Monthly Summary
April Preview
Sat, April 13 Infinity Lane Screening - about 30 attendees (Alex Stone's project)
Tues, April 23⋅4:30 – 6:30pm Women's Fund Metal/Wood shops Open House
Wed, April 24 6:00-8:00pm ACDS Workshop & Dinner @Mixxer 30 of 30 seats booked (Artist Thrive paid for catering from The Porch)
February Summary
https://www.wsmixxer.org/who-we-are
Awarded $30,000 Reynolds American Foundation support the expansion of Mixxer STEAM from a series of summer learning opportunities to a comprehensive, year-round experiential learning program designed to engage, expose, and inspire youth in STEAM subjects and professional fields.
Awarded $19,200. 2024 Arts Event Sponsorship Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council and Forsyth County Board of Commissioners
Our first Artist Development Series program was held and we had 33 participants in the audience - many new to Mixxer and enthusiastic about the event, MIxxer
We received a 25% discount (by connecting with Northern Tool) and are now part of their Platinum Program for the Women's Fund order we placed.
They are also connecting us with Darcy about the Jessi Combs Foundation. They are women makers who also teach women to weld.
HandsOn reached out to me to see if we would like to participate in: Service Enterprise (SE) is a national certification program administered by AL!VE to help nonprofits think strategically about how volunteers can be used throughout their organizations so they can expand program operations and revenue, increase impact, and operate more efficiently while continuing to implement best practices for volunteer engagement. We can put up to 5 people through it, and get certified for $200 it comes with an assessment and 4 training workshops plus 10 hours of coaching time.
Been invited to have a table at Fuse
Gretchen from Piedmont Craftsmen inquiring to collab on workshops
Arts on Fire planning under way: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ajUQHz6_95tGKrWLK4_Kef9yan4_bn67cpLolpUEfpU/edit?usp=sharing
For all staff: Thurs, Feb 1st 11am STEAM catalog release - Can be accessed by starting at wsmixxer.org/steam
For Elaine: Thurs, Feb 1st 11am Arts Council Partners meeting Hanesbrand Theatre
For Elaine: Thurs, Feb 1st 1pm Artsist in Residence check-in
For Elaine: Sat, Feb 3rd 12-2pm Coin and copper earrings
For Elaine June, Alan & Jason: Sat, Feb 6th 9-12pm Tour for 18 people from WSFCS Mary Bergstone/ School to Career Coordinator and Academy Director /Career and Technical Ed
For Elaine: Sat, Feb 10th 12-2pm Copper bracelets
For Elaine: Sat, Feb 8th Mixed Doubles @ Forsyth Co Public Library 660 W 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
For Elaine: Thurs Feb 15th 1-4pm WEL
For Elaine, June, Alan & Jason: Thurs Feb 15th 12pm
For Elaine: FEB 15: Mixed Doubles @ Forsyth Co Public Library 660 W 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
For Elaine: Sat, Feb 17th 12-2pm Coin & Beaded Pendant
For Elaine & Savannah: Thurs Feb 22nd 9-12pm Collective Capacity@ WS Foundation
For Elaine: Tue Feb 20th @ 1:30pm Citywide Leaders Meeting @
For Elaine: Wed Feb 21st 3-5 LIT Cohort Training
For Elaine & Savannah: Sat Feb 24th Collective Capacity
For Elaine: Mar 13th @ 5-6:30pm Artist Thrive Hosted at Mixxer presentation and 4-corners conversations
For Elaine: Tue Mar 19th @ 1:30pm Citywide Leaders Meeting @
For Elaine: Wed March 20th 1-4pm WEL
For Elaine: Wed Mar 20th 3-5 LIT Cohort Training
For Elaine & Savannah: Wed March 27th 9-12pm Sat Feb 24th@ WS Foundation
For Elaine & Savannah: Tues April 16th 9-12pm Sat Feb 24th@ WS Foundation
For Elaine Tue Apr 16, 2024 7pm Elaine @ Action for Equity
For Elaine: Wed Apr 17th 3-5pm LIT Cohort Training
For Elaine: Thurs April 18, 1-4 pm WEL
For Elaine: Tuesday, May 21st ARTS Day Conference in Raleigh
For Elaine: Wed May 22nd 3-5pm LIT Cohort Training
For Elaine: Wed Jun 12th 3-5pm LIT Cohort Training
Media Day this SUNDAY, Come get headshots, we will get a google drive folder of DEI oriented photos and videos to use for social media for he next quarter and learn what things to look for and do going forward.
