10/11Annual Report

The vision for a cultural arts center in Germantown was conceived in the 90’s by enlightened local activists who understood the power of the arts to build community. BlackRock opened its doors in 2002 and is today a thriving organization serving thousands of arts patrons each year. A cultural corner-stone of Germantown, BlackRock is known as a place where all members of our community can gather to experience high quality performances, art exhibits and education opportuni-ties in a beautiful, intimate facility housing two theaters, an outdoor stage, two art galleries, dance studios and classrooms.

Board Officers 10–11 Randy Scritchfield CHAIRJean A. Casey VICE CHAIRJaralyn Hough SECRETARYThompson “Hap” Butz TREASURER

Trustees Gabriel AlbornozMarilyn BalcombeElaine Chang-BaxterVicki Renee CanalesBradley ChodRobert J. GaragiolaTony D. HawkinsRob JepsonErik KodjanianToni KoerberJim LandauCatherine MatthewsLauren PollinMichael Richardson, Sr.Jennifer RusselCharlotte Sommers ex officio Kyle Winkfield

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From the Executive Director

Dear Friends –

All in all, 2010-11 was a very good year for BlackRock. After a stretch of conservative programming in response to the rocky economy, we began to breathe a bit easier and think a bit bigger, which led to several successful new partnerships and projects. It was gratifying that our efforts were rewarded with a budget surplus at the end of the year.

Our partnership with Upcounty Theatre, an emerging nonprofit community theatre group, took root in Fall 2010 and blossomed throughout the season. In exchange for donated performance space, Upcounty Theatre members volun-teered at BlackRock as house managers, ushers, and even portrait models for our Open Arts Studio. Their debut production of The Dinner Party at BlackRock in January 2011 was a hit!

A highlight of the year was the opening of the Terrace Gallery in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. The purpose of the partnership is to jointly seek Montgomery County visual artists for exhibits in both the Terrace Gallery at BlackRock and the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery in the Silver Spring Civic Center. The inaugural exhibit in April 2011 featured the celebrated watercolorist David R. Daniels, who also conducted a popular workshop.

Nearly 2,400 adults and children strummed, pirouetted, harmonized, painted, and learned all manner of arts skills in 301 dance, drama, music, and visual arts classes throughout the year. We’re proud of our ongoing outreach educa-tion initiatives at five area schools and of our scholarship program, which enabled 166 children of low-income families to participate in arts classes and camps.

Did you know that BlackRock is not only the cultural cornerstone of Germantown, but is also an important community resource? Meals on Wheels uses our kitchen as their daily distribution center, and we host scores of events for Rotary Clubs, County agencies, Leadership Montgomery, and other nonprofit colleagues. We’re also a source of jobs. In 2010-11, BlackRock employed 13 full- and part-time administrative staff, 20 stage technicians and box office staff, 28 contracted arts educators, and nearly 350 contracted musicians, dancers, actors and visual artists. We’re grateful to our dedicated corps of volunteers who donated more than 2,200 hours of service.

On behalf of the BlackRock board and staff, heartfelt thanks to all our patrons, donors, and sponsors for making 2010/11 a successful year.

Onward! Charlotte Sommers

Left to right: Charlotte Sommers, Randy Scritchfield and Jean A. Casey

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BlackRock presented 44 performances by regional and national touring artists to a total audience of nearly 8,000.

Hosted by Honorary Chair Catherine Leggett and BlackRock Co-Chairs Melane and Tom Hoffmann, the Gems & Jewels Gala drew more than 200 attendees and raised over $105,000 to support BlackRock programs.

The CrawdaddiesBad InfluenceU.S. Navy Country CurrentPatty ReeseCarl Filipiak Groove LilyCharlotte’s Web The Georgetown Quintet The NighthawksAiley II Dance CompanyBrian Curry’s Happy Halloween!Plunkett and Tremolo Aztec Two-StepMusica Pacificaellen cherry & KindlewoodMilk Shake Trio CalienteMetropolitan KlezmerLive from WLIV: It’s A Wonderful Life

U.S. Navy Sea ChantersSnowdayClick Clack Moo Chuck ReddMargot MacDonald Deanna BogartFootworks Percussive Dance CompanySeamus Kennedy The Seldom SceneRocknocerosFred YonnetThe LimelitersJavon JacksonTriplicitySuper Scientific Circus Joni Mitchell SongbookLloyd Dobler Effect

Rick Wieczorek, president/CEO of Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union accepts the Corporate Partner of the Year award from Board member Marilyn Balcombe.

