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CATTLE TRACK ARTS AND PRESERVATION

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 860920589 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE A20 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · www.cattletrack.org
revenue
$49K
expenses
$65K
net assets
$415K
employees
0
volunteers
20
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

TO RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATE SCOTTSDALE'S AUTHENTIC CULTURAL HERITAGE BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS, CRAFTSMEN AND STUDENTS, VISUAL AND PERFORMING, INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY, TO ENCOURAGE AND ENHANCE THEIR ART FORMS AND TO FURTHER THE PRESERVATION OF SCOTTSDALE'S GENUINE PAST AS A UNIQUE ARTS COMMUNITY IN A DESERT ENVIRONMENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

Cattle Track Arts and Preservation is an arts compound in Scottsdale, Arizona, dedicated to preserving the city's cultural heritage. It provides opportunities for visual and performing artists, craftsmen, and students to develop their art forms. The organization hosts events, open studios, and offers tours to engage the community with its historic grounds and resident artists.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Artist Residencies/Studios
Provides studio space and opportunities for various artists including printmakers, photographers, potters, painters, and sculptors to create and showcase their work.
Cattle Track Tour
A guided walking tour through historic areas of the compound and general admission to explore open studios, meet artists, enjoy live local music, and purchase artwork.
activities · 9 clusters

