named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Artist in Residence program
A program within the Catalyst Creative Collective that supports artists in developing and showcasing their visions.
Catalyst Creative Collective
A 14,000-square-foot hub at Tucson Mall that supports artists, educators, and partners, welcoming over 20,000 visitors each year and providing a platform for more than 2,000 artists. It manages events, leads an Artist in Residence program, and curates talent across various art forms.
SAVOR
A signature culinary arts celebration that transforms the Tucson Botanical Gardens into an immersive experience showcasing Tucson’s identity as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
Sky Island Art Festival
An art festival in Patagonia, Arizona, connecting people to the arts and hospitality.
activities · 6 clusters
what they do
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Community Art Exhibitions & Festivals 4 activities
- Curating Exhibitions and Educational EventsCurates and rotates community gallery exhibitions, hosts independent film nights, poetry slams, artist talks, panel discussions, and receptions, and organizes community-wide photography competitions.
- Curating Exhibitions and Educational EventsCurates and rotates community gallery exhibitions, hosts independent film nights, poetry slams, artist talks, panel discussions, and receptions, and organizes community-wide photography competitions.
- Organizing Festivals and Cultural EventsOrganizes and promotes a wide range of free or low-cost festivals, concerts, and cultural events statewide, including fine art festivals, culinary celebrations (e.g., SAVOR, The World Margarita Championship, Sabores de Tucson), music series, and community-wide cultural programs, connecting communities and providing opportunities for artists and the public.
- Organizing Festivals and Cultural EventsOrganizes and promotes a wide range of free or low-cost festivals, concerts, and cultural events statewide, including fine art festivals, culinary celebrations (e.g., SAVOR, The World Margarita Championship, Sabores de Tucson), music series, and community-wide cultural programs, connecting communities and providing opportunities for artists and the public.
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Arts-Based Community Research & Partnerships 2 activities
- Conducting Cultural Assessment and Asset MappingProduces comprehensive Cultural Assessment Reports that inventory cultural organizations, businesses, and creative practitioners, creates print and interactive asset maps of cultural spaces and activities, and conducts Cultural Asset Mapping to identify and leverage existing human and creative capital in communities, providing strategic recommendations tailored to community priorities.
- Conducting Cultural Assessment and Asset MappingProduces comprehensive Cultural Assessment Reports that inventory cultural organizations, businesses, and creative practitioners, and creates print and interactive asset maps to identify and leverage existing human and creative capital in communities, providing strategic recommendations tailored to community priorities.
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Public Art Project Management 2 activities
- Facilitating Public Art ProjectsManages and coordinates public art projects, including commissioning site-specific artworks, developing public art installations with local youth, organizing statewide mural and pop-up performance campaigns for mental health awareness, and conducting dedication ceremonies for public art installations.
- Facilitating Public Art ProjectsManages and coordinates public art projects, including commissioning site-specific artworks, developing public art installations with local youth, organizing statewide mural and pop-up performance campaigns for mental health awareness, and conducting dedication ceremonies for public art installations.
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Artist Studio & Gallery Space Provision 2 activities
- Operating the Catalyst Creative CollectiveOperates Catalyst Creative Collective, a 14,000-square-foot arts hub at Tucson Mall, providing professional studios, exhibition spaces, open residencies, classrooms, meeting spaces, and performance/production spaces for artists, educators, nonprofits, musicians, performers, and filmmakers. It supports over 1,200 artists, educators, and partners annually and welcomes over 20,000 visitors each year.
- Operating the Catalyst Creative CollectiveOperates Catalyst Creative Collective, a 14,000-square-foot arts hub at Tucson Mall, providing professional studios, exhibition spaces, open residencies, classrooms, meeting spaces, and performance/production spaces for artists, educators, nonprofits, musicians, performers, and filmmakers. It supports over 1,200 artists, educators, and partners annually and welcomes over 20,000 visitors each year.
