"We need your support more than ever!" We are devoted to sustaining the Tidewater Art Center & Gallery and maintaining a presence in downtown Stockton. We are proud that we have managed to keep our doors open for the past nine years. We are also proud that in those nine years we have been voted the “Best in San Joaquin” in The Record’s annual poll for the past six years. The Tidewater has managed to exist primarily on the support of this community through annual contributions and support of our fundraisers. The gallery hosts several annual fundraising events in order to support operating expenses, including the very popular “Soup Supper and Auction” each February. Unfortunately, this year two of our fundraisers were cancelled due to lack of support, thus diminishing our income. In these days of economic uncertainty, we need your help to sustain the gallery with an annual contribution more than ever. We ask you to seriously consider supporting the gallery through your “Friend of the Tidewater” donation. Please commit your support by filling out the enclosed form and mailing with your tax-deductible contribution to the Tidewater Art Center & Gallery at your earliest convenience. If you will be using the United Way Campaign to contribute to the Tidewater Gallery, please remember to include the following information: The Tidewater Art Center & Gallery is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Tax ID # 68-0459589 We are proud of our presence in downtown Stockton. We are proud of our artists and the exceptional works of fine art they create and display at the gallery. With your support, the Tidewater Art Center & Gallery can continue to showcase these fine local artists. Nick Elliott President Helen Ripken Treasurer Denny Ah-Tye Secretary Renna Beinoris Janet Bonner Donna Brown Shawn Crary Alison Hudson Gregg Meath John Niemi Babbette Thompson Syd Thompson