Christmas Party Friday, December 8th, please stop in
27 STEAM Director Applicants, interviews ongoing. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yt5mY3sOJqNHIyZ8pAim_BqLX1YVgs_V?usp=drive_link
Ray Clarke's Fund Donations total: $9,400.
Board Speed Dating = 8 Inquiries
Donation of 100+ metal water bottles to customize
Artist Thrive Steering Committee
March
Savannah and Elaine completed the Winston Salem Foundation's Collaborative Cohort DEI training series - we will be looking for ways to incorporate some of what we learned. Our plan is to focus on the Women and Gender Expansive Residencies with it first as a way to introduce it into our community more naturally
100+ WOWW Residency Applications 4 Full and 4 partial Metal and 4 Full and 4 Partial Woodshop Residencies Granted
Wednesday, March 6 City manager with Annette Scippio
Mar 28 ACDS Building a Local Network 63 RSVP'd on Wix 34 on FB events
Tues, April 23⋅4:30 – 6:30pm Women's Fund Metal/Wood shops Open House PLEASE TRY TO ATTEND
Wed, April 24 6:00-8:00pm ACDS Workshop & Dinner @Mixxer 30 of 30 seats RSVP'd on Wix (Artist Thrive paid for catering from The Porch)
Thursday, May 9th from 4:00PM to 8:00 PM STEAM Open House PLEASE TRY TO ATTEND
Saturday, May 11, 2024 ACDS Workshop - Tamika Wells and Devin Lane, speakers and snacks sponsored by Arts Council 18 of 20 seats RSVP'd already They're also paying for some supplies and some of my marketing/organizing time
May 21st & 22nd Arts Day in Raleigh (Elaine has acquired a scholarship entry)
Sun, May 26 Food Truck Festival
Sat, June 22,Pride Festival (Wake Grant funds)
Wed, June 27, ACDS Mixxer Meetup snacks sponsored: Artist Thrive
Friday, August 2nd, 7-10pm Delurk Arts on Fire Opening Reception PLEASE TRY TO ATTEND
Friday, August 16, 2024, 6-9pm DELURK AFTER HOURS
Friday, August 2 - September 1, 2024 DELURK Show duration
Sunday, September 15, Arts on Fire Iron Pour PLEASE TRY TO ATTEND
Northern Tool sent us a box of "goodies", we'll use them as door prizes at the opening.
Metal shop renovations looking good - check it out!
HandsOn Service Enterprise IS scheduled- Online diagnostic and debrief - April 11th through May 7th We got a reduced cost of $200 and all staff can participate in the trainings.
February Summary
https://www.wsmixxer.org/who-we-are
Awarded $30,000 Reynolds American Foundation support the expansion of Mixxer STEAM from a series of summer learning opportunities to a comprehensive, year-round experiential learning program designed to engage, expose, and inspire youth in STEAM subjects and professional fields.
Awarded $19,200. 2024 Arts Event Sponsorship Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council and Forsyth County Board of Commissioners
Our first Artist Development Series program was held and we had 33 participants in the audience - many new to Mixxer and enthusiastic about the event, MIxxer
We received a 25% discount (by connecting with Northern Tool) and are now part of their Platinum Program for the Women's Fund order we placed.
They are also connecting us with Darcy about the Jessi Combs Foundation. They are women makers who also teach women to weld.
HandsOn reached out to me to see if we would like to participate in: Service Enterprise (SE) is a national certification program administered by AL!VE to help nonprofits think strategically about how volunteers can be used throughout their organizations so they can expand program operations and revenue, increase impact, and operate more efficiently while continuing to implement best practices for volunteer engagement. We can put up to 5 people through it, and get certified for $200 it comes with an assessment and 4 training workshops plus 10 hours of coaching time.
