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SCOTTSDALE ARTISTS' SCHOOL INC

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 860460092 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE A25Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · scottsdaleartschool.org
revenue
$1.9M
expenses
$1.8M
net assets
$3.0M
employees
17
volunteers
30
program ratio
62%
mission · from form 990

TO DEVELOP THE CAPABILITIES OF ARTISTS AND ASPIRING ARTISTS FROM THE UNITED STATES AND THROUGHOUT THE INTERNATIONAL ART COMMUNITY BY TEACHING THE FUNDAMENTALS OF VISUAL ART. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AND OTHER METHODS OF INSTRUCTION TAUGHT BY MASTER ARTISTS AND OTHERS WHO ARE LEADERS DEDICATED TO THE ARTISTIC ENRICHMENT OF THE ART COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Scottsdale Artists' School Inc is an independent nonprofit art institution located in Scottsdale, Arizona, dedicated to providing art education for individuals of all ages and skill levels. The school offers a variety of programs, including workshops, lectures, and outreach initiatives aimed at underserved communities, fostering creativity and artistic growth.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Art History Lecture Series
Offers a series of lectures focused on various art topics, available both online and in person.
Outreach Programs
Provides art education and workshops to underserved children and families, including partnerships with local shelters and community organizations.
Plein Air Painters Workshop
A biannual workshop that allows participants to paint outdoors alongside experienced artists in inspiring locations.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Adaptive Art Education Programs 11 activities
    • Art Programs for Students with Disabilities
      Offers a series of art workshops in its studios for school-age students with learning disabilities (including Dyslexia), Autism, ADHD, and Emotional Disabilities through Breakthrough Academy.
    • Community Outreach Art Programs
      Provides specialized art workshops and programs for underserved populations, including professional art workshops for children of homeless families at CASS Homeless Shelter, "Artist in Residence" workshops for teens at Boys & Girls Clubs, creative arts programs at STARS locations, and monthly art workshops for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through The Opportunity Tree.
    • Deliver community and outreach art programs
      Provides free and subsidized art instruction to underserved populations, including children at homeless shelters (CASS), youth with disabilities (Breakthrough Academy, The Opportunity Tree), and teens through Boys & Girls Clubs and public libraries. Also includes anime/manga classes and creative arts workshops at STARS locations.
    • Provide art education and workshops for underserved youth and communities
      Offers art education and professional art workshops to children from homeless families at CASS Homeless Shelter, aspiring teen artists at Boys & Girls Clubs, and school-age students with learning disabilities through Breakthrough Academy. It also provides scholarships for youth summer camps and outreach art classes for downtown summer day camps.
    • Provide art education and workshops for underserved youth and communities
      Offers art education to children, particularly those whose school or home life does not support art, and provides professional art workshops for children of homeless families, aspiring teen artists at Boys & Girls Clubs, and students with learning disabilities through Breakthrough Academy. Also provides scholarships for youth summer camps and outreach art classes.
    • Provide art outreach programs for underserved youth
      Offers art education and workshops to children and teens from underserved communities, including professional art workshops for children of homeless families, "Artist in Residence" workshops for aspiring teen artists at Boys & Girls Clubs, and free Anime & Manga classes for teens in collaboration with public libraries.
    • Provide art programs for individuals with disabilities
      Offers creative arts programs and art workshops for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through organizations like STARS and The Opportunity Tree, and for school-age students with learning disabilities through Breakthrough Academy.
    • Provide art workshops for individuals with disabilities
      Offers a creative arts program with weekly art workshops at STARS locations and monthly art workshops in an artist studio environment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through The Opportunity Tree.
    • Provide art workshops for individuals with disabilities
      Offers creative arts programs and monthly art workshops for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through STARS and The Opportunity Tree, and provides professional art instructors for MDA Summer Camp workshops.
    • Youth Art Programs and Scholarships
      Supports and provides art education to children and teens to enhance their skills and creativity, including scholarships for SAS Youth Summer Camps, outreach art classes for downtown Summer Day Camps, art workshops for mentors and their matches through New Pathways for Youth, free Anime & Manga classes for teens, and professional art instructors for MDA Summer Camp workshops.
