irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $0WORKSHOPS WITH PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS 3-5 TIMES A YEAR
- #2 $0EXHIBITIONS AND SHOWS FOR MEMBERSHIPS. STUDENT ART SHOW
named programs · 6 · from sources
what they call their work
Critique Groups
Regular meetings for watercolor artists to show and discuss their work, providing positive reinforcement, knowledge sharing, and objective feedback for personal growth.
Exhibitions & Shows
Annual juried exhibitions for members to showcase their work, with awards selected by nationally respected watermedia artists. Acceptance in these exhibitions contributes to recognition as a Juried or Signature Member.
Monthly Meetings
Lively monthly gatherings featuring painting demonstrations, access to an instructional DVD library, and opportunities for camaraderie among members.
Student Scholarships
Financial aid provided to young artists to support their artistic development.
Watercolor Painting Beginner Class
Classes for adults to learn basic watercolor techniques, brush handling, paint mixing, and simple composition in a relaxed environment.
Workshops
Educational opportunities to learn from national instructors in water media, covering various techniques and artistic mindsets. Examples include "Painting the Patterns of Nature" by Carl Purcell, "The Intuitive Painting Mindset" by Stan Kurth, and "Color Theory, Color Relationships and Color Mixing" and "Experimental Water Media – Acrylic" by Stephen Quiller.
activities · 3 clusters
what they do
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Community Art Exhibitions & Festivals 6 activities
- Conducting Annual Juried ExhibitionsThe organization holds one annual juried exhibition where members can submit recent paintings for acceptance and awards, judged by a nationally respected watermedia artist, and also provides non-juried opportunities for artists to show and sell their work.
- Conducting Monthly General MeetingsThe organization holds monthly general meetings from September through May, open to the public, which include painting demonstrations and provide access to a library of instructional DVDs.
- Facilitating Critique GroupsThe organization operates regular, typically monthly, critique groups for watercolor artists to discuss and show their work. These groups also showcase their artwork at the organization's general meetings.
- Hosting Juried Art ExhibitionsThe organization holds an annual juried exhibition where members can submit their recent watermedia paintings for acceptance and awards, judged by a nationally respected watermedia artist. These exhibitions have been a core activity since the organization's inception.
- Hosting Monthly General Meetings with DemonstrationsThe organization holds monthly general meetings open to the public from September through May, which include painting demonstrations and provide access to a library of instructional DVDs.
- Operating Critique Groups for ArtistsThe organization runs regular, typically monthly, critique groups for watercolor artists to discuss and show their work, with opportunities for these groups to showcase their artwork at general meetings.
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Visual Arts Instruction & Workshops 4 activities
- Offering Beginner Watercolor ClassesThe organization provides beginner watercolor painting classes for adults, covering fundamental techniques such as brush handling, paint mixing, and simple compositions, with class fees inclusive of materials like paint, paper, and brushes.
- Offering Beginner Watercolor ClassesThe organization provides beginner watercolor painting classes for adults, covering fundamental skills such as brush handling, paint mixing, and simple composition techniques, with class fees including necessary materials.
- Organizing Watercolor WorkshopsThe organization hosts workshops led by nationally known instructors, covering various watercolor techniques, color theory, and experimental water media. These workshops are open to members and often have a participation limit of around 20 people.
- Organizing Watercolor WorkshopsThe organization hosts workshops led by nationally known instructors, covering various topics such as intuitive painting, nature patterns, color theory, and experimental water media, with a typical participation limit of 20 persons per workshop.
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Emerging Artist Support Programs 2 activities
- Sponsoring Student ScholarshipsThe organization sponsors student scholarships to support emerging artists in watermedia.
- Sponsoring Student ScholarshipsThe organization sponsors scholarships for students to support their artistic development in watermedia.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$35K
Contributions & grants$4K13%
Program service revenue$31K87%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$35K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$27K
Cash$27K
Investments$0
Liabilities$100
Net assets$27K
Liquid reserves9.3 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +92.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 9
- BRENDA GEISE — 3RD VICE PRES
- CINDY MONTGOMERY — MEMBER
- LINDA SLATER — Treasurer
- MARIE ROLF — MEMBER
- MARSHA OWEN — President
- MELISSA BRAMMER — MEMBER
- MIKE TRULSON — 2ND VICE PRES
- REBECCA JENSEN — 1ST VICE PRES
- RITA BINGHAM — Secretary
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Phippen Museum Partner — Contact for sales inquiries related to the 2026 Spring Exhibition.
- Phippen Museum Partner — Hosted the 2026 NAWS Spring Juried Exhibition and Awards Reception.
- Sedona United Methodist Church Partner — Hosts the organization's monthly general meetings.
- Stan Kurth Partner — Collaborates with artist Stan Kurth to lead a watercolor painting workshop.
- Village Baptist Church Partner — Provides facilities for workshops.