Been invited to have a table at Fuse
Gretchen from Piedmont Craftsmen inquiring to collab on workshops
Arts on Fire planning under way: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ajUQHz6_95tGKrWLK4_Kef9yan4_bn67cpLolpUEfpU/edit?usp=sharing
For all staff: Thurs, Feb 1st 11am STEAM catalog release - Can be accessed by starting at wsmixxer.org/steam
For Elaine: Thurs, Feb 1st 11am Arts Council Partners meeting Hanesbrand Theatre
For Elaine: Thurs, Feb 1st 1pm Artsist in Residence check-in
For Elaine: Sat, Feb 3rd 12-2pm Coin and copper earrings
For Elaine June, Alan & Jason: Sat, Feb 6th 9-12pm Tour for 18 people from WSFCS Mary Bergstone/ School to Career Coordinator and Academy Director /Career and Technical Ed
For Elaine: Sat, Feb 10th 12-2pm Copper bracelets
For Elaine: Sat, Feb 8th Mixed Doubles @ Forsyth Co Public Library 660 W 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
For Elaine: Thurs Feb 15th 1-4pm WEL
For Elaine, June, Alan & Jason: Thurs Feb 15th 12pm
For Elaine: FEB 15: Mixed Doubles @ Forsyth Co Public Library 660 W 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
For Elaine: Sat, Feb 17th 12-2pm Coin & Beaded Pendant
For Elaine & Savannah: Thurs Feb 22nd 9-12pm Collective Capacity@ WS Foundation
For Elaine: Tue Feb 20th @ 1:30pm Citywide Leaders Meeting @
For Elaine: Wed Feb 21st 3-5 LIT Cohort Training
For Elaine & Savannah: Sat Feb 24th Collective Capacity
For Elaine: Mar 13th @ 5-6:30pm Artist Thrive Hosted at Mixxer presentation and 4-corners conversations
For Elaine: Tue Mar 19th @ 1:30pm Citywide Leaders Meeting @
For Elaine: Wed March 20th 1-4pm WEL
For Elaine: Wed Mar 20th 3-5 LIT Cohort Training
For Elaine & Savannah: Wed March 27th 9-12pm Sat Feb 24th@ WS Foundation
For Elaine & Savannah: Tues April 16th 9-12pm Sat Feb 24th@ WS Foundation
For Elaine Tue Apr 16, 2024 7pm Elaine @ Action for Equity
For Elaine: Wed Apr 17th 3-5pm LIT Cohort Training
For Elaine: Thurs April 18, 1-4 pm WEL
For Elaine: Tuesday, May 21st ARTS Day Conference in Raleigh
For Elaine: Wed May 22nd 3-5pm LIT Cohort Training
For Elaine: Wed Jun 12th 3-5pm LIT Cohort Training
Media Day this SUNDAY, Come get headshots, we will get a google drive folder of DEI oriented photos and videos to use for social media for he next quarter and learn what things to look for and do going forward.
Christmas Party Friday, December 8th, please stop in
27 STEAM Director Applicants, interviews ongoing. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yt5mY3sOJqNHIyZ8pAim_BqLX1YVgs_V?usp=drive_link
Ray Clarke's Fund Donations total: $9,400.
Board Speed Dating = 8 Inquiries
Donation of 100+ metal water bottles to customize
Artist Thrive Steering Committee
February Summary
Awarded $30,000 Reynolds American Foundation support the expansion of Mixxer STEAM from a series of summer learning opportunities to a comprehensive, year-round experiential learning program designed to engage, expose, and inspire youth in STEAM subjects and professional fields.
Awarded $19,200. 2024 Arts Event Sponsorship Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council and Forsyth County Board of Commissioners
Our first Artist Development Series program was held and we had 33 participants in the audience - many new to Mixxer and enthusiastic about the event, MIxxer
We received a 25% discount (by connecting with Northern Tool) and are now part of their Platinum Program for the Women's Fund order we placed.
They are also connecting us with Darcy about the Jessi Combs Foundation. They are women makers who also teach women to weld.
