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Wrightwood board approves variance for Drawing Together art classes for children
Summary
The Wrightwood CSD board approved a variance request to support Drawing Together, a nonprofit that runs low‑cost art classes for children; the executive director said low margins and winter attendance dips made the variance necessary to sustain the program.
The Wrightwood Community Services District board unanimously approved a variance request from Drawing Together, a nonprofit that offers low‑cost art classes for children, after hearing that the program operates on thin margins and had paid recent rental fees out of pocket.
Jamie Kirk Powell, executive director and founder of Drawing Together, told the board the nonprofit provides classes for ages 2–18 and often subsidizes participation with scholarships. "Our margins are super, super low," Powell said, explaining that winter attendance declines create a shortfall that the requested variance would help cover.
A board member moved to approve the variance and the motion passed after a brief exchange in support. Board members emphasized the value of youth programming and agreed the classes help meet community needs for low‑cost activities for children.
Outcome: the variance was approved and the motion carried. The board directed staff to record the approval and update records accordingly.
