activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 4
- Award art scholarships to local high school and college students Performing Arts Training ScholarshipsOffers art scholarships to students enrolled at Douglas High School, Bisbee High School, and Cochise College – Douglas Campus, awarding $500 for first prize and $250 for second prize to student artists.
- Distribute candy during annual Halloween event Holiday Food and Gift DistributionDistributed over 1,300 pieces of candy to trick-or-treaters during the Halloween 2024 event.
- Log volunteer hours in museum operations Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementLogged over 4,500 volunteer hours since January 2023 in support of museum activities.
- Operate public museum showcasing Last Supper art collection Historic Site Museum OperationOperates a museum in Douglas, Arizona, open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 4:30pm, displaying over 2,000 representations of the Last Supper, including permanent collection pieces such as "Animal Masks of the Last Supper" by Frederica Hall, multiple works by Bill Czappa, and a 20-foot life-size sculpture by Father Arnoldo Noriega.
capacity building · 1
- Acquire and integrate donated Last Supper art collections Furniture & Household Goods DistributionReceived approximately 2,000 Last Supper items from Flory's Last Supper Museum in Greensburg, Indiana, transferred via Zanmi Fondwa, and close to 100 additional donated pieces from around the world, which were integrated into the museum’s permanent collection.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Advisory board governance for artistic and educational oversight advisory_board_governanceEmploys an advisory board to guide key cultural programming decisions including art acquisitions, artist commissions, scholarships, and competitions to ensure quality and community alignment.
- Community cultural engagement for youth community_cultural_engagementBrings art and music to children while teaching the historical narrative of Douglas, using culturally relevant programming to promote education and inclusion.
- Community-engaged collection development through scholarships community-engaged collection developmentUses a scholarship program to grow the museum’s permanent collection while engaging local students, thereby integrating community development with artistic curation.
- Comprehensive collection of 'The Last Supper' inspired art comprehensive_art_collectionBuilds and displays the world's largest collection of artworks inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' to serve as a unique cultural and educational resource.
- Public access as educational engagement public_access_museumProvides regular public access to the museum to foster community engagement and education through direct interaction with the art collection.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Father Arnoldo Noriega’s Life-Size Sculpture Display
20-foot "life-size" Last Supper sculpture by Father Arnoldo Noriega, scheduled for exhibition in March 2026
Permanent Collection Exhibition
Displays over 2,000 artistic depictions of The Last Supper from around the world, including sculptures, paintings, folk art, and found-object artworks
relationships · 19
who they work with
- A.D.E.Q. Government — Granted basement and roof improvements in November 2024 through AtlasOne & Viking Specialty Contracting
- Andy Wilhelm Partner — Artist and educator serving on the advisory board.
- Atlas Obscura Partner — Featured the museum in a 2023 article
- AtlasOne Partner — Received basement and roof grant funding in partnership with Viking Specialty Contracting and A.D.E.Q. in November 2024
- Bill Czappa Partner — Artist whose work is in the permanent collection and who serves on the advisory board.
- Bisbee High School Partner — Partner school through which the scholarship program is administered.
- Cochise College – Douglas Campus Partner — Partner institution through which the scholarship program is administered.
- Douglas High School Partner — Partner school through which the scholarship program is administered.
- Frederica Hall Partner — Artist whose work is part of the museum's permanent collection and who contributes expertise to the advisory board.
- Harrod Blank Partner — Artist and filmmaker serving on the advisory board.
- Herald Review Partner — Named the museum Best of Cochise County Museums, Tours & Attractions in 2024
- Mi Ranchito Meat Center Partner — Founding member supporting the Last Supper Museum of America
- Phoenix Magazine Partner — Recognized the museum as Best Museum Road Trip in Arizona in 2024
- Serene Dominic Partner — Journalist and author serving on the advisory board.
- Thai Gourmet Restaurant Partner — Founding member supporting the Last Supper Museum of America
- The Home Depot/Sierra Vista Partner — Founding member supporting the Last Supper Museum of America
- Tom and Sandra Araya Partner — Artists serving on the advisory board.
- Viking Specialty Contracting Partner — Received basement and roof grant funding in partnership with AtlasOne and A.D.E.Q. in November 2024
- Zanmi Fondwa Partner — Facilitated the transfer of the Flory's Last Supper Museum collection to Last Supper Museum America Inc.