APOLLO BAY ARTS INC

what is it?	an ‘arts council’, a group of volunteers who love all kinds of art
what are its aims?	to maximize the quality of life for Apollo Bay & district residents, to promote activities of all art forms, to assist local artists, to assist in bringing artistic performances to Apollo Bay.
how old is it?	20 years, it was formed in 1985 and became incorporated in 1994
why inc.?	incorporation enabled eligibility for grant applications, public liability insurance
who is ABA inc?	current committee:	President     Secretary     Treasurer     other members	Judi Forrester, Jane Gross, Lyn Butt, Pat Shannon, Mandy Brown, Marg Lawson, Fiona Nelson, Cate Cousland, Sandra Skene
what do we do?	assist with Art Show in January, man Kids under Canvas & organize local artists’ exhibition in cafes at Music Festival, Church classical afternoon in June, Warm Winter Words - annual readings in August, June Indoor market, Arts News in news-sheet.
what else do we do?	creative village project-  poles & seats on foreshore maintenance, print postcards, flyers of project,; published Warm Winter Words book; present exhibitions & performances and anything else that people ask for….
where do we get funding from?	grants, fundraising raffles, sale of postcards/books/tickets.
who can join?	anyone and it’s free.
how can you get involved?	come to our AGM or call Jane on 52376335 or Judi on 52376318 anytime

we want your ideas, direction and energy ….