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SOUTHERN ARIZONA WATERCOLOR GUILD INC
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860911124 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.southernazwatercolorguild.com
revenue
$122K
expenses
$107K
net assets
$122K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE WATERCOLOR ART

profile · synthesized from sources

Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild Inc is a nonprofit organization that supports watercolor artists through membership benefits, educational opportunities, and art exhibitions. The guild partners with art supply companies and sponsors to promote watercolor art in the region. It operates primarily in Southern Arizona.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Art Exhibitions
Organizes and hosts watercolor art shows supported by corporate sponsors and open to guild members
Membership Benefits
Provides members with access to sponsored art supplies, exhibition opportunities, and networking with other watercolor artists
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Watercolor Artist Support Programs 10 activities
    • Facilitate member art exchange and feedback programs
      Operates programs like "Another Pair of Eyes" for members to receive feedback on their watercolor paintings from experienced artists, and organizes a "SAWG Summer Postcard Exchange" for members to create and exchange small artworks.
    • Facilitate member art exchange and feedback programs
      Operates "Another Pair of Eyes," a monthly program for members to receive feedback on their watercolor paintings from experienced artists, and organizes a "SAWG Summer Postcard Exchange" for members to create and exchange small artworks.
    • Facilitate member art exchange and feedback programs
      Operates programs like "Another Pair of Eyes" for members to receive feedback on their paintings from experienced artists, and organizes a "SAWG Summer Postcard Exchange" for members to create and exchange small artworks.
    • Facilitate peer feedback and artistic exchange
      Operates "Another Pair of Eyes," a monthly program for members to receive feedback on their watercolor paintings from experienced artists, and organizes a "SAWG Summer Postcard Exchange" for members to create and exchange small artworks.
    • Maintain a directory of teaching artists
      Maintains a "SAWG Teaching Artists Listing" to help members find classes in water-based painting taught by other SAWG artists.
    • Maintain a teaching artist directory
      Maintains a "SAWG Teaching Artists Listing" to help members find classes in water-based painting taught by other SAWG artists, facilitating learning and connection within the community.
    • Offer membership and artist resources
      Offers membership to individuals who support the organization's purposes and participate in Guild activities, and maintains a "SAWG Teaching Artists Listing" to help members find water-based painting classes taught by other SAWG artists.
    • Provide membership and artist resources
      Offers membership to individuals who support the organization's purposes and participate in Guild activities, and maintains a "SAWG Teaching Artists Listing" to help members find classes taught by other SAWG artists.
    • Provide membership and artist resources
      Offers membership to individuals who support the organization's purposes and provides a "SAWG Teaching Artists Listing" to help members find water-based painting classes taught by other SAWG artists.
    • Provide membership opportunities
      Offers membership to individuals who support the organization's purposes and participate in Guild activities, fostering a community for watercolor artists.
  • Charity Galas and Auctions 6 activities
    • Conduct fundraising and community engagement events
      Holds an Annual Sidewalk Sale, participates in the Jim Click Millions for Tucson raffle to raise funds, and hosts an annual Meet-and-Greet event featuring painting activities and a raffle of donated member paintings.
    • Conduct fundraising events
      Organizes fundraising events such as an Annual Sidewalk Sale and participates in community raffles like the Jim Click Millions for Tucson raffle to raise money for the Guild.
    • Host community and fundraising events
      Holds an Annual Sidewalk Sale, participates in raffles to raise funds, and hosts an annual Meet-and-Greet event that includes painting activities and a raffle of donated member paintings.
    • Host community and fundraising events
      Holds an Annual Sidewalk Sale, participates in the Jim Click Millions for Tucson raffle to raise funds, and hosts an annual Meet-and-Greet event featuring painting activities and a raffle of donated member paintings.
    • Host member engagement events
      Holds annual events like the Meet-and-Greet, which includes painting activities, information on guild activities, and raffles of donated member paintings, to engage its members.
    • Organize community and fundraising events
      Holds an Annual Sidewalk Sale, participates in raffles to raise funds, and hosts annual Meet-and-Greet events that include painting activities and raffles of donated member paintings.
  • Regional Watercolor Organization Collaboration 5 activities
    • Advocate for watercolor societies
      Played a leading role in establishing the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, which includes 10 art organizations in the western U.S.
    • Engage in regional art federation leadership
      Played a leading role in establishing the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, which encompasses 10 art organizations in the western U.S.
    • Lead in establishing regional art federations
      Played a leading role in establishing the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, which includes 10 art organizations in the western U.S., demonstrating regional advocacy and collaboration.
    • Participate in regional art federation leadership
      Played a leading role in establishing the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, which encompasses 10 art organizations across the western U.S.
    • Support regional art organizations
      Played a leading role in establishing the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, which encompasses 10 art organizations across the western U.S.
  • Community Art Exhibitions & Festivals 4 activities
    • Host art exhibitions and receptions
      Organizes and hosts receptions for various art shows in its gallery, such as the Signature Show, Color My World Show, Summer Getaways Show, Experimental Show, 57th Annual Point Show, and Fiesta Sonora Show, where awards are presented and paintings are displayed.
    • Host art exhibitions and receptions
      Organizes and hosts receptions for various art shows in its gallery, including the Signature Show, Color My World Show, Summer Getaways Show, Experimental Show, 57th Annual Point Show, and Fiesta Sonora Show, where awards are presented and paintings are displayed.
    • Organize art exhibitions and receptions
      Hosts receptions for various art shows in its gallery, including the Signature Show, Color My World Show, Summer Getaways Show, Experimental Show, 57th Annual Point Show, and Fiesta Sonora Show, where awards are presented and paintings are displayed.
    • Organize art exhibitions and receptions
      Hosts various art exhibitions in its gallery, such as the Signature Show, Color My World Show, Summer Getaways Show, Experimental Show, 57th Annual Point Show, and Fiesta Sonora Show, including receptions where awards are presented and paintings are displayed.
  • Visual Arts Instruction & Workshops 4 activities
    • Offer watercolor classes and workshops
      Provides a variety of watercolor classes and workshops, including beginning, next step, and intermediate levels, as well as premier workshops focusing on specific techniques and subjects. These classes are offered to both members and non-members, with some sessions providing all necessary art supplies.
    • Offer watercolor classes and workshops
      Provides a variety of watercolor classes and workshops, including beginning, intermediate, and specialized topics like portraiture, impressionist techniques, and creative journaling. These range from ongoing weekly sessions to multi-day workshops, with some offering all materials.
    • Offer watercolor classes and workshops
      Provides a variety of watercolor classes and workshops, including beginning, next step, intermediate, and premier workshops focusing on specific techniques and subjects. These range from single sessions to multi-day courses, with some offering all materials.
    • Offer watercolor classes and workshops
      Provides a variety of watercolor classes and workshops, including beginning, next step, intermediate, and premier workshops focusing on specific techniques and subjects. These classes are offered at various times, including ongoing weekly sessions, multi-day workshops, and summer "Try Watercolor" classes, with some providing all materials.
  • Artist Open Studio & Critique Programs 2 activities
    • Host open studio sessions
      Provides weekly "Open Studio" sessions at the gallery, offering a space for members and non-members of all skill levels to paint, socialize, and learn from each other.
    • Provide open studio access
      Hosts weekly "Open Studio" sessions at the gallery, offering a space for members and non-members of all skill levels to paint, socialize, and learn from each other.
  • Emerging Artist Support Programs 2 activities
    • Offer scholarships for young artists
      Provides scholarships to support young artists in their artistic development.
    • Provide scholarships for young artists
      Offers scholarships to support young artists in their artistic development.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Offer membership and support to artists
      Offers membership to individuals who support the organization's purposes and participate in Guild activities, and provides scholarships to support young artists.
    • Provide open studio access
      Hosts weekly "Open Studio" sessions at its gallery, offering a space for members and non-members of all skill levels to paint, socialize, and learn from each other.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$122K
Contributions & grants$29K24%
Program service revenue$60K50%
Investment income$270%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$107K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$1K
balance sheet
Total assets$122K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$122K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +4.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 2
  • SANDY WALKER — DIRECTOR
  • SUE MAHON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 23

