2016-2017

Annual Repor t

Arts for Learning empowers children to
achieve their creative and intellectual
potential through arts in education.
Success, like life, is a journey, not a destination. It
depends on the integration and cooperation of diverse
stakeholders; in the case of Arts for Learning that
includes educators, parents, artists, other arts and
nonprofit professionals, community partners, our Board
and StART Board members, and, most importantly, the
students that we serve. You, our donors and funders, also
help to shepherd us along this path. You provide essential
support that not only sustains our most effective,
proven programs but also the innovative community-
based projects we have recently undertaken that inspire
students to learn, create, and connect.
Our journey this year has centered on deepening our
impact by providing multiple opportunities for students
to interact with our highly skilled teaching artists. These
residencies vary in length, from one week to one year,
but offer the richest potential for creative learning
by giving students time to process unfamiliar ideas,
construct new understandings, and apply the concepts
they have learned. This approach is exemplified by our
Fresh StART program, highlighted here in the annual
report, which engages students in the creation of
public art. The content of each Fresh StART residency
is authenticit is student driven, problem based, and
developed in collaboration with local partners. When we
can help students have a lasting and positive impact in
their community, we count that as success.
Best,
JoEllen Florio Rossebo
President & CEO
 2016-2017
Statistics Each student had
an average of two
arts experiences.

Our 123 teaching artists

presented 2,242 hours
of arts in education
programming.

Nearly 50,000 unduplicated

students were engaged. 53%
of these were from low-
income households.
Students were served
at 218 various sites in
Students throughout 25 Indiana counties.
Indiana participated in:
327 performances
1,260 workshops
59 residencies.
 Fresh StAR T
Fresh StART is a program aimed to engage underserved communities
in unified, school-based efforts to improve neighborhoods through
art. One of the primary objectives of Fresh StART is to strengthen
a neighborhoods sense of pride and identity by improving an
underused location with public art inspired by local students.

Project Blank Space, 2017

Camp Dellwood, Indianapolis
Artist: Quincy Owens
The structure activates
an area of the Girl Scouts
Math and Science Center for
stargazing and cloud-viewing.
The Cloud Gallery, 2016
Various Near East Side locations, Indianapolis
Fifteen signs, printed with cloud imagery
created by students, connect directly to the
Cloud Observatory.

The Readers Chair, 2016

Jasper Chalk Walk Arts Festival, Dubois County
Cloud Observatory, 2015
Artist: Emily Kennerk
IPS 15 Thomas D. Gregg Elementary, Indianapolis
Constructed by Indiana Furniture, the Chair
Artist: Meredith Brickell
debuted in Jasper and has traveled throughout
The architectural sculpture invites residents to pause
the Near Eastside of Indianapolis.
and watch the clouds.

