Kennedy Heights Art Center

Organization Overview

Kennedy Heights Art Center is located in Cincinnati, OH. The organization was established in 2004. 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 12/2022, Kennedy Heights Art Center employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kennedy Heights Art Center 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 12/2022, Kennedy Heights Art Center generated $729.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $769.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO ENHANCE THE LIFE OF THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY THROUGH ARTS AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES THAT EMBRACE DIVERSITY, FOSTER CREATIVITY AND BUILD COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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KENNEDY HEIGHTS ARTS CENTER PROVIDED A WIDE RANGE OF ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, ON OUR CAMPUS AND IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES. THROUGH CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, SUMMER CAMPS, AND ARTIST RESIDENCIES, STUDENTS LEARNED FROM AND WORKED ALONGSIDE PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS IN A VARIETY OF ARTFORMS SUCH AS DRAWING AND PAINTING, CERAMICS, FIBER ARTS, DESIGN, MUSIC, DANCE AND CREATIVE WRITING. KENNEDY HEIGHTS ARTS CENTER PARTNERED WITH PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WOODFORD ACADEMY TO OFFER A RIGOROUS, STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULUM ENRICHED BY THE POWERFUL AND EXPRESSIVE FORCE OF THE ARTS. ARTS PROGRAMMING INCLUDED: ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE, FINE ARTS FIELD STUDIES, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING IN ARTS INTEGRATION. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS, KHAC PROVIDED AN AFTER-SCHOOL JAZZ ACADEMY SERVING 120 CPS STUDENTS IN GRADES 4-12. STUDENTS RECEIVED FREE TRANSPORTATION, MEALS, PRIVATE LESSONS, ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COLLABORATED TO PRODUCE TELLUS ZINE, AN ONLINE PUBLICATION OF ART AND WRITING BY TEENS, FOR TEENS.


KENNEDY HEIGHTS ARTS CENTER SUPPORTS AN ARTIST COLLECTIVE WHICH FOSTERS ARTISTIC GROWTH AND CREATIVE COLLABORATION FOR LOCAL ARTISTS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING COMMUNITY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: MONTHLY ARTIST SALONS, AN MEMBERS' ART EXHIBITION, AND PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY EVENTS.


IN 2022, KENNEDY HEIGHTS ARTS CENTER PRESENTED 9 ART EXHIBITIONS IN ITS KENNEDY AND LINDNER GALLERIES, AS WELL AS AN OUTDOOR GALLERY. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED: THE TEACHERS' LOUNGE, WORKS FOR KHAC INSTRUCTORS PAST AND PRESENT; CORONAVIRUS WEARABLE ART RESPONSE PROJECT, PHOTOGRAPHS BY TINA GUTIERREZ; PRINTED VOICES FROM CZECHIA, WORK BY CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKERS FROM THE CZECH REPUBLIC THAT REFLECT ON CULTURAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES; AND WHAT'S LEFT BEHIND, A JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION THAT EXPLORES HOW WHAT WE CONSUME, COLLECT AND DISCARD LEAVES A RECORD FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JUNETEENTH CINCINNATI, KHAC PRESENTED VOICES OF FREEDOM, A VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS SERIES CELEBRATING BLACK ARTS AND EXPRESSION. WE COMMISSIONED NEW WORKS BY BIPOC ARTISTS FOR THE EXHIBITION EXPLORING THE PROMISES AND REALITIES OF FREEDOM IN OUR COUNTRY.


KENNEDY HEIGHTS ARTS CENTER PARTNERED WITH LOCAL BLACK ARTISTS TO DESIGN OUTDOOR INSTALLATIONS TO TRANSFORM OUR CAMPUS INTO A WELCOMING SPACE FOR DIVERSE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CREATE AND CONNECT. FROM APRIL TO SEPTEMBER, 2022, WE COMMISSIONED SIX DIFFERENT ARTISTS OR GROUP OF ARTISTS AND EACH MONTH CONCLUDED WITH A FREE COMMUNITY DAY CELEBRATION IN WHICH THE INSTALLATION WAS PRESENTED TO THE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS OFFERING LIVE MUSIC, PERFORMANCES, ART-MAKING ACTIVITIES, FOOD AND DRINK, GAMES, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES. IN ADDITION, KHAC PRESENTED A NUMBER OF OTHER FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR AREA RESIDENTS, INCLUDING PLAY IN THE PARK, A SERIES OF WEEKLY ARTS AND MUSIC EVENTS IN KENNEDY HEIGHTS PARK; JAZZ CONCERTS AND WINTERFEST CELEBRATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lisa Andrews
Member
$0
Amber Rea Hurak
Secretary
$0
William Jones
Member
$0
Spencer Maps
Vice President - Left 9/1/22
$0
Tamara Lang
Member
$0
Lisa Sigward
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$64,645
Membership dues$50
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $93,817
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$365,800
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$524,312
Total Program Service Revenue$202,725
Investment income $62
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $1,898
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 $729,333

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