Stand for Art: Easel Renewal Project; Impact & Gratitude
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, the Stand for Art: Easel Renewal Project was a resounding success.
Together, we raised $10,495 in support of CVAC’s General Equipment Fund, surpassing our original goal and fully unlocking a $2,000 matching gift provided by Board President, Noreen Molek. This campaign was fueled by a shared belief in the importance of maintaining a strong classroom environment for our artists.
For the past eight years, our classroom easels have supported thousands of artists as they explored new mediums, built confidence, and strengthened their skills. With daily use, these essential tools reached the end of their lifespan. Because of this campaign, we are now able to replace all 15 easels and reinvest in the equipment that supports our learning community every day.
More than half of our 1,300 annual students rely on the gallery-level classroom. These new easels will directly enhance their experience — providing stability, reliability, and a professional environment where artists of all skill levels can continue to grow and create.
Just as importantly, this effort strengthened our General Equipment Fund, ensuring that CVAC can continue to proactively maintain and improve the tools and spaces that serve our community.
This project is a reflection of what is possible when artists, supporters, and community members come together with a shared purpose.
Stand for Art: Easel Renewal Project Supporters
Thank you to the individuals and organizations whose generosity is helping equip the next generation of artists at CVAC.
Matching Gift Sponsor
Noreen Molek, Board President
Easel Supporters (Adopted a Classroom Easel)
- Akron Society of Artists
- Diana Bennett
- Diana Bennett (In Memory of Sara Ealy)
- Todd Bergert
- Wendy A. Brolly (In Memory of Colleen Reaman)
- Drew Kahn (for Rachel Kahn)
- Cris & Lori Drugan
- Sandra Dennison
- Sue Holick-Bade
- Helen Louise Hulbert
- Sharon Irwin & John Akamatsu
- Debbie Jones (for Jim Jones)
- Chris Kaboth
- Margaret Lloyd
- Cathy & Tom Mayer
- MEIJER #307, Stow, Ohio
- Ed & Jodi Monaco
- Lynne Ania & Helen Snow
- Parma Fine Arts Council
- Sheryl Sheatzley (for Jim Sheatzley)
- Emily Wiser x2 (For Pumpkin & Tabitha Cat)
Community Supporters (General Equipment Fund Contributions)
- Charlie Bahr
- Twyla Bogaard
- Marilyn Bradach
- Donna Branden
- Wendy Brolly
- Cory Brumback
- Lou Camerato
- Rose Ann Chiurazzi
- Jody Crow
- Brenda Cummins
- Sandra Dennison
- Deborah Gerbetz
- Mark Giangaspero
- Doug Halke
- Sandra Heller
- Martin Hilvosky
- Pamela Hood
- Lisa T. Kindleburg
- Leah Kolesar
- Maude Woods
- Mary Jo Moses
- Susie Potye
- Brian & Mary Beth Reed
- Val Royed
- Kathy Ress
- Lorrie Safranek
- Toby Schroyer
- Lindsay Shaheen
- Patty Sheppard
- Denny Stoiber
- Mila Theiss
- David Whited
We are grateful for every contribution. If we have made an error or omitted a name, please contact us so we may update our records: 330-928-8092 // office@cvartcenter.org
