2017 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Raised $200,000 for Art In The Schools over the last 5 years.
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Functioned as an all-volunteer organization for 18 months.
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Staged 12 exhibitions in the three galleries, with outstanding reviews. All 2018 exhibitions planned by September 2017.
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Erased the debt on the building thanks to a group of anonymous donors. SJIMA holds the title.
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SJIMA is breaking even for the first time.
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$16,000 Lodging Tax grants paid for off-island marketing, returning $124 for every LTAC dollar from the Town and County LTAC.
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Had a large entry in the 4th of July parade.
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Planned budgets two years into the future.
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The policy of Pay As You Can Mondays offers a price break for the community and encouragement for visitors to stay an extra day.
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Coordinated exhibitions with the annual canoe journey and works with public and business entities-TedX, NPS, FH Labs, library, and other museums.
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Offered both Summer and Winter Family Art Days.