Building
Our Creative
Community
2024 IMPACT REPORT
2024
at a glance
$287k
instructor compensation
10,000+
volunteer hours recorded
122
BARN Bazaar vendors
10,923
registrations
1,423
members
$56k
financial aid awarded
2024 at a glance
$287k
instructor compensation
10,000+
volunteer hours recorded
122
BARN Bazaar vendors
10,923
registrations
1,423
members
$56k
financial aid awarded
Dear BARN Community,
The power of community and shared purpose is vital, particularly in times of uncertainty. BARN is built on the enduring principles of belonging and service. Since our founding, we’ve drawn strength from the rich diversity of our members’ perspectives, talents, and skills.
BARN plays an essential role in our community’s fabric as a welcoming space where people gather, learn, and create together. It is a place where we learn from, trust, and support one another. That was powerfully evident in 2024 as our creative community continued to grow and thrive.
The energy in our studios was electric, with over 2,700 classes, events, and Open Studio sessions. We welcomed visiting instructors from across North America, launched our Drawing & Painting program, and continued planning future expansion. Financially, we exceeded our goals, building momentum that positions us for stability and resilience as we enter 2025. Through our programs, we invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in the local creative economy, creating ripple effects throughout our region.
Most importantly, our members continued transforming skills into service through dozens of projects, such as building bridges in local wetlands, creating furniture for young adults leaving foster care, and preparing over 200 dishes for the Giving Thanks Community Meal. This is BARN at its best: a place where creativity meets purpose, where diverse talents unite in service of the community, and where, together, we craft not just objects but lasting positive change.
With gratitude,
Grae Drake
Executive Director
Board of Directors
Sallie Maron, President
Craig Wakefield, Vice President
Jeff Williams, Secretary
Grace Harris, Treasurer
Grae Drake, Executive Director
Kimber Brown
Mel Carson
Sean Eaton
Ian Forbes
Tom Hogan
Warren Pollock
Erin Thomasson
Studio Leadership
Culinary Arts
Gina Galasso/Tracy Matsue Loeffelholtz
Drawing & Painting
Michael Gunderson/Carla Mackey
Fiber Arts
Sara Bantle/Robyn Weimer
Glass Arts
Cynthia Jacobs/Julie Dougherty
Jewelry & Fine Metals
Karen Olch
Media Arts
Brianna Torres/JP Powell
Metal Fabrication
Andy Dupree/David Hays
Print & Book Arts
Jane Kim/Laura Samant
Tech Lab
Alex Marcus
Woodworking
Dave Roe/Morgan Neff
Writers’ Studio
Sallie Maron/Jessica Bloodsaw, Liz Walker, Emily Wyatt
Dear BARN Community,
The power of community and shared purpose is vital, particularly in times of uncertainty. BARN is built on the enduring principles of belonging and service. Since our founding, we’ve drawn strength from the rich diversity of our members’ perspectives, talents, and skills.
BARN plays an essential role in our community’s fabric as a welcoming space where people gather, learn, and create together. It is a place where we learn from, trust, and support one another. That was powerfully evident in 2024 as our creative community continued to grow and thrive.
The energy in our studios was electric, with over 2,700 classes, events, and Open Studio sessions. We welcomed visiting instructors from across North America, launched our Drawing & Painting program, and continued planning future expansion. Financially, we exceeded our goals, building momentum that positions us for stability and resilience as we enter 2025. Through our programs, we invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in the local creative economy, creating ripple effects throughout our region.
Most importantly, our members continued transforming skills into service through dozens of projects, such as building bridges in local wetlands, creating furniture for young adults leaving foster care, and preparing over 200 dishes for the Giving Thanks Community Meal. This is BARN at its best: a place where creativity meets purpose, where diverse talents unite in service of the community, and where, together, we craft not just objects but lasting positive change.
With gratitude,
Grae Drake
Executive Director
BARN hosted
2,771 classes and
events in 2024 —
an average of more
than 7 per day!