HandsOn reached out to me to see if we would like to participate in: Service Enterprise (SE) is a national certification program administered by AL!VE to help nonprofits think strategically about how volunteers can be used throughout their organizations so they can expand program operations and revenue, increase impact, and operate more efficiently while continuing to implement best practices for volunteer engagement. We can put up to 5 people through it, and get certified for $200 it comes with an assessment and 4 training workshops plus 10 hours of coaching time.
Been invited to have a table at Fuse
Gretchen from Piedmont Craftsmen inquiring to collab on workshops
Arts on Fire planning under way here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ajUQHz6_95tGKrWLK4_Kef9yan4_bn67cpLolpUEfpU/edit?usp=sharing
For all staff: Thurs, Feb 1st 11am STEAM catalog release - Can be accessed by starting at wsmixxer.org/steam
For Elaine: Thurs, Feb 1st 11am Arts Council Partners meeting Hanesbrand Theatre
For Elaine: Thurs, Feb 1st 1pm Artsist in Residence check-in
For Elaine: Sat, Feb 3rd 12-2pm Coin and copper earrings
For Elaine June, Alan & Jason: Sat, Feb 6th 9-12pm Tour for 18 people from WSFCS Mary Bergstone/ School to Career Coordinator and Academy Director /Career and Technical Ed
For Elaine: Sat, Feb 10th 12-2pm Copper bracelets
For Elaine: Sat, Feb 8th Mixed Doubles @ Forsyth Co Public Library 660 W 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
For Elaine: Thurs Feb 15th 1-4pm WEL
For Elaine, June, Alan & Jason: Thurs Feb 15th 12pm
For Elaine: FEB 15: Mixed Doubles @ Forsyth Co Public Library 660 W 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
For Elaine: Sat, Feb 17th 12-2pm Coin & Beaded Pendant
For Elaine & Savannah: Thurs Feb 22nd 9-12pm Collective Capacity@ WS Foundation
For Elaine: Tue Feb 20th @ 1:30pm Citywide Leaders Meeting @
For Elaine: Wed Feb 21st 3-5 LIT Cohort Training
For Elaine & Savannah: Sat Feb 24th Collective Capacity
February Summary
https://www.wsmixxer.org/who-we-are
Awarded $30,000 Reynolds American Foundation support the expansion of Mixxer STEAM from a series of summer learning opportunities to a comprehensive, year-round experiential learning program designed to engage, expose, and inspire youth in STEAM subjects and professional fields.
Awarded $19,200. 2024 Arts Event Sponsorship Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council and Forsyth County Board of Commissioners
Our first Artist Development Series program was held and we had 33 participants in the audience - many new to Mixxer and enthusiastic about the event, MIxxer
We received a 25% discount (by connecting with Northern Tool) and are now part of their Platinum Program for the Women's Fund order we placed.
They are also connecting us with Darcy about the Jessi Combs Foundation. They are women makers who also teach women to weld.
HandsOn reached out to me to see if we would like to participate in: Service Enterprise (SE) is a national certification program administered by AL!VE to help nonprofits think strategically about how volunteers can be used throughout their organizations so they can expand program operations and revenue, increase impact, and operate more efficiently while continuing to implement best practices for volunteer engagement. We can put up to 5 people through it, and get certified for $200 it comes with an assessment and 4 training workshops plus 10 hours of coaching time.
