named programs · 6 · from sources
what they call their work
Arts HQ Gallery
A premier exhibition space in Surprise, Arizona, providing innovative, diverse, and intentional art experiences that are educational and accessible to all people.
Culturalyst West Valley AZ
A free online platform that connects West Valley artists, organizations, and communities, allowing users to create profiles, find opportunities, post events, and share creative works.
Gallery 37
A summer youth public art program where high school juniors and seniors work with a professional artist to design, develop, and install a permanent piece of public art for a West Valley city, earning college credits and a stipend.
IMPRINT
Recognizes artists of color through ongoing exhibitions, workshops, and lectures, providing equitable access to resources and opportunities for BIPOC artists and organizations.
Make Music Day
An annual region-wide festival showcasing local musical talent and inspiring participation in music-making, with live performances across the West Valley.
The Art of Healthy Aging
A program for participants ages 55 and up, offering visual arts workshops, dance classes, and music workshops to provide access to the benefits of the arts for seniors with limited resources.
activities · 4 clusters
what they do
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Youth Public Art Projects 2 activities
- Deliver Gallery 37 youth public art programOperates Gallery 37, a five-week summer program for high school juniors and seniors that involves co-creating and installing permanent public art in West Valley cities under the mentorship of professional artists. Over 250 Arizona high school students have participated since 2001.
- Gallery 37 Public Art ProgramRuns Gallery 37, a five-week summer program where high school juniors and seniors collaborate with a professional artist to co-create and install permanent public art in West Valley cities. Over 250 students have participated since 2001.
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Veteran and Senior Art Access Programs 2 activities
- Deliver arts programs for older adultsOffers "The Art of Healthy Aging" program, providing visual arts workshops, dance classes, and music activities for adults aged 55 and up, particularly those with limited resources. Programs are led by experienced teaching artists and focus on creative expression, mobility, and social engagement.
- The Art of Healthy Aging ProgramOffers "The Art of Healthy Aging" program for participants aged 55 and up, providing access to arts benefits for seniors with limited resources through visual arts, dance, and music workshops.
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Community Art Exhibitions & Festivals 2 activities
- Operate Arts HQ GalleryOperates and curates the Arts HQ Gallery in Surprise, Arizona, providing free, public, and accessible art exhibitions.
- Operate and curate Arts HQ GalleryManages the Arts HQ Gallery in Surprise, Arizona, providing free, public, and accessible art exhibitions. The gallery serves as a cultural hub for the community with rotating displays and curated programming.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Host IMPRINT program for artists of colorRuns the IMPRINT program, which celebrates and highlights the culture and contributions of artists of color through an annual series of exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and community celebrations across the West Valley.
- IMPRINT ProgramOperates the IMPRINT program, an annual series of exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and celebrations that highlight the culture and contributions of artists of color in the valley.
- Make Music West Valley FestivalOrganizes Make Music West Valley, an annual region-wide festival showcasing local musical talent and encouraging participation in music-making.
- Organize Make Music West Valley festivalProduces Make Music West Valley, an annual region-wide festival that showcases local musical talent and promotes community-wide participation in music-making events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$522K
Contributions & grants$416K80%
Program service revenue$97K19%
Investment income$9K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$574K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$237K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$761K
Cash$138K
Investments$516K
Liabilities$207K
Net assets$554K
Liquid reserves13.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +338.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Denson | Executive Director | 40 | $70K |
| Sandra Bassett | President and CEO | 40 | $25K |
board members · 9
- Amanda Sanchez — Secretary
- Andrew Simek — Member
- Carmen Valiquette — Member
- Jimmy Davis — Member
- Jonathan Robles — Board Chair
- Judy Greene — Member
- Manuel Amarillas — Member
- Ramona Arias — Treasurer
- Sandi Staehle — Board Vice Chair
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Culturalyst Partner — Partner for Culturalyst West Valley AZ, a free platform connecting West Valley artists, organizations, and communities.
- Estrella Mountain Community College Partner — Provides free college credits to students participating in the Gallery 37 program.
- Leadership West Partner — Collaborative community leadership organization through which Kathy Knecht began her community involvement alongside the West Valley Arts Council.