Board

of Directors November 16, 2015

Steve Head
Board Chair
Dear Salutation,
Lisa McKinney
Vice Chair The season of giving is here. At the Indianapolis Art Center, we are grateful for your membership
Doug Tillman and hope that you are enjoying all the ways you are a part of our community. We ask you to
Secretary
Karen Kennelly embrace the holiday spirit and give beyond your membership dues. Please donate to the Annual
Treasurer Fund.
Cathy Springer Brown
Judy Christofolis
It’s so important to donate now. Artistic opportunities are becoming scarce, especially with
Chuck Cooper
schools cutting art programs. We need your help more than ever. For kids, an arts education creates
Cheryl Cooper
Carol D’Ambrosio
pathways to academic achievement, career goals and civic engagement. For adults, it provides
Jody DeFord hands-on learning with the opportunity to express emotions, build connections with others and
Tom Laird hone new skills.
Gina Laite
Angela McDonald-Fisher You, the art supporter, are the reason that this artistic community thrives.
Denise Miller
Courtney Roberts
We invite you to give today! An investment in the Indianapolis Art Center is an investment into
Andy Sahm
this community. Your gift creates ways to make art accessible to everyone, like Van Bawi Zi Nichin, a
Kevin Siminski
Charles Sutphin
student in our Teen Art Council:
John Warner
Drew White “[The Art Center is] a place where we can be ourselves and express ourselves . . . a place
Mark Williams where we have common interests with others. Thank you for supporting me and other
Renee Wilmeth students who have an interest in art.”
Don Woodley
Xishun Zhang With your fully tax deductible gift, you make the difference for students in all of our programs by

providing art supplies, art space, art instructors, art exhibitions and so much more.
Honorary Board


Bob Anker We can’t do it without you. Take the next step and donate! Whether your gift is large or small, it
Frank Basile can mean the world to someone who needs art. Your gift creates endless opportunities to achieve
Becky Fehsenfeld our mission of engaging, enlightening and inspiring our community through the visual arts. Because
John Hoover of your generosity, we are proud to call this community our home.
Stan Hurt
Marnie Maxwell Sincerely,
Ralph Nowak
Tanya Overdorf
George Seybert
Joyce Sommers Patrick Flaherty
President Emeritus President & Executive Director

P.S. Ever wonder what your gift can do? Check out the back of this letter to find out!

P.P.S. Don’t Forget! Many employers will match your charitable gift, doubling the impact of your
donation at no cost to you. Please contact your personnel office to see if your company offers a
matching gift program.