Been invited to have a table at Fuse
Gretchen from Piedmont Craftsmen inquiring to collab on workshops
For all staff: Thurs, Feb 1st 11am STEAM catalog release - Can be accessed by starting at wsmixxer.org/steam
For Elaine: Thurs, Feb 1st 11am Arts Council Partners meeting Hanesbrand Theatre
For Elaine: Thurs, Feb 1st 1pm Artsist in Residence check-in
For Elaine: Sat, Feb 3rd 12-2pm Coin and copper earrings
For Elaine June, Alan & Jason: Sat, Feb 6th 9-12pm Tour for 18 people from WSFCS Mary Bergstone/ School to Career Coordinator and Academy Director /Career and Technical Ed
For Elaine: Sat, Feb 10th 12-2pm Copper bracelets
For Elaine: Sat, Feb 8th Mixed Doubles @ Forsyth Co Public Library 660 W 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
For Elaine: Thurs Feb 15th 1-4pm WEL
For Elaine, June, Alan & Jason: Thurs Feb 15th 12pm
For Elaine: FEB 15: Mixed Doubles @ Forsyth Co Public Library 660 W 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
For Elaine: Sat, Feb 17th 12-2pm Coin & Beaded Pendant
For Elaine & Savannah: Thurs Feb 22nd 9-12pm Collective Capacity@ WS Foundation
For Elaine: Tue Feb 20th @ 1:30pm Citywide Leaders Meeting @
For Elaine: Wed Feb 21st 3-5 LIT Cohort Training
For Elaine & Savannah: Sat Feb 24th Collective Capacity
For Elaine: Mar 13th @ 5-6:30pm Artist Thrive Hosted at Mixxer presentation and 4-corners conversations
For Elaine: Tue Mar 19th @ 1:30pm Citywide Leaders Meeting @
For Elaine: Wed March 20th 1-4pm WEL
For Elaine: Wed Mar 20th 3-5 LIT Cohort Training
For Elaine & Savannah: Wed March 27th 9-12pm Sat Feb 24th@ WS Foundation
For Elaine & Savannah: Tues April 16th 9-12pm Sat Feb 24th@ WS Foundation
For Elaine: Wed Apr 17th 3-5pm LIT Cohort Training
For Elaine: Thurs April 18, 1-4 pm WEL
For Elaine: Tuesday, May 21st ARTS Day Conference in Raleigh
For Elaine: Wed May 22nd 3-5pm LIT Cohort Training
For Elaine: Wed Jun 12th 3-5pm LIT Cohort Training
Media Day this SUNDAY, Come get headshots, we will get a google drive folder of DEI oriented photos and videos to use for social media for he next quarter and learn what things to look for and do going forward.
Christmas Party Friday, December 8th, please stop in
27 STEAM Director Applicants, interviews ongoing. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yt5mY3sOJqNHIyZ8pAim_BqLX1YVgs_V?usp=drive_link
Ray Clarke's Fund Donations total: $9,400.
Board Speed Dating = 8 Inquiries
Donation of 100+ metal water bottles to customize
Artist Thrive Steering Committee
January Summary
City of WS Quarterly Funding Amount Approved: $6,250.00
Working with Ben Cahill / Cook Medical re: ongoing sponsorship opportunities
www.orano.group possible donation of welding equipment and supplies
For Elaine: Wed Jan 10th at 10am Artists Thrive Summit 2024 Steering Committee Call
For Elaine: Wed Jan 10th at 1:30pm Cheresse at the church
For Elaine: Wed Jan 10th at 6-8pm Leather earring/bracelet class
For Elaine: Thursday Jan 11th from 11-12pm Sean T. McClure, M.Div., Program Coordinator, The Center for Research, Engagement & Collab/ Wake Forest @ Mixxer
For Elaine: Thursday Jan 11th Mandez 1-2pm @ Mixxer
For Elaine: Thursday Jan 11th Daniel Oberti 4-5pm @
For Elaine & Alan: Friday Jan 12th 9am – 12pm on(5+ people paint/5+ people stationary) City of WS Helping Hands Day @ Mixxer
For Elaine & Alan: Friday Jan 12th 1:30pm Jason Lagesse onboarding planning @ Mixxer
For Elaine: Friday Jan 12th 3pm Erica Palmiter, MA, MFA, Public Art Project Planner, City of Winston-Salem @t Mixxer
For Elaine: Sat, Jan 13th 12-2 pair of copper bracelets class
For ALAN: Friday Jan 14th 2:30 pm Boy Scouts @ Mixxer
For Savannah or June: Thursday Jan 18th 5:30-8pm Staff on hand for Habitat YEP workshop lead by Yosi @ Mixxer
For Elaine: Thursday Jan 18th 11am Martha Larson call Forsyth Tech
For Elaine: Thursday Jan 18th 1-4pm WEL @ Hands-on
For all staff: Thursday Jan 18th Board Meeting
For Elaine: Friday Jan 19th 3-4pm Board recruit meeting
For Elaine: Friday Jan 19th 6-8pm Coin class
For all staff: Saturday Jan 20th Board Retreat
For Elaine: Saturday Jan 20th Rachel Carrasquillo Wake Forest School of Med pick up set of bracelets (I need to package them and fill out the form!)
