LA QUINTA AR TS FOUNDATIONFederal Tax ID Number: 95-3842968

founded in 1982 dedicated to its mission:Promoting and Cultivating the Arts

“ T h i s m i s s i o n i s a cco m p l i s h e d b y p r o d u c i n g n a t i o n a l l y a cc l a i m e d v i s u a l a n d p e r f o r m i n g a r t e v e n t s , f o r m i n g m e a n i n g f u l co m m u n i t y p a r t n e r s h i p s, a n d p r o v i d i n g c u l t u ra l , e d u ca t i o n a n d p e r s o n a l g r o w t h o u t r e a c ho p p o r t u n i t i e s t o s t u d e n t s, a r t i s t s , r e s i d e n t s a n dv i s i t o r s t o L a Q u i n t a a n d b e y o n d ”.

La Quinta Arts Foundation’s (LQAF) value to the community continues to grow as we are able to successfully deliver innovative programs reaching expanded audiences numbering over 38,000. LQAF’s 2008/09 activities demonstrated continuity and evolution of mission services expected from an organization with a history as old as the City itself. La Quinta Arts Festival, Art Under the Umbrellas, exhibitions and

programming at the new La Quinta Museum and Blues, Brews & BBQ are achieving the dual purpose of being a high quality cultural resource within the community while attracting visitors to La Quinta.

The 2008/09 economic recession will be long remembered for its

hit Southern California. LQAF met the challenge head on achieving

unrealized revenues. By forming strategic partnerships LQAF was able to provide more cultural art activities, and most notably achieve increased attendance and strong participation in all programs. In addition LQAF provided earning opportunities for 405 contemporary working artists and maintained historical levels of funding for student college scholarships.

A debt of gratitude is extended to all sponsors, supporters, members, donors, and volunteers who make our service to the community possible. This year volunteers contributed 4,365 hours to LQAF.

Christi Salamone2008/09 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Scott Wilson, Chairman / PresidentMike Fedderly, Chief Financial O�cerHaddon Libby, SecretaryJohn Gamlin Olga GianniniBob Marra Jim Parrish Robert Stearns Phillip Waller

MEMBERS EMERITINancy MarksKay Wol�

LQAF STAFFChristi Salamone. Executive DirectorJim Christian, Director Finance & OperationsKathleen Hughes, Events ManagerKathy Bauer, Administrative Manager Debby Nelson, Volunteer Coordinator

LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATIONANNUAL REVIEW

2008- 2009

Message from Executive Director

27th La Quinta Arts Festival – March 12-15, 2009By The NumbersTicket Prices $12, or Multi-day Pass at $15, Children 12 and under free 16,124 paid attendance, 21% increase over 2008237 Exceptional Artists selected from 857 applicants Art sales $1,373,114, 32% decrease from 2008;for income of $274,623 to LQAF

FESTIVAL 2009 AWARD WINNERS

Best Of Show: Adam Neely, Jewelry

Best Of CategoryFine Craft Elaine Hyde Drawing & Printmaking David Bjurstrom (Drawing) Mixed Media Stephanie Gardner Painting Victor Martinez Photography Lisa Kristine Sculpture Jimmie Dodson, Jr. Textile Lukasz Bogucki

Awards Of MeritFine Craft Fred Stodder Drawing & Printmaking Tanya Doskova (Printmaking) Jewelry Don McCoy Mixed Media Eric Candee Painting Yachiyo Beck Robert Ferguson Beverly Wilson Photography Youngbok Park Mark Stephenson Sculpture Eric Ober Jeremy Firehammer Civic Purchase Awards:City of La Quinta Damien Jones (Sculpture)Cathedral City Je� & Susan Laing (Sculpture)

Art in Public PlacesTo join the 26 sculptures and 9 paintings procured over the years, the 2009 City of La Quinta Civic Purchase selection committee chose a sculpture with water feature for the north entrance of City Hall.

New last year, the City of Cathedral City purchased two sculptures at La Quinta Arts Festival which now announce the City’s east and west boundary entrances. The Cathedral City Art in Public Places committee with Mayor Kathy DeRosa returned in 2009 to select another signi�cant sculpture to grace Cathedral City’s public corridors.

LQAF invited APP commissions and administrators in Southern California and Arizona to attend the festival. Contingencies from Fountain Hills, AZ, Cerritos and Riverside, CA attended. It is our goal to continue to communicate La Quinta Arts Festival as a viable Art in Public Places resource to cities and developers.

Featured Artist Alan McNielFestival 2009 Poster Artist Alan McNiel is also the creator of “Bert,” the o�cial mascot for La Quinta Arts Festival 2009, whose image was featured on Festival 2009 marketing collateral and commemorative t-shirts. Bert was inspired by a real life White Crested Polish Rooster that lived next door to Alan in Montana. Bert appears somewhere in every one of McNiel’s latest series of paintings, including “Festival Frenzy,” depicting scenes from La Quinta Arts Festival, which was selected as the image for the 2009 poster.

