Impact Report 2024/25 Fiscal Year

The impact of the 2024–2025 fiscal year at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts reflects steady momentum, strong partnerships, and a clear commitment to excellence. Click here to view our Impact Report.

Throughout the year, the Wilson Center prioritized excellence and invested in partnerships with school districts, student performers, teaching artists, businesses and community organizations. Each week brought something new: a musical performance, a gallery opening, a class filled with learners of all ages, or a community gathering that reminded us why the arts matter. This variety of experiences showcased the heart of our work: offering meaningful arts programming that welcomes people in and brings them together.

This impact was possible because of donors who believe in the value of the arts and the importance of lifelong arts education and experiences. Their contributions, paired with the commitment of our patrons, set the stage for high-quality programming and the ability to operate with responsibility and care for your investments. Please scan the QR code on the back of this impact report for more information including testimonials and our donor list.

To our incredible support system: Thank you for believing in the importance of a strong multidisciplinary arts center in our region. We carry this momentum forward and invite continued partnership in the work that lies ahead. For more information on partnerships, investments, and programming, please contact: Bridget Munson, Development Director.


Photos from this past fiscal year.

Included are performances, fundraisers, student field trips, art classes, Starry Nights concert series, and art gallery receptions.

Family of Support – Thank you to our donors for their generous gifts.

This listing reflects gifts in support of the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts during gate 2025 Fiscal Year (September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025). Every attempt was made to ensure accuracy and acknowledgment in alignment with our benefactors’ wishes. Please email us if you see an error at development@wilson-center.com


Thank you to our Board of Directors:

Members at Large

Ann Barry Hanneman
Chuck Bloom
Wende Fedder
Mark Hansen
Jay Hill
John Kelliher
Mark Kindler
Austin Mautz
Jerry Mellone
Connie Perry
Robert Scott
Rae Thuot

Ex-Officio

John Kelliher
Robert Scott

Executive Committee

David Konkel, Board Chair
Margie Heyworth, Vice Chair, Marketing Chair
Clare Reardon, Secretary
Christopher M. Foley, Treasurer, Finance and Endowment Chair
Carrie G. Matteson, Performance Chair
Brad Schmieding, Human Resources Chair
Vicki Dallmann-Papke, Education Chair
Christopher Sauvé, Facility and Grounds Chair
Dr. Matthew H. Gibson, Development Chair