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Therapeutic & Community Art Workshops 2 activities
- Providing Arts-Based Community ProgramsDelivers arts-based programs in various community settings, including visual arts residencies in correctional facilities, music therapy and storytelling workshops in rehab centers, arts-based stress reduction programs for healthcare staff, improv theatre workshops in corporate workplaces, and artist-in-residence programs in schools.
- Providing Arts-Based Community ProgramsDelivers arts-based programs in various community settings, including visual arts residencies in correctional facilities, music therapy and storytelling workshops in rehab centers, arts-based stress reduction programs for healthcare staff, improv theatre workshops in corporate workplaces, and artist-in-residence programs in schools.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Offering Workforce Training for CreativesProvides workforce training programs at the Catalyst Creative Collective for young creatives in media, event production, and culinary arts.
- Offering Workforce Training for CreativesProvides workforce training programs for young creatives in media, event production, and culinary arts at the Catalyst Creative Collective.
- Supporting Artists and Creative BusinessesSupports artists and creative businesses by providing a free, open Creative Sector Directory platform to connect them with opportunities, projects, commissions, residencies, festivals, and exhibitions, and by organizing weekend pop-up galleries and in-store artist pop-ups.
- Supporting Artists and Creative BusinessesSupports artists and creative businesses by providing a free, open Creative Sector Directory platform to connect them with opportunities, projects, commissions, residencies, festivals, and exhibitions, and by organizing pop-up galleries and in-store artist events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$1.22M
Contributions & grants$357K29%
Program service revenue$776K63%
Investment income$2280%
Other revenue$90K
expenses
Total expenses$1.09M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$410K
Grants paid out$63K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$698K
Cash$339K
Investments$0
Liabilities$295K
Net assets$404K
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue +57.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Kate Marquez | Executive Director | 50 | $92K |
board members · 10
- Andrew Stegen — Vice President
- Ginger Garcia — Director
- Jennifer McMahon — President
- Mitch Turbenson — Director
- Renee Kimberly — Director
- Sarah Eschenbrenner — Treasurer
- Steven Pope — Director
- Theresa Morrison — Secretary
- Thomas Moulton — Director
- Toru Tagawa — Director
relationships · 18
who they work with
- Agave Heritage Festival Partner — Serves as the Director of Marketing for the festival.
- Americans for the Arts Partner — Partner organization in utilizing the Arts Impact Explorer to guide work, collaborations, and partnerships.
- Americans for the Arts Private Sector Advisory Council Partner — Contributed nationally as part of the council.
- Arizona Citizens for the Arts Partner — Advocates for statewide arts funding through the organization.
- Arizona Citizens for the Arts Partner — Joint leadership and collaboration to reimagine the future of arts and culture in Arizona
- Art State Arizona Partner — The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance is now Art State Arizona.
- Catalyst Creative Collective Partner — Provides workforce training programs for young creatives in media, event production, and culinary arts.
- Hotel Congress Partner — Worked at the organization, which is a hub for music, art, and community connection.
- Miraval Partner — Worked at the organization, a wellness resort focused on mindfulness and authentic living.
- Pima County Partner — Partners on a public art opportunity for the Suzanne Shields Pedestrian Bridge.
- Roche Tissue Diagnostics Partner — Features The Ventana Gallery, which hosts themed rotating exhibitions.
- Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance Partner — The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance is now Art State Arizona.
- Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra Partner — Served as operations manager for the orchestra.
- Tucson Botanical Gardens Partner — Hosts the SAVOR Southern Arizona Food & Wine Festival.
- Tucson Folk Festival Partner — Organizes the festival as its Board President.
- Tucson Originals Partner — Partners with chefs for The World Margarita Championship.
- cities Partner — Collaborates with cities to develop policies and infrastructure that integrate art into planning and design.
- organizations Partner — Works with organizations to build sustainable frameworks for integrating art into planning and design.