Events: The Creative Fund Is Officially Launched!

Tuesday night marked the launch of The Creative Fund.  In a packed event held at Malverde, Creative Fund chairman Scott Lawrence unveiled our new logo and announced our plans to impact arts in Austin.  I'm very excited about plans and prospect for this new organization.  It's going to do a lot of good in the Austin community. 

I'd write more about The Creative Fund, but instead of paraphrasing I'll post the details from The Creative Fund's website:

About

The Creative Fund is a collective group of like-minded, arts-focused, passionate individuals coming together to support emerging and innovative arts organizations and individuals.
The Creative Fund was born out of a love to support Austin arts. Our strategic partnership with the Austin Creative Alliance and a membership of more than 50 active art enthusiasts prior to our launch, The Creative Fund is on its way to becoming one of our community’s most energized arts initiatives.

Mission

To fund new and innovative performing arts at any venue in Austin.

Vision

The Creative Fund becomes a bridge that connects emerging artists with patron resources, elevating innovative works of art into larger venues with larger audiences.

Values

Inclusiveness…Collaboration…Passion…Accessibility… Respect for the artist… Advancement of Austin arts at home and beyond.

How We Do It

The Creative Fund raises money through its events and its membership dues in order to fund local performances.  Any arts organization may apply for funding through an application process.  The Creative Fund will fund performances at any venue including non-traditional spaces.

Organization

The Creative Fund consists of an operating board and members-at-large who are invited to join one of the committees (communications, membership / volunteer, fundraising and programming).  The Creative Fund operates under the umbrella of the Austin Creative Alliance (ACA), a 501c3 corporation, and all cash and in-kind donations collected by The Creative Fund are processed through ACA and are considered tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.  The Creative Fund’s selection committee reviews and recommends how the funds are disbursed.  All recommendations will be subject to board approval.

Board Members

Scott Lawrence, Board Chair
KD Hausenfluck, Vice Chairhttp://scottnatx.wordpress.com/Michael McGill, Treasurer
Emily Torgerson, Secretary
Amy Holloway, Austin Creative Alliance Board Appointee
Dave Floyd, Membership Chair
Michelle Alvarez-Olson, Membership Chair
Pat Buchta, Program Chair
Ariel Zarate-Carmona, Program Chair
Reed Arnos, Fundraising Chair
Katie Osborne
Dustin Little