Awards ReceptionWell over 500 guests attended Festival 2009’s opening night reception hosted by LQAF board and sta� members on the Civic Center Amphitheatre lawn from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Along with the Festival Artists, special invitees to the Awards Reception were LQAF Friends and Patron Members, and dignitaries from the City of La Quinta and City of Cathedral City.

Non-stop accolades from attendees and artists alike solidlyproclaimed this show the Absolute Best! in its 27 years: Fabulous Artwork. Most Beautiful Grounds. Best Layout.

RecognitionRanked # 8 in the Nation 2009, Art Fair Source BookSilver Addy Award 2009, La Quinta Arts Festival Poster, Advertising Federation of the Desert

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Art.Culture.Nightlife July 18-19, August 15-16, September 19-20Eighteen artists set-up group galleries in vacant storefronts for a series of summer weekend art events. Representatives from the recently opened Life Stream blood bank attended and selected

original artwork to grace the new La Quinta facility.

Art Under the Umbrellas October 11, November 8, January 17 & 31, February 14, April 11The popularity of these events reached new heights this season with each in the six show series presenting 65 -72 artists. Live music, art demonstrations, and wine

tasting added to the experience of this free public event. Estimated attendance reached 12,000 for all shows providing 120 total artists the opportunity to exhibit along the closed o� streets of Old Town La Quinta.

Blues, Brews & BBQ November 1The 2008 event was relocated to the fenced La Quinta Community Park where an admission fee of $5.00 was charged. Despite sweltering heat, 1,648 blues fans attended the all day music festival featuring three live Southern California Bands:

The Bolivar Brothers, Big Papa & The TCB and Sweet Baby J’ai. Over 20 microbrew and artisan beers were o�ered along with a variety of authentic BBQ fare and refreshments. Eighteen local businesses and non-pro�t organizations also participated to make this a true community event.

United States Tour Operators Association Annual Conference December 3-5 Eight hundred members of the USTOA were welcomed to the Coachella Valley by The Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention & Visitors Authority and participating

member cities to a spectacular evening billed “Midnight at the Oasis.” LQAF created a “Magic of the Arts” theme for La Quinta’s hospitality exhibit which included sculpture artwork and live stilt performers captivating the audience and media.

Plein Air December 11, 2008 – February 1, 2009 This collaboration with the City of Palm Desert Public Art Department included an exhibition in the Palm Desert Community Gallery, a “paint out” at La Quinta Resort on January 10th, and an exhibition at

La Quinta Museum of the freshly completed works. Over 200 Plein Air enthusiasts viewed the artists in action. Participating artists were Ebrahim Amin, Gary Blackwell, Robert Fleming, Robert Ferguson, Michael Logan, Nancy Lynn, Terry Masters, Diane McClary, David Musser and Jack Wang.

Tantalizing Teapots- The Contemporary Evolution of an Ancient Tradition January 10 – March 8 Eight contemporary ceramists displayed an amazing collection of functional and decorative teapots at La Quinta

Museum. Participating were Michael & Christine Adcock, James Babb & Philippe Chambon, Julie Hunter Bagish, Barry & Rosalind Hage, Elaine Hyde, Hasuyo Miller, Elliott Newton and Fred Stodder. The exhibit was accompanied by lectures and performances, including Chado, The Way of Tea presented in ceremonial dress by members of the Urasenke School of Tea lead by Dr. Glenn and Mrs. Carol Webb. Attendance for the exhibit and sold out related programs topped 1,000.

Women in Art: Your Passport to Fashion January 18 Invited to return for a second year, LQAF joined with Chico’s on El Paseo to present four outstanding artists (Yachiyo Beck, Shelley Evans, Nancy Stanch�eld and Rebecca Molayem) whose work exempli�es the spirit of

creative contemporary women. LQAF volunteers serve as models of Chico’s latest fashions with 10% of the day’s proceeds generously donated to LQAF.

2008-2009 Cultural Events...What A Season!

Southern California Museum Excursions Partnering with City of La Quinta Community Services Department, LQAF organized two “sold out” excursions with over 50 attendees for each exhibition:

· Georgia O’Kee�e and the Women of the Stieglitz Circle at San Diego Museum of Art, September 20, 2008

· Terra Cotta Warriors at The Bowers Museum, September 30, 2008.