State Senator Rob Garagiola, gala honoree Vicki Crawford and gala co-chair Tom Hoffmann

Washington DC North/Gaithersburg

Thank You to our 2010–11 Summer and Season Sponsors:

Save the DateFriday, April 29, 2011 at 6 p.m.

BlackRock’s 8th annual spRing gala

Gems and JewelsceleBRating the many facets of BlackRock

Catherine Leggett, Honorary Chair

HonoringVicki Crawford, Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union

and Mildred E. MacVicar

Memberships begin at $50. Due to space limitations, this list includes those who have donated $300 or more to BlackRock during FY2011.

Seneca Club Impresario ($1,000 and Above)Marilyn and Jonathon BalcombeRobby BrewerRenee CarlsonJean CaseyIrvin and Victoria CrawfordRaymond and Patricia DonnellyMark and Suzanne FriisMarsha S. Garil and Jack Balsinger Henry and Carol Brown GoldbergTom and Melane HoffmannHammett and Jaralyn HoughToni KoerberDavid H. and Cynthia Shauer LangstaffThomas and Jacqueline MangerMr. and Mrs. James G. MuirPhil and Jania PeterMr. and Mrs. Rick Pollin

Tom and Margie Quelet

Michael Richardson, Sr.

Jennifer Russel and Joel Michaels

Jay and Marlene Schwartz

Randy and Kathy Scritchfield

Denise and Jeffery Smith and Family

Charlotte Sommers and Jeffrey Hankin

Ms. Robin Swope

Seneca Club ($500 - $999)Mr. and Mrs. Fran Asbeck

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Breland

Priscilla and David Borchardt

John and Sheila Compton

Patrick Hogan

Austin Kiplinger

Steve and Blanca Poteat

Bill and Della Robertson

Robert M. Skelton and Bernadette Englert

Patron ($300 - $499)Blevins/Feichthner HouseholdThe Honorable Nancy Dacek and Ray DacekMr. and Mrs. John L. DonaldsonBob Fariss and Kris HaggardTony D. HawkinsRob and Cindy GaragiolaBurton KatzenPeter and Ineke KreegerJim and Paula LandauMr. and Mrs. Daniel LeedsMr. and Mrs. John L. MenkeBill Mitchell and Becky RossBruce SamuelsonMr. and Mrs. William SchlossenbergStephanie and Bob Weishaar

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Community PartnersAlternate Roots Anonymous (2) Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery CountyAsbury Methodist VillageBrickmanBuch ConstructionBallard Spahr LLPButz FoundationCharles E. Smith Jewish Day SchoolDataprise, Inc.Elm Street DevelopmentThe GazetteHilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg

Holy Cross HospitalHughes Network SystemsIBM International FoundationIthaka FoundationJ. Willard and Alice S. Marriott FoundationKay Family FoundationKiplinger FoundationLaw Offices of James A. HyattLerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd.Madison House FoundationMaryland State Arts CouncilMid Atlantic Arts FoundationMid-Atlantic Federal Credit UnionMilestone Business ParkMinkoff Development Corporation

Modelling MoppettsMontgomery CollegeMontgomery CountyPleasants ConstructionRodgers Consulting, Inc.Shady Grove Adventist HospitalThe Shops at Town Center, an Artery Group DevelopmentThe Tower CompaniesWachovia Bank, N.A.Wachovia-Wells Fargo FoundationThe Washington PostWhole Foods Market Kentlands

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0/11   FY  11  Income  

$1,234,649.98    

FY  11  Expenses  $1,226,668.37  

  FY11  Net  Operating  Gain  $7,961.61    

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