who they work with

  • Acrylic Painters USA Partner — Recognizes APUSA National Show (after 2017) for Saguaro Fellow status advancement.
  • Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors Partner — Recognizes Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors (after June 5, 2023) for Saguaro Fellow status advancement.
  • American Watercolor Society Partner — Recognizes AWS shows for Saguaro Fellow status advancement.
  • Arizona Art Supply Funder — Sponsor of the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild's shows.
  • Arizona Watercolor Association Partner — Recognizes AWA Spring and Fall shows as approved point shows for Signature membership.
  • Golden Paints Funder — Sponsor of the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild's shows.
  • International Society of Acrylic Painters Partner — Recognizes ISAP Annual Physical Shows (after March 2016) for Saguaro Fellow status advancement.
  • Kentucky Watercolor Society Partner — Recognizes KWS Annual Aqueous USA Show (after 2017) for Saguaro Fellow status advancement.
  • National Watercolor Society Partner — Recognizes NWS shows for Saguaro Fellow status advancement.
  • Northwest Watercolor Society Partner — Recognizes NWWS Annual International Open Exhibition (after 2017) for Saguaro Fellow status advancement.
  • Pittsburgh Watercolor Society Partner — Recognizes Pittsburgh Watercolor Society Annual Aqueous Show (after fall 2018) for Saguaro Fellow status advancement.
  • San Diego Watercolor Society Partner — Recognizes San Diego Watercolor Society’s International Exhibition (after March 2021) for Saguaro Fellow status advancement.
  • Sandra Parker Partner — Independent art instructor contracted to teach beginning watercolor classes at the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild gallery.
  • Sarnoff Art Funder — Sponsor of the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild's shows.
  • St. Francis in the Foothills Partner — Hosted the annual Meet-and-Greet event.
  • St. Francis in the Foothills Celebration and Performing Arts Center Partner — Hosts workshops at their facility, which provides a spacious room with natural lighting and views of the Tucson Mountains.
  • Tim Bhajjan Partner — Independent art instructor contracted to teach portrait and intermediate watercolor classes at the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild gallery.
  • Watercolor Art Society – Houston Partner — Recognizes International Watermedia Exhibition (WAS-H) (after January 3, 2022) for Saguaro Fellow status advancement.
  • West Virginia Watercolor Society Partner — Recognizes Aqueous 2020, West Virginia Watercolor Society National Juried Exhibition for Saguaro Fellow status advancement.
  • Western Federation Network — Member organization participating in the Western Federation network.
  • Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Network — Co-founded and participates in the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, a network of 10 regional art organizations.
  • Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Partner — Provides opportunities for participation in its Annual exhibition.
  • Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Partner — Recognizes WFWS shows (after September 10, 2022) for Saguaro Fellow status advancement.