehleChristine Clayton-Stroh and Matthew Stroh

Kathleen and Andrew SullivanAnonymousJoan Mattia and Larry TenczaJoan ThielMaureen Barr and Douglas TiltonDeanna TomassoVincent TottenSusie and Danny WaldRosalie Siegel Wolarsky and Evan Wolarsky

Mr. and Mrs. J. Warren Wood, IIIJ. Rogers and Lorraine P. Woolston

* we remember

Colleen Foy and Ann BettertonEverett Kline, Liz Fillo, Barbara Moran, Barbara Coe, Tanuja Dehne, Sharon White, Michelle Cash, Gil Blitz, Colleen Foy, and Michele Siekerka

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Special Thanks and Shout Outs

Young Audiences’ honorees:Stacy Mattia on behalf of the Meta A.

and William S. Griffith Foundation

David Harrell, Teaching Artist

Barbara Coe, Young Audiences Trustee

Principal Barbara Panfili and the Staff of G.E. Wilson Elementary School

Hua Hua Zhang, Teaching Artist

Lorenzo DiAndrea, Student Artist

2019 ARTS CHAMPION AWARDS

Teaching Artists of the YearThe Seventh PrincipleMolly Gaston Johnson

Ambassador of the Year

Tara Bozetarnik Evergreen

Elementary School

School Partner of the Year

Tara Bach and Rosemarie Giunta

Washington Avenue School

Educator of the Year

Cornelia Geraghty Steen Elementary

School

Volunteer of the Year

Michael Maguire Produced by

Primates

39TH ANNUAL GOVERNOR’S AWARDS IN ARTS EDUCATION

Fred Marigliano, Maggie Marigliano, Michael Macguire, Lorenzo DiAndrea, Michelle Marigliano, and Dan Levatino

David Harrell, Barbara Panfili, NJSCA Chair Elizabeth A. Mattson, Hua Hua Zhang, and Mary Reece

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We inspire young people and expand their learning

through the arts.

ABOVE: Dave Fry performs Voice of the People at Holy Rosary School in Plymouth Meeting, PA.COVER: Teaching artist Ssuuna performs Eda Ne Kakati (From the Past to the Present) at Manor Elementary School in Levittown, PA.

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