Annual Report - Lubeznik Center for the Arts
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Annual Report - Lubeznik Center for the Arts
annual report 2014 101 W. Second St. Michigan City IN, 46360 219.874.4900 artinfo@lubeznikcenter.org lubeznikcenter.org LCA Annual Report 2014 1 table of contents Introduction3 ArtMakers4 ArtBash5 Exhibitions6-7 Educational Outreach 8-9 Community Initiatives 10-11 Gallery Shop 12 Staff & Board of Directors 13 Area Artists’ Association 13 Partners13 Volunteers14 Members14-16 Donors17-18 Financial Report LCA Annual Report 2014 19 2 introduction Well, another year has passed – and it was an eventful one for Lubeznik Center for the Arts! In May 2014 we lost Executive Director Carolyn Saxton, who pursued an opportunity that took her back to the community fund world she was in before her work with LCA. Throughout the year there were compelling exhibits on display for all to enjoy, fun First Friday events and excellent educational programs that benefit area school children. We hosted 5,600 children through after school programs, tours, classes and workshops. For the first time, we held our ArtBash annual fundraising dinner at LCA. This move gave our guests the opportunity to get a firsthand look at what we offer the community. There were performance artists located throughout LCA to entertain guests and our emcee was Chicago news anchor Ron Magers, who did an incredible job. Rachel Saxon President, LCA Board of Directors The Lakefront Art Festival was a success again this year. This festival is organized by LCA’s staff and a dedicated committee of volunteers. I hope you were able to attend to enjoy the event and support the artists. As the year came to a close, two wonderful things happened. First, we had a very successful Holiday Artisan Market with gift items from the Gallery Shop. A preview sale gave our members the opportunity to get a first look at all that was available. The second wonderful thing that happened was that on December 15, 2014 Erika Hanner joined LCA as our new Executive Director. Erika came to us after spending the prior 20 years at the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Arts (MCA). One of the last projects Erika worked on at the MCA was the David Bowie Is exhibit, which is an example of her high caliber. We are excited to have Erika at LCA and look forward to growing with her in the years to come. Be sure to visit us soon to enjoy the arts! Erika V. Hanner Executive Director Rachel L. Saxon Board President LCA Annual Report 2014 3 ArtMakers are individuals and companies who financially support LCA at $500 or above. Gifts at this level allow LCA to make an even more powerful impact. ArtMakers are part of a premier giving circle and have exclusive benefits including invitations to behind-the-scenes social and cultural events with an enthusiastic and like-minded community; inclusion on the ArtMakers donor wall; and recognition in the Annual Report. ArtMakers receive VIP passes to two major art events in Chicago: EXPO CHICAGO in September featuring exclusive events around Chicago ArtMakers Sue & Nick Bridge including collection tours, exhibition openings, curator-led tours, and studio visits, and SOFA CHICAGO (a Sculptural Objects Functional Art + Design Fair) in November where over 70 galleries from around the world exhibit. ArtMakers 2014 $5,000 -$10,000 Glenn & Kathy Lubeznik Rod Lubeznik & Susan Goodman $1,000 - $4,999 Nick & Sue Bridge Bulk Transport Corporation Suzanne Cohan-Lange & Rick Lange Anneke & Jan Dekker Steve & Margot Hale Micky Gallas General Insurance Services, Inc. Sharon Goodman Harbour Trust Investment Management Horizon Bank Indiana University Northwest LaPorte Savings Bank--Indiana Ave. LP John Leinweber & Jim Laughlin Ron & Elise Magers Michigan City Paper Box Co. Patty Mershon Schaefer NIPSCO Marie Priebe Purdue University North Central LCA Annual Report 2014 Rashelle Roos & Joe Agati Lindsay Sammann & Doug Van Putten Rachel & John Saxon Andrew & Maria Smith Rick Soria & Scott Fech Fredrick Varricchio, MD & Claudette Varricchio PhD $500 - $999 Mike & Donna Bell Gerry & Robin Chodak Dr. Jim & Mrs. Nancy Dworkin Tom & Sheryl Edwards Michael Godnick & Steven Cohen Dr. Margery Johnson & Mr. John Blyth Vicki King Drew & Wendy Levenfeld Bonnie Marx & John Laing Marty & Gina McFadden Nancy Moldenhauer & Shar Livesay Rowley Bushue & Co LLP Ted & Andrea Taylor Timoth Johnson & Michelle Bazin-Johnson Anne & Tim Walsh Drs. Barbara Eason-Watkins & Irvin Watkins Jason Whalen & Richar Richar, 2014 Chicago Interior Designer of the Year, and Jason Whalen of Mix and Mingle, opened their lovely home in the Spring of 2014 to share their provocative art collection with LCA ArtMakers. 