For Elaine: Tuesday, Jan 23rd 3-5pm Funded Partner Community Building Session
For Elaine: Tue Jan 23rd @ 1:30-3pm Citywide Leaders Meeting @ Senior Services (114 West 30th Street)
For Elaine: Wed Jan 24th 3-4 LIT Cohort Training
For Elaine: Wednesday, Jan 24th 6-8pm Leather earring/bracelet class
For Elaine: Thursday Jan 25th at 3pm Artist Thrive
For all staff: Saturday Jan 27th 3pm Passport Launch
For Elaine: Sat, Jan 27 12- 2PM Windchime Class
For Elaine: Sunday Jan 28th at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Robinhood Road
For Elaine: Tuesday, January 30th 3–5pm LIT Cohort Grantees
For Elaine & Alan: Jason Lagesse start Monday, January 29th at Mixxer
For all staff: Tuesday, Jan 30th 4–6pm WS Film Academy 1st Cohort
For Elaine & Savannah: Collective Capacity Wed Jan 31st 9-12pm @ WS Foundation
For Elaine & Savannah: Forsyth Tech- Animation Program students
further out
For all staff: Thurs, Feb 1st 11am STEAM catalog release - Can be accessed by starting at wsmixxer.org/steam
For Elaine: Thurs, Feb 1st 11am Arts Council Partners meeting Hanesbrand Theatre
For Elaine: Thurs, Feb 1st 1pm Artsist in Residence check-in
For Elaine: Sat, Feb 3rd 12-2pm Coin and copper earrings
For Elaine June, Alan & Jason: Sat, Feb 6th 9-12pm Tour for 18 people from WSFCS Mary Bergstone/ School to Career Coordinator and Academy Director /Career and Technical Ed
For Elaine: Sat, Feb 10th 12-2pm Copper bracelets
For Elaine: Sat, Feb 8th Mixed Doubles @ Forsyth Co Public Library 660 W 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
For Elaine: Thurs Feb 15th 1-4pm WEL
For Elaine, June, Alan & Jason: Thurs Feb 15th 12pm
For Elaine: FEB 15: Mixed Doubles @ Forsyth Co Public Library 660 W 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
For Elaine: Sat, Feb 17th 12-2pm Coin & Beaded Pendant
For Elaine & Savannah: Thurs Feb 22nd 9-12pm Collective Capacity@ WS Foundation
For Elaine: Tue Feb 20th @ 1:30pm Citywide Leaders Meeting @
For Elaine: Wed Feb 21st 3-5 LIT Cohort Training
For Elaine & Savannah: Sat Feb 24th Collective Capacity
For Elaine: Mar 13th @ 5-6:30pm Artist Thrive Hosted at Mixxer presentation and 4-corners conversations
For Elaine: Tue Mar 19th @ 1:30pm Citywide Leaders Meeting @
For Elaine: Wed March 20th 1-4pm WEL
For Elaine: Wed Mar 20th 3-5 LIT Cohort Training
For Elaine & Savannah: Wed March 27th 9-12pm Sat Feb 24th@ WS Foundation
For Elaine & Savannah: Tues April 16th 9-12pm Sat Feb 24th@ WS Foundation
For Elaine: Wed Apr 17th 3-5pm LIT Cohort Training
For Elaine: Thurs April 18, 1-4 pm WEL
For Elaine: Tuesday, May 21st ARTS Day Conference in Raleigh
For Elaine: Wed May 22nd 3-5pm LIT Cohort Training
For Elaine: Wed Jun 12th 3-5pm LIT Cohort Training
Media Day this SUNDAY, Come get headshots, we will get a google drive folder of DEI oriented photos and videos to use for social media for he next quarter and learn what things to look for and do going forward.
