Annual Report - Plains Art Museum
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Annual Report - Plains Art Museum
Annual Report F i s c a l J u l y 1 , Y e a r 2 0 0 8 2 0 0 7 – J u n e 3 0 , 2 0 0 8 704 1st Ave. N., Fargo, ND 58102 • 701.232.3821 • plainsart.org Inside Art Acquisitions • Major Exhibitions • Educational Programs • Museum Support Financial Statement • Attendance • “There’s a little artist in all of us” campaign Fiscal Year 2008 • July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 Art Acquisitions After Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Grist – Le Corbusier Study for Nature Morte Au Violin, n.d. photographic pochoir Gift of Donald D. Powell Yaacov Agam (Jacob Gipstein) French Postage Stamp, 1980 lithograph on lenticulated plastic Gift of Donald D. Powell Josef Albers Untitled – From the Book “Formulation: Articulation”, n.d. serigraph Gift of Donald D. Powell Josef Albers Untitled – From the Book “Formulation: Articulation”, n.d. serigraph Gift of Donald D. Powell Josef Albers Untitled – From the Book “Formulation: Articulation”, n.d. serigraph Gift of Donald D. Powell Josef Albers From the Portfolio “Soft Edge – Hard Edge” Pending, 1965 serigraph Gift of Donald D. Powell Josef Albers Untitled – From the Book “Formulation: Articulation”, n.d. serigraph Gift of Donald D. Powell Richard Breshnahan Untitled, n.d. stoneware Gift of Peg Furshong and Steve Petrich Richard Breshnahan Untitled, n.d. stoneware Gift of Peg Furshong and Steve Petrich Richard Breshnahan Untitled, n.d. stoneware Gift of Peg Furshong and Steve Petrich Pierre Clerk Morocco, 1980 serigraph Gift of Donald D. Powell Edward Curtis Firing Pottery – Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, 1905 photogravure print Gift of David M. Miller Charles Eames and Ray Eames Splint, 1943 moulded and laminated birch-plywood Gift of Donald D. Powell Helen Frankenthaler Sanguine Mood, 1971 pochoir with serigraph Gift of Donald D. Powell Zhimin Guan Fall Expression 3, 2005 oil on canvas Museum Purchase Harold Altman Montsouris, 1976 etching Gift of Dr. Timothy Choy, in honor of Melva and Gust Moline Harold Altman Parc Monceau, 1980 colored lithograph, A/P Gift of Dr. Timothy Choy, in honor of Dr. Eleanor Ritchie Charles Beck Thistle 3, c.1970 woodblock on hand-made paper Gift of Sandra H. Miles Wayne Gudmundson, Minnesota Fisherman, 1981, silver gelatin print, Gift of the artist. 2 Plains Art Museum acquired 60 silver gelatin prints by Wayne Gudmundson all were gifts of the artist Rock Cluster, 1975 Rock Rift, 1975 Swirls, 1975 Ditch, 1976 Sewage Lagoon, 1977 Rock Edge, 1978 Rock Wall, 1978 Dog and Volvo, 1979 Reclining Nude, 1980 Girls at the Beach, 1981 Minnesota Fishermen, 1981 Second Service, 1981 Sod, 1981 Wheelock, 1981 Ft. Yates, 1982 Near Flasher, 1982 Near Strasburg, 1982 North of Regent, 1982 Near Sabin, 1983 South of Marmarth, 1983 From Sentinel Butte, 1984 New England, 1984 North of Tuttle, 1984 Sheyenne River Valley, 1985 South of Arnegard, 1985 South of Thorne, 1985 Farm Yard, near Embarrass, 1988 Embarrass Township, 1989 South of Edinburgh, 1990 Gardar, 1992 Grimsey Island, Iceland, 1993 Jökulsárlón, Iceland, 1993 Solstice on Arctic Ocean, 1993 North of Carson, 1994 Private Sale, 1994 Campsite in Drekagil/Askja, Iceland, 1995 Crater at Askja, Iceland, 1995 Southeast of Mount Herđebreiđ, Iceland, 1995 South of Mount Herđebreiđ, 1995 East of Abercrombie, 1996 McClusky Canal, Mile Marker 55, 1996 Lake Audubon, 1997 McClusky Canal, Mile Marker 1, 1997 South of Kindred, 2004 Boat Landing, East of Ft. Yates, 2005 Boat Landing, West of Pick City, 2005 East of Ft. Ransom, 2005 Kathryn, 2005 Medora, 2005 Near Knife River, 2005 Near Makoti, 2005 North of Manning, 2005 North of Valley City, 2005 North of Zap, 2005 Northwest of Valley City, 2005 South Killdeer, 2005 Southwest of Rugby, 2005 Verendrye, 2005 West Emmons County, 2005 West of Stanton, 2005 Fiscal Year 2008 • July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 