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[Gallery One Visual Arts Center Application for Lodging Tax][2016] III.What strategies will you use to assist in marketing all of Kittitas County as a tourist destination with your event/project funding request? Gallery One will follow the guidelines and requirements for advertising expenditures of Lodging Tax funds when called for.In addition we will place the logos on our website year-round and continue to link to other destinations on our visit us page http://www.gallery-one.org/visit-us/. Also,please see the list of collaborations with other organizations which includes partnering with events, the use of our facility for major events (JIV,Brewfest)and co-promotion of activities. 4.Does your organization have,or have you applied for,grant funding from other sources?If no, why not?If yes,please list the available funding you have for the project and/or the sources and amounts for which you have applied.Please note which funding sources are secured and in hand so a true matching fund determination may be determined.What changes would occur if the project couldn't be funded? We are a nonprofit organization that receives grants from foundations and corporations,donations, memberships and sponsorships.In addition,we have earned income through events,event rentals,classes and sales.In our 2016 budget,Gallery One has allocated $4,000 towards advertising our programs.If the project is not funded,then we will reduce the amount of spending proportionately.Note that on the project/organization budget only $2,250 is allocated towards general advertising and that other advertising is allocated to specific events.For 2017 programs and events,grants will be submitted to the Washington State Arts Commission,Yakima Valley Community Foundation,Umpqua Foundation,VIA Arts Foundation,the National Endowment for the Arts,The McMillen Foundation,Plum Creek Foundation,the U.S.Bank Foundation and the Ellensburg Arts Commission.No funding has yet been confirmed,but Gallery One expects at least a portion to be granted (estimated $10,000).In addition,local business sponsorships will be secured for an anticipated $16,000 for events and First Friday partnerships.Gallery One depends on many hours of volunteer hours.A conservative estimate of 80 hours per major event (5) and 80 hours monthly,brings the value of volunteer hours to $29,920 (1,360 hours x $22). 5.If your organization collaborates with other organizations,Chamber of Commerce or other groups to encourage tourism,how is this accomplished? Other Organization Collaboration Example Artist Trust (Seattle based statewide organization)Collaborating on Confab 2016 Confluence Art Gallery and Center Reciprocal hosting of exhibits in Ellensburg and Twisp Washington State Arts Commission Staff serving as a Washington State Arts Commissioner representing the area at four statewide meetings 7