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December 27, 2010   

Contact: Sheri Bestor  Cell:  262.719.4633                              

Arts Mill in downtown Grafton secures initial funding; Construction Underway Soon.

The “Arts Mill” in downtown Grafton to transform the Grafton Mill building into a vibrant community for artists, performers and residents of the north shore communities. 

•  The new “Arts Mill”  created by the North Shore Academy of the Arts will help make downtown Grafton a tourist and entertainment destination.
• The one-of-a-kind Arts Mill to include studio space for 20 artists, a boutique, gallery and banquet space.
• Kapco to provide lead $10,000 gift and up to $5,000 in matching funds.
• Community members are encouraged to contribute now so that the $5,000 match can be secured.
• The historic building will receive many upgrades that will transform the space into a vibrant arts community. 

(Grafton, WI) The New Year will be an exciting start to North Shore Academy of the Arts’ second decade of offering Southeastern Wisconsin programming and opportunities in the visual, performing and literary arts. 

WIth the expansion of the soon to be opening “Arts Mill” NSAA is striving to become the hub of arts in Grafton.  

“Moving into the historical Grafton Mill is like coming back home,” said Sheri Bestor, Founder and President of NSAA. “We began there with three small rooms ten years ago and now we’ll be occupying the second and a portion of the third floor.”  

“We have many artists who have already committed to occupying studio space with us. The high talent and variety of mediums will be an asset to the project,” said Paula Christensen, Director of NSAA’s Studios and Gallery. “I’m confident that we can fill all our spaces once we’ve committed to the upgrades.”

To make the space the perfect location for art studios and a gallery, there are several updates that need to take place before the move can happen.  That’s where the community comes in, lead by Kapco. 

“We’ve always been able to count on Jim Kacmarcik and the Kapco team to support our endeavors in the arts for our community.  Neil Willenson, the Vice President of  Community Relations at Kapco, has secured a generous,” said Bestor. 

“Kapco is pleased to be the lead contributor to the exciting Arts Mill project.  We have always admired the vision of NSAA Founder Sheri Bestor and have partnered with this fine organization for many years.   We know our funds will be utilized to transform the Grafton Mill building into a vibrant center for the visual and performing arts.  To encourage community participation in this important endeavor, In addition to our $10,000 lead gift,  Kapco will also match up to $5,000 in contributions received prior to spring 2011.     We are hopeful that the entire community will embrace what will soon become a one of a kind artistic and entertainment destination,” said Jim Kacmarcik, President of Kapco Metal Stamping.

 NSAA  envisions this project to be a community wide endeavor.

“We are working to make this building and what is within, a pride of Ozaukee County. The public will now be able to enjoy live artists working, be able to shop for high quality unique gift items. purchase art work, enjoy the special events held in the gallery, all while appreciating the amazing views and charm of the old building.  Our plans include making sitting areas near the river, and hopefully working with the village to expand the river walk.”

 ”We’d like the public to be able to be a part of this excitement.  So give us a call and we’ll give you a paint brush. We guarantee your contributions will be appreciated and you’ll have made a difference in what will become a long lasting special place for community members,” said Christensen.  

But that’s not all NSAA will appreciate. Make a donation, any size, and help NSAA reach their goal of raising $5,000 that will be matched by Kapco. 

“We’ve had only positive feedback about the project. We appreciate, already, all of the support and donations that have been coming in,” said Bestor. 

The public is encouraged to donate to the project by: visiting our website, www.northshoreacademyofthearts.org, or mailing the donation to: nsaa, 1111 Broad Street, Grafton WI 53024 

Artists interested in renting studio space: Paula, at paulac@northshoreacademyofthearts.org 

Artisans interested in selling their products in the store can contact: Adria, at adriaw@northshoreacademyofthearts.org

For more information (website) www.northshoreacademyofthearts.org 

About NSAA:  North Shore Academy of the Arts is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization offering quality opportunities in the visual, performing and literary arts to all ages.

WHAT:  Please join us for the 1^st Annual NSAA Golf Classic

WHEN:  Monday September 20, 2010

12:00pm Lunch

1:00pm Shotgun Start

WHERE:  The Bog

COST:  $150 which includes:  18 holes with cart, Lunch, Hole events, Prizes and Raffle, Appetizers and Drinks to follow.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Thursday, August 19, 5:00PM to 9:00PM    

Join us for an evening on the shores of Lake Michigan in support of North Shore Academy of the Arts and the celebration of their 10 year anniversary.   The evening will include a signature cocktail, appetizers and a complimentary boat ride.  Cash bar available.  This is an adult only event. 

