Allow the ARTS to Flourish support the 2008 Campaign

• A message from Arts Fund Chairs Brad and Jane Graves

• Contribute to the Arts Fund- Allow the Arts to Flourish

• 2nd Annual Arts Fund Telethon

Arts Fund Chairs Brad and Jane Graves ask for your support

For years St. Joseph citizens of all ages have been given the opportunity to participate in the arts by acting with the community theater, singing in the community chorus, creating and displaying their artwork with other artisans in the area, and learning to play instruments so well that they become part of the symphony.  For those less talented individuals (like ourselves) that enjoy an evening at the theater or an afternoon viewing the creative works of others, we are fortunate to have the arts organizations in town that provide us the occasion of such wonderful cultural experiences.  These opportunities are made possible because of the Allied Arts Council and the support of arts participants and patrons like you.

As co-chairs for the 2008 Arts Fund Drive, we feel fortunate to be working with the Allied Arts Council staff and a group of hardworking, dedicated volunteers that see the impact the arts have made in this area.  Your past, present and continued support is greatly appreciated and definitely “allows the arts to flourish” in Northwest Missouri!

Thank you in advance for your kind and generous donation.

Brad & Jane Graves

Arts Fund Co-Chairs

Contribute to the Arts Fund Drive

There are several ways you can contribute-

• Donate on line now

• Sign up for payroll deduction (if your company doesn't currently offer payroll deduction we'll be happy to assist human resources set it up.)

• Complete a pledge card and make monthly, quarterly or annual contributions.

          Arts Fund telethon to feature local artists.

       The Arts Fund campaign will feature celebrated local entertainers at the second “live” Arts Fund Telethon on Wednesday, April 30, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Missouri Theatre and produced by KQ2. The public is invited to attend this family entertainment event which is free and open to the public. Members of the live viewing audience will be asked to call KQ2 to make contributions to the Arts Fund Drive where a bank of Friends of the Arts will take phone calls. The goal for this event is to raise $5,000 new dollars for the Arts Fund.  Payments may be made via pledge or credit card over the phone. No donation is too small or too large. The public is encouraged to come to the theatre, make a donation, and enjoy the performances of St. Joseph talented artistic community.

          Some of the special performances will include Voices of America, RiverSong, he St. Joseph Community Chorus, Ann Brock and dance students from the Dance Arts studio. Local jazz band Smooth Jazz will entertain the audience at the Theatre during brief breaks. The talent ranges from classical to Country Western to folk, and jazz.