What a difference a year makes!
2024 has been a whirlwind of a year, with significant growth for the Blaine Arts Council. June 1st, we signed a lease for the Blaine Art Gallery and began the daunting remodeling task for a July 4th opening. We met that goal thanks to our amazing and talented members! The Gallery was met with great enthusiasm by the artists and the Blaine community. In August, we began the popular 1st Friday Downtown Art Walks to grow our efforts to support the local businesses in our wonderful city. We also held both our successful, annual events: The Wave En Blanc Evening Fundraiser & Art Festival in late July, and the Sea to See pop-up art event this November.
We are committed to positively impacting our community and our artists, as well as fostering art in all areas of Blaine. We were able to make great strides in this direction by helping our artists get exposure in both our gallery and local venues and increasing our marketing support to make that happen through avenues like the Wave En Blanc Artist Brochure that was included in the Northern Light publication, KAFE-104 mobile presence, articles in area publications, and on-air radio interviews. These are great things, and yet there is so much more we would like to do to bring the arts to the forefront of our community.
To facilitate these goals, we humbly request your support by making a year-end gift to the Blaine Arts Council. If you are unable to do so, would you recommend our organization to those looking for end-of-year charitable donation opportunities? December 31st is just around the corner, and we are ready to meet the needs and goals of 2025.
Your year-end gift will:
- Support the Blaine Art Gallery, giving our local artists a place to meet, create, showcase, and learn.
- Engage with the Blaine school’s art, music, and theater students, providing them an opportunity to showcase their talents, and allowing our members to support and mentor.
- Continue to grow our marketing reach beyond the immediate Blaine area and create Blaine as an art destination for all of Washington.
Your gift prior to December 31, 2024, will make a substantial difference. Check with your tax advisor to see how best to make a year-end, charitable donation. We are grateful for your support!
Sincerely,
Blaine Arts Council
Fundraising Committee and Board
The Blaine Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit organization – 88-4408011.