Cost is $35 per person by contacting Jodi Heston at 414-331-5634 or sjheston@aol.com

Milwaukee Yacht Club
1700 North Lincoln Memorial Drive
Milwaukee, WI US

Grand Opening Ceremony for NSAA’s 
Outdoor Classroom in Memory of Felix 

Wednesday, July 21, 7:00PM

at North Shore Academy of the Arts

1111 Broad Street
Grafton, WI 53024 

Please join us as we celebrate a dream come true with ribbon cutting, music, juice punch and cookies.

RSVP by July 14^th to “Urszula” at info@northshoreacademyofthearts.org .  Thank you!

Our Visual Arts Department has some exciting news!  Due to a series of grant money, we will be able to bring two exciting visual arts events to the Southeastern WI area. 

Our Midwest photographic arts event SATURATION received a generous grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary L. Nohl Fund.    

ARTIST IN MOTION, held at the Bayshore Town Center throughout the summer is supported in part by a grant from the WI ARTS BOARD with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. 

North Shore Academy of the Arts is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that serves all ages in the visual, literary, and performing arts.  We are an affiliate member of the United Performing Arts Fund and have been serving southeast WI for a decade.

Dear Friends,

We are overjoyed to share with you some amazing news today:

We have REACHED our fundraising goal for the Outdoor Classroom in memory of Felix!

The brick pavers sale was a huge success, big thanks to all who purchased bricks!  Thank you to all donors who embraced this special project by donating their time, treasure and talents.  We could not have done it without you!  Special thank you to Dave Cavil who generously rose to the occasion and closed the funding gap.

Weather permitting, we’ll be breaking ground June 21st.  We look forward to seeing you all at the Grand Opening early summer.  I’ll keep you posted on the date and time for the opening ceremony.

THANK YOU!

Sincerely,
Urszula Cholewinska
North Shore Academy of the Arts
Board of Directors

Felix Classroom Project Manager
1111 Broad Street 
Grafton, WI 53024

* photo courtesy of http://www.alicialeewade.com

We are only weeks away from the first shovel hitting the ground for our Outdoor Classroom in Memory of Felix Boller! 

In the past several months thanks to the kind generosity of many individuals and organizations we have raised over $6,000 in cash and materials.  We are getting closer to reaching our goal of $8,750. Thank you!!!

We invite YOU to make your mark on this project by helping us raise the remaining funds through purchasing a brick (three sizes available: $50, $100, or $300) which can be engraved with the wording of your choice – making your personal mark – forever.  The bricks will be permanently installed in the brick patio area.  Buy a brick for yourself, your family or your company, give it as a gift or use it to honor a loved one. 

Donation form (Click here to download engraved brick order form in a pdf file).  For more information, please visit our Felix Outdoor Studio page.

You Are Invited!

Milwaukee’s North Shore Real Estate Professional, Piera Dyer, will be hosting a SPRING ARTS LUNCHEON in honor and support for North Shore Academy of the Arts on MAY 8 at 11:30 am.  Cost is just $30 per person and includes 3 raffle tickets and entertainment.  Apple Walnut Chicken Salad and a Sorbet Lunch will be served.  Please RSVP by May 1 or email paulac@northshoreacademyofthearts.org

The luncheon will be held at the Milwaukee Yacht Club, 1700 North Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee WI, 53211

North Shore Academy of the Arts (NSAA) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that relies on the support of the community.  Please consider making a donation online today.  Thank you for supporting the arts!

Here are two films we think our friends might enjoy!

A TOWN CALLED PANIC Watch YouTube Trailer

The off-the-wall adventures of a horse, a cowboy and an Indian set the stage for this zany, animated crowd pleaser that might just be the first cult film made for the whole family.  Belgium | 2009 | 75 min | French w/English subtitles | Directors: Stéphane Aubier & Vincent Patar
www.atowncalledpanic.com

RED CLIFF Watch YouTube Trailer

Legendary action-cinema master John Woo brings us this breathtaking historical drama based on a legendary 208 A.D. battle that heralded the end of the Han Dynasty.  China | 2008 | 148 min | Mandarin w/English subtitles | Director: John Woo www.redclifffilm.com