4 ArtBash For the first time LCA hosted our premier fundraising event on-site where attendees enjoyed exhibitions, an auction, savory fare, and creative performances throughout the evening. $105,000 was raised at ArtBash 2014, which provided support for LCA programs and exhibitions. LCA presented the inaugural Arts Leadership award to Don Babcock of NIPSCO and ABC 7’s Ron Magers made remarks and added a surprise element to the live auction. Thanks to Co-Chairs Sue Bridge and Rick Soria and the ArtBash committee for making the event such a great success! (Left to right) Rodney D. Lubeznik, ArtBash Co-Chair Sue Bridge, Don Babcock & Glenn Lubeznik Sponsors Art Benefactors McDonald’s - Glenn, Kathy & Sam Lubeznik, Owner/Operators Rodney D. Lubeznik & Susan Goodman NIPSCO Art Patrons Briar Leaf Golf Club Bulk Transport Corp. Harbour Trust Investment Management Co. Horizon Bank The LaPorte Savings Bank Michigan City Paper Box Co. Yardscapes Art Friend 1st Source Bank (Left to right) Scott Fech & ArtBash Co-Chair Rick Soria Media Sponsors Ideas in Motion Media Shore Magazine LCA Annual Report 2014 5 exhibitions Detail of Variations Within a Species by Valerie Mann Donations from corporations, foundations and individuals enable us to display nine contemporary arts exhibitions annually. 1,500 local & regional school children participated in integrated learning tours of LCA exhibitions with trained docents. LCA provides diverse audiences access to, understanding of, and participation in visual and performing arts. It is our goal through this engagement that people feel connected to the cultural sphere. 2014 exhibition highlights Material Possessions May 16–July 26, 2014 An intimate group show featured five esteemed artists in the field of contemporary fiber arts. Established and emerging artists from around the country incorporated a redemptive sensibility through the use of methods and materials. Exhibiting artists: Frank Connet, Karen Gubitz, Aram Han, John Paul Morabito, Lisa Lee and Clifford Peterson. Invasive Species: The Art of Upcycling Aug. 2–Oct. 18, 2014 Invasive Species demonstrated creative reuse of materials and the fine art of sustainability. Artists utilized a wide range of repurposed materials – everything from i-pods to wood to plastic hangers to shower heads. Exhibiting artists: Michael Dinges, Victoria Fuller, Alan Emerson Hicks, Valerie Mann, Chris Silva, and Bryan Sperry. Lil’ Bastard by Bryan Sperry LCA Annual Report 2014 6 exhibitions Detail of Ice by Alan Emerson Hicks Major Exhibitions 2014 Nov. 2, 2013 – Feb. 9, 2014 Citizen * Soldier * Citizen (Hyndman Gallery) Theater of Conflict (Brincka/Cross & Robert Saxton Galleries) March 7 – May 10, 2014 What is Left Unspoken (Hyndman Gallery) Embroidered Archetypes by Laurel Izard (Brincka/Cross & North View Galleries) May 16 - July 26, 2014 Material Possessions (Hyndman Gallery) Ignorance with Wings By Michael Bill Smith (Brincka/Cross & North View Galleries) Aug. 2 – Oct. 18, 2014 Invasive Species: The Art of Upcycling (Hyndman Gallery) Aquatic Kaleidoscope by Renee Robbins (Brincka/Cross Gallery) Transformation by Jan Dean (North View Gallery) Oct. 25 – Jan. 10, 2015 Comics & Code (Hyndman Gallery) It’s Not Just Your Sunday Comic Strip (Brincka/Cross & North View Galleries) Joseph & Nina Cruz interact with “Semicircular Mirror” (2012) by Jeppe Hein on loan from the Rodney D. Lubeznik collection. (High polish stainless steel & aluminum) LCA Annual Report 2014 7 educational outreach Individual support and grants enable LCA to provide experiences in art, music and dance for both children and adults who may not otherwise have access to a creative outlet. LCA’s custom art curriculum, provided in Safe Harbor and Boys & Girls Club after school programs, integrates academic standards and provides an extension of the classroom to the kids who need it most. Specialized after school art instruction enhances learning and improves graduation rates in schools. Michigan City Area Schools after school programs serve the most economically disadvantaged students in Michigan City (80% whom receive free or reduced lunch). 850 students participate in three hours a week of visual art, dance, or music provided by LCA. An independent evaluator (Carrie Lee, Research Specialist, Wildflower Writing, Elkhart, IN) determined the following results for after school students in the 2013-14 school year: 1) Elementary participants are doing better on tests than their classmates and 2) Student grades are improving each year as a result of our after school programs. LCA also serves 350 at-risk children in Summer art activities in youth serving camps as well as 800 economically disadvantaged children and their families through Family Art Nights. We know from extensive research conducted by the National Edowment for the Arts and others that arts experiences which start at a young age are pivotal to creating wellrounded, critically thinking, civic-minded adults and that, often, the arts are the very hook that keeps a child engaged in school. LCA Annual Report 2014 8 educational outreach Family Art Nights consist of a meal and an art project provided by an LCA instructor and an assistant. It allows families to decompress, create a work of art and spend quality time together, helping to establish a positive family connection. In addition, 1,500 local & regional school children participate in integrated learning tours of LCA exhibitions with trained docents. Art opportunities are also provided for 125 adults, from the Social and Learning Institute, Michiana Resources, and Swanson Center, who experience developmental and emotional challenges. These art classes, taught by professional artist and experienced teacher Debra Sawyer, help students improve motor skills and hand-eye coordination, increase their self-esteem and confidence, enhance self-expression, and build social connections. Clients receive 1.5 hours of weekly art instruction on-site at LCA. Through extensive