Ross Hilgers Terra Stratum I, 2004 stoneware Museum Purchase Charles Hinman Untitled Embossing gauffrage embossing Gift of Donald D. Powell Luis Jimenez La Voz de la Frontera lithograph, ed. 16/60 Museum Purchase Roy Lichtenstein Merton of the Movies, 1968 poster – Minnesota Theater Company & Tyron Guthrie Theater Gift of Donald D. Powell Ann Wyeth McCoy Serpens II, 1979 lithograph Gift of Donald D. Powell Walter Netsch Echoes Mask, n.d. watercolor Gift of Donald D. Powell Carl Oltvedt Rock Quarry, South Eastern MN, n.d colored pencil on paper Gift of Dr. Timothy Choy, in honor of Dr. Clarence and Barbara Glasrud Carl Oltvedt South Moorhead, n.d. pencil on paper Gift of Timothy Choy, in honor of Dr. Delmar and Rhoda Hansen Carl Oltvedt Chrysanthemum, n.d. watercolor on paper Gift of Dr. Timothy Choy, in memory of Dr. Bill V. Ritchie Frank Stella Merce Cunningham & Dance Company Latin American Tour, 1968 commercial offset lithograph Gift of Donald D. Powell Carl Oltvedt Summer Evening, n.d. pencil on paper Gift of Dr. Timothy Choy, in honor of Maxine and Pete Pianka Stan Thompson NP Ave., 1972, 1972 silver gelatin print Museum Purchase Carl Oltvedt Three Pears, n.d. ink on paper Gift of Dr. Timothy Choy, in memory of Dr. Bill Ritchie Carl Oltvedt Back Yard Garden at 1212 South Twelth St., Moorhead, n.d. ink on paper Gift of Dr. Timothy Choy, in honor of Christine Schulze Carl Oltvedt Three Pears, n.d. acrylic on paper Gift of Dr. Timothy Choy, in honor of Dr. Roland and Carolyn Barden Cyrus Running Untitled, 1972-1973 watercolor and ink on paper Gift of Paul T. Sather Wieland Schütz poster – National Galerie Berlin Gift of Donald D. Powell Patrick Tupa The Power of One, 2003 oil on canvas Museum Purchase Victor Vasarely CTA (GOLD), from the suite of eight serigraphs, CTA 102, 1966 serigraph on gold foil heavy card Gift of Donald D. Powell Victor Vasarely CTA (COPPER), from the suite of eight serigraphs, CTA 102, 1966 serigraph on gold foil heavy card Gift of Donald D. Powell Ulfert Wilke Untitled Calligraphic Composition, 1978 drawing with ink and gouache on hand-made paper Gift of Donald D. Powell Laura Heit Youngbird Waabi-Giziibiigiingwe (White Washed), 2003 wood-fired ceramic Museum Purchase Wieland Schütz poster – National Galerie Berlin Gift of Donald D. Powell Harold Altman, Parc Monceau, 1980, colored lithograph, A/P, Gift of Dr. Timothy Choy, in honor of Dr. Eleanor Ritchie 3 Laura Heit Youngbird, Waabi-Giziibiigiingwe (White Washed), 2003, wood-fired ceramic, Museum Purchase Fiscal Year 2008 • July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 Major Exhibitions Keys to the Collection: Works from the Permanent Collection February 2, 2006 and on-going Tools in Motion: Works from the Hechinger Collection May 3 – July 29, 2007 Personal Journeys on Common Ground May 17 – September 16, 2007 Melting Metal, Melding Cultures: Recent Paintings by Zhimin Guan August 9 – October 14, 2007 Supported by a grant from The FUNd at Plains Art Museum Foundation A Considered View: The Photographs of Wayne Gudmundson September 27, 2007 – January 6, 2008 Supported by the Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation, The FUNd at Plains Art Museum Foundation, and The North Dakota Council on the Arts Quilts: Fiber for Thought October 25, 2007 – January 13, 2008 Supported by a grant from The FUNd at Plains Art Museum Foundation Window on the West: Views from the American Frontier The Phelan Collection January 31 – March 30, 2008 Supported by Yellow Book, Bob 95 FM, and KFGO The Mighty 790 Rodin: A Magnificent Obsession, Sculpture from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation April 17 – July 13, 2008 Sponsored locally by Microsoft. Organized and made possible by the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation Creative Traditions – Living Cultures Rolling Plains Art Gallery 2007/08 tour of Minnesota Supported by National Endowment for the Arts and by the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education at Plains Art Museum Foundation. These and other programs supported in part by Plains Art Museum exhibition installation photograph • Jesse Andersen • Rodin: A Magnificent Obsession, Sculpture from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation, April 17, 2008 – July 13, 2008 • Sponsored locally by . Organized and made possible by the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation. 