Since its founding in 1996, the Art Base has pursued a dual mission: to foster artistic expression in all ages and abilities through its classroom programs, and to provide exhibition opportunities for the valley’s many outstanding artists. In 2020, the Art Base took a major step forward in the purchase of a beautiful building in the heart of historic Basalt. With more than three times the exhibition and classroom space, this facility will enable us realize our long-held dreams of bringing to our community the highest quality classes and shows, and as well as securing for the organization long-term financial sustainability.
WHAT
Permanent home in the heart of historic Basalt.
Increased facility space, from 1,400sf to 4,800sf
High-caliber 1,400sf gallery on Midland Avenue
Dedicated 700sf adult classroom
Dedicated 800sf youth classroom
WHY
Expansion of art instruction for all ages
Enhanced gallery space for artists and visitors
Cultural anchor for historic Basalt
Long-term financial sustainability
Elimination of short-term lease
WHEN
2021 Timeline
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WINTER: Remodel
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SPRING: Gallery Opens
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SUMMER: Grand Opening Celebration
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FALL: Classrooms Open
“In a world where art has been commandeered, co-opted, and commodified, in a world where art is sold for unaffordable prices, displayed in inaccessible locales, and smothered with pretention, it is so important that the Art Base is here to remind us with its diversity and accessibility that art is actually of the people, by the people, and for the people.”
HARRY TEAGUE
WHO
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Barbara Glass,
President
Krista Klees,
Vice President
Lauren Cornish,
Treasurer
Amiee White Beazley,
Secretary
Tim Brown
David Kelly
Summers Moore
Molly Peacock
Teena Shaw
Skye Weinglass
FOUNDER
Deborah M. Jones
STAFF
Skye Skinner
Executive Director
Abby Gierke
Programs Manager
Katie Grey Walker
Gallery + Communications Manager
Britton White
Staff Assistant
Lissa Ballinger
Curator
Dana Higbie
Studio Manager
Mathew Jinks
Installations + Facility Manager
HOW
$2.5Million Campaign
GET INVOLVED
Broad community support
Word of mouth—spread the news!
Donations of cash or stock
Multi-year pledges
These Naming Opportunities would pay off the building purchase in full:
Building : $500,000
Main Gallery : $250,000
Elevator (Elevate The Arts) : $100,000
South Classroom (already named) : $100,000
North Classroom : $100,000
Upstairs Gallery : $75,000
North Gallery (downstairs) : $75,000
Upstairs Lounge : $50,000
Downstairs Lounge : $50,000
Artmart : $25,000
Total : $1,225,000
To learn more, or to schedule a building tour, please contact:
Skye Skinner, Executive Director
skye@theartbase.org
970 927-4123