Greetings Friends!
I can’t believe another year has flown by! As I eagerly await the opening of a brand-new space, Leola Hall (more info coming soon), I’ve been spending time reflecting on the growth of River Arts Inc. over the years.
In our 23-24 season, we will host over 75 annual events including a:
- Performing arts series featuring touring acts
- Professional and student art exhibits
- New Leola Hall Series featuring a variety of talents
- House concert series featuring local musicians
- Several art openings
- New open studio hours to encourage creativity
- Dozens of art classes for all ages
- New youth makers market
- Prairie du Sac Night Markets
- TDS Sidewalk Chalk Festival
- Dueling Piano show at the Dorf Haus
- The Cow Chip Arts & Crafts Fair
Plus, we continue to:
- Manage a retail art gallery open 5 days a week featuring local artists who live within 40 miles
- Coordinate public art on the Great Sauk State Trail and in the community
- Support ticketing needs for other community groups
- Offer scholarships to youth and adults to take classes
- Offer a scholarship to a graduating senior to continue their arts education
- Provide free art supplies to youths
- Provide outreach opportunities to students and those in senior living facilities
- Invest in the River Arts Center and River Arts on Water facilities to make sure your experience is special every time
I know you have many opportunities to give back to this wonderful community. I appreciate when River Arts Inc. fits into your annual giving plans. Thank you for helping us dream big and provide inspiring, enriching, and educational arts opportunities to Sauk Prairie and beyond, and I hope to see you again soon!
Lindsey Giese, Executive Director
lgiese@riverartsinc.org
608-643-5215