4 Fiscal Year 2008 • July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 Programs Member Orientations Three times each year, members enjoy a personal, after-hours visit to the Museum while learning more about their membership benefits. Kid Quest Art activity and exhibition-related experiences for children ages five through 12 funded by Xcel Energy with additional support from Target. Art-Spook Halloween Party Annually in late October. A monster-mash-basho-rama with guest artists, costumes, ghoulish games, and spooktacular art. Sponsored by The Mojo 104.7, with additional support from Kohl’s. Kid Crawl In conjunction with the FMVA Studio Crawl, annually the first weekend of October. Parents can attend the FMVA Studio Crawl while kids play in the Kid Crawl. Lectures and Gallery Talks In conjunction with exhibitions. Experiences for Life! Museum classes and workshops for youth and adults. Opportunities for inquisitive people of all ages, includes adult classes, and camps for youth. Museum Visits Gallery tours with the option of a related art activity. 5 Fiscal Year 2008 • July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 Rolling Plains Art Gallery photo • Mark Anthony Climate controlled semi-trailer housing original artwork that travels with the assistant curator of outreach to communities throughout North Dakota and Minnesota. Supported by National Endowment for the Arts and by the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education at Plains Art Museum Foundation. The Goldberg Art Lounge A hands-on learning space where the words “Don’t touch!” are never uttered! Visitors can experiment, problem solve, and learn about art through art-production, games, books, and DVDs in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Themed “ArtBins,” funded by Target, guide visitors in hands-on exploration of the art elements. Noon Holiday Concerts Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays the first two weeks of December. Musical performances by the area’s finest musicians in the relaxing atmosphere of the Landfield Atrium. Sponsored by High Plains Reader and The Mojo 104.7, with additional support from the Lake Agassiz Arts Council. Annual Spring Gala Held the first Saturday of May every year, highlighting an exhibition and featuring hors d’oeuvres, music, dancing, and art auction. Sponsored by , H2M, KVLY-TV11, the MoJo 104.7, The Business Journal, Café Muse by Green Market, Catering, Fargo Moorhead Ballet, The Forum, Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops, High Plains Reader, Sally McCravey & Philip Henry, Prairie Public, Red River Home Guide, Valley Faith, Bremer Bank, Fargo Jet Center, Inc., Andrea and Randy Jenson, Otter Tail Corporation, Pierce Printing and Office Supplies, Vision Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Cook Sign Company, Dawson Insurance, Eide Bailly LLP, Flint Communications, Fargo-Moorhead Magazine, Kate Haugen & Carlton Hunke, Mark Herschlip & Pamela Sund, Hornbacher’s Foods, Integreon Managed Solutions, Inc., Carole Kline, Minnesota Public Radio, Nichole’s Fine Pastry, Nodak Mutual Insurance Company, Park Co. Realtors, John Q. Paulsen, Ann & Tom Riley, State Bank and Trust, T.L. Stroh Architects and Interiors, U.S. Bank, Warner and Company Insurance 6 Fiscal Year 2008 • July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 Appreciation for Museum Support The dedicated support of individuals, businesses, and foundations makes possible the achievement of Plains Art Museum’s mission: to bring people and art together. We are pleased to