2019 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Docent program developed.
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Attendance rose to 7000+. A 36+% increase over 2019!
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Nine months of social media coverage on multiple mediums.
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Added four new board members.
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Recognition and funding from Lodging Tax of Town and San Juan County.
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Joined Archipelago Collective for chamber concert at SJIMA-90 attendees.
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DEEP DIVE had it all-media-film, dance, photos and music.
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Governor Inslee’s praise opened DEEP DIVE and Congressman Larson attended for MY WAR.
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Daylong symposium explored our Salish Sea preservation issues.
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Exhibitions-11 in all media with significant community cooperation from Vietnam veterans, American Legion, farm and agriculture community, San Juan Island Grange and orcas and Salish Sea preservation groups.
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The Hospitality Committee provided OUTSTANDING refreshments and decorations appropriate to each occasion.
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Smashing County Fair turnout and profits.
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Funding for educational materials expanded the offerings with exhibitions and programs.
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First full year with three part-time employees.
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Started planning exhibits for two years into the future.
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FAD expanded to the whole year.
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Examined strategic expansion of physical plant for the future.
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Donor appeals conducted for Giving Tuesday and end of year giving.
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Membership renewals out 3X a year.
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Artists’ Registry show had fabulous works and People’s Choice Awards.
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Fund-a-need and silent auction nets $1200.
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Continued efforts to grow number of donors and sponsors.
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Volunteer Appreciation Party -40 attendees with donors as speakers.
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Produced social media clips and PBS film.