As most of our friends know, Andy and I started a charitable and educational 501(c)(3) organization several years ago called PHOENIX CIRCLE FOUNDATION. Since moving to Oklahoma, we have made this organization's mission to bring art opportunities to the rural area of Blaine County, Oklahoma. Art classes are not offered as part of the school curriculum in Watonga. The school system does have a great band program (Andy was the beneficiary of that program when he went to school here... many years ago...). The goal of our Foundation is to provide opportunities to experience the Arts. We sponsor and promote educational,
charitable, and cultural events and provide programs, materials and
resources in a community where not all families can afford art materials, art classes, field trips to museums, or other opportunities to experience the Arts.
In
accomplishing our mission, the Foundation:
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Promotes education in all areas, including health and wellness, the environment, the
arts and humanities;
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Sponsor
and promote educational, charitable, and cultural events and opportunities for
children and families.
·
Partners
with local public schools, Head Start programs and other social programs by
providing materials and resources and sponsoring activities.
·
Raises
funds, applies for grants, and distributes monies, resources and programs to
further our purpose.
Our Board and
supporters firmly believe that the ARTS matter to
communities like Watonga by providing * Economic Development Opportunities
* Well-rounded educational programs for our young people
* Preserved
heritage and culture
* Enhanced quality of life
This year the Foundation was able to award
the first annual Arts Scholarship to a high school senior, thanks to the
support of community donors. The $250
scholarship went to Katarina Larson, who intends to continue her education in
the field of study of the Arts. After
graduation this month, Ms. Larson will be participating in an internship at
LucasFilm’s Industrial Light & Magic Studio in Marin, California.
A donation to
Phoenix Circle Foundation is tax-deductible to individuals and to businesses in
accordance with Federal IRS regulations.
Please consult your tax advisor for more information.
Phoenix Circle Foundation continues to strive
to work with community partners for the benefit of our young people. Our goal for
2016 is to establish an Arts Center in Watonga where children and adults can
engage in creative activities and enjoy the benefits of the ARTS. Anyone can help
us achieve our mission by a tax-deductible donation, or by attending our Liquid ART paint parties, Oklahoma House Concerts, Wood-fired Pizza
Dinner fundraisers, and ART for FUNd$
© opportunities. For More Information, see our Facebook Pages and “LIKE” us, or call Linda Barrett at 580-623-4269.
Our 2015
End of Year Annual Report is available at
“watonganews.blogspot.com”.
© 1/2016 Phoenix Circle Foundation
