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WICKENBURG ART CLUB INC

WICKENBURG, AZ · EIN 942789845 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · www.wickenburgartclub.org
revenue
$89K
expenses
$79K
net assets
$326K
employees
mission · from form 990

ENCOURAGEMENT OF LOCAL COMMUNITY ARTISTS

profile · synthesized from sources

The Wickenburg Art Club is a community organization in Wickenburg, Arizona, that fosters creativity and artistic expression. It offers art classes, workshops, and open studio sessions for members of all skill levels. The club also hosts art exhibitions and sales, and collaborates with local institutions to promote art in the community.

named programs · 11 · from sources

what they call their work

Art Classes and Workshops
Offers classes and workshops for beginners to advanced artists in various mediums like watercolor, photography, and mixed media.
Artisans’ Fair at Gold Rush Days
An event attracting visitors to see and purchase art.
Clay Group
A group for members interested in working with clay, with access to equipment.
Hassayampa Writers Group
A group for members interested in writing.
Library Fine Arts Show and Sale
An art show and sale associated with the Artisans' Fair.
Louise Carty Memorial Scholarship
Provides a scholarship to a high school student pursuing further art education.
Make a House a Home Project
Members donated art pieces to residents of Yarnell, Arizona, who lost their homes in a fire.
Open Studio
Provides a space for WAC members to work on their art, share ideas, and support each other.
Paws & Paintbrushes Event
A fundraising event for which members create masks, including mask-making gatherings.
Photography Group
A group for members interested in photography, offering speakers, workshops, and photo outings.
West of Center Exhibit
An annual community-curated exhibition and sale of artwork by WAC members, in collaboration with the Sigler Western Museum.
activities · 10 groups

