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[Gallery One Visual Arts Center Application for Lodging Tax] [2016] <br />III. What strategies will you use to assist in marketing all of Kittitas County as a tourist destination with your <br />event/project funding request? <br />Gallery One will follow the guidelines and requirements for advertising expenditures of Lodging Tax funds <br />when called for. In addition we will place the logos on our website year-round and continue to link to other <br />destinations on our visit us page ht ;//www_ lier-one.ur+.visit-us/. <br />Also, please see the list of collaborations with other organizations which includes partnering with events, <br />the use of our facility for major events (JIV, Brewfest) and co -promotion of activities. <br />4. Does your organization have, or have you applied for, grant funding from other sources? If no, <br />why not? If yes, please list the available funding you have for the project and/or the sources and <br />amounts for which you have applied. Please note which funding sources are secured and in hand so a <br />true matching fund determination may be determined. What changes would occur if the project <br />couldn't be funded? <br />We are a nonprofit organization that receives grants from foundations and corporations, donations, <br />memberships and sponsorships. In addition, we have earned income through events, event rentals, classes <br />and sales. In our 2016 budget, Gallery One has allocated $4,000 towards advertising our programs. If the <br />project is not funded, then we will reduce the amount of spending proportionately. Note that on the <br />project/organization budget only $2,250 is allocated towards general advertising and that other advertising <br />is allocated to specific events. For 2017 programs and events, grants will be submitted to the Washington <br />State Arts Commission, Yakima Valley Community Foundation, Umpqua Foundation, VIA Arts <br />Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, The McMillen Foundation, Plum Creek Foundation, the <br />U.S. Bank Foundation and the Ellensburg Arts Commission. No funding has yet been confirmed, but <br />Gallery One expects at least a portion to be granted (estimated $10,000). In addition, local business <br />sponsorships will be secured for an anticipated $16,000 for events and First Friday partnerships. Gallery <br />One depends on many hours of volunteer hours. A conservative estimate of 80 hours per major event (5) <br />and 80 hours monthly, brings the value of volunteer hours to $29,920 (1,360 hours x $22). <br />5. If your organization collaborates with other organizations, Chamber of Commerce or other groups <br />to encourage tourism, how is this accomplished? <br />Other Organization <br />Collaboration Example <br />Artist Trust (Seattle based statewide organization) <br />Collaborating on Confab 2016 <br />Confluence Art Gallery and Center <br />Reciprocal hosting of exhibits in Ellensburg and Twisp <br />Washington State Arts Commission <br />Staff serving as a Washington State Arts Commissioner <br />representing the area at four statewide meetings <br />