Tualatin Valley Creates

TVC is a service org providing Professional Development Workshops and Networking Events for artists and arts-adjacent leaders. Program cost tend to be net-negative because they are offered free or low-cost. Expenses included wages for Program Mgr, Facilitator Fees, and refreshments. Revenue only includes fees for workshop participation and attendee donations; otherwise the expenses are covered by operating grants from public and private agencies through general operating support.

The 2023 LA STRADA DEI PASTELLI CHALK ART FESTIVAL was held on July 15-16, 2023; right at the beginning of the FY. The festival is a 2-day immersive, outdoor art festival featuring large-scale chalk art down the center of Main Street, live performances from the stage with troubadour musicians along the footprint, art vendors, food vendors, and hands-on activities for all ages. The event attracted 30,000+ attendees, and over 800 youth chalk squares were colored. Expenses included event promotion, printing, and rentals. Income included vendor fees, grants, and sponsorships (cash and in-kind). This festival is supported in part by City of Hillsboro, OR. Fundraising occurs in the prior FY (FY22-23), then expended at the very beginning of the next (FY23-24); and so on. Revenue and Expenses recorded here were to execute the 2023 summer festival, and fundraise for the 2024 festival. The 2024 La Strada which was held on July 20-21, 2024 will be reflected on our FY2024-25 Reporting.