activities · 20
what they do
direct service · 19
- Developing Youth and Education ProgramsDevelops programs specifically for young people and families, and provides accessible performances at an affordable cost through Community & Access Projects.
- Facility Rentals Facility Rental for Community & Arts EventsRents its studio and performance spaces for music rehearsals, lectures, cast parties, master classes, dance classes, seminars, training sessions, meetings, weddings, parties, and other community gatherings.
- Hosting Live Performances and Events Multi-Genre Live Performance HostingHosts more than 150 live performances annually across multiple genres including jazz, classical, pop, world music, dance, theater, and lectures, as well as film screenings, meetings, and solo performances, serving over 50,000 visitors annually.
- Hosting Live Performances and Events Multi-Genre Live Performance HostingHosts more than 150 live performances annually across multiple genres including jazz, classical, pop, world music, dance, theater, and lectures, as well as film screenings, meetings, and solo performances for over 50,000 visitors annually.
- Hosting Live Performances and Events Multi-Genre Live Performance HostingHosts over 150 live performances annually across various genres including jazz, classical, pop, world music, dance, and theater, as well as film screenings, meetings, and solo performances, serving over 50,000 visitors annually.
- Hosting Live Performances and Events Multi-Genre Live Performance HostingHosts more than 150 live performances annually across various genres including jazz, classical, pop, world music, dance, and theater, as well as film screenings, lectures, and small dance productions for over 50,000 visitors annually.
- Hosting Visual Art ExhibitionsHosts visual art shows that are one month in length, featuring solo artists or groups.
- Hosting Visual Art ExhibitionsHosts visual art shows that are one month in length, featuring solo artists or groups, within its art gallery facilities.
- Hosting Visual Art ExhibitsHosts visual art shows that are one month in length, featuring solo artists or groups, as part of its annual programming.
- Maintaining the Arts Center FacilitiesEngages in Preservation & Development efforts to maintain the Arts Center.
- Offering Youth and Family ProgramsDevelops programs for young people and families, including a choral education program for girls in grades K-12 and additional co-ed programs for youth, to encourage intercultural exchange and promote education.
- Offering Youth and Family ProgramsDevelops and provides programs for young people and families, including a choral education program for girls in grades K-12 and additional co-ed programs for youth, to encourage intercultural exchange and education.
- Operating a Performing Arts Center Performing Arts Venue OperationsOperates a performing arts center located at 1250 W Continental Rd, Green Valley, AZ, consisting of six buildings totaling over 25,000 sq. ft. on approximately 4.5 acres, including a dance studio, music studio, art gallery, and a 203-seat proscenium theater.
- Operating a Performing Arts Center Performing Arts Venue OperationsOperates a multi-building performing arts center in Green Valley, AZ, totaling over 25,000 sq. ft. on approximately 4.5 acres, which includes a 203-seat proscenium theater, a music and dance studio, and an art gallery.
- Operating a Performing Arts Center Performing Arts Venue OperationsOperates a multi-building performing arts center located at 1250 W Continental Rd, Green Valley, AZ, spanning over 25,000 sq. ft. on approximately 4.5 acres, which includes a 203-seat proscenium theater, dance studio, music studio, and art gallery.
- Providing Arts Education Workshops Specialized Art Technique WorkshopsOffers adult education workshops in various media and techniques, including oil painting fundamentals and floral art using collaged rice paper and watercolors, as well as personal growth classes.
- Providing Arts Education Workshops and Classes Specialized Art Technique WorkshopsOffers adult education workshops in various media and techniques, including personal growth classes, oil painting fundamentals, and floral art using collaged rice paper and watercolors, as well as choral education programs for youth.
- Renting Facilities for Community Use Facility Rental for Community & Arts EventsRents its studio space and other facilities for rehearsals, meetings, weddings, parties, and other community gatherings, including cabaret-style performances and master classes.
- Renting Facilities for Community Use Facility Rental for Community & Arts EventsRents its studio spaces and other facilities for rehearsals, meetings, weddings, parties, and other community gatherings, including cabaret-style performances and master classes.
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- Renting Facilities for Community Use Facility Rental for Community & Arts EventsRents its studio spaces and other facilities for rehearsals, meetings, weddings, parties, lectures, cast parties, master classes, dance classes, seminars, training sessions, and other community gatherings.
strategies · 23
how they think
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- Arts Accessibility and Community Engagement arts_accessibilityThe organization seeks to make the arts accessible to all individuals regardless of background or circumstance by offering diverse programming and affordable presentations of music, dance, and theater. This approach aims to build a greater sense of community by bringing together diverse groups and fostering shared experiences.
- Arts Accessibility and Community Engagement arts_accessibilityThe organization seeks to make the arts accessible to all individuals regardless of background or circumstance by offering diverse programming, affordable presentations, and utilizing the arts to build a greater sense of community through shared experiences and mutual appreciation among diverse groups.
