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Collection Overview
Title: Richmond Area Arts Council Records, 1989-2014
Extent: 3.0
Date Acquired: 04/22/2021
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Organizational records documenting the history and activities of the Richmond Area Arts Council from 1989 when it was founded through 2014. Collection includes meeting minutes from 1989 to 2007, various financial documents from 1990 to 2014, and council bylaws established in 2000.
Collection Historical Note
The Richmond Area Arts Council was founded in an effort to provide the citizens of Richmond more access to the arts. The first meeting of what would later become the council took place in November 1988 at Daniel Boone School. In 1989, The Richmond Arts Council became a non-profit organization, established the first board and officers, and began putting on programs and events for the community. In the fall of 1990, the Richmond Area Arts Council purchased a building on Lancaster Ave. at Water St. They named the facility the Richmond Area Arts Center. The Richmond Area Arts Council continues to present concerts, programs, and events for the community.
Administrative Information
Repository:
Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives
Acquisition Source:
Westbrook, Randy, Director
Box and Folder Listing
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- Box 5
- Folder 1: Budget, 1996-1997
- This folder has the budget and transaction reports for 1996 through 1997. There is also a copy of how much certain renovations cost, like construction costs to date, and the cost of the property as of August 1, 1996.
- Folder 2: Programming and Events, 1996-1997
- A tenative programs and events calendar along with a proposal for the children's choir in Richmond. There is also a copy detailing a historic preservation project.
- Folder 3: Bills and Payments, 1996-1997
- This folder contains copies of bills and payments concerning the first renovation of the Arts Center. These records were maintained by Kathy Eidson who was Treasurer of the RAAC Building fund. It should be noted that various businesses gave considerable discoutns to materials and time to this project.
- Folder 4: Records, 1997
- This folder contains information concerning the fiscal year 1996-1997. Minutes and financial records are included along with board retreat records, strategic plan, board member names, and various fundraising letters and other materials. Financial records include the operating funds, building payments, and renovation costs. Most important is the body of work for programming.
- Folder 5: Board Minutes, 1997
- This folder contains information concerning the fiscal year 1996-1997. Minutes and financial records are included along with board retreat records, strategic plan, board member names, and various fundraising letters and other materials. Financial records include the operating funds, building payments, and renovation costs. Most important is the body of work for programming.
- Folder 6: Programming and Events, 1997
- Material in this folder focuses on the programs and events for the above dates. Some other information such as minutes and additional financials are included.
- Folder 7: Proposals, 2005 June 19
- The information in this folder focuses on the financial information for 1997, along with other information included.
- Folder 8: Board Minutes, 1997-1998
- The information in this folder focuses on the financial information for 1997-1998, along with other information included.
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