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About
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Mission
We create and nurture
community-based opportunities for artistic expression.
We value diversity, artistry and community. The focus is on
arts opportunities by and for the community. We strive
to have individuals involved at all levels: participating in
the arts, behind the scenes, volunteering, supporting and
attending events. Although we do a little bit of
presenting visiting talent, our mission and operations is
largely locally produced arts. We are guided by the
articles and bylaws established by the founders in
1981. We are also guided by the strategic plan that is
revised annually.
Articles of
Incorporation
Bylaws
Strategic
Plan
Background
Denali Arts
Council (DAC) was founded in 1981. Denali Drama and
Green Light Circus were the first programs created, driving
the formation of DAC. The other programs were born in
later years, from the passion of community members who wanted
to expand opportunities. The Sheldon Community Arts
Hangar was acquired in the 90s, and after renovation, opened
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Who We Serve
Although located in Talkeetna, Denali Arts Council
serves the entire northern Susitna Valley. Approximately
2,370 full-time residents live within the area, with the
population swelling substantially in the summer. It is
an area with a concentration of artists and a strong base of
support for the arts. Art funding in the schools is
limited so DAC often partners with area schools.
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Staff
Executive Director: Colleen Coulon
Love
Operations
Manager: Emily La Porte
Board
of Directors
Mary
Farina, Pat
Pratt, Kathy
Stoltz, Phillip
Manning
Danny
Nichols, Carol
Gross, Lisa
Curtis & Christie
Seay
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Volunteers
Artistic programming is
driven by volunteers. In fact, aside from the
administration, most of the arts happen through
volunteers. Community members play many roles: actors, tech
crew, facility maintenance, landscaping, plowing, bartenders,
admissions, event organizers, set construction, make-up,
costumes, serving on the board and more. Visit Volunteer.
Members
Over 300 individuals are
members of Denali Arts Council. Membership is a vital source
of financial support as well as volunteerism. Visit Support Us.
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Supporters
Denali Arts Council is funded by private,
corporate and foundation memberships and donations, Alaska
State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the
Arts.
To view a list of supporters visit Our
Sponsors. |
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Denali Arts
Council
PO BOX 404
Talkeetna, AK 99676
907 733-7929
FAX
907 733-7939
info@denaliartscouncil.org |
Denali Arts Council
is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. EIN
92-0083375 |
