We thank the following donors for their participation in our Path to the Future campaign in support of our arts education programs.  Our goal is to raise a minimum of $1,000,000 in five-year pledges by the end of 2012.   We are pleased to announce as of October 1, 2008 we have raised $510,000 toward our goal.

The arts education programs at Crooked Tree Arts Center are an important part of our community.  The generosity of our donors and volunteers make it all possible.  Did you know,that each year?

• Over 4,500 students visit our notable exhibitions guided by docents.
• Our Beginning Strings serves over 300 students tuition-free in 19 area schools.
• Over 140 students participate in our ballet, jazz and hip hop programs.  Several of our advanced dance students are accepted into prestigious summer intensives.
• We provide nearly $20,000 in scholarships to area youth for art and dance classes, private music lessons and instrument rentals

Thank you to the following Path to the Future donors:

 Liz & Neil Ahrens
Jim & Patti Aikin
Mr. & Mrs. William C. Anton
Fred Ball
Mrs. Ann H. Bisbee
Ermy & Gordon Bonfield
Mr. & Mrs. Ian Bund
Marilyn & Bill Crawford
Teresa & David Crouse
Virginia Crouse
Robert Damman
Dr. & Mrs. Allen Damschroder
Gail A. DeMeyere
Cynthia Rutherford & Al Dika
The Dudd Family
Cindy McSurely & Patrick Faylor
Judy & Fred Feldkamp
Joy & Rick Ford
Great Lakes Arts Studio
Leo S. Guthman Fund
Kay & Don Heisen
Herbert & Grace Dow Foundation
Joyce & Bruce Herbert
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Higg
Penny & Mike Isermann
Kakatu Foundation, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Kirsch
Dr. Nancy Kohler
Christy & Chuck Kneese
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Marcum
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Mars
Jennifer McAndrew
Karen & Ron Miller
Tom Moran
Ruth Petzold
Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Porter
Meredith Richter
Pat & Jeff Roski 
Miriam & David Schulingkamp
Debbie & Mike Sears
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Smith
Betsy & Woody Stover
David & Barbara Strobl
Sharon & Ross Taylor
Paula W. Welmers
Phoebe & Kurt Wietzke
Betsy Willis

In honor of Dr. Robert Martin:  Lynn Carson
In honor of Mary Glenna Malpass: Suzanne & Jeff Rogers
In honor of Peggy Midener:  Anonymous, Donor Advised Fund through the Charlevoix County Community Foundation 

If you would like to learn more about the Path to the Future Campaign and ways to contribute, please contact Liz Ahrens, Executive Director at 231.347.4337.