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ARTLINK INC
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860638390 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.artlinkphx.org
revenue
$1.3M
expenses
$660K
net assets
$732K
employees
0
volunteers
20
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

ARTLINK KEEPS THE ARTS INTEGRAL TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR CITY BY CONNECTING ARTISTS, BUSINESS... ARTLINK KEEPS THE ARTS INTEGRAL TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR CITY BY CONNECTING ARTISTS, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Artlink Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1989 that connects artists, businesses, and the community to keep the arts integral to urban development in Arizona. Through various programs and initiatives, Artlink fosters collaboration among stakeholders in the arts and culture sector, enhancing community engagement and supporting local artists.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

ART+FORM
A project designed to inspire connection between multiple art practices while bridging Arizona’s arts and culture with development sectors.
Art Detour
An annual month-long celebration of the arts and culture community in Arizona, highlighting various art forms and engaging local artists.
Artist Forward Fund (TAFF)
A grant program supporting emerging Arizona artists at critical junctures in their careers, providing mentorship and resources.
mood room
An interdisciplinary art space that promotes diverse artistic practices and connects artists with exhibition opportunities.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Artist Networking & Opportunity Platforms 6 activities
    • Artist Networking and Community Building
      Operates the Articipant Program to connect artists and organizations, strengthening Arizona's creative ecosystem. This includes hosting "Mixed Media Happy Hour" events for networking and providing an "ArtBoard Newsletter" with arts opportunities. The organization also founded "the mood room" to connect artists with events and services.
    • Community Engagement and Networking
      Hosts "Mixed Media Happy Hour" events for artists and advocates to network and founded "the mood room" to connect artists with events and services, expanding support for cultural creatives.
    • Connecting Artists and Opportunities
      Operates the Articipant Program and ArtistsAZ.com to connect artists with organizations and opportunities, strengthening Arizona's creative ecosystem. This includes providing an "ArtBoard Newsletter" for arts opportunities and facilitating commissions from corporate partners.
    • Exhibition and Commission Opportunities for Artists
      Facilitates exhibition opportunities for Arizona artists through open calls, selecting artworks for exhibition and potential acquisition. This includes operating programs at various locations like Portland on the Park and The Summit at Copper Square, organizing the Art Walk at Biltmore Fashion Park, and connecting artists with commissions from corporate partners.
    • Maintaining Arts Information Platforms
      Operates ArtistsAZ.com, an online platform for Arizona artists, and maintains Artinerary, a local database, event calendar, and map to promote the arts and culture community.
    • Online Arts Platform and Database
      Operates ArtistsAZ.com, an online platform for Arizona artists, and maintains Artinerary, a local database, event calendar, and map to promote the arts and culture community.
  • Community Art Exhibitions & Festivals 4 activities
    • Cultural Space Development and Management
      Develops and manages cultural spaces, including an agreement to create an Arts and Culture Plan for Park Central Mall and founding "the mood room" at Park Central to connect artists with events and services. This also involves locating areas for site activations and creative placemaking.
    • Curating and Activating Art Spaces
      Develops and implements arts and culture plans for specific locations, such as Park Central Mall, and operates programs at various venues including Portland on the Park, The Summit at Copper Square, and The Bower Willo. The organization also organizes exhibitions in alternative spaces and facilitates creative placemaking.
    • Exhibition and Creative Placemaking
      Selects artworks for exhibition through open calls, organizes exhibitions in various venues including alternative spaces and non-traditional locations through the "IN RESIDENCE" program, and develops Arts and Culture Plans for specific developments like Park Central Mall.
    • Promoting and Organizing Art Events
      Organizes and promotes various art events in downtown Phoenix and throughout Arizona, including the monthly First Fridays art walk, Third Fridays "Gallery Night," and the annual multi-day Art Detour celebration. This includes hosting the Art d’Core Gala and "Mixed Media Happy Hour" events for networking.
  • Emerging Artist Support Programs 3 activities
    • Artist Support and Development
      Provides support to emerging artists in Arizona through the Articipant Program, offering mentoring, exhibition planning, networking support, portfolio review, career advice, and an "ArtBoard Newsletter" for arts opportunities. This also includes operating The Artist Forward Fund (TAFF) which provides grants and professional guidance to emerging artists.
    • Artist Support and Development
      Provides support to emerging artists in Arizona through The Artist Forward Fund (TAFF), offering grants, mentoring, exhibition planning, networking, portfolio review, and career advice. This includes selecting grant recipients through open calls and awarding funds for exhibition concepts.
    • Artist Support and Development
      Provides support to emerging artists in Arizona through The Artist Forward Fund (TAFF), offering grants, mentoring, exhibition planning, networking support, portfolio review, and career advice. The organization also facilitates open calls for artists to submit work for exhibition and commissions.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Arts Information and Promotion
      Maintains Artinerary, a local database, event calendar, and map to promote the arts and culture community in Arizona.
    • Promoting and Organizing Art Events
      Organizes and promotes various art events in downtown Phoenix and surrounding areas, including the monthly First Fridays art walk, Third Fridays "Gallery Night," and the annual multi-day Art Detour celebration. This includes hosting the Art d’Core Gala as a signature event during Art Detour.
    • Promoting and Organizing Art Events
      Organizes and promotes various art events in downtown Phoenix and surrounding areas, including the monthly First Fridays art walk, Third Fridays "Gallery Night," and the annual multi-day Art Detour celebration. These events feature exhibitions, studio tours, and cultural activities.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.25M
Contributions & grants$1.22M97%
Program service revenue$24K2%
Investment income$3470%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$660K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$57K
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$732K
Cash$732K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$732K
Liquid reserves13.3 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +189.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CATRINA KAHLER PRESIDENT & CEO 30 $30K
board members · 12
  • BRITTANY BUTLER — BOARD CHAIR
  • CHAD CAMPBELL — DIRECTOR
  • DORINA BUSTAMANTE — DIRECTOR
  • HILLARY FOOSE — SECRETARY
  • LILIANA GOMEZ — DIRECTOR
  • REMBRANDT QUIBALLO — DIRECTOR
  • RICK NAIMARK — TREASURER
  • RJ PRICE — DIRECTOR
  • SARAH SALLY RUSSELL — VICE PRESIDENT
  • STEPHEN JONES — DIRECTOR
  • STEVE LINDLEY — DIRECTOR
  • TRICEE THOMAS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22

