FastFACTS:

ARTS EDUCATIONWe provide programming in art, dance and theater for ages 2 1/2 to adult. Year round. 6 days a week. Jackson School of the Arts is the largest provider of arts programming in Jackson County.

145 different classes and programsrun all year long

570 students enrolled in long term (16-32 week programs)

FUTURE GOALS

• Increase financial resources to support growth and sustainability. •Develop and enhance human (staff and volunteer) resources to support continued quality programming•Establish an endowment•Find a new facility that accommodates our growth.

THE “GO TO” PLACE FOR ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

We create and deliver custom arts education programming for other organizations including preschools, public, charter schools and home school associations, Jackson District Library, YMCA Storer Camps, Lifeways, senior centers, Girl Scouts.

WE ARE THE ARTS ORGANIZATION THAT: • bases class fees on income and family size and offers additional

scholarships for children who live in poverty.

• keeps programs costs low for families by providingdance and theater costumes through rentalsinstead of purchase ($15 fee instead of $75)and setting tickets low at$5-6 instead of $15-$20

• is a vibrant place of diversity and inclusion

Here's What it Takes...to make Jackson School of the Arts

an organization of excellence.

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about the arts and the children we serve. We employ 31 dance, art and theater instructors.

OUR LOCATIONWe rent space in the ART 634 building where we have 4 dance studios, a theater, a dance store and an art studio.

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2001WHY WE EXIST.

We were founded in 2001 because of a simple belief—that all children regardless of their financial means should have access to on-going high quality arts education programs.

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CHILDREN AND

YOUTH IMPACTED

OUR MISSIONIS TO OFFER HIGH QUALITY LOW COST ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH REGARDLESS OF THEIR FINANCIAL MEANS.

WHY DONORS ARE SO IMPORTANT• You are the reason that Jackson School of the Arts is a place of diversity and

inclusion in our community. It's a place where community comes together.

• You enable all children to expand their horizons and learn from caring and talented adults

• Your gift helps level the playing field for children from disadvantaged circumstances.

REVENUE

79%of thechildren we serve receive somelevel of financial assistancein order to

participate.

Wages

59%

Rent/

Maintenance &Insurance 12%

Marketing/

ProgramsSupplies 11%

Other9.5%

10%EarnedIncome Student Fees,dance storeand misc.

EXPENSES

5.5%

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