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LQAF CONGRATULATES THE FOLLOWING2008/09 AWARD WINNERS:

RETURNING SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS (9):Diana Childers - California State University, San Bernardino Clayton Fessier - California Institute of the Arts Julie Frenznick - California State University, San Bernardino Erin Hoy - University of California, San Diego Makiko Omori - Otis College of Art and Design Noah Simmons - Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Julio Vazquez - Loyola Marymount University Maxwell Weiner - University of Washington Sarah Williams - San Diego State University FIRST-TIME SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS (16):Amanda Conti - Riverside Community College Amanda Emmett - College of the Desert Tristan Esmino - San Francisco State University Taija Rae Gauthier - Laguna College of Art and Design Alexandra Leja - San Francisco Art Academy Eryn Leja - Chapman University Carlin McCasland - College of the Desert

Elementary School Docent ProgramLa Quinta Arts Foundation’s Art Docent Program was provided free of charge to 1,560 fourth and �fth graders attending 52 classes in 10 elementary schools in the Desert Sands and Coachella Valley Uni�ed SchoolDistricts during the 2008/09 academic year. This program uses visual art principles and concepts to stimulate critical thinking and creative expression in all academic disciplines. Docents donated a total of 580 volunteer hours to this program in 2008/09.

Visual Art Scholarship AwardsLa Quinta Arts Foundation awarded $41,750 to 25 talented students attending college during the 2008/09 academic year. This amount includes $9,000 Ryan Ramirez Memorial Scholarship funding, plus Melville Keever and David Marks Memorial Funds. In addition, LQAF ($1,500) and the Ramirez Family ($1,000) contributed $2,500 to support James Galindo’s graduate program studies at Laguna College of Art and Design. Since it was instituted in 1984, LQAF has awarded 600 scholarships totaling $878,002 to students pursuing college degreesin the visual arts.

Robert Medina - College of the Desert Danny Morales - College of the Desert Bryan O’Neil - Art Institute of CA, Inland Empire Jeremy Stock - Art Institute of CA, Inland Empire Natalie Thornton - Boston College Alyssa Velasquez - Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Kevin Velasquez - College of the Desert Shana Wardle - Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Hanna Wexler - University of California, Santa Cruz

2008-2009 Outreach

Adams Elementary (DSUSD)

Ben Franklin Elementary (DSUSD)

Carter Elementary (DSUSD)

Cesar Chavez School (CVUSD)

Gerald Ford Elementary (DSUSD)

Hoover Elementary (DSUSD)

LBJ Elementary (DSUSD)

Lincoln Elementary (DSUSD)

Ronald Reagan (DSUSD)

Truman Elementary (DSUSD)

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VolunteersLa Quinta Arts Foundation Volunteers are crucial to the success of our programs and events. During 2008/09 Volunteers donated a total of 4,365 hours. Those individuals being recognized in this report have logged the most

Board of DirectorsThe Board of Directors constitutes a vital volunteer arm of LQAF donating time and resources to judiciously steward LQAF and serve as ambassadors throughout the year. The members of the 2008/09 Board of Directors are listed previously in this report.

La Quinta Arts Festival Volunteers 250 Volunteers donated in excess of 3,193 cumulative hours during the year to prepare for and run the 2009 Festival. The Festival 2009 Chairpersons were:

Responsibility Chairperson Artist Reception Rosa Bobadilla Customer Pick-up Frank Handler East Entrance Barbara Barba West Entrance Marge Dodge Shirley Wertlake West Exit Lee Miller Greeters Monica Judd Powell Gigi Jack Retail Carol Benner Finance Carolyn Todd Hospitality: Artists/Volunteers Barbara Jamtgaard Information/Ambassadors Steve & Diane Askew Registration/Artists Jo-Anne Forrest Set Up Dave Benner

Festival 2009 Home Hosts

by the following volunteers who opened their homes to artists during Festival week:

Heather Beck Norine Beckstrom Tom & Sherry Blankenship Brad & Chris Bower Bill & Kathy Caldwell Marilyn CastroLynn Cherry Pat & Char Clelland Lori Currie Marge & Norm Dodge Julia Dowling Joan & Mel FreemanSandy & Phyllis Hellman Greg & Ellen Hull Bonnie & Paul Kondor Barb & Jay Lifter Sally McKenna Terry QuackenbushBill & Susan Rashford Dori & Rupert Smith Shirley & Paul Wertlake Linda Wolf

Artist Advisory BoardMade up of some of Festival’s most talented and respected artists, they provide assistance for Festival layout, artist

aspects of Festival planning. LQAF thanks the following Artist Advisory Board for their contributions to the 2009 Festival:

Jim Babb Tom Barnes Jim Budish Joanne Casey Philippe Chambon Barbara HollowayDon McCoy Alan McNielJason Napier Dorothee NaumburgLeo Posillico Beverly WilsonJerry Scavezze Mark StephensonFred Stodder

Docents La Quinta Arts Foundation gives special recognition to the following docents for contributing 580 hours to the elementary school program.

