NONPROFIT
ARTS Guide 2023
Arts and Music Guild Nonpro t acts as umbrella for creative programs in McKinney T he Cove, an art studio located at 402 Ten- nessee St. in downtown McKinney, o ers one piece of the picture that makes up the interests and needs of artists. Each program has its own leadership, committee and budget. Under the guild board’s guidance, each program can develop with independence and exibility. BY COLBY FARR
From left, artist Leo Malboeuf and Guild Director Annie Royer pose at The Cove on May 6.
community’s Arts and Music Guild. Several other programs operate under the nonpro t organization’s umbrella, including McKinney Art Studio Tour, McKinney Plein Air Society and Summer Music Intensives. The guild is operated and maintained by volunteers, including its co-founder and Director Annie Royer. “This is all volunteer [work].” Royer said. “There’s no paid sta at the guild.” A group of artists met initially at artist Leo Mal- boeuf and his wife’s house in 2010 to discuss how a new arts nonpro t could bene t the community. Royer and co-founder L.C. Tobey worked on the legalities of building the organization, and board members were chosen for experience in nonpro t management. The guild received its 501c-3 status in 2011. “The whole idea was that [the guild] is an umbrella organization for good ideas and pro- grams,” Royer said. Those programs start organically based on the
Each program also has its own funding source. “There’s no membership dues,” Royer said. “There used to be, but no more. Instead, each program has some fees to participate.” The guild tries to pay its artists for the work they do while o ering as many inexpensive opportuni- ties as possible for creative people to get their work in front of the public, Royer said. For example, artists can pay to have a solo show at The Cove, which hosts about 40 shows a year. Before The Cove, Royer said there wasn’t a place in McKinney for artists and musicians to hang out and share ideas. The venue features a seating area for people to gather during shows. When people ask how they can get involved with The Cove, she tells them there’s usually a waitlist to have art displayed, but a big part of being a guild member is being part of the community, she said. “Until we nd a spot for you on the wall, why don’t you just come hang out and get to know us?” Royer said.
COLBY FARR COMMUNITY IMPACT
UPCOMING EVENTS McKinney Summer Music Intensives The camp o ers instruction in various styles of music through coaching, ensembles and performance. July 24 30 | Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5871 Virginia Parkway, McKinney www.summermusicintensives.com McKinney Plein Air Society On the rst Saturday morning of each month, artists meet at locations in McKinney and the surrounding area to paint while outside. June 3 | Bar 7 Ranch in Sherman, Texas
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