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June Newsletter 
In This Issue
New Board Member
Rent Our Space
Volunteer Information
Recent Donors
Golf Tournament
Building Fund
"Building Bridges"
Pier Project
Texas Bar Foundation
Project MOVE
Upcoming Events
 

Welcome to our Newest Board Member

The Arc of the Capital Area is excited to introduce you to our newest board member Jason Thurman from Plains Capital Bank. Please join us in welcoming him to our team.

 

Rent Our Space!

The Arc of the Arts Studio & Gallery is available to rent for special occasions such as business meetings, parties and workshops. It is also an excellent space for repeated small business usage (Yoga, Art Therapy, Art Classes). The beautiful and creative space can comfortably accommodate up to 150 people for an event. Amenities include: a small kitchen, 12 small tables, 3 banquet tables, 50 chairs, 3M projector, home theater system and Wi-Fi.

 

To find out more information please contact Ann Wieding, Program Manager, at 512.524.2371 ext.203 or visit our website.

 
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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.

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Thank You to our Recent Donors! 
ABC Home and Commercial Services

Anne W Morris

Art On 5th

Arthur "Bernard" Riviere

Austin Pathology Associates

Austin's Pizza- JD Torian

Balcones Country Club

Barbara Mink

Barnes Family Foundation

Big Red

Bill and Kathie Cool

Blue Bell Creameries, L.P.

Blue Star Cafeteria-Eddie Bernal 

Bobby Shapiro

Brad Hickman

Caddie Central

Capitol City Comedy Club

Capitol Credit Union

Ceasar Auto Detailing

Celeste Thompson

Charlie Crenshaw

Cliff Harrington

Craig McCoy

Diana Shaw and Bruce Gebhart

Donald D. Hammill Foundation

Dr. James Brown

Draco Services- Gordon Israel

Ed Clements

Eric Kelley

Evan and Margaret Williams

Geraldine Tucker

Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation

Glen Powell

Global Impact

Grant John

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.

Gusto Italian Kitchen-Cameron Lockley

HADDINGTONS

Hale and Shannon Umstattd

Horseshoe Bay Resort

Hunter-Kelsey Of Texas LLC

IBM Employee Designations

IBM Retiree Charitable Campaign

Independence Brewery

Jack and Staley Gray

Jackie Torres Agency, Nationwide Insurance

Jeff and Elizabeth Fronterhouse

Jenny Peterman

Jessica Nero

Jill Weiland

Jim and Janet Hartzog

Jim Sammons

John and Terri Orton

John Shaddix

Jon Landua

Julie Davis

Kara and Matt Swinney

Keith and Dru Nell Maxwell

Ken and Roxy Bartley

Kimberly Sanders

KLRU/Austin City Limits

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Larabar

Larry Elsner

Launch 787

Lindsay Peyton

Lloyd, Gosselink, Rochelle, and Towsend P.C.

Lucas Aoki

Maids and Moore

Malenda Pugh

Mandy Earnshaw

Marie Sullivan

Maury Miolo

McBride's Guns

MediSys Rehabilitation, Inc.- Dr. Walter Harrell

MetLife

Michael and Robin Priede

Michael Blackledge

Mike Hatch

Mike Pennington

Minton, Burton, Foster & Collins, PC

New England Financial

Olachi Ezah

Omni Southpark

Pamela Shaw

Pat Lochrie

Platt and Carolyn Davis

PMB Helin Donovan

Rick Ybarra

Robert Blankenship

Rod Coffin

Rodney Green

Ron Wilt

Russell and Sarah Weinberg

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Safeway / Randall's

Sammie Joseph

Santa Catarina Mexican Restaurant

Serge and Kerry Ugarte

Southwest Airlines

Stephen Ballantyne

Stephen Fenoglio

Steve Skarnulis

Steve Utley

Sticks and Stones

Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew

Susan Eason

Templeton Fund- Todd Templeton

Texas Bar Foundation

Texas Rowing Center

The Dominion Golf Group

The Rollins M. and Amalie L. Koppel Foundation

Tom Rogers

Tom W. Wilkinson

Travis County Women Lawyers' Foundation

Travis Meitzen

United Heritage Credit Union

University Of Texas Performing Arts Center

William and Toni-Lynn O'Brien

 

 

"Swinging Fore The Arc with Ed Clements" was a huge success! With the generous support of our sponsors and teams, we raised over $60,000 this year. Thank you to The Onion Creek Golf Club for hosting our event. Everyone had a fantastic time. We are grateful for all who participated this year and we look forward to having you back! 
 

