Durango Arts Center Inc

Organization Overview

Durango Arts Center Inc is located in Durango, CO. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Durango Arts Center Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Durango Arts Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Durango Arts Center Inc generated $818.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $612.3k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE DURANGO ARTS CENTER ("DAC") ENRICHES THE COMMUNITY THROUGH INNOVATIVE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ART, AND ARTS EDUCATION. DAC ADVANCES APPRECIATION AND PARTICIPATION IN TH EARTS AS A CULTURAL LEADER IN THE REGION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DAC'S COMMUNITY THEATER WELCOMED AN ESTIMATED 3,400 PATRONS TO THE 2021 THEATRE SEASON OF TWO ADULT-CAST PRODUCTIONS, SIX YOUTH-CAST AND THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL GLOBAL 10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL. THE THEATER ALSO SERVED AS A VENUE FOR 30+ ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH RENTAL EVENTS. OVER 70 REGISTRATIONS WERE FULFILLED FOR ADULT THEATRE WORKSHOPS. IN INNOVATION, TWO NEW PROGRAMS WERE ADDED: THE FIRST ANNUAL 24-HOUR PLAY FESTIVAL, AND THE ADDITION OF AN ADULT REPERTORY THEATER TO WELCOME MORE ADULTS FROM THE COMMUNITY TO EXPLORE THE THEATER ARTS.


IN ARTS EDUCATION, THE VISUAL ARTS CLASSES RESUMED IN-PERSON AFTER BEING HELD THROUGH ONLINE PLATFORMS. THERE WERE 768 CLASS REGISTRATIONS FOR CAMPS AND CLASSES FOR ALL AGES. THE LEADERSHIP AND CREATIVITY PROGRAMS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (NAMED GOAL AND BART, RESPECTIVELY) DOUBLED IN THE NUMBER OF SESSIONS FROM YEARS PRIOR. AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASSES AT THE DAC RESUMED AFTER THE DISTRICT SCHOOLS HAD BEEN CLOSED DURING THE PANDEMIC.


DAC COORDINATES ONGOING EXHIBITS IN THREE ONSITE GALLERY SPACES. TO ENHANCE THE VISUAL ARTS EXPERIENCE, DAC COORDINATES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO COINCIDE WITH EXHIBITS, SUCH AS LECTURES/PANEL DISCUSSIONS, ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS, WORKSHOPS AND FILM SCREENINGS. ART EXHIBITS SHOWCASING THE WORK THE COMMUNITY MADE DURING THE PANDEMIC INCLUDED SUI GENERIS, THE LIVING ARTIST PROGRAM (LIVE WINDOWS ONLY ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS) AND THE ARTISANS MARKET, THAT WENT LIVE AND ONLINE WITH A RETAIL PRESENCE. THE DAC PAID OUT $15,645 IN COMMISSIONS TO 27 LOCAL ARTISTS THROUGH ITS NEW GALLERY RETAIL INITIATIVE, THE ARTISANS MARKET. THE 28TH ANNUAL DURANGO AUTUMN ARTS FESTIVAL BROUGHT 6000 SHOPPERS TO DOWNTOWN DURING THIS TWO DAY STREET FAIR, AND 90 ARTISTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY PARTICIPATED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brenda Macon
Executive Dir.
$69,346
John Lopez
Treasurer
$0
Mike Scieszka
President
$0
Cornelius Hurley
Vice President
$0
Susan Hupp
Secretary
$0
Ronell Oliveri
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $334,144
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$223,783
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$557,927
Total Program Service Revenue$234,433
Investment income $3,790
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $19,660
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $818,859

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Durango Arts Center Inc has recieved totaling $87,783.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$59,350
Community First Foundation

Arvada, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$8,322
El Pomar Foundation

Colorado Springs, CO

PURPOSE: 2021 DURANGO AUTUMN ARTS FESTIVAL

$5,000
George W Hopper Family Foundation

Golden, CO

PURPOSE: GIRLS OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ART

$3,000
The Marguerite Sours Foundation

Rockport, TX

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$3,000
El Pomar Foundation

Colorado Springs, CO

PURPOSE: 2021 10-MINUTE PLAY CELEBRATION

$2,500
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