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YUMA ART SYMPOSIUM INC

YUMA, AZ · EIN 753129873 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE A51 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · www.yumasymposium.org

revenue

$37K

expenses

$69K

net assets

$78K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

N/A

profile · synthesized from sources

The Yuma Art Symposium is an annual event that fosters artistic collaboration and education among artists, educators, and students. It features presentations and workshops from diverse artists across various media, promoting a sense of community and creativity in Yuma, Arizona. The symposium has been a staple in the art world for over 40 years, attracting around 250 attendees each year.

named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Symposium

Hosts presentations and workshops from various artists, fostering collaboration and education in the arts.

activities · 5 clusters

what they do

Community Art Exhibitions & Festivals 7 activities
- Annual Yuma Art Symposium
  
  Organizes the annual Yuma Art Symposium, a multi-day event featuring artist demonstrations, lectures, slide presentations, and informal gatherings, including registration, a social event, pin swap, and introductions of presenters. The 47th symposium was held in February 2026.
- Fundraising through Art Auctions
  
  Holds an annual small art auction, known as the Small Works Auction Fundraiser, where symposium attendees and artists donate art for a silent auction during the Presenter exhibition opening.
- Host Art Exhibitions
  
  Hosts exhibitions of artworks by symposium presenters and a dedicated student show, including an opening night reception for the presenter exhibition at the Yuma Art Center Galleries.
- Organize the Yuma Art Symposium
  
  Annually organizes the Yuma Art Symposium, a multi-day event featuring demonstrations, lectures, and slide presentations by internationally recognized and emerging artists, along with social gatherings and networking opportunities for attendees.
- Pre-Symposium Public Events
  
  Co-hosts a free public "Pre-Symposium Day" at Arizona Western College, where four featured presenters deliver preview lectures, and organizes the "Show Your Stuff" event, allowing attendees to present their artwork in 5-minute talks.
- Presenter and Student Art Exhibitions
  
  Hosts a public Presenter Exhibition at the Yuma Art Center Galleries, featuring artworks by symposium presenters, alongside a one-night student exhibition for selected participants to display their work during the symposium.
- Small Works Auction Fundraiser
  
  Organizes an annual silent auction fundraiser during the opening of the Presenter Exhibition, where symposium attendees and artists donate small artworks; proceeds support symposium operations.
Metalworking & Lapidary Craft Education 2 activities
- Conduct Art Competitions and Presentations
  
  Organizes competitive events such as the National Saw, File, & Solder Sprints where teams create rings, and hosts "Show Your Stuff" sessions for attendees to present their artwork.
- National Saw, File & Solder Sprints
  
  Hosts the National Saw, File & Solder Sprints, a competitive jewelry-making event in which three-person teams create rings within a set time frame, held annually as part of the symposium programming.
Educational Seminar Hosting 1 activity
- Co-host Pre-Symposium Public Previews
  
  Co-hosts a "Pre-Symposium Day" at Arizona Western College, offering free public previews of presentations by four symposium presenters.
Conference Attendance Scholarships 1 activity
- Provide Student Work-Study Opportunities
  
  Offers a limited number of work-study positions to nominated students, providing them with free registration to the annual symposium.
Emerging Artist Support Programs 1 activity
- Student Work-Study Program
  
  Offers a limited number of work-study positions to students, providing free registration to the annual symposium for those nominated, supporting access and engagement for emerging artists.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue

Total revenue$37K

Contributions & grants$37K100%

Program service revenue——

Investment income——

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$69K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$27K

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$78K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$78K

2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -25.1%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 3

Name	Title	Compensation
P NEELY TOMKINS	Executive Direc	$12K
Patty Haberman	Director	$12K
DOUG MCDONALD	Director	$3K

relationships · 11

who they work with

Arizona Commission on the Arts Funder — Provided grant money to support the symposium in its early years.
Arizona Western College Partner — Co-hosts the "Pre-Symposium Day at AWC" where presenters give previews.
Arizona Western College Partner — Collaborates with the symposium to provide support and facilities.
City of Yuma Partner — Hosts the Presenter exhibition at the Yuma Art Center Galleries.
Cultural Council of Yuma Partner — Provided administrative assistance and use of the Yuma Theatre.
Yuma Art Center Partner — Hosts informal introductions of presenters at its Historic Yuma Theatre.
Yuma Art Center Partner — Hosts the exhibition of presenters' work during the symposium.
Yuma Art Center Galleries Partner — Venue for the Presenter exhibition.
Yuma Art Center’s Historic Yuma Theatre Partner — Hosted informal introductions of presenters for the 47th Yuma Art Symposium.
Yuma Lute’s Casino Partner — Hosted registration, a social gathering, and a pin swap for the 47th Yuma Art Symposium.
Yuma Lute’s Casino Partner — Hosts registration, a social gathering, and a pin swap for the Yuma Art Symposium.