The Hero House, 2017

Southwestern Elementary, Shelby County
Artist: Quincy Owens
Located near the schools front entrance, the sculpture
honors the heroes in the students daily lives.
 2016 Arts Champion
Jana Weeks, Art Teacher at Riley Elementary and
Benjamin Franklin Elementary in Vigo County
Every year, Arts for Learning selects an Indiana educator to
honor as an Arts Champion for his/her advocacy of the arts and
advancement of creative learning opportunities in the classroom.
Arts for Learning has blown Ben Franklin Elementarys mind! My
students ask me on a regular basis when the next visiting artist is coming
to see us. We have been very fortunate to have many artist visits; each
one left us mesmerized. Last year, we had the pleasure of hearing the
most beautiful harp music [played by teaching artist Melissa Gallant]
throughout our halls on the last day before Christmas Break. Parents and
students softened their hearts and you could hear kindness throughout
the school. I bet people around the school could see the glow we had!
Adzooks Puppets not only taught my students how to recycle things
around the house to form puppets, but also inspired them to get up,
move, and be creative. [Teaching artists Robin Holm and David Wright]
thrilled my students into thinking and problem solving that will change
them for the better every day.
[Teaching artist] Robin McBride visited us on an ordinary day, but when
she left our school the way I looked at clay changed. I learned from her
more in one day than I did in my [college] clay classes over a semester.
When you have a moment to become the learner, when you have been
the teacher, those moments are priceless. Arts for Learning gave me
that moment and I want to thank you. Thank you for making our schools
better! Thank you for expanding our minds and creative thinking! Thank
you for allowing me to be part of something bigger!!!
Arts for Learning has opened a bigger door for my students and me:
We are no longer the hungry artists that we started as, but now are
highly motivated, creative creatures that want more! More visits! More
learning! More extraordinary artists to come knocking at our doors!!! Arts
for Learning is a wonderful, resourceful, worth-every-minute learning
experience!
I am so thankful that my students have had the experiences that Arts for
Learning has given them! I am so thankful that we have strong voices in
the arts to teach our children! Thank you for this personal growth year
that Arts for Learning has provided my schools and me!!! Thank you with
all of my heart!!!
Individual Donors
$2,500 and above
Dawn Fazli
Jim and Sara Lootens
$1,000 to $2,499
Allison W. Meta
Anna S. and James P. White
Anonymous
Appel Charitable Fund
Boncosky Charitable
Foundation
Cheryl and Jim Strain
Earl Harris 15 Year Charitable
Lead Annuity Trust
Eli Lilly and Company
Foundation*
H. Daphne Chiu and Peter
Chen
Jeff and Colleen Webster
Jim Chesterfield
JoEllen Florio Rossebo
John and Jessica Barth
Kathy and John Sharpe
Lumina Foundation for
Education*
Michael and Susan Porter
Susan May
Tami and Chris Earnhart
Todd and Denise Holder
USA Funds*
$500 to $999
Bill and Carolyn Neale
Bill Scott
Bob and Tish Brafford
Emily A. West
James and Carol Campbell
Joe and Marcia Erne
Jon Teller and Kelly Lamm
Teller
Linda and Don Neel
Lindsay Clark
Roy and Mary Cage, Young
Audiences of Indiana
Endowment Fund of Legacy
Fund
Salesforce Foundation*
Susan and Jason Oliver
Susan Gran Michal
Thomas A. and Victoria
Broadie
$250 to $499
Anonymous
Anne Surak
Bob and Pat Anker
Desma and Matt Belsaas
John and Liz Jenkins
Lisa Beiter
N. Clay and Amy Robbins
Rob and Sherri Glass
Sandra Herron
Stephen and Susan Little, The
Rose Incorporated
Suzanne B. Blakeman
Victoria Gutwein
$100 to $249
Ace and Beth Yakey
Alyson H. Smith
Anne and Rod Scheele
Anonymous
Anson Keller
Byron and Margaret Myers
Clayton and Pauletta Brewer
David and Cindy Swider
David and Kathie Riley
David E. Young
Deborah Christie
Diane Cruz-Burke and Craig C.
Burke
Don and Dolly Craft
Donald and Carla Bennett
Donald and Christine Lundberg
Dr. and Mrs. John E. Kalsbeck
Eli and Deborah Lilly, II
Eugene E. and Helene Henn
Frances Gray and Warren
Jones
Fred W. and Joan Dennerline
Gretchen Wolfram
Heather McPherson and
Malcolm W. Smith
Jean and Lamar Richcreek
Jim and Sally Friend
Joan FitzGibbon
John and Catherine Bridge
John and Denise Bell
Jon E. and Susan Lewis
Judith B. Murphy
Karen Evans
Karla Surmacz
Khaula Murtadha
Laura Jean King
Mary Ann Forseth
Michael and Linda Share
Mindy and Charlie Schlegel
Molly and Joe Shane
Nancy Christy
Pamela J. Bennett
Patricia A. Stevens
Robert Seelbach and Beth
Koenen-Seelbach
Sally and Mark Zelonis
Sarah Barney
Sarah Mihich
Shannon Reeves
Steve and Deborah McNear
Suzanne and Charles Beard
The Ruschman Family
Thomas and Clare S. Hollett
Vicki Shafer
$1 to $99
Abe Fallon