assessment including direct feedback from students, families, and teachers, LCA has determined the greatest impact we make on the client is in their self-worth and esteem. Art is the place where their expression is valued and they see their identity transform from being a disabled person to that of an artist. Their families also report better moods and an increased sense of independence. A regional elementary school teacher (right), models her project at the LCA Art Education Resource Fair on October 11, 2014. For the first time ever the fair was available in LaPorte County, where over 40 area educators and administrators learned about ways they can integrate art into their curriculum. Teachers were taught three different art projects to take back to their classrooms and offered tools for incorporating art into the subjects they teach. The fair was in cooperation with South Shore Arts and made possible through funding from the Indiana Arts Commission. LCA Annual Report 2014 9 community initiatives Robert R. Williams creates portraits at Lakefront Art Festival 2014 LCA continues to be a leading arts resource in the community, collaborating with over 35 community organizations in order to bring cultural activities and positive change to our area. Michigan City’s revitalization efforts are fueled by the arts and LCA plays a large role in these efforts. Several LCA staff members participate on the Michigan City Public Art Committee, which has brought over a dozen sculptures to the North end of Michigan City through a project called SculptFusion. LCA staff were also the first to lobby the Redevelopment Commission to bring Artspace to Michigan City. Artspace Uptown Artist Lofts, located in the heart of Uptown Arts District, is converting a long-vacant structure into live/work space for 44 artists who will eat, shop, and socialize in the up-and-coming district. LCA has continued to be a supportive partner to Artspace during the funding, construction and preparations during 2014. In 2016, Artspace will open its doors, boosting the already vibrant arts scene to a new level and spurring economic growth. Lubeznik Center for the Arts Lakefront Art Festival LCA’s major revenue source outside of ArtBash is the Lakefront Art Festival which raised $44,500 in 2014. The annual two-day outdoor event provided an outlet for nearly 100 fine artists and fine craftsmen from across the nation to exhibit and sell their work. The festival also serves as an outlet for our community partners to display and sell their artwork. The festival provides a first-time art experience for many, allowing a lesser-engaged audience to become more involved with LCA and other community art initiatives. Over 4,300 visitors from northern Indiana, Chicagoland and Southwest Michigan attended in 2014. Artist Lawrence Cimaglio (right) poses with a whimsical glass creation at Lakefront Art Festival 2014. Volunteers Joan Dittman and Michael Wernik (left) take a break from their work at the festival. The success of the festival depends on the volunteer committee who manage the year-long planning process, as well as the commitmment of hundreds of individuals during the event weekend. LCA Annual Report 2014 10 community initiatives First Fridays LCA has become a nexus for culture and social activity in Michigan City. Annually, 2,500 community members join us for free, culturally-focused First Friday events that feature poetry slams, plays, music and dance. These performance-based afterhours art experiences bring in area residents of all ages. In 2006, LCA started “First Friday at Five” as a way to generate new audiences -- and it has! Now, the Uptown Arts District hosts the monthly art walks, drawing thousands of residents and visitors from surrounding communities every month of the year -- rain, sun, sleet or snow. First Friday has developed into a true community event embraced by the city, merchants, non-profits and residents alike. (Left) Mike Kucharski & Brian Rich perform a live acoustic set during April First Friday during the “What is Left Unspoken” exhibition. (Above) Carnessa Carnes performs a spoken word piece at the January First Friday Open Mic. (Top) Sandy Gleim and Earl Miller perform during the December First Friday. LCA Annual Report 2014 11 pic goes here gallery shop One of the many benefits LCA members receive includes a discount on purchases in the Gallery Shop where hand-made items are sold and proceeds go to support LCA programming. In October 2014, the shop rolled out an enhanced discount benefit of 10% on all items. Previously, only non-consignment items were eligible for discount. Additionally, the Gallery Shop saw big changes designed to positively impact the shopping experience. The shop received a facelift that allows patrons more room to move more freely and makes merchandise more visible. Holiday Artisan Market During November and December each year, the LCA lobby is transformed into the Holiday Artisan Market. Items from the shop spill over into the lobby with items from new artists as well as year-round favorites. In 2014, LCA exceeded sales goals and added a preview event to provide members with exclusive treatment and top selection at the market. The Holiday Artisan Market awaiting shoppers on opening day 2014 (above). Ever stylish member, Rashelle Roos (right), got into the spirit by donning a