list support of $250 and more. We thank everyone who supported the Museum during fiscal year 2008! PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE MEMBERS President ($5,000+) High Plains Reader Radio Fargo-Moorhead Director ($2,500-$4,999) Cook Sign Company Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops Curator ($1,000-$2,499) Phyllis Boatman Cole and Laura Carley Brian and Terrie Dahl David and Gini Duval R. Thomas Gunkelman John T. Jones Construction William C. Marcil, Sr. and Jane Marcil Charles E. and Mary Mather Michael J. Olsen and Martha Keeler Olsen Arlette Haugen-Preston and Richard Preston Bill and Mary Schlossman Brad and Carol Schlossman Will Schnabel and Kimberly Berg West Acres Development Advocate ($500-$999) Thomas and Jane Ahlin Alerus Financial Allegiance Software, Inc. Cecelia V. and John W. Beecher Mary Alice and Ron Bergan David and Julie Blehm Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND Kim and Barb Booth Paul Bridgeford Brad and Julie Burgum Karen Burgum Jan and Don Carlsen Yvonne Condell Byron D. and Virginia Danielson Tom C. and Georgia Dawson DFC Consultants, Ltd. Eide Bailly LLP Gerald Finken and Kathleen Enz Finken Dave Hasbargen and Wayne Zimmerman Carlton Hunke and Kate Haugen Betsy and Mark Jackson LaVonne Jacobson Willy and Arland Jacobson Andrea and Randy Jenson Carole L. Kline Kurt Losee Thomas and Judy McCormick Mid America Steel Milestones Photography Nodak Mutual Insurance Company Bruce G. and Ryn Pitts Duane Rogne Gerald and Mary Schutz Stephen J. and Judith Spellman Gustav and Mary Staahl T.L. Stroh Architects & Interiors Enthusiast ($250-$499) Dr. Bernard and Lois Altenburg Roger and Elizabeth Anda Anderson Architecture PC Arctic Audio John C. and Sue Arneson Jeanne E. Aske John and Kim Baird John L. and Mavis Bennett D.L. and M.S. Berryhill Will and Cindy Bleier Border States Electric Supply Karen Breiner Ethel M. Buehl Michael J. and Peggy L. Bullinger Bruce and Susan Carlson C. Owen and Catherine Carlson Case New Holland Judy and Doug Christoffersen Mark and Felicia Cooper Hugh Cowan Pat Crary Amity Technology Jack and Betsy Dalrymple Stefan De Boel and Colleen Hagel Melissa C. Dixon and James A. Armfield Dorsey & Whitney Foundation John and Ruth Dunnicliff Fargo Bumper Janet Feder Dr. Calvin Fercho and Doris Fercho Kathy and David Ferreira Judy and Dan Foss Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. Brian Hayer Harold and June Hayer Doris Hertsgaard Park Co. Real Estate Mrs. Lorine Holschuh Paul T. and Connie Horn Ideaone Telecom Group Joni Janz and Jeff Peterson Kim Kemmer and Denise Drake-Kemmer Richard and Audrey Kloubec Raymond and Wendy Kotchian Camelia and Timothy Lamey R. Douglas and Sally Larsen Randy and Mary J. Lewis LKA Engineers Frances Akeley Lontz Angie and Winston Lord Denise and Mark Magness Gordon R. and Odee Maier Barrie March and Jeanne Beare Jack G. Marcil and Kathy Lau Marcil William C Marcil Jr. Sharon E. Markland Donald and Jane Matthees Kevin and Harriette McCaul Paula McGuinty Tim and Anne McLarnan Kevin and Jean Melicher Marilyn Messner Michael J. Burns Architects, Ltd. Bette Midgarden Thomas Miller Sr. and Donna Hampton Miller Benita and Terry Nordenstrom Riwo Oboh-Weilke and Florian Weilke Richard A. Olafson George and Kit O’Neill John Q. Paulsen Payroll Professionals Nancy Ann, Peterson Charles and Susan Petry Pierce Printing & Office Supplies Vonnie Pietsch Pioneer Mutual Life Insurance Co. Greg and Jill Post Preference Personnel, Inc. Prescription Center Pharmacy Rick Electric Inc. Tom and Ann Riley Ralph and Carol Rudrud Paul T. and Cindee J. Sather Fred and Virginia Scheel Scheels All Sports Dean and Mary Schieve Claude and Melicent Schmidt Carmen Seifert Mark and Jennifer Shaul Susan Simonson Ritchie and Carol Spichke Stahl Architects Steve and Kari Stoner Pamela Sund and Mark Herschlip Stan and Denise Thompson The Title Company E. James and Marcia Ubbelohde Michael B. Unhjem Vtrenz Dennis and Mary Walaker Kent and