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Dear Editor, As board members of ArtHaus, we are writing to urge the community to participate in our December Donor Drive and help us meet our goal of 70 new sustaining donors. This year our Donor Drive kicked off on Giving Tuesday with the generous support of our matching sponsors, Decorah Bank and Trust and Deco Products. As community members and board members, we've witnessed how ArtHaus resonates throughout our community. Take Max Krammen; when asked about his favorite part of ArtHaus, he didn't hesitate to say, "Well, my best friend Oran works there." Together in ArtHaus' classes, Oran Deen-Lester and Max glaze clay models of their favorite Pokemon characters, work through frustrating moments and inspire one another to grow as artists and people. Max's story is just one example of the power ArtHaus has to connect people through creativity and we believe the Decorah community is better because of it. Recently, grant funding has been cut nationwide making critical income harder to secure than ever before. As we navigate these challenges, we are confident that growing our sustaining donor base will help ensure ArtHaus continues to enrich our community. You can be one reason ArtHaus continues to offer classes, workshops, and exhibitions, for everyone in this community. Become a sustaining donor today by visiting Arthaus's Donation webpage or calling 563-382-5440. Along with our immense gratitude, you'll receive 20% off classes and more at ArtHaus. Whether you're a parent whose child has discovered their creativity in our classes, an art enthusiast who has enjoyed our exhibitions, or simply someone who believes in the transformative power of the arts, your participation makes a difference at this pivotal point for ArtHaus. Fifteen years of artistic excellence and community connection deserve to be celebrated and sustained. Sincerely, Mariann Fant, Sarah Krammen, Mary McDonald, Amy Schlachtenhaufen, Megan Svestka, Katie Woodhouse, Ashley Beek, Paul Greenberg Members of the ArtHaus Board of Directors Stay ahead of the curve! Subscribe to free newsletters for exclusive insights, local trends and analysis delivered straight to your inbox.

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Letter to the Editor - ArtHaus Resonates