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TUCSON DESERT ART MUSEUM INC

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 465102259 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE A51 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · tucsondart.org
revenue
$118K
expenses
$146K
net assets
$-399K
employees
—
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

THE PRESERVATION, ACQUISITION, AND EXHIBITION OF HISTORIC AND CONTEMPORARY SOUTHWESTERN ART SO THAT THE PUBLIC CAN APPRECIATE AND UNDERSTAND THE HERITAGE OF THE DESERT SOUTHWEST AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS. THE MUSEUM WILL EDUCATE THROUGH DISPLAYS, EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND GROUP TOURS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Tucson Desert Art Museum and Four Corners Gallery preserves, acquires, and exhibits historic and contemporary Southwestern art and artifacts. It educates the public on the heritage of the Desert Southwest through displays, educational programs, and guided tours for children and adults. The museum is located in Tucson, Arizona.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $8K
    PROVIDE SPCAE FOR LOCAL ARTISTS TO DISPLAY AND SELL THEIR WORK TO MUSEUM GUESTS. EDUCATE THE GUESTS ABOUT THE REGIONAL CULTURE AND HISTORY OF THE SUBJECT MATTER.
  2. #2 $0
    GALLERY DISPLAYS POTTERY, JEWELRY, AND ARTWORK FOR SALE TO MUSEUM GUESTS. ALL ITEMS FOR SALE FOCUS ON THE DESERT SOUTHWEST AND REGIONAL CULTURE. EVERY ITEM INCLUDES INFORMATIVE EDUCATIONAL MATERIL ABOUT THE CULTURAL GROUP, ARTIST, AND HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE.
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Friday Guided Tours
Weekly guided tours of one of the museum's exhibitions, offered every Friday at 11:00 AM, with a different exhibition highlighted each month.
Group Tours
Customizable guided tours for schools, community organizations, or special-interest groups.
Paint Arizona Day
An annual celebration of art and nature where artists paint outdoors (plein air) across Arizona. The museum hosts a culminating juried gallery show and sale of the artwork.
Permanent Exhibitions
Showcases one of the Southwest’s premier collections of Navajo and Hopi pre-1940s textiles, historical artifacts, and classic and contemporary Southwestern paintings. Includes exhibitions like "Weavings of the Diné," "Dawn of the American Landscape," "Pueblo Artistry," "Arizona Women Uncovered," "True Grit: Southern Arizona's Women of Determination," and "Teachings of the Spider Woman."
Rotating Special Exhibitions
Features annually changing exhibitions on various topics related to Southwestern art and history, such as Navajo Sand Painting, early armaments of the Southwest, and Mesoamerican artifacts.
activities · 9 clusters

what they do

  • Native American & Regional Art Exhibition 3 activities
    • Collection of Historical Artifacts
      Maintains a premier collection of Navajo and Hopi pre-1940s textiles, including chiefs' blankets, saddle blankets, optical art textiles, and Yei weavings.
    • Curate and exhibit regional art and cultural artifacts
      Exhibits permanent and rotating collections of art and artifacts from the Desert Southwest, including Native American weavings, historical paintings, and cultural objects, with annual special exhibitions on themes such as Navajo Sand Painting and Mesoamerican artifacts. The museum maintains a 25,000 square foot facility and a premier collection of pre-1940s Navajo and Hopi textiles.
    • Permanent Exhibitions
      Operates permanent exhibitions featuring Native American weavings, early American landscape art, Pueblo artistry, and works highlighting Southern Arizona women.
  • Visual Arts Exhibition & Collection Preservation 3 activities
    • Exhibit Art and Artifacts
      Exhibits art and artifacts from the Desert Southwest and surrounding regions to promote understanding of regional history, cultures, and art.
    • Museum Facility Operations
      Operates a 25,000 square foot museum facility to house its collections and exhibitions.
    • Rotating Special Exhibitions
      Hosts rotating special exhibitions that change annually, including presentations on Navajo Sand Painting and early Southwest armaments.
  • Community Art Exhibitions & Festivals 2 activities
    • Annual Arizona Day
      Hosts the annual Arizona Day curated selections from "Paint Arizona Day".
    • Art Shows and Sales
      Hosted an art show and sale from April 22 to May 23 with a free artist reception on April 25.
  • Visitor-Facing Educational Retail Operations 2 activities
    • Gallery and Museum Store Operations
      Operates a gallery and museum store featuring Southwestern paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, and gifts.
    • Operate museum retail and admissions services
      Runs a museum store featuring Southwestern paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, and gifts, and manages admissions with tiered pricing, free entry for members and designated groups, and accessibility support including wheelchair and walker availability.
  • Guided and Self-Guided Museum Tours 2 activities
    • Guided Tours
      Provides weekly guided tours every Friday at 11:00 AM, with each month's tour focusing on a different exhibition, and offers customized guided tours for groups such as schools and community organizations.
    • Provide guided and customized museum tours
      Offers weekly public guided tours every Friday at 11:00 AM focused on rotating exhibitions, as well as customized tours for schools, community groups, and other organizations upon request.
  • Museum Volunteer Operations Support 2 activities
    • Manage volunteer program for visitor services
      Operates a volunteer program that includes front desk support, guest greeting, visitor assistance, and conducting short tours to enhance guest experience and support museum operations.
    • Volunteer Program
      Operates a volunteer program with front desk and museum guide roles to assist with admissions, guest greeting, visitor support, and conducting short tours.
  • Accessible Facility Services for Cultural Venues 1 activity
    • Accessibility Support
      Provides a wheelchair and walker for visitor use upon request to support accessibility.
  • Juried Art Gallery Operations 1 activity
    • Juried Gallery Show
      Operates a juried gallery show in the Four Corners Gallery to exhibit and sell artwork.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Host public art exhibitions and sales
      Organizes temporary art shows and sales, including the annual Arizona Day event featuring curated selections from "Paint Arizona Day" and juried gallery exhibitions in the Four Corners Gallery, with free artist receptions and public access over multiple weeks.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$118K
Contributions & grants$44K37%
Program service revenue$78K66%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$146K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$45K
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$225K
Cash$3K
Investments$0
Liabilities$622K
Net assets$-399K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -24.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 1
  • RHONDA SMITH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Four Corners Gallery Partner — Collaborates on exhibitions and events to showcase art and artifacts of the Desert Southwest.
  • TUCSON DESERT ART MUSEUM INC Partner — Organizes and manages its own volunteer program for front desk and tour guide support.