TAMARACK FOUNDATION INC
The RiffRaff Arts Collective has benefited enormously from the guidance and assistance of the Tamarack Foundation. At one point we were in an emergency situation and the Artisan Relief Fund saved us; our work could not have continued without their support. We are working very hard to revitalize our downtown and help our community prosper, and the Tamarack Foundation is a vital element of our work.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
many aspects of my work. The moral support they have given us has been extremely valuable. To know that there is an organization who cares and is there to support us keeps us going.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
make the music jurying process more open minded; it tends to be narrow-minded.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
their positive encouragement and willingness to assist.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
kind and helpful.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
revitalize the whole state through creativity, turning neighborhoods around and making WV a place where people want to visit and live.
Ways to make it better...
I could've passed it on to the next person in need.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
awareness. Many people do not realize how VITAL the Tamarack is to our economy and our state's cultural identity and future.
One thing I'd also say is that...
Our organization is making major positive changes in re-creating our community, and The Tamarack Foundation plays a major part in our work.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I have been given professional support from the Tamarack Artisan Resource Center Staff on countless occassions over the past 3 to 4 years. I have recieved guidance on the direction of my artisic and creative professional pursuits as a juried Tamarack Artisan. The Resource Center has provided me invaluable encouragement and services such as professional photographs of my work, technical assistance and suggestions with design of my business card and product display. All Foundation Resource Center Representatives have provided valuable, genuine, heartfelt support to me and I appreciate them.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Above and beyond helpful to me. They are kind, supportive, understanding, knowledgeable, direct and honest with advice and opinions. Thank You!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Tamarack and the Tamarack Foundation have played important roles in exposing my woodturning skills and turned pieces to the public. My work has been displayed and sold at Tamarack and the Foundation has provided a wonderful opportunity to expose my art to the public at FestivALL in Charleston. Through FestivALL, my sales increased and I had the opportunity to meet and collaborate with other artisans supported by the Foundation. As a juror for the Foundation, I have met many artisans from the wood catagory and have seen their skills refined and work improve as they present their pieces to be accepted for sale at Tamarack. I have nothing but positive comments and support of the Tamarack Foundation for the help they have given many artisans which enabled them to establish and/or improve their art businesses through grants and marketing advise.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
sincere in their efforts to expand, improve, and expose the arts and crafts of West Virginia artisans.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
To our elected officials I would like to say how Tamarack Foundation has been a help to me. In owning a small business here in the Kanawha Co. they have been a special help when I would have any questions they have always been great to try and help answer my questions or get an answer for me. Also when the economy was not to good for the small business, I inquired about a grant to help with some of the fees to go to our in state fairs to help promote my business they were there to help and very fast in doing so. It is nice in knowing that we have the foundation to help any of us out.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
In helping in a very fast way.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
All very helpful and caring
Ways to make it better...
I can not think of any thing that would make it better.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
To the elected officials, who work for and with the citizens of West Virginia. I would like to make the following points in favor of the Tamarack Foundation. They have helped me with my web site, which I could not have developed myself. and I have received a grant from the Foundation to help in the purchase of a pug mill for my studio. I will never have anything but good to say about Tamarack and the Tamarack Foundation. I thank them all for their help and friendship. They are truly there for the Artisans of the State of West Virginia
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
They have helped me with my web site, which I could not have developed myself. and I have received a grant from the Foundation to help in the purchase of a pug mill for my studio. I will never have anything but good to say about Tamarack and the Tamara
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I once told Ron DeWitt and Steve Cassle that if it weren’t for The Tamarack Foundation, I would not be where I am today as a photographer. And I meant it. While on my own, I struggled to market and sell my photography and failed four times to be juried into Tamarack. My career made a quick turn for the better after being mentored by Steve Cassle in a pre-jury session at the Artisan Services Office in Beckley. I was subsequently juried into Tamarack and in a little over a year sold more than $3000 of photography at Tamarack. I even sold a piece at a Juried show in North Carolina. Without the advice and guidance of The Tamarack Foundation none of this would have happened. Steve Cassle and The Tamarack Foundation are continuing to assist my artistic and product development. Along with another Tamarack artisan, Randall Sanger, I am going to publish a book of photography of the waterfalls of the New River Gorge. Both Randy and I view this book as more than a personal goal; we believe our book will motivate many others to experience for themselves the beauty of the Gorge and to help preserve it. From the outset, The Tamarack Foundation has nurtured and supported this book by marketing, artistic, and practical guidance. I should mention that the artistic talent of my coauthor, Randall Sanger, was also developed and honed by The Tamarack Foundation. Steve Cassle mentored Randy as well, and Randy is now a juried artisan at Tamarack and MountainMade and will be the Photographer-in-Residence for the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge in the month of June. Randy and I are just two of the many artisans that The Tamarack Foundation has helped. I can only imagine how many more artisans they have assisted. Personally, I will always be grateful for the past support of The Tamarack Foundation and will continue to need its help for future development as an artisan. Ed Rehbein
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my development as a fine arts photographer. I received artistic and marketing advice. Just as important, I received encouragement--something I believe every artisan needs.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the encouragement and opportunities I've received to achieve my artistic goals.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
As an art teacher for many years, I had given all of my time to fostering creativity in my students. Now it is my turn to find MY creative self. Tamarack gave me the opportunity to do this. Although I was rejected a couple of times in the jurying process, it made me perfect my skills to achieve the quality they demanded. I am now selling well, not only at Tamarack but in galleries across the US. I have begun to win awards not only as an Atisian but as a Fine Artist. Thaks Tamarack.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Perfecting my artistic skills. They appointed a mentor to work with me for 4 days at their expense.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The exposure and the opportunities for further training they provide.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Polite, Professional & well trained.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
serve more WV Artisans & Artist. Add more education functions & classes.
Ways to make it better...
I have had an excellent experience.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
The economy.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I am very grateful to the Tamarack Foundation for their assistance in providing me with the funds to attend a very important conference in Chicago two years ago. As a musical artist, I take every opportunity to broaden my scope and experience, however this unique conference on Blues music was out of my reach financially. The Tamarack Foundation provided me with the money necessary for registration and lodging.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the fact that the Tamarack Foundation made it possible for me continue my education in my field of performance by attending a conference that had been financially unattainable for me.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
I am so thankful for the Tamarack Foundation. With their equipment lease/grant program they provided me with a very quality weaving loom which has been a tremendous asset to my business. They have also encouraged me to improve my skills in many ways, such as their artist-in-residence program. I am very grateful to the Tamarack Foundation for all the encouragement and support they have given me in my weaving business.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The equipment that they first leased to me and later granted to my business.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
very eager to see my business grow and willing to help me accomplish this in various ways.
Ways to make it better...
The retail price mark-up of my weavings had not been so high, set by Tamarack.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2007
As producer of the Charleston FestivALL Capitol Street Art Fair I work closely with Tamarack Foundation staff on planning, jurying, and staffing the Fair. As a professional fine art landscape photographer I show and sell my work through the Tamarack crafts departments and fine art gallery. The Artisan Resource Center developed my website and, at one time, subsidized my mentoring of other artisans. This is a great organization with great staff who I work with and rely on at least monthly. They are a major contributor to the well-being of the state.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the high quality and professionalism of all of the staff. The Foundation staff, in particular, are among the few most knowledgeable people about the arts in WV. They are dedicated to helping and supporting emerging and experienced artisans.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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