what they do

  • Community Art Exhibitions & Festivals 2 activities
    • Facilitate Open Studio and Group Meetings
      Hosts weekly Open Studio sessions for members to work on art and share ideas, and conducts monthly general meetings and board meetings from September through May.
    • Organize and host annual art exhibitions and events
      Hosts recurring art events including the annual "West of Center" show in collaboration with the Sigler Western Museum, a summer art exhibit from late July through September, and the Holiday Market at Hassayampa Elementary School. Events include public receptions, artist meet-and-greets, People’s Choice voting, and prize awards in 2D and 3D categories.
  • Visual Arts Exhibition & Collection Preservation 2 activities
    • Manage the Wickenburg Art Center and Gallery
      Operates the Wickenburg Art Center and Gallery, open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, featuring rotating exhibitions and providing a space for art classes, gallery shows, and organizational meetings. The club also supports ongoing expansion of the facility to enhance programming capacity.
    • Operate an Art Center and Gallery
      Operates the Wickenburg Art Center and Gallery, open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, which displays artwork by over 30 local artists in various media.
  • High School Visual Arts Scholarships 2 activities
    • Offer Art Scholarships
      Awards $2000 scholarships to graduating high school students pursuing art or art-related fields, with eligibility for renewal and extended to children and grandchildren of Wickenburg Art Club members. Specific recipients have been awarded in 2022 and 2023.
    • Provide art scholarships to high school students
      Awards $2,000 annual scholarships to graduating high school students pursuing art or art-related fields, with eligibility extended to children and grandchildren of club members. The scholarship is renewable for prior recipients, and recent awardees include students attending the University of Arizona and BYU-Idaho.
  • Visual Arts Instruction & Workshops 2 activities
    • Operate art classes and workshops for members and the public
      Offers a variety of art classes and workshops at the Wickenburg Art Center, including watercolor for beginners, mixed media, horse painting, jewelry making from cactus parts, and photography, taught by professional artists with materials often provided. Classes and workshops occur on various weekdays and are open to different skill levels.
    • Provide Art Classes and Workshops
      Offers art classes and workshops at the Wickenburg Art Center studio on various weekdays, covering topics such as watercolor, painting horses, photography, jewelry making, and mixed media. These include beginner classes, hands-on sessions, and workshops led by professional artists.
  • Youth Public Art Projects 2 activities
    • Support Community Art Initiatives
      Engages in community support through art, including co-hosting a murder mystery dinner to benefit local arts and animal welfare, providing art lessons for veterans, and organizing mask-making sessions for fundraising events. The organization also donated over $10,000 to the Wickenburg Unified School District for art and music programs and donated art to fire victims.
    • Support community art and fundraising events
      Co-hosts community events such as the "Paws & Paintbrushes Murder Mystery Masquerade" to support local arts and animal welfare, including organizing mask-making sessions where members create decorative masks for participants. The club has hosted gatherings producing dozens of masks for event use.
  • Local Community Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Donate art and funds to support community causes
      Contributes to community well-being through donations, including over 90 pieces of art to fire-affected residents in Yarnell, AZ, via the "Make a House a Home" project, and over $10,000 to the Wickenburg Unified School District in 2018 for art and music programs.
  • Western and Thematic Art Exhibitions 1 activity
    • Host Art Exhibitions and Events
      Organizes and hosts various art exhibitions and events, including the annual Holiday Market, the Annual West of Center show in collaboration with the Sigler Western Museum, and an annual art exhibit from late July through September. These events feature local artists, art demonstrations, and public receptions.
  • Artist Open Studio & Critique Programs 1 activity
    • Host Open Studio and member collaboration programs
      Runs a weekly Open Studio session every Thursday from 9 AM to 2 PM, allowing members to work on art, share ideas, and support each other in a collaborative environment at the Wickenburg Art Center.
  • Veteran and Senior Art Access Programs 1 activity
    • Offer specialized art programs for veterans
      Provides art lessons for veterans, initially launched as a six-week program that evolved into an ongoing subgroup, fostering creative expression and community among veteran participants.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Facilitate member meetings and governance
      Holds general membership meetings on the second Monday of each month from September through May and board meetings on the first Tuesday of the same months, both open to members, to support organizational governance and engagement.
    • Host photography group and related programming
      Organizes a monthly Photography Group from October to May that includes guest speakers, workshops, and photo outings, along with hands-on classes in cellphone photography, digital storage, and photo organization led by professional photographers.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$89K
Contributions & grants$3090%
Program service revenue$81K92%
Investment income$470%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$79K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$373K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$326K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +82.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 3
  • GINA HERBERT — DIRECTOR
  • POPPY BEHRENS — DIRECTOR
  • SHIRLEY BARTELL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • Chamber of Commerce Partner — Donates to the organization to enrich the cultural life of Wickenburg.
  • ClubExpress Partner — Provides help desk support for members with login issues.
  • Community Action Programs Partner — Donates to the organization to enrich the cultural life of Wickenburg.
  • Cultural Crossroads Learning Center Partner — Hosts the annual exhibition and sale, West of Center.
  • Desert Caballeros Western Museum Partner — Has an ongoing relationship, exhibiting artwork and holding fundraisers for the museum, and displaying member artwork in the DCWM Cultural Crossroads Learning Center.
  • Friends of Music Partner — Donates to the organization to enrich the cultural life of Wickenburg.
  • Hassayampa Elementary School Partner — Provides the venue (Round Gym) for the Holiday Market.
  • K-9 Konnection Rescue Partner — Co-hosts the "Midnight at the Masquerade: Murder Mystery Dinner" event with the Wickenburg Art Club to benefit stray and surrendered dogs and local arts.
  • Library Partner — Donates to the organization to enrich the cultural life of Wickenburg.
  • Police Department Partner — Donates to the organization to enrich the cultural life of Wickenburg.
  • Sheriff’s Posse Partner — Donates to the organization to enrich the cultural life of Wickenburg.
  • Sigler Western Museum Partner — Collaborates for the Annual West of Center show, a community-curated exhibition and sale.
  • Town of Wickenburg Partner — Has a close relationship with the Town of Wickenburg, displaying art in town buildings.
  • Town of Wickenburg Partner — The Wickenburg Art Club provides and pays for the Town of Wickenburg Business License for vendors at the Holiday Market.
  • Wickenburg High School Partner — Collaborates with Wickenburg Art Club to host scholarship applications and support student applicants.
  • Wickenburg Unified School District Partner — Donated over $10,000 to the district for its Art and Music programs in 2018.