April Newsletter

April Newsletter

In This Issue

Wish List

Volunteer Information

Recent Donors

Building Fund

Golf Tournament

Sensory Friendly Films

Upcoming Events

The Arc of the Arts Needs Your Help!

The staff and artists have been experimenting with different types of media. We have discovered that The Arc of the Arts is sorely lacking in technology. To find out ways you can help, please take a look at our wish list. Your contributions make it possible for our artists to develop new skills and gain more knowledge in this creative and challenging program.

Volunteer Information

The Arc of the Capital Area wants to thank all of our volunteers for their help! We are extremely grateful for your service to our organization.

We are always looking for dedicated volunteers. If you are interested in helping in any of the programs we offer, or want to learn more about volunteer opportunities please visit our website or contact Grace Alrutz at galrutz@arcofthecapitalarea.org or 512.476.7044 ext. 217.

Thank You to our Recent Donors!
Albert C. McNamara

Amplify Federal Credit Union- John Orton

Austin Trust Company- Bill Hudspeth

Bailey Elliott Construction, Inc.- Keith Pool

Bates Investigations Inc.- Ken Bates

Betty Rogers

Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.

Board Of Directors

Bob Goodlett

Brad and Linda Anderson

Brent and Jeanne Ryan

C3 Presents- Charles Attal

Cain & Skarnulis LLP- Steve Skarnulis

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Chris & Lorelei Calvert

Cynthia Luker Knox

Dartz Direct

David and Sylvia Minton

David Carter

David Castaneda

Deborah Green and Lennis Polnac

Dennis and Sharon McGee

Douglass and Stephanie Hearne

Evan and Margaret Williams

Frost Bank- Tim Crowley

Geraldine Tucker

Glenn Crow and Mary D'Anton

Global Impact

Grace Matamoros

GSD&M - Roy Spence

Guadalupe Vertiz

Hey Cupcake!

Howard Goldberg

Humana, Inc.- Gary Goldstein

IBM Employee Designations

IBM Retiree Charitable Campaign

Iron Cactus

Jackie Torres Agency, Nationwide Insurance

Jamail Family Foundation- David Jamail

James and Christine Cowden

Janet Brunette

Jeff and Carla Scruggs

Jerry Grammer

Jim Cano

John and Judy Schlotzhauer

John & Peggy Rathmell

Johnston Chapel Baptist Church

Judy Copeland

Keith and Alice Maxie

Ken and Roxy Bartley

Kimberly Loadman

Lauren French

Lewis Hanks

Libby Rinaudo

Loren and Rosanne Roark

Magnolia Cafe

Margery Gmitter

Marriott Austin Downtown

Michelle Leiser

New England Financial- Mike and Robin Priede

Olive and June

Plains Capital Bank- Jason Thurman

Randal Peschel

Raquel Canizales

Raymond James & Associates, Inc.- Walter Penn

Renee Borders

Robert L Kaminski

Ron Wilt

Ronald and Anna Martin

Safeway / Randall's

Scott and Janette Lewis

Silas Freeman

Serge and Kerry Ugarte

Statefarm Insurance- Gary Renfro

Susan Eason

The Academy Of Golf Dynamics

The City Of Austin

The Range

The Texas Cowboys

Toshiba

Uchi and Uchiko

United Heritage Credit Union

Victoria Doss

Walter and Kelly Ferguson

Weitz Morgan PLLC

What Will They Do Next?

"Bridge to Home"

The Arc of the Capital Area has enjoyed a home at 2818 San Gabriel for almost 50 years. In 2015, our lease with the City of Austin will expire and the City has informed us that they intend to move into our building.

We have initiated a building campaign in an effort to raise $1.5 Million by December 31, 2012. This will be phase one toward a $3 Million goal. We are in need of 10,000 to 12,000 square feet of space which will house The Arc of the Capital Area staff as well as the Arc of the Arts Studio and Gallery.

Contact Susan Eason, Executive Director at 512.476.7044 ext. 208 /season@arcofthecapitalarea.org for more information.

Thank you to everyone who has signed up to play and committed to sponsor "Swinging Fore The Arc with Ed Clements." The event is almost full, but it's not too late to get involved. Here are some ways you can help:

Become a Tee Box Sponsor
Donate an Item for our Auction
Volunteer at the Event

The tournament is scheduled for Monday, May 21st, at the beautiful Onion Creek Golf Club in Austin. It promises to be another fabulous success, with a 12 pm lunch, 1pm shotgun start, and an outstanding silent auction held at the pre-party the night before the event. Celebrity guests Kyle Chandler and Brad Leland from the hit television show "Friday Night Lights," along with local hometown heroes will also be in attendance.

Please visit our website to find sponsorship information.

Contact Rachel Mallernee, Director of Development, at rmallernee@arcofthecapitalarea.org /512.476.7044 ext. 206 for more information.

Sensory Friendly Films

Autism Society has partnered with AMC to bring people affected by disabilities an exciting monthly activity. With this amazing program, they are providing the experience of going to the movies in an environment that is accepting. To make the setting more comfortable for this audience the theatre leaves their lights up and their sound down. The "Silence is Golden" rule is not enforced with this crowd; the audience is allowed to talk, dance, and get up and walk around.

To find out more information about this event, please visit the Autism Society's website.

Sensory Friendly Films

Other Upcoming Events

The Texas Cowboy's BBQ Benefitting The Arc

April 25, 11am-3pm

Join us for this notable University of Texas tradition hosted by the Texas Cowboys. On Wednesday, April 25, at Gregory Gymnasium, the Cowboys will be holding their annual Spring BBQ. Since 1952, The Arc of the Capital Area has been partnering with The Cowboys, a service organization whose goal is to foster positive relationships among the community. Please purchase a plate for $8. Proceeds will help us provide services and support for people with disabilities, their families and caregivers.

For tickets, visit the Texas Cowboy's Event Page.

Austin Fashion Week

August 9-18

The Arc of the Arts' artists have teamed up with local apparel and accessories designers for the 2012 Fashion Week. Together they are creating art and fashion collaborations that will be auctioned off at the Austin Fashion Week Kickoff on August 9, 2012.

In 2009, Launch787 founded Austin Fashion Week. Now, only 3 years later, it has grown considerably. The event includes nearly 22,000 attendees viewing collections showcased from over 100 designers every year. We are incredibly excited about this opportunity for our artists and for our partnership with Launch787.

More Information regarding this event to come!

Art Show and Open House

June 6, 6-8pm

The Arc of the Arts Studio and Gallery (6717 Burnet Rd.). We will be showcasing the latest works by over 50 artists. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.

Don't miss this opportunity to see the beautiful art created by our own Arc of the Arts Arts artists.

"Building Bridges" Art Celebration and Auction

October 3

The Arc of the Capital Area will hold its 13th annual "Building Bridges" Art Celebration & Auction, Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at the Hilton-Austin Downtown. Coined as THE art event to attend in Austin, the gala features more than 150 original art pieces. More than 50 percent of the art is created by our artists at the Arc of the Arts Studio and Gallery with the remainder coming from professional donors.

In addition to the amazing art available, the evening is complimented by a stellar silent auction supported by more than 100 local business package donations and a live auction, featuring other original Arc of the Art's masterpieces.

We anticipate this year's event will be better than ever before, and we look forward to seeing you there!