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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 new 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 Shealy 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 2008-2009:

President:   Jo-Ann Andersen
Vice President: Dr. Jerry Kandzer
Secretary/Calendar:  Anita Shealy
Treasurer: Gene Hester 
Membership:  Aline Lambert
Hospitality:  Trinka Sandifer
Program/Publicity: Dianne Jacobs
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 Bob Imel

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

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 2008-2009

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

Sunday Afternoon with the Arts
Exhibit Guidelines

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

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