Friends of the Barn
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Featured Friend of the Barn
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All of our treasured volunteers who move tables and chairs for events
It struck me the other day how many trips over the past 6+ years our tables and chairs have made between floors in the Barn and to the yard for outdoor events. Before we had the elevator, the furniture had to be hand carried up and down the stairs between the three levels. Now, with a dolly and the elevator, the job is easier on the volunteers. We have 125 chairs, and some events require that they all be moved into place, then back to the storage area, sometimes several times a month! Shown here is a "full house" concert using all the chairs.We also designed and built some dance floor panels for occasional use outdoors. They, too, are moved and set up by our volunteers.We couldn't do what we do at the Barn without all the willing, able bodied helpers.THANKS SO MUCH!
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Become a Friend of the Barn by:
~ JOINING US! Go to the page in the Sustaining the Barn section of the website for details. There are several levels to fit a variety of budgets.~ Pledging a legacy gift. See details on the Planned Giving page of this section of the website for details. We welcome creative giving!~ becoming a Friend on Facebook~ adopting a wheel~ purchasing a DVD and/or a cookbook~ volunteering your time~ donating needed items or cashOUR WISH LIST:~ a water softener ($850)~ a digital projector for Power Point presentations ($200)~ funds to help with ongoing operations and programs (any amount is appreciated)~ funds for scholarships for our classes, given to deserving children or adults (any amount helps)~ funds for construction for our expansion that will provide a larger classroom space, a stage for outdoor performances that use the hillside as an amphitheater and several larger studios ~ funds to improve the parking and groundsAs of 9-1-2010, $393,333 was paid in development costs from funds donated or from grants, and $150,275 was donated in labor and materials.Beginning spring of 2013, we will begin our expansion project. Phase 1 construction will be starting on the loafing shed, the out building on the NW corner of the Barn. The old structure will be stabilized, and a new concrete slab with utilities installed. As funds are raised, there will be two restrooms, a kitchen, badly needed storage space and a large multi-purpose room for classes and events. Future phases will replace the loafing shed structure and add space for several large studios to the west along with a stage for outdoor performances using the hillside as an amphitheater.Forward progress on this expansion will depend on funds we receive from grants, private parties and businesses. The Barn is a 501c3 organization, so donations are tax deductible.Click on Join Us on the Sustaining the Barn heading for the details, including online donation capability..
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Look what good friends can do!
The photo at the right is of the second floor of the barn "before" the initial clean up began. The photo above shows the second floor, finished. Note the timber frame skeleton that now gives the structure support.The Uniontown Community Development Association (UCDA), the non-profit public development authority run by volunteers that was the visionary and implementer of the art center idea, completed the re-construction with private donations, grants from a variety of public agencies and private foundation, and thousands of volunteered hours. Therefore, there are no mortgage payments on the facility. This enables UCDA to promise the participating artisans the lowest possible rental rates. The operating budget is a "make ends meet" budget, with no profit built in.Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a 501(c)3 non profit organization. Donations provide for ongoing support of the facility and for capital improvements.Check out Join Us on the Sustaining the Barn section to see who has donated during the present campaign year.
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Donors for the Dahmen Barn's re-development and operation
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Sources of Development Funds
- Donations from many interested individuals
- Whitman County Economic Development Fund, 2004, 2006, 2011
- Washington State Building for the Arts Fund
- Foundation Northwest
- Avista Foundation - gallery lighting
- Tri-State Community Fund
- USDA Rural Development - elevator
- Inland Northwest Community Foundation
- National Endowment for the Arts: provided a grant to UCDA that includes funding for architectural design services for Barn expansion in 2012/2013
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Sources of Funds for Operations
Washington State Arts Commission with the National Endowment for the ArtsU S Bancorp Foundation 2009, 2010, 2011 for general operationsInland Northwest Community Foundation for updating of the websiteTri-State Community FundInland Northwest Community Foundation: the Martin Family Fund, the Bertramson Family Fund, the Sage Fund for the Summer 2011 Children's Creativity Workshops.Inland Northwest Community Foundation: providing funding for taking art to all Colton School District students throughout the 2012/2013 yearU S Bancorp Foundation 2012 for the children's creativity program
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Sponsors of the Grand Opening
Included the following individuals and businesses: - Alison Meyer Photography
- AmericanWest Bank
- Basalt Cellars
- Colton Vet Service
- Churchyard Inn
- Ed Garretson
- Eleanor's Corner Saloon
- Green Cottage Antiques
- High Button Shoe
- Inland Telephone
- J & S Bindery
- Jacqui Masson
- Len Zeoli
- Littlefield Antiques
- Marian Flahavin
- Mary Aegerter
- Premier Alpacas of the Palouse
- Sage Baking Company
- Splendid Old Stuff
- The Shop at the Barn
- Uniontown American Legion
- Uniontown Co-operative Association
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Sponsors of the Wylie Gustafson benefit concert held August 2010
This event was held to raise funds for the conversion of the loafing shed into an agricultural museum. Even during this difficult economic period, the following businesses supported this effort with either a cash donation or a donation of in-kind services. We appreciate their generosity.BENEFACTORS Lewiston Tribune with the Daily News KRLC with KCLX Radio Stations McGregor Company Skelton s Carpet One Vern Eide Ford of Moscow SPONSORS Avista Busch Distributors Cannon's Building Supply Poe Asphalt Red Lion Inn Reilly Accounting South Fork Bistro Uniontown Co-op with the Lewis Clark Grain TerminalSUPPORTERS AmericanWest Bank Best Western University Inn Chipman-Taylor Columbia Tractor Gritman Medical Center Hahn Rental Center Image Design Center Inland Networks Lewiston Printing McKenzie s Hair Salon, Pullman Moscow Building Supply NW Farm Credit Services PDQ Import Repair Pepsi/7-Up Premier Alpacas of the Palouse RE/MAX Pullman Roach Construction Schwan s Stonebraker-McQuary Insurance Agency Uniontown Deli & Mini Mart Valley Electric Wild West Ranch WearSpecial thanks go to the Whitman County Sheriff's Posse for help with the parking, and the many, many volunteers from the community and the boards of directors who went out of their way to prepare the hillside and staff various jobs the day of the event.
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