holiday vest for the “ugly holiday sweater” contest while she shopped during the Member’s Holiday Preview. LCA Annual Report 2014 12 LCA Staff Executive Director Carolyn Saxton* Education Director Janet Bloch Curator of Exhibitions CarolAnn Brown Marketing Director Amy Davis Navardauskas Marketing Specialist Angie Carlson Operations/Bookeeping Leona Marshall 2014 Board of Directors Database Manager Crystal A. Gleim President Rachel Saxon Facility Manager Adam Lesniewski Gallery Assistants Sarah Dwight Natalie Mills Facility Associate Rich Jania Vice President Nick Bridge Resource Associate Adam Horton* Treasurer Steve Hale Secretary Ted Taylor * Xavier Botana Sue Bridge Suzanne Cohan-Lange Shari Diamond Nancy Dworkin Sheryl Edwards Bunny Fisher Marie Foster Michael Godnick * (At Large) Kathy Henrich Alison Jaksa * Roberta Kozuch * Karen Lauerman * Jim Laughlin John Leinweber Rod Lubeznik (At Large) Susan Miller * Michael Riley Rick Soria * Sheila Stein * Resigned or term expired in 2014 LCA Area Artists’ Association Barb Balis Carol Block Tom Brand Laurie Schirmer Carpenter Anneke Dekker Susan Henshaw Hal Higdon Julia Holmaas Julie Kasniunas Connie Kassal George Kassal Ed Maldonado Rich Manalis Patty Mershon Schaefer Lynn Retson Sara Scherberg Ginny Scott Edwin Shelton & Laurel Izard Carole Stodder Girl Scouts of LaPorte County GoodCents/Energizing Indiana Great Lakes Catering H.O.P.E. IBEW/NECA Northern Indiana Chapter Ideas In Motion Media Illinois Institute of Technology Imagination Station Child Development Center Indiana Department of Natural Resources Indiana Freemasons ACME Lodge #83 Indiana University Northwest John Landecker Lakeshore Public Media LaPorte County Dorothy Crowely Juvenile Center LaPorte County Master Gardeners LaPorte County Soil & Water Conservation District LaPorte Home School Assoc. LaPorteCountyLife.com LOK Wishing Tree Foundation Marquette High School Michiana Resources Michigan City Michigan City Area Schools Michigan City Chamber of Commerce Michigan City LaPorte Conv. & Visitors Bureau Michigan City Mainstreet Assoc. Michigan City Parks & Recreation Michigan City Public Art Comm. Michigan City Public Library National Park Service (Indiana Dunes) NIPSCO Northwest IN Homeschoolers Notre Dame School Operation Care Package Peace Paper Project PNC Sinai Forum Purdue University North Central Renaissance Academy Rittenhouse Senior Living Rolling Prairie Elementary School Rotary Club of Michigan City Safe Harbor After school Program Saint Stanislaus Elementary Sauer’s Buick GMC Service (SITES) Shore Magazine Smithsonian Institution Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Smithsonian Magazine Social and Learning Institute South Shore Arts South Shore Convention and Visitor’s Authority Southern Shore Art Association St. John’s Lutheran School Partners 21st Century Community Learning Centers ArtSmart Indiana Artspace B&E Marine Barker Woods Enrichment Center Big Brothers Big Sisters of LaPorte County Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa Blue Star Museums Boys & Girls Club of Cafe Inspire Camp Summit City of Michigan City Coca-Cola Columbia College Chicago Current Electric D&M Excavating Dance Detour Decoy’s Bar & Grill Discovery Charter School Elan Dance Company LCA Annual Report 2014 St. Paul Catholic Middle School Successor Education Swanson Center Temp-Air Rental Services The Lakeshore 89.1 FM The News Dispatch The Wall Gang Times Media Company TPC Production & Event Services TPC Technologies Tri Kappa, Delta Mu Chapter Uptown Arts District Valparaiso High School Valparaiso University WEFM 95.9 FM Western Michigan University WHFB AM WIMS AM 1420 WNIT Public Television WSBT-22 television 13 Volunteers Sherri Ashby Modrak Aubrey Ashby David Ashby Nancy Ashby Don Babcock Patrick Bannon Jon Bausback Nancy Bausback Mary Behr Candy McKnight-Bell Ron Benzy Janet Bloch Ellen Block Cindi Boardman Dennis Boy Patricia Boy Nicke & Sue Bridge Dennis Brittain Robin Brooks Mary Teresa Brophy CarolAnn Brown Caryn Brown Greg Brown Sheryl Brown Steven Cardwell Adrienne Century Elaine Chilton Deb Chubb Suzanne Cohan-Lange Michelle Condon Natalie Conlon Marty Corley Gail Cross Judy Davis Members Advocate Joel Giannetti Luther Fisher Tony Jones & Patty Carroll Maurice & Marcia Levine Michael Dempsey Leigh & Marcia Morris Howard & Jane Tiffen LCA Annual Report 2014 Veronica DeBone Joel DeGrand Anneke Dekker Mike Dempsey Shari Diamond Nancy DiJohn Joan Dittmann Nancy Dworkin Sheryl Edwards Corie Elliott Tommy Fitzsimmons Jolie Fleming Matt Fleming Amanda Freymann Helen Gabriel Micky Gallas Eric Garver Martha Gaston Tiffany Gilbert Michael Godnick Idene Goldman Diann Gonsorek Tim Gonsorek Sharon Goodman Lynn Gordon Robin Green Bill Gregory Esther Guncheon Joe Guncheon Steve Hale Mary Hesner Hal Higdon Rose Higdon Grace Hopp Elaine Hornyak Sue & Brad Hughes Ed Hugley Laurel Izard Heidi Jaffee Amy Johnson Nancy Johnson Katie Johnston Judy Kapp Leah Ke Sharon Keene Tom Keene Justes Kemper Melinda Kintzele Jill Klingbeil & Alicia Kloslowski Lauren Kloslowski Roberta Kozuch Matt Kubik Sharon Kubik Marcin Kulbacki Carl Landwehr Jurate Landwehr Dani Lane Joan Langley Mary Laramore Gerry Lehmann Victor Lenore Colleen Mercer Betsy Levy Robert Levy Bernie Lootens Lynne Lootens Tanya Lubeznik Gray Lyons Barb Malewicki Deb Markovich Leona Marshall Dolly Marshall