Kristie Wild Brian Wooton and Mary Markland SUPPORTERS Ameriprise Financial Matching Gifts Jesse Andersen Cynthia Baker and Jon Zeitler Lucien C. and Edna H. Barnes Fund, a component of the Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation John L. and Mavis Bennett Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND Bobcat Company Bremer Bank Cities of Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo through the Lake Agassiz Arts Council City of Fargo Jeff and Ann Clark Cook Sign Company Dawson Insurance Eide Bailly LLP Fargo Jet Center, Inc. Dr. Calvin Fercho and Doris Fercho Kensok Family Gift Fund Flint Communications, Inc. FM Area Association of Realtors FM Ballet FM Business Journal Fargo-Moorhead Magazine Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation Forum Communications Company Gate City Bank 7 Goldmark Property Management Green Market Catering Karen and Tony Grindberg H2M Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops Brian Hayer Harold and June Hayer William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education at the Plains Art Museum Foundation Stacie Heiden High Plains Reader Hornbacher’s Foods David and Sharon Humphrey Carlton Hunke and Kate Haugen Industrial Builders, Inc. Integreon Managed Solutions, Inc. Cody Jacobson Pamela Joy Jacobson Willy and Arland Jacobson Joni Janz and Jeff Peterson Andrea and Randy Jenson Carole L. Kline KVLY-TV11 Lutheran Community Foundation Denise and Mark Magness William C. and Jane Marcil Family Foundation Sally McCravey and Philip M. Henry The McKnight Foundation Microsoft Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Minnesota Public Radio Mosaic Foods Minnesota State Arts Board North Dakota Council On The Arts Nodak Mutual Insurance Company Otter Tail Corporation Park Co. Realtors Edward and Kellie Pauley John Q. Paulsen Pierce Printing & Office Supplies The FUNd at Plains Art Museum Foundation Prairie Public Kelly J. Pratt Arlette Haugen-Preston and Richard Preston Radio Fargo-Moorhead Mojo 104.7 Red River Home Guide Valley Faith Roger and Arlene Reierson Tom and Ann Riley Scheels All Sports State Bank & Trust Pamela Sund and Mark Herschlip T.L. Stroh Architects & Interiors Target Stores U.S. Bank Village Family Magazine Vision Bank Warner and Company Insurance Wells Fargo Bank West Acres Development Xcel Energy Foundation Yellow Book USA Fiscal Year 2008 • July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 Financial Statement for year end 6.30.08 Plains Art Museum Statement of Financial Position June 30, 2008 Plains Art Museum Statement of Activities Year Ended June 30, 2008 Assets Revenue Current Assets Cash & Cash Equivalents Accounts Receivable Inventories Prepaid Expenses Total current assets Assets Restricted to Investment Building Cash & Cash Equivalents Unconditional promises to give Other Assets Interest in assets of Plains Art Museum Foundation Property & Equipment Land Building and Improvements Equipment Construction in Progress Less Accumulated Depreciation Total Assets $ 1,605,412 17,414 37,651 22,425 1,682,902 110,021 600 110,621 996,362 651,630 6,457,001 1,316,658 62,264 8,487,553 (3,191,754) 5,295,799 $ 8,085,684 Liabilities and Net Assets Current Liabilities Current Maturities of long-term debt Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses Compensation Payroll Taxes Real Estate Taxes Sales Taxes State Gaming Taxes Other Deferred Revenue Total current liabilites Long-term Debt, less current maturities Total Liabilities Net Assets Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 64,848 125,024 110,577 12,297 21,780 5,488 171,790 32,996 28,500 573,300 1,791,517 Support & Revenue Public Support Program Services & Admissions Charitable Gaming Net Auxiliary Sales Net Museum Food Sales Net Museum Merchandise Sales Net Net Rent Revenues Investment Income Gain on Sale of Property Transfer form Plains Art Museum Foundation Total Support & Revenue Expenses Program Education Marketing and community relations