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Talent fees for artists, musicians, performers, guest <br />speakers andlor workshop presenters <br />Travel expenses for out-of-town artists, musicians, <br />performers, presenters <br />Equipment rental as-needed for performances and <br />workshops <br />2l Supporting Kittitas County as a tourism destination. <br />1. Away from their place of residence or business and staying overnight in paid accommodations; <br />2. To a place fifty miles or more away lrom their place of residence or business ior the day or staying overnight; <br />3. or from another country or state outside of their place of residence or business. <br />You must provide the evidence utilized in determining your projections. <br />Response 2.1 *Why would tourists iravel to Kitlitas County to aiiend your ovenuactrvitylt?cilily? <br />Belween 2006-2016 PUNCH mounted over 110 exhibitions at its gallery space in <br />Seattle's Pioneer Square. We buili relationships with countless artists, curators, <br />critics and arts patrons. Since moving our operations back to central Washingion. <br />many of those folks have continued to stay in touch and make special lrips over the <br />mountains to come visit our new location. They often combrne a visit to our gallery <br />with a visit to other arts organizations in and out of the county such as Gallery One <br />in Ellensburg, Twisp Works to the north or Mighty Tieton to the south. <br />We are currently open every Saturday and new exhibitions open on the first <br />Saturday of the month. This follows the First Friday Artwalk in Ellensburg, giving <br />visitors the perfect opportunity to make a weekend of art in central Washington. <br />We are perfectly placed on the scenic byway halfway between RoslynlCle Elum and <br />Ellensburg. This location has allowed us to connect with river rafters, fly fishermen <br />and bicyclists who have discovered us on their path, enriching their visit and <br />experience within Kittitas County. <br />We have a history and proven track record of creating exhibitions and creative <br />projects that draw large audierrces. For our 2024 general programming, we plan to <br />continue month{y exhibitions in the main gallery that will attract and appeal to visitors <br />beyond Kittitas County. From May-September on our backyard stage. we plan to <br />conlinue expanding our performance programming, providing opportunities for local <br />musicians as well as more regionally recognized. Our new indoor venue and 'snack <br />bar" with food and beer offerings allows us to feature performers, presentations and <br />workshops year-round. <br />Considering our unique mix of art exhibitions in our gallery space, performance on <br />our backyard stage, our new indoor venue and "snack bar," and an upstairs <br />workshop space for lessons and demonstrations, there is a lot lo see and <br />experience at PUNCH Projects. Our central location, adjacency to the scenic byway, <br />and rural appeal are perfect publicity talking-points io draw-in new visitors and <br />tourists. <br />2500 characier limit