Pam Arnold Marilyn Blitz Mary Block Loretta CurrieJoan & Mel Freeman Lisa Herbst Pat Moore Mike Polk

Irv & Elaine Sitron Lesley Tibbits

Scholarship CommitteeScholarship applications and art portfolios are submitted online beginning in February, and reviewed by a scholarship committee in April. Scholarship 2008/09 Committee Members are:John Hansen - Art Teacher, Professional ArtistHovak Najarian - Doctorate Fine Arts, Professor Emeritus, College of the DesertMike Polk - Retired Art Teacher and LQAF Docent Roy & Debbie Ramirez - Ryan Ramirez Memorial FundDeborah Schwartz - Public Art Coordinator, City of Palm Desert

LQAF Event Photography Steven D. Weiner

O�ce AssistanceKathy JonasMike BendonBarbara BarbaJulie Frenznick

Volunteers the HeART of La Quinta Arts Foundation

Bill & Sue Rashford

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Premier Sponsor, The City of La Quinta LQAF is most grateful to receive the continued support of City of La Quinta. For the 2008/09 season of activities, LQAF entered into a Marketing Services Contract for $125,000 where the City was designated Premier Sponsor of LQAF events, and LQAF worked with the Community Services Department to present a host of cultural activities.

Sponsors, Donors and Community Partners

Community SupportMembershipLa Quinta Arts Foundation Memberships totaled $25,555 from 176 individual households during the 2008/09 �scal year. A survey sent to non-renewing members during the past year clearly indicated the economy and our older constituency as the prime reasons for non-renewing memberships.

AAMONTE BankcardAlaskan Brewing CompanyAll Valley Barbeque - Vacation PoolsAmore Ristorante ItalianoArnold Palmer's RestaurantBeer, Beer and More BeerBistro BlendsBristol FarmsBurrtec Waste & Recycling ServicesCactus Flower HatsCafé LQ - Embassy Suites Hotel & SpaCafé Posada Mexican RestaurantChico’s, Palm DesertCity of Palm Desert Community GalleryClassic Party RentalsCli� House Restaurant, La QuintaCoachella Valley Home Brew ClubCoachella Valley Rescue MissionContours Express La QuintaCostco Wholesale La QuintaCoachella Valley Recreation & Park DistrictD.R. Horton, America’s Home BuilderDesert Willow GolfDesertArcDevane's Old TownDudum Sports & Entertainment

Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel & SpaFantasy Springs Resort CasinoFastFrameHeimark DistributingHenry's Farmers Market La QuintaHog's Breath Inn La QuintaIntegrated Wealth ManagementJohn F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital Ken Gar� Chevrolet CadillacLa Quinta Chamber of CommerceLa Quinta Historical SocietyLa Quinta Med SpaLa Quinta Police Citizens On PatrolLa Quinta Resort & ClubLa Quinta Rotary ClubLamar Outdoor AdvertisingLas Casuelas QuintaLavender BistroLaw O�ces of Frank J. DelanyLaw O�ces of Pistone & Wolder, LLPLiving Free Animal SanctuaryLowes Hardware La QuintaMarriott Vacation Club InternationalMary Kay CosmeticsMarvin InvestmentsMassage Envy La Quinta

Mimi's Café La QuintaOld Town La QuintaOld Town Wine CellarRabobankSam’s Club Simply DivineSteven D. WeinerSouthwestArt MagazineStuft Pizza Bar & GrillSummit Team Tea House Wine BarThe Classic ClubThe Desert SunThe Falls La QuintaTrader Joe's, La QuintaTwo Bunch PalmsVeloware.net, Karim MarucchiWally's Desert TurtleZ Pizza

More than ever, mutually bene�cial partnerships, collaboration and the generosity of local business, civic and charitable organizations are critical to sustain our mission. Over 70 businesses and organizations partnered with, and/or contributed to LQAF in 2008/09. These alliances validate and strengthen our respective signi�cance in our community and we are very thankful to the following:

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La Quinta Arts FoundationStatement of Financial Position

June 30, 2009ASSETS Cash and Equivalents 992,549 Scholarship Funds 17,644 Endowment & Facilities Reserve 2,768,675 Other Current Assets 21,503

3,811,622

Total Current Assets

3,800,371

Equipment, Net 11,251

LIABILITIES Accounts Payable 5,885 Accrued Expenses 33,052 Total Liabilities 38,937

Net Assets 3,772,685

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

TOTAL ASSETS

3,811,622

La Quinta Arts FoundationStatement of Activities and Changes in Net Assets

June 30, 2009REVENUE

Program Revenue 997,199 Investment Income 168,133 Unrealized Change in Endowment & Facilities Reserve (371,608)

TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE 793,724

EXPENSES Program Expenses 804,115 Scholarship Expenses 14,000 Administration Expenses 92,669 Depreciation 6,768

TOTAL EXPENSES 917,552

Excess of Revenue over Expenses (123,828)

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