Quick Start Opportunity Grants

The goal of this project is to ensure that the visual images, promotional materials, and communication produced by the Jaques Art Center (and being the face of the art center) continue without interruption because of malfunction and limited memory of our very old eMac. Newer, more updated software will increase the capability of the graphic designer. A larger screen will enable graphics to be completed with more ease than on the very small screen of the old eMac. The main problem, however, is that the present machine has files on it going back to 2004. The System cannot be updated, limiting the software that is available and the internet browsers that support web connection. The outcome of a newer computer would be the assurance that graphics that support and promote the activity of the organization would not be in jeopardy. The Jaques Art Center could purchase a refurbished 21.5 inch iMac, with 8GB memory, 500GB hard drive using Intel high definition graphics for less than $950 online at the Apple Store. Products purchased directly from the Apple Store include a one year warranty with the added option of extending the warranty three more years. The purchase would include the refurbished iMac, Apple wireless keyboard, magic mouse and power cord. Technically, it would be powered by a 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor. The Operating System, OS X, would come loaded with software needed for graphic design and many other extras. The method using to measure the outcome? In the words of an old saying, One picture is worth a 1000 words". Improvement in the graphic support for the Jaques Art Center should be notable. Currently the eMac used is much too slow to create the monthly Jaques' Constant Comment online newsletter 'What's Up at the Jaques?', which is emailed to over 1200 subscribers every month. It either has to wait until the Windows computer is free or create it off site. A newer iMac would have the internet speed required to complete these tasks."