who they work with

  • Arizona Arts Commission Partner — Partner supporting Art Detour
  • Arizona Commission on the Arts Partner — Refers artists to AZArts.gov for more arts opportunities.
  • Artlink Artist Council (AAC) Partner — Collaborated to launch The Artist Forward Fund (TAFF) and selects TAFF grant recipients.
  • CLYint Partner — Partner supporting Art Detour
  • City of Phoenix Partner — Partner supporting Art Detour
  • Downtown Phoenix Inc. Partner — Partner supporting Art Detour
  • FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel Partner — Partner supporting Art Detour
  • Flinn Foundation Funder — Funder supporting Art Detour
  • Flinn Foundation Funder — Provides funding for the ART+FORM project.
  • Gould Evans Partner — Partner in the ART+FORM project.
  • HPPC LLC Partner — Ownership group of Park Central Mall, with whom Artlink has an agreement to develop an Arts and Culture Plan.
  • Historic Grand Avenue Partner — Partner supporting Art Detour
  • Park Central Partner — Location where the mood room was founded in midtown Phoenix
  • Park Central Partner — Partner in the ART+FORM project.
  • Park Central Partner — Partner supporting Art Detour
  • Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture Partner — Refers artists to phoenix.gov/arts for more arts opportunities.
  • Portland on the Park Partner — Location for an "In Residence" program
  • Roosevelt Row Partner — Partner supporting Art Detour
  • Scottsdale Public Art Partner — Refers artists to scottsdalepublicart.org for more arts opportunities.
  • Valley Metro Partner — Partner supporting Art Detour
  • Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Funder — Funder supporting Art Detour
  • Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Funder — Provides funding for the ART+FORM project.