BARN hosted 2,771 classes and events in 2024 — an average of more than 7 per day!
Growing Creativity
2024 was a transformative year as BARN expanded programming, deepened our community impact, and strengthened our role as a catalyst for creative and economic growth in our region.
The new Drawing & Painting program marked an exciting expansion of BARN’s creative offerings. This 11th studio discipline kicked off in the fall of 2024 with the formation of a dedicated committee and initial programming.
Program development reached new heights with our comprehensive Woodworking Certificate program, providing structured pathways for skills development and professional growth. The addition of a forge expanded our ability to convene unique workshops that drew participants from across the region. BARN is becoming a destination for exceptional craft education. In 2024, studios brought master craftspeople from across North America to teach unique intensive workshops.
The first-annual Spring Bazaar was remarkably successful, connecting member vendors with more than 500 attendees. Our traditional Holiday Bazaar, with 70 vendors and over 900 estimated visitors, generated more than $50,000 in vendor sales.
Expansion plans reached a new milestone as renowned architect Johnpaul Jones began conceptual plans for future building that embrace our natural surroundings and our community’s needs.
Growing Creativity
2024 was a transformative year as BARN expanded programming, deepened our community impact, and strengthened our role as a catalyst for creative and economic growth in our region.
The new Drawing & Painting program marked an exciting expansion of BARN’s creative offerings. This 11th studio discipline kicked off in the fall of 2024 with the formation of a dedicated committee and initial programming.
Program development reached new heights with our comprehensive Woodworking Certificate program, providing structured pathways for skills development and professional growth. The addition of a forge expanded our ability to convene unique workshops that drew participants from across the region. BARN is becoming a destination for exceptional craft education. In 2024, studios brought master craftspeople from across North America to teach unique intensive workshops.
The first-annual Spring Bazaar was remarkably successful, connecting member vendors with more than 500 attendees. Our traditional Holiday Bazaar, with 70 vendors and over 900 estimated visitors, generated more than $50,000 in vendor sales.
Expansion plans reached a new milestone as renowned architect Johnpaul Jones began conceptual plans for future building that embrace our natural surroundings and our community’s needs.
Service & Youth
BARN’s commitment to community service manifested in dozens of impactful projects throughout the county. A few examples:
Woodworking & Small Boatbuilding Studio volunteers partnered with the Bremerton Housing Authority’s Evergreen Bright Start project, crafting kitchen tables for young adults transitioning out of foster care.
The Culinary Arts Studio demonstrated the power of community care by preparing 220 side dishes for the Giving Thanks Community Meal.
Metal Fabrication Studio volunteers applied their expertise to repair and reinstall the bronze prayer wheel at Bainbridge Island’s Halls Hill Lookout.
Countless others contributed their time and expertise to projects that were too numerous to mention.
Youth programming flourished in 2024. Expanded offerings reached more young makers than ever.
Our Summer Youth Program delivered five intensive weeks of hands-on learning, with 41 unique classes and 224 enrollments from 168 students.
Expanded Youth Maker programming made creative learning more accessible to young makers with diverse schedules and interests.
Free monthly Teen Nights offered peer connections and creative exploration to 375 participants.
Service & Youth
BARN’s commitment to community service manifested in dozens of impactful projects throughout the county. A few examples:
Woodworking & Small Boatbuilding Studio volunteers partnered with the Bremerton Housing Authority’s Evergreen Bright Start project, crafting kitchen tables for young adults transitioning out of foster care.
The Culinary Arts Studio demonstrated the power of community care by preparing 220 side dishes for the Giving Thanks Community Meal.
Metal Fabrication Studio volunteers applied their expertise to repair and reinstall the bronze prayer wheel at Bainbridge Island’s Halls Hill Lookout.
Countless others contributed their time and expertise to projects that were too numerous to mention.
Youth programming flourished in 2024. Expanded offerings reached more young makers than ever.
Our Summer Youth Program delivered five intensive weeks of hands-on learning, with 41 unique classes and 224 enrollments from 168 students.