Fundraising Administrative Depreciation Total Expenses Change in Unrestricted Net Assets Change in Temporarily Restricted Net Assets Investment Income (Loss) Campaign Contributions Campaign Expenses Net Assets Released from Restoration $ 600,246 70,901 779,838 162,186 31,152 (33,869) 45,906 (64,575) 68,542 44,000 $ 1,704,327 $ 616,690 225,753 376,555 188,010 327,611 248,003 $ 1,982,622 (278,295) (246,883) 91,355 (40,525) (44,000) ($ 240,053) Change in Net Assets Net Assets, 7.1.07 Net Assets, 6.30.08 (518,348) $ 6,239,215 $ 5,720,867 $ 2,364,817 4,462,646 34,471 1,223,750 5,720,867 Copies of the Annual Audit available upon request from: Plains Art Museum, PO Box 2338, Fargo, ND 58108 701.232.3821 • museum@plainsart.org • plainsart.org $ 8,085,684 8 Fiscal Year 2008 • July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 The mission of Plains Art Museum is to bring people and art together. Important events Board of Directors Michael J. Olsen, Chair Carole Kline, Vice Chair Ronald P. Robson, Past Chair Mark Shaul, Secretary Stacie Heiden, Treasurer Dave Anderson Julie Burgum Susie Freeman Willy Jacobson Andrea Jenson Carole Kline, Chairperson Kim Kemmer Kate Haugen, Secretary/Treasurer Sally McCravey John Beecher John Q. Paulsen Kim Kemmer Arlette Preston John Q. Paulsen Thomas J. Riley Dennis Walaker Edward E. Pauley, President/CEO (resigned 1/08) Mark Henze, Acting President/CEO (effective 1/08) In FY07, the Museum kicked off the “Little Artist in All of Us” campaign. The campaign continued throughout FY08. With the support of the community, the Museum will make even greater contributions to FargoMoorhead’s education, economy, and culture. The campaign includes: Foundation Board of Directors • extending its impact through the Center for Creativity, an exciting partnership with Fargo Public Schools and other educational entities. The Center will make art more accessible for artist and students of all ages in state-of-the-art studios and classrooms while it saves a historic block of buildings west of the current Museum. • Fingerprints interactive learning gallery planned for the second floor of the Museum • improved visitor services • a more secure financial future with a robust operating endowment and continued annual funding for programs • showcasing a major work by the celebrated artist and native North Dakotan, James Rosenquist With the community’s help, the Museum will continue to move forward and continue to enhance the quality of life for those who come here to live, work, visit, or learn. Attendance Museum Attendance: 39,853 Programs & Services Tours & Related Art Activities Classes/Workshops Living Artists Served Public Programs Outreach Attendance Total Programs and Services: 5,673 347 812 2,466 4,520 13,818 Volunteer Services In FY08, 103 active volunteers put in a total of 2,103 hours performing such crucial tasks as service on the governing board; spring fundraising gala committee work; educational roles in the Museum Visit program and during KidQuest, the Halloween Party, Kid Crawl, classes and camps; mailings; and archiving. Total 53,671 Major general operating support for FY08 was provided by members of the Plains Art Museum, the Minnesota State Arts Board through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, The FUNd at the Plains Art Museum Foundation, and the McKnight Foundation. General operating support was also provided by the North Dakota Council on the Arts, an agency of the State of North Dakota, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the Cities of Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo through the Lake Agassiz Arts Council, the William and Anna Jane Schlossman Fund as recommended by Marjorie Schlossman through the Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation, the Lucien C. and Edna H. Barnes Fund, a component of the Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation, and The Norman M. and Eunice M. Jones Family Fund of the Lutheran Community Foundation. 9