2007 Annual Report - Caponi Art Park
2007 Annual Report - Caponi Art Park
2007 Annual Report - Caponi Art Park
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<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> For fiscal year <strong>2007</strong>: October 1, 2006 to September 30, <strong>2007</strong>
Dear Friends of <strong>Caponi</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Park</strong>,<br />
Once again you have helped us fulfill our mission of creating a space where all people feel<br />
welcome to explore their creativity in a supportive and natural environment nestled within a busy<br />
metropolitan community. More than 5,000 of you from all over the Twin Cities Metro Area and<br />
beyond visited <strong>Caponi</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Park</strong> & Learning Center in <strong>2007</strong>, enjoying one or more of our 22 events<br />
or simply walking among the woods and trails. We are especially pleased to see the families who<br />
return to the park each year and those who include the <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Park</strong> in their holiday traditions.<br />
During the Summer Performance Series, we are fortunate to have talented musicians return each<br />
year to the Theater in the Woods. Both the Minnesota Sinfonia and Dakota Valley Summer Pops<br />
Orchestra have commented on how they enjoy performing at the <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Park</strong> more than any other<br />
site in the Twin Cities because of the wonderful acoustics and the positive experience they gain<br />
from the park itself. Other events that educate audiences about the rich cultural heritage of the<br />
world were presented as well. For example, the “Dots and Feathers” performance helped to dispel<br />
the confusion between Asian Indians and American Indians and explained the cultural significance<br />
and similarities of both. Sounds of Hope featured more than 50 children from 15 countries<br />
performing songs and dances representative of their native cultures.<br />
<strong>Caponi</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Park</strong> is a place that knows no age boundaries. In <strong>2007</strong>, more than 1,300 parents and<br />
children were introduced to a wide variety of art forms during Family Fun Tuesdays, a program<br />
which makes art approachable and exciting, and encourages active participation. Poets in<br />
the <strong>Park</strong> poetry slam brings young adults to the <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Park</strong> to share their creativity and mingle<br />
with professional writers. The Shakespeare Festival and Medieval Fair experienced a surge in<br />
attendance, of all ages. But then, who wouldn’t enjoy displays of equestrian regalia and horse<br />
drawn wagons?<br />
We continue to welcome a growing number of organized groups to the park. Nearly 500<br />
people took formal tours last year. School field trips, Girl and Boy Scout troops, social service<br />
organizations and motor coach travel groups participated in these narrated tours. A new group<br />
of outdoor enthusiasts known as geocachers –”treasure” hunters who use a global positioning<br />
system to hide and seek a prize – also have found the park an interesting hideaway for their<br />
hobby.<br />
<strong>2007</strong> was an important year for the <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Park</strong> in other ways as well. The board of directors worked<br />
throughout the year with professional consultants to build the park’s organizational capacity<br />
and to increase its financial stability so it can better serve its visitors. We also hired a full-time<br />
Program and Volunteer Coordinator, Heather <strong>Park</strong>er.<br />
Of course, the park does not take care of itself and we have lots of people and organizations<br />
to thank for their new and continued support, not the least of which is you, our donors and<br />
volunteers. Thank you for your contributions and please remember the park among your future<br />
philanthropic plans.<br />
As we embark upon another season at the <strong>Caponi</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Park</strong> & Learning Center, we ask that you<br />
keep us in your plans. Come out for a concert or other event and bring along a child, grandchild or<br />
friend. Or, simply walk the dog or enjoy solitude with nature. Either way, make a pledge to yourself<br />