"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.
 

Ben's Bridge

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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. THE art event to attend in Austin, the gala features over 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 community supporters.

 

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!

 

To purchase a table or to find out ways to sponsor this amazing event, contact Rachel Mallernee at rmallernee@arcofthecapitalarea.org/ 512.476.7044 ext.206 or visit our website.

  

Buffalo

"Midnight Buffalo" By Kelly R. 

 

To donate auction items or art to this event, please contact Genessee Klemm at gklemm@arcofthecapitalarea.org / 512.476.7044 ext.202.

 

We are looking for:

 

ARTWORK: Paintings, ceramics, photography, jewelry, drawings or other unique creation.

 

AUCTION ITEMS: Gift certificates, gift baskets, unique experiences, hotel stays, or other contribution.

 

"Building Bridges" is  

Sponsored By:

Hilton

Lady Bird Lake Pier Project

The CORE Health Foundation is in the process of raising funds to build a wheelchair accessible fishing pier on Lady Bird Lake in Downtown Austin. To find out more information and ways you can get involved please visit their website.

Thank You Texas Bar Foundation

The Arc of the Capital Area and the Texas Bar Foundation are excited to announce the continuation of the Future Care Guardianship program. With help from the Texas Bar Foundation we are able to continue our Future Care Guardianship Program, which ensures that families in Travis County who are impacted by intellectual/ developmental disabilities (i.e., Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, etc.) have a legal plan for their loved ones' future needs. To find out more about this grant you can visit our website.

Project MOVE

The Arc of Texas will be providing trainings and ongoing support to self-advocates and their caregivers through Project MOVE (Mobilize and Organize self-advocates/families/allies to use their Voices to Empower communities and create meaningful change). The project is designed to teach effective advocacy skills along with increasing community engagement. This is an exciting opportunity that we hope you are able to participate in!

 

For more information, contact Kari Brock from The Arc of Texas at 512.454.6694 ext.7760 / kbrouck@thearcoftexas.org

Upcoming Events 

August 2011 ArtworkArt Show & Open House

August 1, 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. Please feel free to invite your friends!

 

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

 

Austin Fashion Week

August 9-18Austin Fashion Week

In 2009, Matt Swinney and Launch787 started Austin Fashion Week. In the past three years it has grown considerably! Now, it features multiple events throughout the week that showcase local and international designers.

 

This year Fashion Week has teamed up with The Arc of the Capital Area!  The Kickoff will take place at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum on Friday, August 10 from 8-11 pm!  This event will also host fashion pieces inspired by our very own Arc of the Arts artists. The designed pieces will be placed in a silent auction along with the artwork from our artists. This is a tremendous honor and a fantastic opportunity! Additional information about more Fashion Week events benefiting The Arc will be sent out separately.

 

If you are interested in attending ANY of the Fashion Week events, please use this site to purchase tickets. The Arc of the Capital Area will recieve 10% of the proceeds from the tickets purchased on THIS site only!

 

For more information on a schedule of events and tickets, please visit Austin Fashion Week's website.

 

If you have any questions or need assistance, please call Rachel Mallernee at 512-476-7044 or email rmallernee@arcofthecapitalarea.org.

  

 "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. 

 

"Birch Trees in Gloss Graphite Gray with White Branches" By Eli Halpin

 

For more information contact Rachel Mallernee, Director of Development, at rmallernee@arcofthecapitalarea.org or visit our website

 

The Arc of the Capital Area
2818 San Gabriel
Austin, Texas 78705
512-476-7044