2.1 Study Session - River Festival Recapr
Ten new food vendors
provided a fresh variety
of choices for attendees.
r FILI Creative is a strong Festival sponsor who is working over 5
years to produce a 50th Anniversary documentary video.
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350 artists and purchase patrons gathered for
the Premiere Part on Thursda evenin .
Roving artists are an important area of the
Festival as they bring energy and fun to the park.
Kansas Wesleyan University stepped up as a new
Executive Sponsor by providing volunteer
coordination services for the 5 entry gates.
The Earl Bane Foundation
funded fiber arts
enhancements on Game
Street in Artyopolis.
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FIRST TREASURES IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
• Staff and committees had a 9 -month
turnaround for 2022.
• Overall attendance was approximately
48001, down from average attendance of
60,000.
• 120 Exhibiting artists and 23 art installations
were featured.
• 35 Food vendors participated.
• Volunteer recruiting continues to be a
challenge. Over 1500 slots were filled in 2022.
• Artyopolis' Creation Crossing welcomed 2000
kids who made crafts and engaged in fun
activities.
Budget Overview
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INCOME AND SALES*
• 15,688 Wristbands were sold,
generating $210,575 income. (Highest
admission $ in 6 years.)
• $319,156 in food sales. (Highest in 13
years)
• Reported and estimated art show
sales exceeded $420,000.
• Total income was approximately
$17,000 below budget.
• `The fiscal year ends on September 30.
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ESTIVAL OUTCOMES
The crowds appeared to be more diverse than in the past. The variety
of musical programs likely helped in this area.
• New media partners and an
increase of digital marketing was
utilized in 2022.
• Public seating and mobility on
grounds will be explored for 2023.
IVAL OUTCOMES
I'Mcome was strong, but below the projected budget.
Expenses will be significantly under budget.
Private giving was higher than budgeted.
Artist booth sale averages r ^
strong and should help with
marketing and promotion of t
show in 2023. (East side sales
increased $2000 p/booth sinc
• First Treasures served 466 ki
who purchased work from 98
�R}ffllffees and staff have completed
post -Festival evaluations and are
already planning 2023.
• Strategizing for how to strengthen
Sunday attendance and participation is
underway.
• The Arts Ever After endowment catalog
for Festival and Arts & Humanities
programs is being presented to private
donors.
• New Festival branding is being
developed for 2023.
• Volunteer recognition and recruitment
will be a priority.
....WHAT'S AHEAD.......
QUESTIONS?