Christmas Party Friday, December 8th, please stop in
27 STEAM Director Applicants, interviews ongoing. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yt5mY3sOJqNHIyZ8pAim_BqLX1YVgs_V?usp=drive_link
Ray Clarke's Fund Donations total: $9,400.
Board Speed Dating = 8 Inquiries
Donation of 100+ metal water bottles to customize
Artist Thrive Steering Committee
December Summary
Elaine and Alan would like to bring up financial and time off considerations for staff - during "emergencies"
Elaine selected to participate in the Collective Capacity-Building Cohort by WS Foundation - they will pay the enrollment fees.
Interesting read about a makerspace in northern Virginia
https://makezine.com/article/workshop/makerspace/the-challenge-of-running-a-community-makerspace/
Elaine found a mentor: Madison Kate Dunaway | Dartmouth College, Program Manager, DALI Lab
2nd $20k came in from Elaine's Wake Forest Artist Grant
$15k Womens Fund Grant check came in
Ray's STEAM fundraising campaign is at $20k
Elaine's Artist Thrive Steering Committee prrrrrrrr osition comes with a $1k stipend and free registration to the event.
Met with Ben Cahill from Cook Medical re: Sponsorship & Collaboration
Media Day this SUNDAY, Come get headshots, we will get a google drive folder of DEI oriented photos and videos to use for social media for he next quarter and learn what things to look for and do going forward.
Christmas Party Friday, December 8th, please stop in
27 STEAM Director Applicants, interviews ongoing. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yt5mY3sOJqNHIyZ8pAim_BqLX1YVgs_V?usp=drive_link
Ray Clarke's Fund Donations total: $9,400.
Board Speed Dating = 8 Inquiries
Donation of 100+ metal water bottles to customize
Artist Thrive Steering Committee
November Summary
Media Day this SUNDAY, Come get headshots, we will get a google drive folder of DEI oriented photos and videos to use for social media for he next quarter and learn what things to look for and do going forward.
Christmas Party Friday, December 8th
27 STEAM Director Applicants, interviews ongoing. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yt5mY3sOJqNHIyZ8pAim_BqLX1YVgs_V?usp=drive_link
Ray Clarke's Fund Donations total: $9,400.
Board Speed Dating = 8 Inquiries
Donation of 100+ metal water bottles to customize
Artist Thrive Steering Committee
Winston-Salem Film Academy (WSFA) at Mixxer
I updated our DEI and Social Media policy to our FB page and have been doing both Fundraising marketing and DEI marketing on social channels in November.
Media Day this SUNDAY, Come get headshots, we will get a google drive folder of DEI oriented photos and videos to use for social media for he next quarter and learn what things to look for and do going forward.
Christmas Party Friday, December 8th, please stop in
27 STEAM Director Applicants, interviews ongoing. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yt5mY3sOJqNHIyZ8pAim_BqLX1YVgs_V?usp=drive_link
Ray Clarke's Fund Donations total: $9,400.
Board Speed Dating = 8 Inquiries
Donation of 100+ metal water bottles to customize
Artist Thrive Steering Committee
October Summary
We received the $15k Women's Fund Grant
Ray Clarke's Fund donations total: $8,100.
$50k Founder Grant application due: February 29, 2024
September Summary
Completed 4 camps in August
Prepared for, marketed, sold group programming (we sold 1 last year and 9 this year) for and hosted Iron Pour classes throughout August
Led the remaining of the 12 summer interns through projects
Arranged for Fall Interns:
Mario Rufus 10 hour per week Facility Maintenance Internship
Shops: Facility wide.
Projects: Clean and stock bathrooms, take out trash facility wide, clean windows inside & out, sweep and vacuum facility wide, vacuums wood shop counters/walls/tools, empty dust collectors in wood shop, change filers, vacuum metal shop counters/walls/tools, wipe down all flex tables, computer tables and reception desk with damp cloth, help staff with projects
Maddie Macintosh - 3D printing and marketing support
Continued with facility clean out and organization
Continued collaborating with Justyna on website updates
Created and put up lasered DEI welcome and info signage in English and Spanish
I (personally) joined the Black Chamber and met with Gloria, who would like to discuss STEAM Camp Programming.
