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==History== | ==History== | ||
The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative was founded in 2004 by [[Zach Worrell]] and [[Greg Antrim Kelly]] to serve as a place for small-scale exhibits. [[Matthew Slaats]] served as executive director from 2013 to July 2016. <ref>{{cite web|title=Three years after cultural plan, arts nonprofits still seeking steady funding|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/24795-three-years-after-cultural-plan-arts-nonprofits/|author=Aaron Richardson|work=News Article|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=Charlottesville, Virginia|publishdate=August 20, 2016|accessdate=December 27, 2016}}</ref> | The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative was founded in 2004 by [[Zach Worrell]] and [[Greg Antrim Kelly]] to serve as a place for small-scale exhibits. [[Matthew Slaats]] served as executive director from 2013 to July 2016. <ref>{{cite web|title=Three years after cultural plan, arts nonprofits still seeking steady funding|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/24795-three-years-after-cultural-plan-arts-nonprofits/|author=Aaron Richardson|work=News Article|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=Charlottesville, Virginia|publishdate=August 20, 2016|accessdate=December 27, 2016}}</ref> [[Alan Goffinski]] served as Interim Director starting in December 2016 and was appointed the new Executive Director in June 2017. <ref>{{cite web|title=Staff + Board|url=http://thebridgepai.org/staffboard/|author=|work=|publisher=The Bridge Progressive Arts Institute|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=June 23, 2017}}</ref> | ||
==Projects== | ==Projects== |
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The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative is a small, non-profit art gallery located near the Belmont Bridge that uses its presence in Charlottesville to affect change in the community. According to their website, the goal is to to be a "creative hub that uses art and design as a vehicle for civic engagement." [1]
History
The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative was founded in 2004 by Zach Worrell and Greg Antrim Kelly to serve as a place for small-scale exhibits. Matthew Slaats served as executive director from 2013 to July 2016. [2] Alan Goffinski served as Interim Director starting in December 2016 and was appointed the new Executive Director in June 2017. [3]
Projects
Staff
- Alan Goffinski, Director
- Lisa Jevack, Operations Manager
Board of Director
- Carrie Worrell, President
- Elvira Hoskins, Secretary
- Aaron Flynn, Treasurer
- Bryce Fletcher
- Rachel Thielmann
- Sophie Zunz
Former Board Members
- Andy Block
- John Casteen
- Frank Dubec
- Holly Edwards
- Susan Jacobson
- Bob Hughes
- Lynelle Lawrence
- Marc Lipson [4]
- Tim Miano
Criticism
The Bridge PAI managed a $50,000 Our Town grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. City Council questioned how the money was being spent in early 2016. [5]
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References
- ↑ Web. About the Bridge PAI, Website, Bridge Progress Arts Initiative, retrieved December 27, 2016.
- ↑ Web. Three years after cultural plan, arts nonprofits still seeking steady funding, Aaron Richardson, News Article, Charlottesville Tomorrow, Charlottesville, Virginia, August 20, 2016, retrieved December 27, 2016.
- ↑ Web. Staff + Board, The Bridge Progressive Arts Institute, retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ↑ {{cite web|title=Staff + Board | The Bridge PAI|url=http://thebridgepai.org/staffboard/%7Cauthor=%7Cwork=%7Cpublisher=The Pridge PAI|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=December 27, 2016}
- ↑ Web. City Council wants more information on Play the City grant, Charlottesville Tomorrow, January 5, 2016, retrieved December 27, 2016.
External Links
http://thebridgepai.org/ official site] [[Category: 2004 establishments