Tom McCaffrey Connie McKeague John McKeague Stephanie Medlock Patty Mershon Schaefer Jake Miller Jamie Miller Scott Miller Don Montgomery Maureen Mosh Amy Davis Navardauskas Kyle-Pierre Nfr Julia Nielsen Jane O’Brien Sister Evelyn Ovalles, S.P. Donald Parker Kristen Patterson Atley Price Lee Purcell Racquel Randolph Karen Remaley Nancy Rich Michael Riley Rashelle Roos John Saxon Rachel Saxon Carolyn Saxton Irma Schroeder Jim Scott Pat Scott Olga Shturmina-Welch Jessica Sexton Edwin Shelton Jay Slutzin Dr. Bruce Smith Rick Soria Marque Steinhagen Jan Stewart Brian Sullivan Ted Taylor Gloria Thode Paul Thode Terry Tyler Sue Vigen Julie Warren Gerry Wasckowski Kari Weiss Randy Welch Helen Welsh Michael Wernik Doug Wickstrom Linda Wickstrom Eve Wierzbicki Dean Wittenberg Kate Wittenberg Melissa Wood Margaret Zeek Kim Zoph Sustaining Clark Fetridge Bunny Fisher Ellen Frankle Erika Hanner Jerry & MaryAnn Hellmann Gary Johnson & Brenda Ashley Dan & Kate Kaminski Molly Karstens Bernie Konrady Jr. Mary K. Leonard Sam Lubeznik John & Connie McKeague Mary Ann Merrion LaVora M. 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Swan Larry Thrall Cinda Urschel Alene Valkanas & Jim McComb Ed Volk Tanya & Matthew Wroblewski Marvin & Kathleen Zelkowitz Lawrence Zimmer & Ted Perzanowski Renton Kirkwood Brodie III & Mary Fry CarolAnn Brown Larry Brown & Martha Maust John & Diane Carpenter Ed & Dee Caulfield Rosemary Crowley Lee Dabagia Sr. Steve Darvin & Jerry Wiles JoAnn & Dale Engquist 14 Members Family Suzanne & David Causton Bill & Cheryl Cavalier David Aaker & Mark Kroll Al & Teresa Cernius Suhail & Margery al Chalabi Cheryl & Jimmy Chapman Rachel Allard & David Chatfield Martin Rathgeber Frank & Georgia Cheswick David & Jean Allen Michael & Julie Collins Richard & Marcia Anderson Michelle Condon Paul & Sharon Applegate Matt & Pat Conrad Gary & Patty Babcoke Kei Constantinov Dr. Rex & Mrs. Shari Bailey Matthew & Susan Conti Dick & Terri Barrett Marty Corley Michelle Basta Scott & Cathy Daley Dr. Henry & Mrs. Kristina Jeanette Daniels & Bausback Kimberly Miller Dr. Jon & Mrs. Nancy Bausback Todd & Joy Davis George & Sue Beamer Joel DeGrand & Maryann Becich & Alvaro Lopez Amanda Freymann Larry & Marlo Beeman Karl & Kathy Dennis Mary Behr Jim Bell & Candy McKnight-Bell Adele Deprizio Nate & Kathy Dickson Jean Martin Bell Tom & Kathy Dickson Jodi Bella Bunny & Paul Dimke Ron & Jean Bensz Joan & Tom Dixey Howard & Louise Berg Nancy & Patrick Donoghue Andrea & Alan Berkowitz Jim & Julie Doran Don Bertucci & Anita Remijas Michael & Olga Ducey Paul & Karen Billingslea Craig & Pam Dwight Jack & Linda Bitterle Joan Each Rowan Don & Mary Blary Barbara & Jerome Eastman Garry & Val Blumenfeld Jim & Carla Eikelberg Cindi & Chris Boardman Howard Ellman & Karen & Michael Boatright Caryn Weiner Roger Boike Rich Evans Lionel Bolin & Jean Rudd Jakab Falatovics Merry & John Bolt Sandra & Ron Faloon Robert & Nancy Brady Lawrence & Valerie Fisher Tom Brand & Carole Stodder Burton & Anne Fishman Rosemary & Fred Braun Jan & Bill Flapan Dr. William & Mrs. Mary Betsy Fleek Brennan Michael & Jean Franke Richard & Betty Brewe Dr. Doug & Mrs. Senn Gee Fred & Char Broitman Gary & Bonnie Gerard Michael & Jody Brough Bill Gilmer & John Blackburn Richard Brunner & Lois Navid Rick & Sandy Gleim Phillip Budrick Greg Gobla & Gloria & Camille Burnett Tracey Stokes Gobla Tom & Carol Byerly Shelley & Mark Grach Deb & Marty Campanella Caryl Grant Patricia & TJ Caracci Lenore & Jack Gregory Jill & Jamie Carey Tim Griffin & Suzy Vance Stephanie & Roger Carnell Sharon Carnes & Larry Silvestri Lucrecia Guerrero & Jerry Holt Dr. Laura & Mr. John Hannon John & Karen Carr Colleen Harper & Brian Boyer Kathy & Dean Carrico Marilyn & Erv Hawrylewicz Bill & Mary Carstedt Mary Heitman Gloria Castillo Bill & JoAnn Herrbach John & Lorry Cates Diana & Dennis Hirsch LCA Annual Report 2014 Edward & Carol Hogan Jon Hook & Andrea Peterson Melli Hoppe Dr. Dick & Mrs. Jean Houck Jill & Brad Houston Roger & Carol Hug Terrence & Dixie Ihnat Heidi Jaffee Dr. Jim & Mrs. Jene Jensen Larry Jensen & Rosemary Gemperle Amy Johns-Carter Jill Johnson Nancy & Allen Johnson Gail Kahn George & Connie Kassal Bill & Nancy Kehoe Michael & Kate Kelley Art & Carol Kemp Richard Kiebdaj & Leona Marshall Neil & Naomi Kienitz Andrea Killingbeck Sarah & Richard Klare Ed Kleese & Kathleen Fischer Jean Kleinschmidt Rob & Sue Klett Russ & Ann Klosinski Michael & Maryellen Knight Dave Knoebber Rita Koehler & M. Patricia Hackett Rudy & Betsy Kohn Michael & Trish Kominiarek Roberta Kozuch & Tim Schultz Karl Krizmanic & Kristine Sandrick Jurate & Carl Landwehr Kathleen & Alan Lang Joan & Gary Laser Phil & Janet Latchford Elaine Leavenworth Bruce & Mary Leep Gerry & Mavis Lehmann Sara Leonard Mike & Carla Levin Norm & Judy Lindblad Traci & Ben Lindfors Judy Lipp & Roberta Singer Phil & Marilyn Liss Kathy Long & Mary Dugger Bernie Lootens Rick & Liz Lutterbach Jack & Jean Lydon Harvey & Lynn Lyon Frances Lysaught & Tom Parcels Tom & Susan Mackrola Jed & Miranda Mandel Debbie & Marty Marcus K.C. & Maricali Mars Paul Marshall & Gabrielle Marshall Gale McCarty Bernard & Suzanne McDonald Barry & Jenny McDonnell Dan McKeague David Mears & Kathleen Walsh-Mears Stephanie & Gordon Medlock Dick & Joan Meister Ed & Fran Merrion Sandra Merscher & Bob Setlik Bobbi & Brian Meyer Pat & Dave