CHIPOLA REGIONAL ARTS ASSOCIATION
Founded in 1989
Under the umbrella of the Chipola Foundation
The Chipola Regional Arts Association held the Installation of New Officers and Board of Directors at the May 15 meeting in Marianna. The Installation was conducted by Gina Stuart, Chipola College Trustee. The officers for 2007-2008 are (pictured from L to R) : Washington County Representatives :Jeanne Lavender, Fred Lavender; Holmes County Representative: Kathryn Treadwell; Promotional Chairperson: Polly Roberts; Hospitality Chairperson: Trinka Sandifer; Treasurer: Gene Hester; Secretary & Calendar Coordinator: Anita Adams and President: Jo-Ann Anderson. Far right: Gina Stuart; Chipola College Trustee.
Not pictured are: Vice-President: Dr. Jerry Kandzer; Membership Chairperson: Aline Lambert and Liberty County Representative: Mike Eckhart.CRAA EXECUTIVE BOARD 2009-2010:
| President: | Dr. Jerry Kandzer |
| Vice President: | Jo-Ann Anderson |
| Secretary | Anita Adams |
| Treasurer: | Fred Watterson |
| Calendar | Anita Adams |
| Hospitality: | Jim Roberts |
| Program/Publicity: | Homer Hirt |
| Promotional: | Polly Roberts |
| Director, Fine and Performing Arts: | Joan Stadsklev |
| Liberty County Representative: | Mike Eckhart |
| Holmes County Representative: | Kathryn Treadwell |
| Washington County Representative: | Fred & Jeanne Lavender |
| Historian | Mark & Linda Hebb |
Objectives
"The objectives of the Chipola Regional Arts Association, CRAA, are to develop the appreciation and enjoyment of all the cultural arts by bringing theatrical productions, musical events, exhibitions, and lectures to the community, and promote activities relating to the arts. In addition, CRAA awards scholarships to talented students from Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty and Washington counties."
Scholarships have been awarded to:
- 1993-1994 Beth Jones (Voice) Jackson County
- 1994-1995 Chad Bryan (Visual Arts) Holmes County
- 1995-1997 Andy Smith (Music) Jackson County
- 1997-1998 Matthew Barbee (Theatre) Calhoun County
- 1998-2000 Derrick Marshall (Visual Arts) Holmes County
- 1999-2001 Rick Hermann (Visual Arts) Jackson County
- 2000-2001 Mat Schmarje (Theatre) Calhoun County
- 2001-2002 Trey McGowan (Visual Arts) Holmes County
- 2001-2003 Kendrick White (Visual Arts) Washington County
- 2002-2004 Adam Moxley (Music) Jackson County
- 2004-2005 Leslie Owings (Art) Calhoun County
- 2005-2006 Natalie Defreese, (Art) Holmes County
- 2006-2008 Jessica Lawson (Theatre) Jackson County
- 2007-2008 David Worley (Music) Washington County
- 2008-2009 David Worley (Music) Washington County
- 2008-2009 Cuyler Engram, II (Music) Calhoun County
- 2009-2010 David Worley (Music) Washington County
CRAA is also a major supporter of the Artist Series and coordinates the "Meet the Artist" receptions which follow the Artists Series events.
CC Fine and Performing Arts Event Schedule
Interesting programs highlight Luncheon Meetings which are open to the public and held at Jim's Buffet & Grill in Marianna on the third Tuesday of each month, except for December, June, July and August. Upcoming programs are:
Chipola Regional Arts Association Luncheon
CRAA Calendar for fall 2009-2010
Chipola Regional Arts Association invites all persons interested in promoting the arts to join with them for their monthly program meetings and/or become a Partner In The Arts:
Partners in the Arts
What You or Your Organization Can Do:
- Underwrite a Series Event
- Become a Corporate Sponsor
- Host a Reception
- Give a tax deductible gift to the Chipola Regional Arts
Association:
- Benefactor: $1,000 & up
- Patron: $500 - $999
- Sponsor: $250 - $499
- Contributor: $100 to $249
- Supporter: $25 - $99
Exhibit Guidelines
For more Chipola Regional Arts Association information, please call 850-718-2301.
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