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SCULPTURETUCSONORG INC

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 814077958 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE A99 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · sculpturetucson.org
revenue
$287K
expenses
$276K
net assets
$172K
employees
0
volunteers
30
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

PROMOTING SCULPTURE IN SOUTHERN ARIZONA.

profile · synthesized from sources

Sculpture Tucson is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sculpture in Southern Arizona. It achieves this by hosting an annual juried sculpture festival, maintaining a public sculpture park, and organizing various exhibitions. The organization aims to foster engagement, dialogue, and appreciation of sculpture for the public while providing professional opportunities for artists.

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. #1 primary $72K
    IN 2022, WE HOSTED A ONE PERSON SHOW FOR INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ARTIST ROTRAUT IN THE SCULPTURE PARK. ROTRAUT HAS RESIDED IN ARIZONA FOR 25 YEARS. HOWEVER, THIS WAS HER FIRST AND ONLY ONE PERSON SHOW IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA. THIS OUTDOOR SCULPTURE SHOW WAS FREE TO THE PUBLIC, NO ENTRANCE FEES CHARGED. IN DECEMBER 2022, WE OPENED A SECOND SHOW IN THE SCULPTURE PARK, AN INVITATIONAL SCULPTURE SHOW, EXHIBITING THE WORK OF 16 ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE USA AND ONE FROM MEXICO CITY.
  2. #2 $27K
    SCULPTURE TUCSON'S "SCULPTURE-ON-THE-STREET" PROGRAM CONNECTS SCULPTURE AND BUSINESSES WITH THE INTENT TO PLACE LARGE WORKS OF ART ALONG MAJOR ROADS IN TUCSON AND PIMA COUNTY. IN 2022, WE STARTED A NEW PROGRAM OF LEASING SCULPTURES TO BUSINESSES.
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Sculpture Festival Show & Sale
Largest outdoor juried sculpture festival in Arizona, featuring over 50 sculptors from across the country exhibiting and selling their work at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park.
Collaborative Exhibits
Partners with other organizations like Tucson Botanical Gardens and Hacienda del Sol Resort to host unique sculpture exhibitions.
Post House Gallery Exhibitions
Features various art exhibitions, including works by local artists and University of Arizona students, at the organization's headquarters.
Public Sculpture Park
Exhibits large-scale, three-dimensional outdoor works at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, open to the public.
Sculpture on the Street
Places art in public spaces, such as Al Glann's Wild Spirit.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Community Art Exhibitions & Festivals 4 activities
    • Host Festival Preview Parties
      Hosts ticketed preview parties for the annual sculpture festival, offering entertainment, refreshments, artist meet-and-greet opportunities, first access to sculptures, and discounts on purchases.
    • Host Sculpture Exhibitions
      Hosts various sculpture exhibitions, including themed shows like "JOY Sculptural Exhibit," "Beyond the Vessel" (celebrating glass art), "The Kinetic Factor" (focusing on motion), and "Dystopian Dreams" (featuring student artists). These exhibitions showcase both large-scale and small-scale works by local and national artists, often with specific calls for artists.
    • Organize an Annual Outdoor Sculpture Festival
      Organizes the Annual Sculpture Festival Show & Sale, the largest outdoor juried sculpture festival in Arizona, attracting over 5,000 attendees and featuring more than 50 sculptors from across the country. The festival is free to the public and showcases over 60 artists from 9 states.
    • Organize an Annual Outdoor Sculpture Festival
      Organizes the Annual Sculpture Festival Show & Sale, the largest outdoor juried sculpture festival in Arizona, attracting over 5,000 attendees and featuring more than 50 sculptors from across the country. This free public event showcases over 60 artists from 9 states and includes a ticketed preview party with entertainment, refreshments, and artist meet-and-greet opportunities.
  • Art-Focused Fundraising & Collection Support 2 activities
    • Acquire and Exhibit Donated Sculptures
      Receives donations of sculptures, such as from the Dantzler estate, makes them available for public viewing at headquarters, and uses proceeds from sales to purchase, donate, and exhibit sculpture in public settings.
    • Acquire and Exhibit Public Sculpture
      Receives donations of sculptures, such as from the Dantzler estate, which are made available for public viewing at its headquarters. Proceeds from the annual Sculpture Tucson Festival Show & Sale are used to purchase, donate, and exhibit sculpture in public settings.
  • Visual Arts Exhibition & Collection Preservation 2 activities
    • Operate a Public Sculpture Park
      Operates a sculpture park open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM, located at the Post House within Pima County’s Brandi Fenton Memorial Park. The park hosts various exhibits, including large-scale sculptures and themed installations, and serves as a venue for public art installations.
    • Operate a Public Sculpture Park
      Operates a sculpture park open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM, located at the Post House within Pima County’s Brandi Fenton Memorial Park. The park mounts exhibits and features large-scale sculptures.
  • Temporary Nature-Inspired Art Exhibitions 1 activity
    • Host Sculpture Exhibitions
      Hosts various sculpture exhibitions, including themed exhibits like "JOY Sculptural Exhibit," "Beyond the Vessel" (Year of Glass), "The Kinetic Factor," "Dystopian Dreams," and "#366 Hooks." These exhibitions feature works by local artists, students, and sculptors from multiple states, often including large-scale and small-scale pieces.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Organize Pop-Up Drive-Through Sculpture Parks
      Organized a pop-up drive-through sculpture park featuring the work of nineteen sculptors, allowing safe public viewing while respecting social distancing guidelines.
    • Organize Public Art Installations
      Organizes and places public art installations, including a pop-up drive-through sculpture park, to engage the community and support sculpture as an art form.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$287K
Contributions & grants$62K21%
Program service revenue$225K79%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$276K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$172K
Cash$23K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$172K
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +26.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 3
  • BARBARA GRYGUTIS — PRESIDENT
  • JEFFREY TIMAN — TREASURER
  • JOHN FENTON — SECRETARY
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Dantzler estate Partner — Donated sculptures to Sculpture Tucson for sale to support programs.
  • El Torero Partner — Provides curated food for events.
  • El Torero Partner — Provides food for the Preview Party.
  • Hacienda del Sol Resort Partner — Partnered for the "Pop-up drive through Sculpture Park" and is described as a constant champion of Sculpture Tucson.
  • Homero Cerón & Cool Breeze Partner — Provides live Latin Jazz music at events.
  • Mariachi Valenzuela Partner — Provides live music at events.
  • Pima County Government — Headquarters are located within Pima County’s Brandi Fenton Memorial Park.
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens Partner — Partnered for the "Bird Houses and Nests" exhibit.
  • Wilde Meyer Gallery Partner — Mentioned in relation to artist Steve Grater.