Volante Academy of the Arts
Experiencing art together
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The Quad city area attracts mainly low to middle income household who find it difficult to pay expensive private art lessons. Also the local culture is traditionally more focuses on hunting, outdoors and sports. Arts are being cut from school's budgets so there is a need for art education in the area.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
music program
We offer piano, guitar, bass, drums lessons and band practice.
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
We aim to provide a place where community and arts can happen. We also aim to provide as many different forms of arts as possible. We aim to focus on the artists and not just on the arts. We aim to be a hub for many artists to turn into teachers to transmit their skills in a less conventional way. We aim to improve the amount of cultural exchange present in the area.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We plan to open an art academy centrally located, with attractive prices. We plan to have many international cultural exchanges as well as art exhibitions, performances, concerts, etc.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Experienced leadership in the world of arts. A great networks of teachers and artists. Access to a large pool of volunteers.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have identified 5 teachers. Found a facility. Found over 80 potential students. Formed a board of directors. Made sure the organization is in good standing with IRS and Arizona Commission. Updated our website, created a facebook page, organizing a fundraiser in January and an online fundraiser.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Volante Academy of the Arts
Board of directorsas of 04/16/2018
Jeremy Brinkerhoff
David Frausto
Mark Kille
Joe Huot
Jeremy Brinkerhoff
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No