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Central School Project Inc

Bisbee, AZ · EIN 860536659 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE A91Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · www.centralschoolproject.org
revenue
$98K
expenses
$80K
net assets
$196K
employees
mission · from form 990

Charitable and educational

profile · synthesized from sources

Artist collective and exhibition space based in Bisbee, Arizona, that supports a diverse group of multidisciplinary artists through studio practice, public exhibitions, and community programs. The organization hosts film screenings, art festivals, and educational workshops, fostering creative exchange and public engagement with contemporary art. It emphasizes collaboration, material exploration, and regional cultural identity.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

CSP Movie Series
Seasonal film screenings held outdoors in summer and indoors in winter, featuring curated films with free admission and refreshments by donation
Material Conversations
Exhibition series highlighting collaborative artistic practices among local artists, emphasizing material exploration and shared studio culture
Plein Air Festival
Annual festival inviting artists to paint the historic architecture and landscapes of Old Bisbee, promoting regional artistic engagement
Printmaking Classes
Workshop program offering hands-on instruction in printmaking techniques to community members
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Community Art Exhibitions & Festivals 3 activities
    • Host Arts Festivals and Events
      Organizes and hosts various arts festivals and events, including the Plein Air Festival for artists to paint historic locations and the MAKE Youth Arts Festival annually in March.
    • Host Arts Festivals and Events
      Organizes and hosts various arts festivals and events, including the Plein Air Festival for artists to paint historic locations and the MAKE Youth Arts Festival to celebrate National Youth Arts Month.
    • Host Visiting Artist Program
      Hosts a Visiting Artist Program that has brought painters, printmakers, performance artists, filmmakers, sound artists, and cross-disciplinary artists to the organization.
  • Film Screenings & Cinematic Events 2 activities
    • Host Film Screenings
      Organizes and hosts indoor and outdoor movie screenings, including a regular CSP Movie Series, featuring various films like 'Dolores', 'Harold and Maude', 'Wings Of Desire', and 'This Is Spinal Tap'.
    • Host Film Screenings
      Organizes and hosts indoor and outdoor movie screenings, including a regular CSP Movie Series, featuring various films like 'Dolores', 'Harold and Maude', 'Wings Of Desire', and 'This Is Spinal Tap'.
  • Visual Arts Exhibition & Collection Preservation 2 activities
    • Operate an Art Gallery and Exhibition Space
      Operates a gallery with regular public hours and by appointment, hosting art exhibitions featuring various artists and their work, such as the "Material Conversations" exhibition.
    • Operate an Art Gallery and Exhibition Space
      Operates a gallery with regular public hours and by appointment, hosting art exhibitions featuring various artists and their work, such as the "Material Conversations" exhibition.
  • Historic Building Restoration & Adaptive Reuse 2 activities
    • Preserve and Maintain the Historic Central School Building
      Conducts preservation work on the historic 1905 Central School building, which was purchased from the local school district in 1994.
    • Preserve and Maintain the Historic Central School Building
      Conducts preservation work on the historic 1905 Central School building, which was purchased from the local school district in 1994.
  • Youth Performing Arts Camps & Classes 2 activities
    • Provide Arts Programming and Workshops
      Offers diverse arts programming including performances, poetry readings, plays, concerts, dance performances, and children's workshops, with plans to offer printmaking classes.
    • Provide Arts Programming and Workshops
      Offers diverse arts programming such as performances, poetry readings, plays, concerts, dance performances, and children's workshops, and will offer printmaking classes.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Host Visiting Artist Program
      Hosts a Visiting Artist Program that has brought painters, printmakers, performance artists, filmmakers, sound artists, and cross-disciplinary artists to the organization.
    • Host Visiting Artist Program
      Hosts a Visiting Artist Program that brings painters, printmakers, performance artists, filmmakers, sound artists, and cross-disciplinary artists to the organization.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$98K
Contributions & grants$49K51%
Program service revenue$4K4%
Investment income$280%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$80K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$30K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$199K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$196K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 18
  • Danielle Winter — Director
  • Fernando Serrano — Director
  • Gail Campbell-Richardson — Director
  • Gretchen Baer — Director
  • Jan Searle — Director
  • Janet Reynolds — Director
  • Jeff Hughart — Director
  • Julia Arriola — Director
  • Ken Sikora — Director
  • Manny Martinez — Director
  • Monte Surratt — Director
  • Pamela Rodrigues — Director
  • Paul Bovee — Director
  • Peggy Avina — Director
  • Richard Shemanski — Director
  • Rita Verri — Director
  • Ruby Odell — Director
  • Sam Woolcott — Director
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Bisbee Pirate Weekend Partner — Co-presents the CSP Movie Series screening of "Waterworld" in association with the event.
  • Cochise College Partner — Artists featured in an exhibition work out of the Fine Arts Studio at Cochise College’s Douglas Campus.
  • Cochise College Partner — Partnered to present the 'Dolores' movie screening.
  • Cochise College Partner — Partnered to present the CSP Movie Series screening of 'Dolores'.
  • Cochise College Partner — Presented the film "Dolores" in partnership with Cochise College.
  • Cochise College’s Douglas Campus Partner — Artists featured in an exhibition work out of the Fine Arts Studio at Cochise College’s Douglas Campus.
  • Community Foundation of Southern Arizona Funder — Received support from the Community Foundation of Southern Arizona for free movie screenings.
  • Plein Air Festival 2025 Partner — Collaborates on the Plein Air Festival featuring artists painting in Old Bisbee.
  • Premiere Alliances Partner — Hosted the 2025 Members Retreat.
  • The Arizona Commission On The Arts Funder — Received support from The Arizona Commission On The Arts for free movie screenings.