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Collaboration* 51 Future Plans Currently the Museum supports partnerships and collaboration with the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of fame, 4-H, Spirit of the West, Gallery One, Ellensburg Downtown Association, Washington State Arts Commission, Revitalize Washington, Kittitas Country Chamber of Commerce, Kittitas County Fair, Jazz in the Valley, Ellensburg Arts Commission, Spirit Therapeutic Riding Center, Central Washington University, and other organizations. We 1NOrk with each organization in specific and unique ways. For example, our collaboration with the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame include shared storage space, shared exhibit space, and shared events. We 1NOrk with the FISH Food Bank each summer to provide art for the children's free summer lunch program. We are a venue for Jazz in the Valley and Brew Fest. We open our facility to many different community and state organizations for meetings and social events. We take pride in our contributions to other county organizations and our place in the community. 2500 character linit Please explain what plans exist to allow this project to become self-sustaining. Include any plans for ticket sales, event sponsors, and other cost-recovery models. Future Plans* The Museum in actively engaged in developing a business model and cost assessment for the redevelopment and restoration of the upstairs ballroom and office spaces. Progress will be made if the State Capital budget is approved as we have a $247,000 grant in that budget to develop the upstairs. This will help a great deal in bringing financial stability to the Museum. Our partnership with the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame brings in monthly income that contributes to sustaining the Museum. As a private non-profit organization, funding is always an issue. However, we are \NOrking to ensure a consistent flow of funds to keep the Museum viable. We will continue to hold our own fundraisers each year such as our major fundraiser in the Fall, Rendezvous. This event, and other fundraisers, do much to sustain the Museum throughout the year. We will do everything we can to develop funding for the Museum. The funds provided through this grant greatly assist in helping us meet our goals . 2500 character linit Application Questions: Part 4 61 Additional Information Provide any additional information which will assist the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee in evaluating your project and its benefit to tourism. Additional Information It is our impression that Kittitas County is becoming more of a destination for tourists. Through efforts of organizations such as the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce and others, 1NOrd of the attractions here is spreading. The Clymer Museum and Gallery is also making extra efforts to spread our reputation outside the valley. As we \NOrk with the Chamber and other local events, we will do all we can to promote the Museum and the County as an attractive destination for visitors from around the country and the \NOrld. 2500 character linit