that you’ll re-energize your batteries here, where the park is the art.<br />
In appreciation,<br />
Anthony <strong>Caponi</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong>istic Director<br />
Cary Felbab<br />
President,<br />
Board of Directors
Board of Directors<br />
The mission of <strong>Caponi</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Park</strong><br />
and Learning Center is to make art<br />
accessible to people of all ages and<br />
backgrounds by providing a cultural<br />
and educational center where people<br />
come together with art and nature<br />
to restore, nurture and maintain the<br />
basic unity of the human spirit.<br />
<strong>2007</strong><br />
Operational Expenditures<br />
Organizational<br />
and Physical<br />
Improvements<br />
21%<br />
Fundraising<br />
5%<br />
Management<br />
and General<br />
8%<br />
<strong>2007</strong> Revenue<br />
Contributions $157,545<br />
Government Grants 9,560<br />
Program Fees 981<br />
Interest Income 6,996<br />
Net Assets Released<br />
from Restriction 59,000<br />
Total Support<br />
and Revenue $234,082<br />
<strong>2007</strong> Expense<br />
Program Services $154,821<br />
Management and General 19,203<br />
Fundraising 19,203<br />
Organizational and<br />
Physical Improvements 48,000<br />
Total Expense $232,682<br />
Program<br />
Services<br />
67%<br />
President<br />
Cary Felbab<br />
Thomson Rueters<br />
Treasurer<br />
Dr. Robert M. Gavin Jr.,<br />
The Hartford<br />
Secretary<br />
Chip Lindeke<br />
Architect<br />
Rafferty, Rafferty, Tollefson and<br />
Lindeke<br />
Anthony <strong>Caponi</strong><br />
<strong>Art</strong> Professor Emeritus,<br />
Macalester College<br />
<strong>Caponi</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Park</strong> Founder<br />
Volunteers<br />
Mitzi Beliveau<br />
Pat Black<br />
Jennifer Bormann<br />
David Brunet<br />
Laura Budinger<br />
Dominic Chione<br />
Alex Chudzik<br />
Jack Conrad<br />
Gnat Cramer<br />
Margo Danner<br />
Marcia Dettling<br />
Kimberly Diggles<br />
Hana Dye<br />
Charlene Erickson-Knox<br />
Emilio Fedeli<br />
Julie Folger<br />
Kayla Frazee<br />
Shelley Frazee<br />
Susan Gauer<br />
Pam Glass<br />
Jessica Gokhberg<br />
Susan Grieman<br />
Alex Grundstrom<br />
Mary Gunn<br />
Colleen Hagerty<br />
Luann Hankom<br />
Val Jackson<br />
Kathy Marqwardt<br />
Julie and Marc Murawski<br />
Kelly Hanson<br />
Natalie Hoel<br />
Cheryl <strong>Caponi</strong><br />
<strong>Caponi</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Park</strong> Co-Founder<br />
Tom Egan<br />
Thomas A. Egan Law Offices, Ltd<br />
Dakota County Commissioner<br />
Sue Hegarty<br />
Pencil Thin Communication<br />
Stefan Helgeson<br />
Landscape Architect<br />
Stefan Helgeson Associates, LLC<br />
Mike Maguire<br />
American Cancer Society of<br />
Minnesota<br />
Mayor, City of Eagan<br />
Karilyn Ryan<br />
Community Consultant<br />
Staff<br />
Anthony <strong>Caponi</strong>, <strong>Art</strong>istic Director and <strong>Art</strong>ist in Residence<br />
Cheryl <strong>Caponi</strong>, Director of Programs and Operations<br />
Heather <strong>Park</strong>er, Program and Volunteer Coordinator<br />
In <strong>2007</strong>, over 70 volunteers donated<br />
over 400 hours to <strong>Caponi</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Park</strong>.<br />
Jennifer Jewell<br />
Clara Jung<br />
Danielle Kerr<br />
Amanda Kreun<br />
Yelva Lynfield<br />
Lora Nelson<br />
Tom Normile<br />
Michael Nowotny<br />
John and Karen O’Connor<br />
Betty Otto<br />
Mike Ferber<br />
Aleiya Penn<br />
Michael Price<br />
Linda Quammen<br />
Brian Reber<br />
Rachel Romansky<br />
Katie Ryan<br />
Lynnsey Shackleford<br />
Sarah Shervey<br />
Ethan Shervey<br />
Abby Tentinger<br />
Madi Tentinger<br />
Eric Vevea<br />
Jeanna Velasco<br />
Darrel and Mary Voss<br />
John Ward<br />
Coty Warren<br />
Seth Warren<br />
Michael K. Westerlund<br />
College of St. Catherine’s<br />
students<br />
We do our best to acknowledge our donors and volunteers. We apologize if we<br />
have made an error and ask that you report it to our office at 651.454.9412
A place to enjoy<br />
the beauty of<br />
nature and the<br />
power of art...<br />
where the park<br />
is the art!<br />
Wish List...<br />
• Laptop computer<br />
• Six-passenger golf car<br />
• Leaf blower<br />
• Bicycle rack<br />
• 20 x 20 canopy tent<br />
• 10 x 10 canopy tent<br />
• 100 folding chairs<br />
• 6 picnic tables<br />
• 4 park benches<br />
• Landscape boulders<br />