Meyer Linda & Ben Mickevicius Larry & Pam Middleton Dr. David & Mrs. Johanna Miller Jay & Sandie Miller Jeanna & Ryan Miller Jim & Heather Miller Ryan Miller & Family George & Kathi Millet Guy & Janice Morelli Sheila Moyer Jerry & Judy Much Roseanna & Robert Mueller Amy Davis Navardauskas & Al Navardauskas Dan & Mary Nemeth Bill & Donna O’Brien Joan & Harold Olin Loretta & Larry Olive Brian & Debbie Otto John & Sheila Pacholski Jim Paglia Jeffrey and Susan Peckat Evelyn & Stewart Pinsof Ron & Mari Popp Carol & Arturo Pozos Wendy & Ted Prettyman Atley Price Louis & Barb Price John & Nancy Putchaven Dr. Allen & Mrs. Lynett Putterman Joan & Bernard Rabinowitz Tom & Karen Rafter Laura Rajsic-Lanier Mary Pat & Paul Reilly Susan Richards Michael & Marty Riley June Ruby Todd & Jennifer Rucinski Mike & June Salmon Dan & Bonnie Schaaf Dianne & Greg Scott Sidney & Muriel Shapiro Scott & Joan Shelton Ed & Pat Shikany Dana Shuble Dr. Linda & Mr. David Sirugo John & Judy Skafish Judy Small Laurence Stanton & Susan Loeb Herb Stenson & Linda Buyer Sue Stephenson Danita Stone Judy & Terry Stratman Justin & Jamie Sule Gene & Carole Svebakken John & Mary Kay Swanson Dan Tannas & Jo Pilecki Bill Taylor Sharon & Bill Theobald Paul & Gloria Thode John & Linda Tibensky John & Suzanne Turner Michael & Pat Tym Dennis Vadies & Elaine Tormey Jack & Celeste Van Etten Tom & Christine Vujovich Dick & Nancy Waichler Catherine Walsh Kari Weiss Mary Jo Wenckus & Sam Harnish Jr. Rise & Joseph Wendt Donald & Charlotte Wentland Doug & Linda Wickstrom Dr. John Wilhelm Garnett Williams & Cecil Hyde Jason & Sarah Williams Amelia & Ken Wilson Judith Wolford & Thurston Jorgenson Margaret & Clyde Zeek 15 Members Individual Belinda Alvarado Dalia Ancevicius Mary Bacon Barb Balis Wanda Barney Rod Bensz Liz Bernel Harold Bernt Janet Bloch Dave Block Ellen Block Howard Brenneman Sadie Bridger Robert L. Campbell April Center Catherine Christian Deb Chubb Karen Coffey Lisa Corey Mary Ann Crayton Gail Cross Patricia Damato Beverly DeJovine Nina Diamond Joan Dittmann Melissa Dittman Barbara Dooley Rev. Charles Doyle Devota Merrion Dubach Jennifer Dunville Janet Each Eric Engle JoAnn Finney Kevin Firme Tommy Fitzsimmons Sara Funck Ann Gano Brian Garver Angela Gehm Nolah Gertner Julie Godfrey Idene Goldman Esther Guncheon Meg Haller Marjorie Hammond Romona Hay Stephen Helmen Susan Henshaw Tim Hill Suzanne Hines Angela Howery Johnson Anita Ann Johnson Ruth Johnston David Jones Julie Kasniunas Dr. Janice Katz LCA Annual Report 2014 Kris Kauchak Lori Kavlock Glen Kelly Jane Kilander Jill Klingbeil Vida Kluko Kathy Krachinski Melissa Kraus Pamela Kuharic Joan Langley Mary Laramore Alexandra Laun Gray Lyons Kathleen MacArthur Ed Maldonado Helena McDonald Raymond Melevage Bonnie Muirhead Thomas Nazimek Andy Neal Denise Newton Linda Nidetz Julia Nielsen Elise Nothstine Susan Oconor Marianne Olsaker Barbara Otto Patty Panozzo Laura Patrick Daryl Penfold Raymond Peterson JoAnn & Edward Phillips Elayne Popovich Nancy Ranquist Chuck Reese Melissa Rendler Carrie Rubenstein Laurel Rundle Pam Sassaman Julie Schmidt Irma Schroeder Brian Schumaker Julie Schwarz Ginny Scott Laurel Izard Linda G Simmons Valorie Skwiat Michael Webber Michael Bill Smith Jerry Solomon Sandy Stich Lein Sharon Stich Ada Sutkus Lu Terock Vicki Thompson Kathleen Thorson June Todd Lois Travis Lenore Victor Christine Ward Melissa Washburn Dan Welsh Helen Welsh Michael Wernik Gina Wilkinson Laurie Wink Clarence Wood Cathy Wyne Johanna Zangrilli Dalia Zygas Senior Bill Allen Chuck Allen Maria Ambrozaitis Christian Anderson Dr. Robert Angelo Sally Ankony Karin Bauchrowitz Lorraine Bear Judy Beltz Ellen Benish Carol Block Susan Block George Blue Irene Bohnstadt Margaret Bolton Bob Bowser Traute Bransfield Joan Bransfield Joan Brill Mary Brockway Mary Teresa Brophy Laurie Schirmer Carpenter Joan Casey Lila Cohen Barbro Colbert Jane Cooley Priscilla Cowan Marjory Crawford Mary Ann Dalrymple Barbara Danacisak Judy Davis Joanne Day Kathryn Dimitri Ann Dobie Maureen Dolan Betty Duggan Louise Durflinger Marsha Dymzarov Janet Edwards Linda Eisenber Richard Erenzel Dr. Richard Evans Ronald Ferguson Phyllis Fox Jean Frehse David Fritz Helen Gabriel Mrs. Beverly Gallagher Herbert George Karen Goldberg Carol Gouwens Connie Grace Dorothy Graden Janet Greenwald Marcia Ann Griswold Barb Hargrove Cathy Heeter Eileen Heisler Mary Hendry Hal Higdon Julia Holmaas Laverne Hughes Cheryl Hurskoci Kathryn Jacobsmeyer Donna Jagger Bev Johnson Karen Kane Chuck Kaplan Cee Cee Kaylor Sophie Koss Juanita Kreidler Rose Marie Krueger Marge Kunkel Dorothy Kurtz Patricia Lansford Larry Lapidus Cherie LeFevre Patrecia Lenore Brabant Lenting Ed Levitin Dorothea Liddell Bonnie Lipe Betty Locke Marianne Loftus Mary Lombard Dan Lortie Therese Luce Margaret MacLeod Rich Manalis Phyllis Mandler Yvonne Mansfield Liv Markle Tom McCaffrey Nancy McCready Marilyn McKay Judith Melevage Fred Miller Joyce Miller Joan Mokrycki Carrie Montgomery Jo Ann Nellessen Jane O’Brien Mary O’Connor Lynne Oberman Patricia Peck Dr. Roz Potter Jim Ruge Jane Rutherford Mark G. Sanders Sara Scherberg Eileen Schnick Jim Scott Richard L. Shanley Joan Shortall Liz Shuttleworth Marge Skwiat-Gloy Joan Slotnick Madeline Smrt Nancy Sons Sue Spitler Kathy Stubblefield Sharon Swanson Ann Sweeney Judith Tanter Earl Temkin Juanita Thompson