Expanded Youth Maker programming made creative learning more accessible to young makers with diverse schedules and interests.
Free monthly Teen Nights offered peer connections and creative exploration to 375 participants.
Fundraising Milestones
Our All In campaign marked the successful end of our fundraising campaign for the land between our facility and New Brooklyn Road, BARN’s future expansion site.
We also launched the Legacy Makers program to invite supporters to include BARN in their estate planning. Through the Legacy Makers program, donors create a lasting effect that strengthens our creative community well into the future.
The second annual Night at BARN was a testament to our community’s extraordinary generosity and commitment to craft. The sold-out gala surpassed all expectations in support of BARN’s mission and programs. Dedicated volunteers contributed their talents across every aspect of the event.
Our number of donors increased by 67% in 2024.
Fundraising Milestones
Our All In campaign marked the successful end of our fundraising campaign for the land between our facility and New Brooklyn Road, BARN’s future expansion site.
We also launched the Legacy Makers program to invite supporters to include BARN in their estate planning. Through the Legacy Makers program, donors create a lasting effect that strengthens our creative community well into the future.
The second annual Night at BARN was a testament to our community’s extraordinary generosity and commitment to craft. The sold-out gala surpassed all expectations in support of BARN’s mission and programs. Dedicated volunteers contributed their talents across every aspect of the event.
Our number of donors increased by 67% in 2024.
Local businesses
benefited from the
$174K spent on
studio supplies and
class materials.
Local businesses benefited from the $174K spent on studio supplies and class materials.
Financial Report
Income Overview
 Fundraising* |
$ 1,121,178 |
 Classes & Events |
$ 815,435 |
 Membership |
$ 430,612 |
 Other Income |
$ 51,930 |
| Total | $ 2,419,157 |
| Net Income for 2024 | $ 348,068 |
Expense Overview
 Programming and Services* |
$ 1,427,503 |
 Fundraising |
$ 237,539 |
 Administration |
$ 406,047 |
| Total | $ 2,071,089 |
*This financial summary illustrates BARN’s operating revenue and expenses from January to December 2024, and does not include depreciation. Fundraising income includes restricted donations from other income. Programming & Services expense includes costs of goods and services.
Financial Report
Income Overview
| Fundraising |
$ 1,121,178* |
| Classes & Events |
$ 815,435 |
| Membership |
$ 430,612 |
| Other Income |
$ 51,930 |
| Total | $ 2,419,157 |
| Net Income for 2024 | $ 348,068 |
Expense Overview
| Programming and Services* |
$ 1,427,503 |
| Fundraising |
$ 237,539 |
| Administration |
$ 406,047 |
| Total | $ 2,071,089 |
*This financial summary illustrates BARN’s operating revenue and expenses from January-December, 2024, and does not include depreciation. Fundraising income includes restricted donations from other income. Programing and services includes costs of goods and services.
Board & Studio Leadership
Board of Directors
Sallie Maron, President
Craig Wakefield, Vice President
Jeff Williams, Secretary
Grace Harris, Treasurer
Grae Drake, Executive Director
Kimber Brown
Mel Carson
Sean Eaton
Ian Forbes
Tom Hogan
Warren Pollock
Erin Thomasson
Studio Leadership
Culinary Arts
Gina Galasso/Tracy Matsue Loeffelholtz
Drawing & Painting
Michael Gunderson/Carla Mackey
Fiber Arts
Sara Bantle/Robyn Weimer
Glass Arts
Cynthia Jacobs/Julie Dougherty
Jewelry & Fine Metals
Karen Olch
Media Arts
Brianna Torres/JP Powell
Metal Fabrication
Andy Dupree/David Hays
Print & Book Arts
Jane Kim/Laura Samant
Tech Lab
Alex Marcus
Woodworking
Dave Roe/Morgan Neff
Writers’ Studio
Sallie Maron/Jessica Bloodsaw, Liz Walker, and Emily Wyatt
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