• Storage building -<br />
materials and construction<br />
• Well for south side of<br />
the park - materials and<br />
construction<br />
• Volunteers and equipment<br />
to lay paving brick<br />
• Volunteers and material to<br />
paint wrought-iron fence<br />
Donors<br />
Corporations and Foundations<br />
Anchor Bank Eagan<br />
Bruegger’s Bagels<br />
Community Shares Minnesota<br />
COMPAS<br />
Dakota Electric Association<br />
Eagan Lions Club<br />
Elmer L. and Eleanor J. Andersen<br />
Foundation<br />
Fluegel’s Farm Garden and Pet<br />
Supply<br />
Friends of the Eagan Core<br />
Greenway<br />
Insty Prints of Eagan<br />
Ironwood Electronics<br />
Katherine B. Andersen Fund of The<br />
Saint Paul Foundation<br />
Loft Literary Center<br />
Mall of America<br />
McKnight Foundation<br />
Metropolitan Regional <strong>Art</strong>s Council<br />
Minnesota Energy Resources<br />
Minnesota State <strong>Art</strong>s Board<br />
Northland Aluminum Products, Inc.<br />
Rotary Club Eagan<br />
SA_AG, Inc.<br />
Superior Express<br />
Starbucks Coffee<br />
Target<br />
Thomson Reuters<br />
Thrivent Financial Foundation<br />
Uponor, Inc. North America<br />
Wal Mart #3364<br />
Weber Electric<br />
Individuals<br />
Anonymous<br />
John Bachhuber<br />
Walter and Cathryn Balek<br />
Patricia Baumann<br />
Jack Bergen<br />
Don and Paula Bernstein<br />
Harry Blonigen<br />
Kathryn Bohlke and David Kreuter<br />
James Bolland and Kristen Vihovde<br />
Kevin and Kris Callahan<br />
Anthony and Cheryl <strong>Caponi</strong><br />
Pat <strong>Caponi</strong><br />
Jane Carlson<br />
Dr. Ivy M. Celender<br />
1205 Diffley Road<br />
Eagan, MN 55123<br />
651.454.9412<br />
info@caponiartpark.org<br />
www.caponiartpark.org<br />
Virginia Colon<br />
Jack Conrad and Roberta<br />
Borchardt<br />
Sue and Jack Cornwell<br />
Steven Cox and Barbra Naramore<br />
Donald and Karen Degenaro<br />
Tom and Betty Egan<br />
Michael Ferber and Betty Otto<br />
John Flood<br />
Ernest and JoAnne Frankovich<br />
Robert and Charlotte Gavin<br />
Kay and Dick Gillmer<br />
Roger Griffith and Jean Taylor<br />
Paul and Kate Habegger<br />
Edward and Lora Hannasch<br />
Cindy Hass<br />
Tom and Debbie Hedges<br />
Sue and Jim Hegarty<br />
Don Helgeson and Sue Shepard<br />
Stefan and Lonnie Helgeson<br />
Jennifer Hetherington<br />
Mary Heuer<br />
Maribeth and Jerry Heying<br />
Jon Hohenstein and Cherryl Mesko<br />
Donald and Kathleen Holmes<br />
Robert Hosch<br />
Nancy Jackson<br />
Val and Chris Jackson<br />
Steve and Jerri Johnson<br />
John and Gail Johnston<br />
Joseph and Carolyn Kahn<br />
Joe and Cathy Kalkman<br />
Dennis Keller<br />
Robin and Elaine Kleffmann<br />
Larry Koenck<br />
Yvonne and Joseph Krisnik<br />
Mark and Sara Kronholm<br />
Mary K. Lanz<br />
Katrina and Gene Laube<br />
<strong>Art</strong>hur Lemke<br />
Chip Lindeke and Terry Campbell<br />
Michael and Kathleen Lynch<br />
Barbara and Stuart Mager<br />
Michael Maguire and<br />
Janelle Waldock<br />
Constance Makela<br />
Michael and Sarah Mardell<br />
Merle and Trudy Mark<br />
Martha Metz<br />
Angela Michell<br />
Andrea Mowery<br />
Julie and John Mulligan<br />
Richard and Suevonne Negaard<br />
Sherri and Marc Nichols<br />
Polonia Odahara Novack<br />
Rosemary O’Hara<br />
Jim Overrocker<br />
Paul and Paula Palmer<br />
Michael and Treva Paparella<br />
John and Donna Patterson<br />
Robeta Lapsitis and Paul Breda<br />
Judy Peterson<br />
Nisa Rian<br />
Sagit and Michael Rosenberg<br />
Terry and Karilyn Ryan<br />
Richard Schmitt<br />
Tracy and Jonathan Schorn<br />
Mary Ann and Michael Sexton<br />
Brian and Patti Smith<br />
David Smith<br />
Jim and Jan Smith<br />
Katherine and Paul Smith<br />
Jeanne Specht<br />
Dona and Gary Stanull<br />
Sara Steinhardt and John<br />
Chapman<br />
George Stertz<br />
Michael Supina<br />
MaryAnn and Claude Swayze<br />
James and Joan Taylor<br />
Ross and Carol Taylor<br />
David Torberg and Sue Gundersen<br />
Dale and Terolle Turnham<br />
Roger and Judy Urban<br />
Zella and Todd Vandervort<br />
Steve and Sarah Wall<br />
Carol Warme<br />
Bill Weaver and Eillen Gorrell<br />
Steven and Cherie Weston<br />
Julie and Peter Willging<br />
Lori and Jim Winter<br />
Patricia Wolesky<br />
Wayne and Mary Lou Wolsey<br />
Billie Young<br />
Sponsors<br />
Eagan Convention and Visitors<br />
Bureau<br />
Dakota Electric Association<br />
Fundraising Solutions<br />
Minnwest Bank
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