Service Project submitted through Hands-on NW North Carolina, it's in the 2nd round of review!
I received a grant for and am now taking the Women's Emerging Leaders Program "preparing, strengthening, and supporting women for leadership roles. WEL is a ten-month program consisting of two components: an intensive Leadership Essentials for Women workshop and enrollment in the Nonprofit Essentials Program
Ray & Lynn Clarke STEAM Scholarship Fund is being established with an initial donation of $5k. Ray will be sending out 50 personalized letters to his friends and colleagues and will be including the trifold below (see corresponding website page here: Ray & Lynn Clarke STEAM Scholarship Fund)
Met with Yosi re: Artist Residency
Met with Mandez Douhit re: Customized Mixxer Marketing plan
Attended South Arts - Information Session
Attended Forsyth/Dear America in support of Hispanic League/Bookmarks & Big Brothers Big Sisters
Attended Founders Forum
Attended Citywide Leaders meeting
We took part in Arts Crush
Attended Women's Emerging Leaders program
Attended Arts Council Arts Partner Marketing Brainstorm
Met with Lisa Carter from St. Paul's Summer Enrichment Program
Met with Tonya Sheffield from Dream School re: Children's programming
Hosted Solar Butterfly
Guest Judge at Verizon Early Learning Competition
Hosted Scott Phoja of Forsyth County Day School in regard to collaborating at Mixxer for students
Savannah attended Digital Effects and Animation Tour for students to work on an animation video for us
August Summary
Iron Pour Report: (Alan)
Fall Interns:
Mario Rufus 10 hour per week Facility Maintenance Internship
Shops: Facility wide.
Projects: Clean and stock bathrooms, take out trash facility wide, clean windows inside & out, sweep and vacuum facility wide, vacuums wood shop counters/walls/tools, empty dust collectors in wood shop, change filers, vacuum metal shop counters/walls/tools, wipe down all flex tables, computer tables and reception desk with damp cloth, help staff with projects
Maddie Mcintosh 3D Print Lab Internship/ with marketing support
Shops: 3D Print Lab & PC Lab.
Projects: 3D Printer Maintenance, Marketing support for Savannah
Eleanore Regenthal 25-30 hour Design/Visual Internship 12-5 Tues-Fri 20 & 5-10 hours design/planning projects from home. Saturday special events only ie: Halloween Party Oct 21st
Shops: Laser, Wood Working, maybe a little 3D Printing.
Projects: Jewelry Buffet Design/laser cutting of materials, Events and Holiday Decor design & production
Georgia Royster
Women's Fund - We're in the final round and will find out soon ($15k grant)
Salem Academy Jan Term Student volunteer project
Met with the new Habitat Youth Epowerment Program leader Mike, discussed private after school programming
Applied for Greater Winston Salem Inc Aspire Internship Employer (paid program)
Attended Industry Hill Safety Meeting
Justin Pressley bought and donated security cameras and is installing them outside at three main entry points
Michael Wharton donated a set of 4 metal stools for us to try out in flex space
July Summary
STEAM Committee will meet on August 24th at Mixxer, starting at noon - Alan is working on the report/summary.
I have been funded to attend the 2023/2024 Women's Emerging Leaders program provided by HandsOn northwest NC
Camps are over (Alan will be writing it up)
Internships are over this week
Iron Pour has many community partners (ARPA funded sessions) booked
We'll be hosing a Halloween Open House and party Oct 21st
June Summary
Please share any Mixxer related success stories you have from the past month:
City of W-S awarded Mixxer $25k
Wake Forest awarded Elaine a grant for $40k project of which $16k will be ALLOCATED to Mixxer for ED salary
Week of July 19: notification of proposal status for Women's Fund Grant submission
We have generated interest in custom 2024 STEAM Camp and school-year programming from:
Verizon Innovative Learning Program at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
W-S Urban League
First Christian Church
Union Baptist Church
St. Paul's Summer Enrichment Program
We currently have 86 scholars enrolled in camps (from 61 in May) of 120 seats.
