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CHIPOLA REGIONAL ARTS ASSOCIATION

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CRAA Board

Founded in 1989
Under the umbrella of the Chipola Foundation

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."

 

CRAA EXECUTIVE BOARD 2011-2012:

President:  Dr. Jerry Kandzer
Vice President: Jo-Ann Anderson
Secretary Anita Price
Treasurer: Ruth Kinsolving
Calendar  Anita Price
Hospitality: Jim Roberts
Programs: Joan Stadsklev
Promotional:  Polly Roberts
Associate Dean, Fine and Performing Arts: Dr. Daniel Powell  
Calhoun & Liberty County Representative: Hope Peacock
Holmes County Representative:  
Washington County Representative: Fred & Jeanne Lavender
Historian John Trott
Membership Christine Yoshikawa

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
  • 2010-2011 Katelyn Bush (Art) Holmes County
  • 2010-2011 Travis Powell (Music) Holmes County
  • 2010-2012 Katelyn Bush (Art) Holmes County
  • 2011-2012 Christin Wiggings (Theatre) Jackson 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 2011 and Winter

CRAA Calendar for Spring 2012 and Summer

CRAA Rotating Scholarship Application

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

 

*School Outreach - Donna Wissinger teaching artist in District schools
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Sunday Afternoon with the Arts

For more Chipola Regional Arts Association information, please call 850-718-2301.

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