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Thursday, April 8, 2021
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Josephy Center hosts one-hour fundraiser with $50,0000 goal
■ Capital campaign underway to secure permanent home for arts and culture in Wallowa County
JOSEPH — A virtual fundraiser is being planned by the Jo-
sephy Center for Arts and Culture in support of the Key to Our
Future capital campaign to purchase and renovate the building.
The fundraiser will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15.
The goal is to raise $50,000 — to be matched by MJ Murdock
Charitable Trust — in less than one hour.
The event, hosted by special guest Andy Lindberg — an actor
and host of the podcast Kick Ass Oregon History — will include
a short presentation about the campaign, donor recognition,
testimonials from local artists and residents, and prizes.
“This fundraiser is short and simple by design,” said Josephy’s
development director, Kellee Sheehy, in a press release.
“We’ve run this campaign on a very lean budget and have tried
to maximize every donated dollar. Even though we can’t offer a
lot of frills and thrills, we believe that Wallowa County residents
will show up for this event and give — just because they want
to.”
Like other
events this year,
the center’s
virtual fund-
raiser format is in
compliance with
COVID-19 safety
restrictions.
“The Josephy
Center is a gath-
ering place; and,
as much as we’d
love to fundraise
with everyone un-
der the same roof,
having a virtual
event now means
that we will have
endless opportu-
nities to gather
safely in the
future,” Executive
Director Cheryl
Coughlan said.
THE KEY
TO OUR FUTURE
Long-time library Director Rich
Wandschneider relayed the impor-
tance of the capital campaign in
this way: “The Josephy Center be-
gan as an idea in a borrowed build-
ing. Now the building is a place of
joy and beauty that helps further
our understanding of the past and
celebrates all people — from the
Josephy Center/Contributed Photo
Nez Perce who have lived here for thousands of years,to the young people of Wallowa County
fi nding their way with color and clay. Now the building can be ours and that idea can keep
growing.”
The Key to Our Future campaign is focused on making the Josephy Center a permanent
home for arts and culture in the county, as well as restoring and expanding the center to
elevate visitor experience and fi t the growing needs of the community.
Phase 1 of the project focuses on the building purchase, critical safety repairs and acces-
sibility for all.
Phase 2 will take on the renovation and expansion of the building to increase functionality,
accessibility and programming.
To join the fundraising event, register at www.josephy.org/capital-fundraiser or call 541-
432-0505.
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