Tamarack Foundation

Tamarack Foundation Main Page

 

Mission Statement:  “The mission of the Tamarack Foundation is to advocate and expand artisan entrepreneurship in order to create a vibrant economy for West Virginia.  We do this by developing and training artists and artisans providing them with business development skills, exploring new markets, communicating success stories and raising funds to promote these efforts. The Foundation celebrates West Virginia’s cultural heritage in the context of Tamarack’s brand of excellence.”

About Us

The Tamarack Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fund important support programs for the artists, craftspeople, performers and specialty food producers of West Virginia. Donor support provides educational and training opportunities to help strengthen artisans in the development of their craft, opportunities to expand economic potential and assist artisans who face critical needs or are suffering hardships and career-threatening events beyond their control.  

To download a copy of the Annual Report, please click here.  The Tamarack Foundation is a tax exempt, public charity under IRS Code § 501(c) 3.  
 

Direct Donation

Thank you for your past financial support of the Tamarack Foundation. Your charitable gifts have helped develop a strong, creative economy through the Foundation’s work in the improvement, growth and support of arts-related industries in West Virginia. Now more than ever, your continued support is vital so artists and craft artisans can benefit from the Foundation’s programs aimed at helping art-based small businesses remain viable in this tough economy. Click here for Direct Donation Form.


CALL TO ARTISTS

December 7, 2009

The Tamarack Foundation is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) to artists or artist teams to design, fabricate and install permanent artwork on TAMARACK: The Best of West Virginia grounds.

 

Eligibility
This project is open to all artists and artist teams who are juried Tamarack artisans.

 

Response Due Date
This RFP is being formally issued on December 7, 2009.  All responses must be received by the Tamarack Foundation no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on February 22, 2010.

The purpose of this tribute feature is to recognize and honor individuals who have contributed to the Tamarack system.

 

For a complete description, click here.



Foundation Gala Photo Link!                                                                                                                                                                      Check out the photos from photographer, Steve Brightwell, from the recent Tamarack Foundation Gala held at Tamarack on Saturday, September 19.  Click on the To View and Purchase Photographs icon on the entry page, it will take you to the viewing site, when you see Tamarack Gala 2009 click on the red lettering .  The Tamarack Gala 2008 is there as well and both will be accessible without passwords.  http://www.brightwellphotography.com/


THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TAMARACK AND THE TAMARACK FOUNDATION   
Tamarack Foundation study details economic impact of Tamarack

Artisans and state see employment, revenue benefits

For press release click here. To download the study summary click here.  For full study click here.

West Virginia State Tax Credits available for your gift to the Foundation!

Your charitable gift may be eligible for a 50% state tax credit.  The Tamarack Foundation needs your charitable gift to continue making a difference in the lives of artists and craftspeople throughout West Virginia. Please click here to learn more about the program and if interested, contact Sally Barton at sbarton@tamarackwv.com or by calling 304-926-3770.