TVIA Board of Arts: Mission Statement
The TVIA Board of Arts is dedicated to providing opportunities in the arts for children, youth and adults, developing positive self image and a sense of community through involvement in the arts. Our mission is accomplished primarily by offering programs at the Creative Arts Center in Eureka, Montana.
Creative Arts Center
The Creative Arts Center is a facility owned and managed by the TVIA Board of Arts. The Center plays an important role in our community by providing a diversity of cultural experiences and educational programs, including informational seminars, visual art, dance, yoga, drama workshops, theater groups, music programs, open mic nights, teen dances, and poetry readings for children, youth and adults. For information on class offerings check Class Schedule.
The original facility was built by Methodist immigrants in 1906. It served as a Methodist 
Church until it was purchased by a private group of individuals in 1990. The CAC is approximately 1600 sq. ft. and includes one event room and an office on the main floor; and, a dressing room, bathroom, and furnace room in the basement. Annual enrollment for classes held in the historic structure currently averages 200 students, with enrollment limited by a lack of space, and limited accessibility to people with special needs. These limitations became of concern to the members of the TVIA Board of Arts in the late 1990s. 
It was in the late 1990s as well that the TVIA conducted a cultural assessment which included a survey of residents to identify cultural and social issues of concern. The results of this assessment revealed that residents in northern Lincoln County would like a Community and Youth Center where they and their families could gather, for the purpose of private and public entertainment and to increase their opportunities to participate in different artistic, dance and cultural events.
In response to the need for more class space, conveniences and easy access for students with special needs, and the clear interest for a Community and Youth Center, the TVIA Board of Arts voted to add-on to its existing CAC facility. Construction on the addition began in 2003.
We expect construction to be completed by the end of 2007. We invite you to help with completion of the Creative Arts Center Expansion Project.
Fundraising
The TVIA Board of Arts sponsors the Holly Faire Christmas bazaar the first weekend of December as a fundraiser. Other fundraisers include pledge drives and the Eureka Artists in Residence auction. Donations are also another important means of funding our activities, as is income from teachers and membership.
Membership is required to take any classes at the Center. Membership is subsidized and based on a sliding scale to make classes available to all. Additionally, some of our teachers offer scholarships to those in need.
The Creative Arts Center is available for rental for both private and public functions as well. If you would like to offer a class at the Center, all that is needed is to fill out an Activity Proposal and submit it to our board.
The Creative Arts Center is a project of the Tobacco Valley Improvement Association Board of Arts. The Tobacco Valley Improvement Association is a 501c(3) non-profit public charity organization; therefore, your donation is tax deductible. Your canceled check is your receipt. If you would like to donate you can do so by using Paypal:
Or by sending a check to:
TVIA Board of Arts
P.O. Box 1164
Eureka, MT 59917
Our organization is committed to providing educational and cultural opportunities at affordable rates to everyone in north Lincoln County, regardless of gender, age, race, creed, and ability. Your generosity and support will help us achieve our goals and for this we are very thankful.
Volunteering
The TVIA Board of Arts welcomes any community member who wants to assist us in our goals. There are many ways you can get involved, including becoming a member and participating in administration and management activities; fundraising; volunteering to work on the expansion project; public relations; grant writing; serving as a chaperone or sponsoring a workshop; and teaching. If you are interested in attending our meetings, the Board of Arts meets regularly at the National Hotel, in the Sunburst meeting room, the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM. Meeting times and dates change on occasion so we urge you to contact us in advance if you would like to attend.
Contact Information
Questions? write us at info@eurekaartsandhistory.org or contact any of our board members.
Board of Arts
TVIA Board of Arts
PO Box 1164
Eureka, MT 59917
Chairperson
Karin Lamb
406-889-3657
Secretary
Lisa Stewart
406-889-3807
Treasurer
Lireva Wall
406-889-5997