what they do

  • Online Art Gallery & Artist Support Services 6 activities
    • Creation of acrylic paintings
      Creates paintings using acrylic as the primary medium.
    • Creation of acrylic paintings
      Creates paintings using acrylic as the primary medium, contributing to contemporary American art with a focus on imaginative and narrative content.
    • Production of welded metal sculptures
      Creates welded metal sculptures that capture the natural beauty of human nature in surrealistic and whimsical ways, contributing to public and private art collections.
    • Production of welded metal sculptures
      Creates welded metal sculptures that capture the natural beauty of human nature in surrealistic and whimsical ways.
    • Provision of professional photography services
      Provides fashion, commercial, and fine arts photography services for high-profile clients including Tissot, GoDaddy.com, and professional athletes, serving both artistic and commercial markets.
    • Provision of professional photography services
      Provides fashion, commercial, and fine arts photography services for high-profile clients including Tissot, GoDaddy.com, and professional athletes.
  • Visual Arts Exhibition & Collection Preservation 4 activities
    • Exhibition of fine art photography of the American West
      Exhibits fine art photography of the American West at major institutions including the Phoenix Art Museum, Tucson Museum of Art, Desert Caballeros Western Museum, and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Museum, promoting regional visual culture.
    • Exhibition of fine art photography of the American West
      Exhibits fine art photography of the American West at institutions including the Phoenix Art Museum, Tucson Museum of Art, Desert Caballeros Western Museum, and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Museum.
    • Inclusion of fine art photography in permanent collections
      Has fine art photography included in the permanent collections of the Phoenix Art Museum, Desert Caballeros Western Museum, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Museum, and Scottsdale Public Art Program, ensuring long-term public access and cultural preservation.
    • Inclusion of fine art photography in permanent public collections
      Has fine art photography included in the permanent collections of the Phoenix Art Museum, Desert Caballeros Western Museum, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Museum, and Scottsdale Public Art Program.
  • Historic Site Recognition & Commemoration 2 activities
    • Completion of the "100 Years 100 Ranchers" Arizona Centennial Legacy Project
      Completed "100 Years 100 Ranchers," a ten-year official Legacy Project for the Arizona Centennial, documenting the lives and contributions of Arizona ranchers.
    • Completion of the "100 Years 100 Ranchers" Arizona Centennial Legacy Project
      Completed "100 Years 100 Ranchers," a ten-year official Legacy Project for the Arizona Centennial, documenting and honoring the cultural heritage of Arizona ranchers through visual and narrative storytelling.
  • Ceramic & Mosaic Arts Instruction 2 activities
    • Creation of functional ceramic art
      Creates functional ceramic pieces using wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques, producing high-fired stoneware that is dishwasher and microwave safe.
    • Creation of functional ceramic art
      Creates functional ceramic pieces using wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques, producing high-fired stoneware that is dishwasher and microwave safe, blending artistry with utility.
  • Urban Wildlife Habitat Engagement 2 activities
    • Maintenance of an ecologically active urban yard
      Maintains a mid-city yard that supports ecological activity including predation, regeneration, and invertebrate behavior, integrating environmental stewardship into the organization’s physical space.
    • Maintenance of an ecologically active yard
      Maintains a mid-city yard that supports ecological activity including predation, regeneration, and invertebrate behavior.
  • Artist-Specific Legacy Stewardship 2 activities
    • Preservation and presentation of Philip C. Curtis's artistic legacy
      Preserves and presents the artistic legacy of Philip C. Curtis, a 20th-century American artist known for exquisitely crafted paintings that depict an imagined vision of Americana influenced by circus and entertainment themes and memories of his childhood in Michigan.
    • Preservation and presentation of Philip C. Curtis's artistic legacy
      Preserves and presents the artistic legacy of Philip C. Curtis, a 20th-century American artist known for exquisitely crafted paintings that depict an imagined vision of Americana influenced by circus and entertainment themes and memories of his childhood in Michigan.
  • Public Art Project Management 1 activity
    • Creation of socially responsible assemblage artwork
      Created "Green Standard," a 2007 assemblage artwork made from cut-up detergent bottles that combines formal artistic practice with social responsibility.
  • Charity Golf Tournament 1 activity
    • Organization of community arts events with leadership groups
      Organized an event in partnership with 12 members of Scottsdale Leadership Class 40, as part of their Project Lead It Forward (PLIF) initiative.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Creation of assemblage artwork with social and environmental themes
      Created "Green Standard," a 2007 assemblage artwork made from cut-up detergent bottles that combines formal artistic practice with social responsibility, reflecting ecological and artistic values.
    • Organization of community arts events with leadership groups
      Organized an event in partnership with 12 members of Scottsdale Leadership Class 40, as part of their Project Lead It Forward (PLIF) initiative, fostering civic engagement and collaborative art programming.
    • Publication of fine art photography in major regional media
      Photograph titled "First Snow" of rancher Sam Udall was featured on the December 2011 cover of Arizona Highways as part of the "50 Greatest Photos" issue, highlighting regional art and ranching culture to a broad audience.
    • Publication of limited edition prints by regional and national artists
      Published 122 limited edition relief prints, monoprints, and monotypes by 25 regionally and nationally recognized artists, supporting contemporary printmaking and artistic collaboration.
    • Publication of limited edition prints by regional and national artists
      Published 122 limited edition relief prints, monoprints, and monotypes by 25 regionally and nationally recognized artists.
    • Publication of significant photographic works in major media
      A photograph titled "First Snow" of rancher Sam Udall was featured on the December 2011 cover of Arizona Highways as part of the "50 Greatest Photos" issue.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$49K
Contributions & grants$39K80%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6K12%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$415K
Cash$38K
Investments$377K
Liabilities$119
Net assets$415K
Liquid reserves76.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +9.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 9
  • ALAN KEMPNER — DIRECTOR
  • CASSIDY CAMPANA — SECRETARY
  • EDIE ARROWSMITH — DIRECTOR
  • JANIE ELLIS JONES — TREASURER
  • JOHN FLICKER — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MICHAEL ELLIS — DIRECTOR
  • RALPH KIMBALL — PRESIDENT
  • RANDY SCHILLING — DIRECTOR
  • SUKI EDWARDS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Arizona Highways Partner — Featured Scott Baxter's photograph on its cover and published commentary on his work.
  • Desert Caballeros Western Museum Partner — Hosted exhibitions and holds Scott Baxter's work in its permanent collection.
  • GoDaddy.com Partner — Client of Mark Hendrickson for commercial photography projects.
  • James Turrell Partner — Provided a 1961 Vandercook Universal I printing press in a trade arrangement, supporting the studio's printmaking capacity.
  • Mary Van Dusen Partner — Artist-in-residence creating pottery at Cattle Track Pottery studio
  • Phoenix Art Museum Partner — Hosted exhibitions and holds Scott Baxter's work in its permanent collection.
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Museum Partner — Hosted exhibitions and holds Scott Baxter's work in its permanent collection.
  • Scottsdale Leadership Class 40 Partner — Partners with 12 members of Scottsdale Leadership Class 40 for their Project Lead It Forward (PLIF) initiative to expand outreach and impact.
  • Scottsdale Public Art Program Partner — Holds Scott Baxter's work in its permanent collection.
  • Tissot Partner — Client of Mark Hendrickson for fashion and commercial photography services.
  • Tucson Museum of Art Partner — Hosted exhibitions of Scott Baxter's photography.