This issue has…

• 🐶 A 4th of July Buzzy Pic
  you’ll never escape him

• 📺 Bobbi P
  she asks; I answer

• ❓ Questions Galore
  actually only two but who’s counting

PROGRAMMING

Hanging out with Bobbi P

I had the pleasure of sitting down once again with Bobbi Pomminville, host of the Western Wisconsin Journal, to chat about the upcoming Phipps season. Topics we covered include:

• how much we love a good mystery

• the design of our season mailer

• Lee Ann’s expertise in most things

Bobbi is super fun to chat with, and is a certified Phipps Expert, so I always love my time with her. The video is a little on the long side (~30 minutes) but if you have the time and interest, check it out. You’re sure to learn a few things about the new season. 🙂

FEEDBACK

We love a good Q&A

It’s been a while since I’ve answered some Flying P reader questions, so let’s cross a couple of those off the list.

This is a great question, Nate!

It’s definitely true that the PCA makes less money when y’all purchase a Season Pass. In fact, when budgeting, we always have to make sure that our average ticket price factors in how many passes we expect to sell — because passes bring our average ticket price down.

However, when you purchase a Season Pass, two really good things happen:

1. You tell us what you’re going to do.

2. You commit to visiting the Phipps multiple times.

Regarding #1
In my opinion, the most difficult (and annoying) part about running an arts org is the massive number of unknowns. We have no idea how many of you will come to Little Shop (all of you, right?). We have no idea how many of you will donate (all of you, right?). Will we get that grant? Who knows. Will we have enough volunteers? Can’t say.

When you purchase a Season Pass, it’s one less unknown we have to worry about. You’re coming to the event! You’ve told us! We can plan for your arrival and budget accordingly! HOORAY!

Regarding #2
Pop quiz: Which patron is more likely to support the Phipps — someone who hits five events a year or someone who never sets foot inside the theater? Yup. That’s an easy one.

But here’s the kicker: even a plump fundraising total means nothing if the PCA isn’t buzzing with activity. The Phipps is at its best when you’re roaming the galleries, laughing in the theater, or getting messy in a class. Art centers like the Phipps are a rare find — so our preference is that you use the facilities as much as possible…even if that means we lose out on a few bucks in the short term.

Greg! You’re the best! Thank you for supporting the Phipps! WOOO!

And the answer to your question is YES!

A recurring gift — even if it’s set up to trigger annually — is extremely helpful because it lets us know what you’re planning to do.

Going forward, I won’t have to pour over numbers and charts and lists wondering what Greg’s intentions are. I can simply go “Oh! Greg is a Ruby Ring member at the gazillion dollar level. His next gazillion dollar gift is set up to go through on June 28th!”

I can breathe a sigh of relief, budget accordingly, and spend the rest of my day googling Snoop Dog gifs.

Thanks again, Greg!…and yes, your recurring gift will be matched. 💪

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my favorite gallery piece of the week
This adorable sugar bowl is your friendly reminder that there are smaller, more affordable works of art at our Welcome Center. Check it out the next time you’re at the PCA!

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