Janet Toyra-Smith Janice Urban Mary Ellen Vaughan Ann Walton Jerry Waszkowski Karolyn Weed Susan Weiner Naomi Weiss Venia Wendt Allan Whitlow Michelle Wiser Joan Wisniewski Mary Wolter Vera Woodruff Student/Under 25 Natalie Conlon Izabel, Max & Joe Guncheon Laura Kroczek Dane Wallace Walker Wroblewski 16 Donors Up to $500 Sharon Carnes & Larry Silvestri John & Diane Carpenter David Aaker & Mark Kroll Ed & Dee Caulfield Suhail & Margery al Chalabi Cheryl & Jimmy Chapman Rachel Allard & City of Michigan City Martin Rathgeber Mayor Ron Meer Maria & Kazys Ambrozaitis Lila Cohen Dr. Jim Ascough Rhonda Cohen Dick & Terri Barrett Kei Constantinov George & Sue Beamer Maryann Becich & Alvaro Lopez Rosemary Crowley Mary Ann Dalrymple Larry & Marlo Beeman Steve Darvin & Jerry Wiles Mary Behr Judy Davis & Gene Zollman Jean Martin Bell Anneke & Jan Dekker Liz Bernel Jim & Julie Doran Jack & Linda Bitterle Janet Bloch & Bobby Talamine Ms. Kay Cole Enertouch/GoodCents Ellen Block JoAnn & Dale Engquist George Blue Sid Epstein & Sondra Berman Robert & Nancy Brady Epstein Howard Brenneman Dr. Richard & Mrs. Roberta Mary Brockway Evans Larry Brown & Martha Maust Bunny Fisher Luther Fisher Gale Flanagan Michael & Jean Franke Marlene Frazier Helen Gabriel Micky Gallas Herbert George Lora Kobat Michael Godnick & Steven Cohen Shelley & Mark Grach Matthew & Lisa Hill Diana & Dennis Hirsch Roger & Carol Hug Jerome & Kathryn Jacobsmeyer Alison & Jim Jaksa Tony Jones & Patty Carroll Kris Kauchak James & Mary Kennedy Russ & Ann Klosinski Larry Lapidus Sara Leonard Jay & Bonnie Lipe Bernie Lootens Dr. John & Mrs. Therese Luce Frances Lysaught & Tom Parcels Tom & Susan Mackrola Jed & Miranda Mandel Debbie & Marty Marcus Ms. Sue Cleveland John & Connie McKeague Dick & Joan Meister Michael Dempsey Nancy Moldenhauer & Shar Livesay LaVora M. Tucker Amy Davis Navardauskas & Al Navardauskas Ted & Harriette Perlman Raymond Peterson Chuck Reese Karen Repenn Hilary & Kevin Richard Michael & Marty Riley Robert Rose June Ruby Mike & June Salmon Carolyn Saxton & Bill Gregory Dr. Linda & Mr. David Sirugo Rob & Kathy Smeets Michael Smith & Michael Webber Denise & Andrew Snyder Dennis & Debbie Steinbeck Herb Stenson & Linda Buyer Ms. Donna Smith-Hunsley Gene & Carole Svebakken Earl & Lonna Temkin Sharon & Bill Theobald Dick & Nancy Waichler Anne & Tim Walsh Susan Weiner Tanya & Matthew Wroblewski Johanna Zangrilli Memorials & Tributes Donations in memory of Shirley Lubeznik Mardelle Gundlach Steve & Margot Hale Shelly Handman Mike Hackett Diana & Dennis Hirsch Craig Dwight Debbie Hyndman Terry & Fran Jones Jeffrey & Amy Kagan Bill & Marlo Keyser Sophie & Russell Koss Raymond & Carol Lang Michael & Stephanie Levy Gail Lowrie Rod Lubeznik & Susan Goodman John & Jane McCarthy McDonald’s Corporation Susan G. McKenzie Michael & Marjorie Mead Ms. Sherri Ashby-Modrak Leigh & Marcia Morris Northwest Indiana McDonald’s Operators Stephanie K. Oberlie Ted & Harriette Perlman Dena Pusey Ed & Sharon Raab Rob & Randee Romanoff Robert Rose June Ruby David & Ginger Russ Selena Schneckenburger Jim Schugars Merle & Stuart Shiffman George & Karen Silver April Anne Simma Jerry & Sheila Stein Steren Management Co., Inc. Michael & Jane Strauss Ted & Andrea Taylor Earl & Lonna Temkin June Todd Kent & Reba Wallerstein Bob M. White Terry & Felicia Wilson Hal and Cindy Wolken Maureen & Zak Zakutansky Deb Chubb in tribute to Carolyn Saxton Rhonda Cohen Tribute - Michael Godnick Mark G. Sanders in Memory of Clay Sanders Mark G. Sanders in tribute to Carolyn Saxton Sue Spitler in memory of Ed Brunner, who loved art LCA Annual Report 2014 Donors to the Dolly Marshall Scholarship Fund Lawrence Alberti Dennis & Anna Bouse Rosemary & Fred Braun Anneke & Jan Dekker Brian Dunigan Hal & Rose Higdon William & Rebecca Hornyak Cheryl & Dan Hurskoci Debbie Hyndman Donna Kavanaugh Sandy Kedo Greg & Rebecca Kozlik Bob Lake Charles & Marilyn Lee Dorothea Liddell David Majors Steve & Dolly Millick Gloria & John Newcomb William & Susan Nickey John & Karen Pavy Ed & Sharon Raab Nancy & Edward Ranquist Paul & Betty Rausch Michael & Janet Readenour Jim Ruge Mark G. Sanders Margaret & Clyde Zeek Charles C & Jill L Allen Senator Jim & Mrs. Lauren Arnold Billie Bankoff Beth & Paul Barry Bear Company Management Avi & Nancy Bernstein Robert Borden Lottie Caplan Bill & Sara Carlisle Jim Carras Joyce & Les Charmatz Tom & Sandy Cipares Chris Coetzee & Lindy Hirschsohn Nannette & Larry Dombkowski Tom & Sheryl Edwards Eric Engle Adam Estes Clark Fetridge Mark & Jen Freeman Dave & Jenette Furman Mr. Craig Menne Lenore & Jack Gregory Thanks to the supporters who wish to remain unmentioned. Please forgive any mistakes or omissions. To report any error, please contact database manager, Crystal Gleim, at cgleim@lubeznikcenter.org. 17 Grantors 1st Source Bank Barker Welfare Foundation Briar Leaf Golf Club Bulk Transport Corporation Dan Casey & Dolores Connolly Duneland Health Council First Trust Federal Credit Union ArtBash Thanks to those that purchased tickets, auction items & program ads Greg & Gina Ake Senator Jim & Mrs. Lauren Arnold Alan & Julie Ayres Dean Babcock Don & Sue Babcock Gary & Susan Balling Michelle Bazin-Johnson & Tim Johnson Janet Bean Mary Behr Rod & Linnea Bensz Kevin & Mary Beres Andrea & Alan Berkowitz Nicole Berry Lionel Bolin & Jean Rudd Xavier & Suzanne