    • Youth and Community Outreach Art Programs
      Provides art education and workshops for children and teens, including those from homeless families, at Boys & Girls Clubs, and for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as offering scholarships for summer camps and free classes in collaboration with public libraries.
  • Visual Arts Instruction & Workshops 8 activities
    • Conduct professional and destination art workshops
      Offers biannual destination plein air painting workshops in collaboration with the Plein Air Painters of America (PAPA), featuring expert instructor teams and immersive programming including studio tours and outdoor painting. Recent workshops have been held at the Maynard Dixon property in Mt. Carmel, Utah.
    • Fine Art Education Programs
      Provides fine art education to artists and aspiring artists of all ages and skill levels through a curriculum grounded in fundamental art theory and practice, embracing innovative genres and methods.
    • Fine Art Education and Workshops
      Provides fine art education and professional workshops to artists and aspiring artists of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels, covering fundamental art theory, practice, and innovative genres. This includes programs for adults, a youth academy for teens and children, and biannual destination workshops focused on plein air painting.
    • Plein Air Painting Workshops
      Offers biannual destination workshops focused on plein air painting, featuring expert instruction and a collaborative environment, including specific workshops held at the Maynard Dixon property in Mt. Carmel, Utah.
    • Provide fine art education and workshops
      Offers fine art education to artists and aspiring artists of all ages and skill levels, including adults, teens, and children, through a curriculum grounded in fundamental art theory and practice, as well as innovative genres and methods. This includes professional art workshops and biannual destination workshops focused on plein air painting.
    • Provide fine art education and workshops
      Offers fine art education to artists and aspiring artists of all ages and skill levels, including adults, teens, and children, through a curriculum grounded in fundamental art theory and practice, as well as innovative genres and methods. This includes professional art workshops and destination workshops focused on plein air painting.
    • Provide fine art education and workshops
      Offers fine art education to artists and aspiring artists of all ages and skill levels, including adults, teens, and children, through a curriculum grounded in fundamental art theory and practice, as well as innovative genres and methods. This includes professional art workshops and destination workshops focused on plein air painting.
    • Provide fine art education for all ages and skill levels
      Offers comprehensive art education programs for adults, teens, and children, including foundational theory and practice, innovative genres, and specialized instruction for youth with learning and developmental disabilities. Programs are available in studio and online formats.
  • Western and Thematic Art Exhibitions 6 activities
    • Art Exhibitions and Sales
      Organizes and hosts various art exhibitions and sales, including the "Circle of Friends Art Show & Sale," "Best & Brightest Art Show & Sale," and shows featuring works by specific artist groups like the Din'é Bi Keyah Navajoland Plein Air Painters and Artists of Alamos.
    • Art Exhibitions and Sales
      Organizes and hosts various art exhibitions and sales to showcase art and celebrate artists, including the "Circle of Friends Art Show & Sale," the "Best & Brightest Art Show & Sale" featuring students' work, an Exhibition and Sale of the Din'é Bi Keyah Navajoland Plein Air Painters, and the "Artists of Alamos Show and Sale" featuring Alamos artisans.
    • Host art exhibitions and sales
      Organizes and hosts various art exhibitions and sales, including the "Circle of Friends Art Show & Sale," "Best & Brightest Art Show & Sale," an Exhibition and Sale featuring the Din'é Bi Keyah Navajoland Plein Air Painters, and the "Artists of Alamos Show and Sale."
    • Host art exhibitions and sales
      Organizes and hosts various art exhibitions and sales, such as the "Circle of Friends Art Show & Sale," "Best & Brightest Art Show & Sale," "Artists of Alamos Show and Sale," and exhibitions featuring the Din'é Bi Keyah Navajoland Plein Air Painters.
    • Host art shows and sales
      Organizes and hosts various art shows and sales, including the "Circle of Friends Art Show & Sale," "Best & Brightest Art Show & Sale," an Exhibition and Sale featuring Din'é Bi Keyah Navajoland Plein Air Painters, and the "Artists of Alamos Show and Sale."