Adrian Selig
Allen and Denyse Thorpe
Allen Pekar
Anonymous (9)
August M. and Anita Hardee II
Barbara Applegate-Jones
Bill and Lisa Boncosky
Bret and Mary Lou Waller
Celia and David Smith
Charles and Wanda Thompson
David and Melli Hoppe
Don and Ginger Bievenour
Dorit Paul
F. Robert and Linda Sabol
Frank and Shelley Lewis
Frederick and Cynthia Emhardt
Gail Thomas Strong
Gary and Jennifer
Hollingsworth
Gary Thompson and Leigh
Harris
Gilbert J. Everett
Glen and Jeanne Bohannon
James Beaudry
Jane and Andrew Paine
Jane Gaither
Janet Guest
Jennifer Collins
Jo An Hudson Robertson
Joan Leibman
John C. Bloom
Jonathan and Julia Birge
Judith Culpepper
Karen and Dave Monesmith
Linda Barb and David Hinshaw
Lorelei and Tom Farlow
Maribeth Bailey
Marilyn L. Hoffman
Marti Daily
Mike and Mary Rice
Nancy H. Dunn
Ned and Martha Lamkin
Paula J. Katz
Ralph W. and Patricia
McCormick
Randall Ayers
Randy and Mary Rogers
Reed K. Steele
Sean Gray
Shannon Linker
Sharon Uhl
Tana Fengya
Tibor Klopfer and Shawna
Frazer-Klopfer
Vic and Katie Smith
In-Kind Gifts
Ash & Elm Cider Co.
Author Solutions, LLC
Bebop Pizza Kitchen
Bier Brewery
Big Lug Canteen
Black Acre Brewing Co.
Brozinni Pizzeria
Centerpoint Brewing
Donaldsons Finer Chocolates
Donatos Pizza with Arts Midwest
Dove Chocolate Discoveries
Endangered Species Chocolate
Company
Hoagies & Hops
Hops & Fire Craft Tap House
Hubbard & Cravens Coffee
Indiana Furniture
Kroger Company
Litterally Divine Chocolates
Louises Sweets
Marian University
Mashcraft Brewing Co.
McFarling Foods
New Day Craft
Oberweis Dairy
Peacetree Mountain Truffles
Prairie Farms Dairy
Printing Partners
Rockstone Pizza Pub
Round Town Brewery
Schakolad Chocolate Factory
Simple Taste, Inc.
Sun King Brewing Co.
The Best Chocolate in Town,
Inc.
The Cocoa Exchange
The Cakehole
Twenty Tap
Two DEEP Brewing Co.
Corporate and Foundation
Donors
$100,000 and above
Lilly Endowment, Inc.
$50,000 - $99,999
Allen Whitehill Clowes
Charitable Foundation
Arts Council of Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Foundation,
a CICF affiliate
$10,000 - $49,999
Indiana Arts Commission,
a state agency
Indiana Arts Commission,
Butler University, and the
National Endowment for
the Arts, a federal agency
Central Indiana Senior Fund,
a CICF Fund
Christel DeHaan Family
Foundation
National Endowment for the
Arts
NEA Big Read, a program of
the National Endowment
for the Arts in partnership
PNC Foundation
Smithville Charitable
Foundation
The Glick Fund, a CICF Fund
$5,000 - $9,999
Blue River Community
Foundation
Brave Heart Foundation
Hollie and Anna Oakley
Foundation
Legacy Fund, a CICF affiliate
Managed Health Services
National Bank of Indianapolis
Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr.,
Memorial Foundation, Inc.
$2,500 - $4,999
Arthur Jordan Foundation
BMO Financial Group
Heritage Fund The
Community Foundation of
Bartholomew County
Ice Miller LLP
Indiana Arts Commission and
the Indiana Department of
Natural Resources
K. P. Meiring Co.
Lumina Foundation for
Education
Wolfrum Capital Management
Group, Inc., an affiliate of
David A. Noyes & Co.
Up to $2,499
Art 4 Moore Fund of
Tides Foundation
Carl Marshall Reeves and
Mildred Almen Reeves
Foundation, Inc.
Cathedral Women of Christ
Church Cathedral
Clara Fairbanks Foundation
Downtown Optimist
Foundation
Eskenazi Health
Glick Family Foundation
Gregory & Appel Insurance
Indiana Fever
Indiana Youth Institute
Indianapolis Colts
Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc.
Epsilon Sigma Chapter
Kroger Company
Meridian Kessler
Neighborhood Association
Puffin Foundation West
Shaffer Enterprises of Indiana,
Inc.
Simon Property Group
The Penrod Society
Unity Foundation of La Porte
County
Tribute Gifts
In honor of Anna White
Bret and Mary Lou Waller
N. Clay and Amy Robbins
In honor of Arts for Learnings
55 years
Susan May
In honor of Cheryl Strain
Alan and Elizabeth Whaley
In honor of Jeff Websters
Retirement
Jim and Cheryl Strain
In honor of JoEllen Florio
Rossebo
Mary Ann Forseth
In honor of Susan May
Jessie Dias
In memory of Ina Mohlman
David E. Chalfie and Mark
Demerly
In memory of John Gilmor
Richard and Sharon Gilmor
In memory of Roy and Ann
Turner
Jane Bradford
In memory of Sandy Taylor
Tharp-Perrin Gindhart
Artists
In memory of William Clark
JoEllen Florio Rossebo
Kay and Joe Ivcevich
*indicates matching gifts
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Indianapolis, IN 46202

2016-2017
Revenue Expenses
Grant Support

Program Earned Revenue

Prog
Corporate & Individual
Contributions Expe

Fundraising Event Support Fund

In-Kind Contributions

Grant Support: 60% Programming: 64%

Program Earned Revenue: 25%
Corporate and Individual
Contributions: 9%
Fundraising Event Support: 3%
In-Kind Contributions: 3%
Fundraising: 18%
Administration: 18%*
*Due to our office relocation in September 2016,
administration costs were higher than normal.