Botana Scott & Nicole Braun Mike & Kathy Brennan Nick & Sue Bridge Rob & Mary Burns Thomas & Sue Carey Bill & Sara Carlisle Richard Childers & Tarja Bentgarde-Childers In-Kind Donors Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation Harbour Trust Investment Management Co. Horizon Bank Indiana Arts Commission John W. Anderson Foundation LaPorte County Juvenile Detention Center LaPorte Savings Bank Lindsey O’Brien Kesling Wishing Tree Foundation Glenn & Kathy Lubeznik Gerry & Robin Chodak Suzanne Cohan-Lange & Rick Lange Pat Colander & Jeff Kumorek Bob & Nancy Dabagia Mr. & Mrs. Leon Dargis Anneke & Jan Dekker Danielle Delgado Karl & Kathy Dennis Jeff & Angie Deuitch Shari & Stewart Diamond Dawn & Chris Dines Mike & Cherri Drayton Dr. Jim & Mrs. Nancy Dworkin C. Stuart Edwards Tom & Sheryl Edwards Linda & Bob Eisenberg Stammy & Brad Ellinger Eric Engle Murray Engle Sid Epstein & Sondra Berman Epstein Sandra & Ron Faloon JoAnn Finney First Trust Federal Credit Union Bunny Fisher Lawrence & Valerie Fisher Georgia & Gerald Fogelson Chris Foust Current Electric, Inc. Decoys Bar & Grill Anneke & Jan Dekker Alterations Plus Shari & Stewart Diamond Bangles Boutique Nannette & Larry Dombkowski Bartlett’s Gourmet Grill & Tavern Dory’s Salon & Spa Belle Bijou Atelier Robert Dure Janet Bloch & Bobby Talamine Easley Winery Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa Tom & Sheryl Edwards Blue Man Group European Style Salon Nick & Sue Bridge Kelly Finefrock-Creed Bukva Imaging Group Fred Astaire Dance Studio Patty Carroll - West Loop Chicago Shakespeare Theatre John & Shirley Furches Richard Childers & Gem Pawnbrokers Tarja Bentgarde-Childers Idene Goldman Suzanne Cohan-Lange & Goose Feathers Gifts & Events Rick Lange Great Lakes Catering & Court Theatre Special Events LCA Annual Report 2014 Rod Lubeznik & Susan Goodman MC Community Enrichment Corporation Michigan City Paper Box Company NECA Northern Indiana Chapter NIPSCO South Shore Arts Tuholski & Oberlie Environment & Arts Fund Unity Foundation of LaPorte Co. Urban Enterprise Zone Micky Gallas General Insurance Services, Inc. Bruce Gershenzon & Linda Schwartz Shannon Gillem Bill Gilmer & John Blackburn Greg Gobla & Tracey Stokes Gobla Michael Godnick & Steven Cohen Marlene Zalutsky Golembo & Les Golembo Lucrecia Guerrero & Jerry Holt Steve & Margot Hale Debbie Halik Harbour Trust Investment Management John & Kathy Henrich Brad E. Hill Scott Hodes & Maria Bechily Horizon Bank Kurt & Marla Huddleston IVY TECH Community College of IN/MC Dr. Mark & Mrs. Judy Jacobi Alison & Jim Jaksa Dr. Margery Johnson & Mr. John Blyth Tony Jones & Patty Carroll Bob & Ellie Kaden Mel & Renee Katten John Kearney Mark & Diane Kendall Bill & Marlo Keyser Vicki King Jill Klingbeil LaPorte Savings Bank Jurate & Carl Landwehr Jack & Dani Lane John Leinweber & Jim Laughlin Mike & Karen Bernie Lootens Glenn & Kathy Lubeznik Rod Lubeznik & Susan Goodman Ron & Elise Magers Stephanie & Gordon Medlock Raymond Melevage Craig & Heather Menne Ed & Fran Merrion Nick Meyer & Colleen Peterson Michigan City Paper Box Co. Leigh & Marcia Morris NIPSCO Gloria & John Newcomb Ken Norgan Jane O’Brien Joan & Harold Olin Loretta & Larry Olive Carolyn Pahs Tonye Pettitt Purdue University North Central Dr. Allen & Mrs. Lynett Putterman Ed & Sharon Raab Michael & Marty Riley Rashelle Roos & Joe Agati Bob Rose Mark G. Sanders Rachel & John Saxon Carolyn Saxton & Bill Gregory Julie Schmidt Michael & Gloria Scoby Michael & Charissa Sheehan Kathleen Shippen Dr. Bruce & Mrs. Debra Smith Rhonda Snowaert Sue Spitler Jerry & Sheila Stein Brad & Ruth Steinberg Valerie Taglieri & Ron Wennekes Ted & Andrea Taylor Lane & Tom Theriac Anne & Tim Walsh Drs. Barbara Eason-Watkins & Irvin Watkins Denis Weil Michael Wernik Lawrence Zimmer & Ted Perzanowski Dr. Rakesh & Mrs. Bina Gupta Heston Supper Club Hoity Toity Merry Johnson Judee’s Boutique, Inc. Knoll & Sons Tree Service LaPorte Little Theatre Club Inc Lange’s Historic Meat Market Laser Works Adam Lesniewski & Colleen Mercer Little Chocolates Rod Lubeznik & Susan Goodman Luxe Boutique Macello Restaurant Meyer Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. Michigan City Paper Box Co. Kim Miller Sara Miller NECA Northern Indiana Chapter Naturally Wood Furniture Gloria & John Newcomb Northwest Indiana Forum Inc. Northwest Indiana Symphony Piccolo Sogno The Pickle & Turnip Restaurant & Wine Bar Portofino Grill Precision Control Systems INC. Purdue University North Central Radisson at Star Plaza Ralph Lauren Restaurant Revive Consignment Gallery Rashelle Roos & Joe Agati Rodini Restaurant & Lounge / Galveston Steakhouse Carolyn Saxton & Bill Gregory Edwin Shelton & Laurel Izard Spire Farm to Fork Cuisine Tom Sourlis & Susan Eleuterio Robert J. and Mary T. Stolper Stop 50 Wood Fired Pizza TPC Production & Event Services Temp Air Rentals Timothy Jeffry Salon Towle Community Theater Daniel Wakeley Walt Disney Corporation Melissa Washburn & Adam Rengstorf Linda Weber John E. Wilson 18 Financial Report Revenue Sponsorships, Donations & Membership Income $246,081.74 Admissions, Fees & Tuition$129,926.89 Grant Income$191,112.96 Art & Shop Sales, Rentals & Misc. Income $73,588.62 TOTAL$640,710.21 Expenses Administration$446,606.60 Operations $157,946.53 Programs $76,980.17 Fundraising $53,702.86 TOTAL$735,236.16 LCA Annual Report 2014 19