    • Organize art exhibitions and sales events
      Hosts recurring public art exhibitions and sales including the "Circle of Friends Art Show & Sale," "Best & Brightest Art Show & Sale," "Artists of Alamos Show and Sale," and showcases featuring work from outreach programs at Mustang Library and Din'é Bi Keyah Navajoland Plein Air Painters.
  • Specialized Continuing Education Lectures 6 activities
    • Art History Lecture Series
      Offers various art history lecture series, including topics on "Great Collections," "Anne's Treasures," "Biographies," "Summer Series," and "Contemporary & Ancient Art," available in both in-person and online formats, with options for discounted bundled lectures.
    • Art History Lecture Series
      Offers a comprehensive Art History Lecture Series, available both in-person and online, covering various topics such as "Great Collections," "Anne's Treasures," "Biographies," and Contemporary & Ancient Art. Lectures are typically held weekly on Tuesdays and can be purchased individually or as a bundled series.
    • Deliver art history lecture series
      Hosts a recurring Art History Lecture Series featuring expert presenter Anne Connor under multiple themes ("Great Collections," "Anne's Treasures," "Biographies," and "Summer Series"), as well as lectures by Perrin McEwen on Contemporary & Ancient Art. Lectures are offered weekly on Tuesdays and available both in person and online.
    • Offer art history lecture series
      Conducts weekly art history lectures, available both in-person and online, covering various topics such as "Great Collections," "Anne's Treasures," "Biographies," and Contemporary & Ancient Art. Bundled options for multiple lectures are also available.
    • Offer art history lectures
      Provides various art history lecture series, such as "Great Collections," "Anne's Treasures," "Biographies," and "Contemporary & Ancient Art," available both online and in-person, including weekly sessions and bundled options.
    • Offer art history lectures
      Provides a series of art history lectures, including weekly sessions and themed series like "Great Collections," "Anne's Treasures," "Biographies," and "Contemporary & Ancient Art," available in both in-person and online formats.
  • Disability Inclusion Teacher Training 6 activities
    • Build teaching capacity for inclusive art instruction
      Provides professional development for teaching artists through the Beyond Vision program, training them to effectively teach visually impaired students.
    • Capacity Building for Teaching Artists
      Provides professional instruction to teaching artists on how to effectively teach visually impaired students through its Beyond Vision program.
    • Professional Development for Teaching Artists
      Provides professional instruction to teaching artists on how to teach visually impaired students through its Beyond Vision program.
    • Provide professional development for teaching artists
      Provides professional instruction to teaching artists on how to teach visually impaired students through its Beyond Vision program.
    • Provide professional development for teaching artists
      Provides professional instruction to teaching artists on how to teach visually impaired students through its Beyond Vision program.
    • Provide professional development for teaching artists
      Offers professional instruction to teaching artists on how to teach visually impaired students through its Beyond Vision program.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Host youth art development and exchange programs
      Supports young artists through the Youth Summer Camps, Young Artist & Authors Showcase, Annual Youth Art & Writing competition for Scottsdale high school students, and an International Teen Art Exchange with Kingston, Ontario. Scholarships and outreach classes are provided for low-income and at-risk youth.
    • Support youth art initiatives
      Supports various youth art programs, including scholarships for summer camps, outreach art classes, and workshops for mentors, as well as organizing an Annual Youth Art & Writing competition and an International Teen Art Exchange.
    • Support youth art programs and competitions
      Supports youth art programs including the Young Artist & Authors Showcase, an Annual Youth Art & Writing competition for Scottsdale high school students, and an International Teen Art Exchange between Scottsdale and Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
    • Support youth art programs and competitions
      Supports youth art programs including the Young Artist & Authors Showcase, an Annual Youth Art & Writing competition for Scottsdale high school students, and an International Teen Art Exchange between Scottsdale and Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
    • Youth Art Competitions and Exchanges
      Supports youth art programs including the Young Artist & Authors Showcase, an Annual Youth Art & Writing competition for Scottsdale high school students, and an International Teen Art Exchange between Scottsdale and Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
    • Youth Art Competitions and Exchanges
      Supports youth art programs including the Young Artist & Authors Showcase, an annual art and writing competition for Scottsdale high school students, and an International Teen Art Exchange between Scottsdale and Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.85M
Contributions & grants$529K29%
Program service revenue$1.15M62%
Investment income$89K5%
Other revenue$83K
expenses
Total expenses$1.85M
Program expenses62%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$600K
Grants paid out$50K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$3.36M
Cash$968K
Investments$2.19M
Liabilities$354K
Net assets$3.01M
Liquid reserves20.5 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -27.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TRUDY HAYS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $74K
board members · 14
  • AMY GAUSE — TRUSTEE
  • BERNADETTE WOLFSWINKEL — TRUSTEE
  • BETTY DRAKE — PRESIDENT
  • CAROL BARMORE — TRUSTEE
  • CHARLES MARSH — VICE PRESIDENT
  • ELAINE MAY — TRUSTEE
  • JERRY COX — TRUSTEE
  • MELISSA CAMPOS — TRUSTEE
  • MICHAEL LITTLE — TREASURER
  • NANCY CHABOUN — TRUSTEE
  • NORMAN LAZAR — TRUSTEE
  • PATRICIA EHRLICH — TRUSTEE
  • SHEILA INGRAM — TRUSTEE
  • SUSAN BELL — SECRETARY
relationships · 23

who they work with

  • Belmac Museum Square Funder — Gold level sponsor and donor for events including the annual Beaux Arts fundraiser.
  • Boys & Girls Clubs (McKee & Piper Branches) Partner — Offers monthly "Artist in Residence" Workshops for aspiring teen artists.
  • Breakthrough Academy Partner — Partners to offer a series of art workshops in SAS studios for school-age students with learning disabilities, Autism, ADHD, and Emotional Disabilities.
  • CASS Homeless Shelter Partner — Provides professional art workshops for children of homeless families at the shelter.
  • Clelland Family Foundation Funder — Gold level sponsor and donor for events including the annual Beaux Arts fundraiser.
  • Din'é Bi Keyah (DBK) Navajoland Plein Air Painters Partner — Hosts an exhibition and sale featuring their work.
  • Doreen & David Picerne Charitable Foundation Funder — Gold level sponsor and donor for events including the annual Beaux Arts fundraiser.
  • International Artist Publishing Funder — Platinum level sponsor and donor for events including the annual Beaux Arts fundraiser.
  • Marylyn Modny & Ed Gregory Funder — Diamond level sponsor and donor for events including the annual Beaux Arts fundraiser.
  • Muscular Dystrophy Association Partner — Provides professional art instructors for MDA Summer Camp workshops and one-on-one art workshops with youth ambassadors.
  • New Pathways for Youth Partner — Provides scholarships for SAS Youth Summer Camps, Outreach Art Classes for their downtown Summer Day Camps and Art Workshops for mentors and their matches.
  • Plein Air Painters of America (PAPA) Partner — Collaborates to offer a biannual destination workshop.
  • Plein Air Painters of America (PAPA) Partner — Offers a biannual destination workshop in conjunction with PAPA.
  • STARS (Scottsdale Training and Rehabilitation Services) Partner — Provides a creative arts program with weekly art workshops at two STARS locations.
  • Scottsdale Artists League Funder — Provided financial support for the founding of the school.
  • Scottsdale Public Libraries Partner — Collaborates to offer free guest artist Anime & Manga classes for teens and showcases art from SAS Outreach and Community programs at Mustang Library.
  • Scottsdale Sister Cities Association Partner — Collaborates on the "Artists of Alamos Show and Sale."
  • Scottsdale Sister City Association Partner — Partners in support of their youth art programs, including the Young Artist & Authors Showcase, Annual Youth Art & Writing competition, and International Teen Art Exchange.
  • The Camelot Foundation Funder — Platinum level sponsor and donor for events including the annual Beaux Arts fundraiser.
  • The Ingram Family Foundation Funder — Diamond level sponsor and donor for events including the annual Beaux Arts fundraiser.
  • The Little Family Trust Funder — Platinum level sponsor and donor for events including the annual Beaux Arts fundraiser.
  • The Opportunity Tree Partner — Partners to offer monthly art workshops in an artist studio environment for adults and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Thunderbird Foundation Gallery Partner — The Maynard Dixon property, home, and studio, where the workshop takes place, is now part of the Thunderbird Foundation Gallery.