- Arts Accessibility and Community Engagement arts_accessibilityThe organization seeks to make the arts accessible to all individuals, regardless of background or circumstance, by offering diverse programming, affordable presentations, and fostering community through shared artistic experiences. This approach aims to enrich lives and build a greater sense of community by bringing together diverse groups.
- Community-Involved and Volunteer-Driven Operations volunteer_drivenThe organization relies on volunteers for its operations and thrives as a non-profit, while also conducting public monthly board meetings to ensure transparency and community involvement in governance and policy-setting for the arts center.
- Deliver personalized arts education through individualized instruction individualized_instructionCustomizes workshop instruction to meet the unique needs of each student, fostering personal growth and skill development in both traditional and new artistic techniques.
- Enhance community engagement through intimate and adaptable performance spaces flexible_space_provisionUses an intimate theater design and a flexible studio space without fixed seating—equipped with mirrors and retractable curtains—to support diverse performance types, audience interaction, and a wide range of community events.
- Ensure transparent, community-informed governance of the arts center community_involvement_in_governanceConducts monthly public board meetings to involve the community in decision-making, ensuring transparency and accountability in the management and policy-setting of the arts center.
- Expand access to the arts across socioeconomic and cultural lines arts_accessibilityProvides high-quality, affordable arts programming in music, dance, and theater to ensure individuals of all backgrounds and circumstances can participate, using inclusive outreach and accessible pricing.
- Expand adult learning opportunities in diverse artistic media diverse adult education programmingOffers adult education programming that includes a variety of media, techniques, and personal growth courses to meet evolving community interests and learning needs.
- Flexible and Intimate Performance Venue Provision flexible_space_provisionThe organization provides a professional, intimate, and highly adaptable venue for local arts groups to rehearse and perform, utilizing a design that fosters audience interaction and supports diverse performance types and community events.
- Flexible and Intimate Performance Venue Provision flexible_space_provisionThe organization provides a professional, highly adaptable studio space with an intimate theater design to accommodate various performing arts and community events. This design fosters audience interaction and supports diverse performance types, while also serving as a venue for local arts groups.
- Focus on Local Contemporary Artists local_artist_focusThe organization specializes in contemporary arts, with a primary focus on artists from Pima County.
- Individualized and Diverse Arts Education individualized_instructionThe organization expands adult education programming to include diverse media and techniques, customizing instruction to meet the individual needs of each student in workshops. This ensures personalized learning experiences and broadens artistic skill development.
- Individualized and Diverse Arts Education individualized_instructionThe organization expands adult education programming to include diverse media, traditional and new techniques, and personal growth courses, customizing instruction to the individual needs of each student in workshops.
- Individualized and Diverse Arts Education individualized_instructionThe organization expands adult education programming to include diverse media, traditional and new techniques, and personal growth courses, while customizing instruction to meet the individual needs of each student in workshops.
- Local Artist Focus and Promotion local_artist_focusThe organization specializes in contemporary arts with a primary focus on artists from Pima County. This strategy aims to enhance the range and quality of performers and artists within the community.
- Operate through volunteer engagement and private financial support volunteer-drivenRelies on volunteers for operational capacity and on private donations—covering up to 50% of annual revenue—to sustain programs, performances, and facility operations without government funding.
- Provide professional arts infrastructure for local groups and performers arts and culture venue provisionOperates a professional venue that supports local arts organizations with rehearsal and performance space, while also attracting diverse talent to enrich community cultural life.
- Providing a Professional and Adaptable Venue arts_and_culture_venue_provisionThe organization provides a professional, intimate, and highly adaptable venue for local arts groups to rehearse and perform, supporting diverse performance types and community events, and enriching the lives of the community by bringing in a variety of talent.
- Strengthen community cohesion through shared artistic experiences community_involvement_in_governanceUses the arts as a unifying force by bringing together diverse ethnic and cultural groups to share traditions, talents, and experiences, promoting mutual appreciation and a stronger sense of community.
- Support for Local Artists local_artist_focusThe organization specializes in contemporary arts with a primary focus on artists from Pima County, providing a platform for local talent and enriching the community through their work.
- Support local artists and cultural expression through dedicated programming local_artist_focusPrioritizes contemporary arts and features artists primarily from Pima County, providing them with performance opportunities and contributing to regional cultural development.
- Volunteer-Driven Operations and Private Funding volunteer_drivenThe organization relies heavily on volunteers for its operations and on private support for a significant portion of its annual revenue to fund performances and programs, enabling it to operate without government financial support and encourage intercultural exchange, education, and local economic support.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Art Workshop: DESERT FLOWERS WITH COLOR AND COLLAGE
A workshop demonstrating the use of collaged rice paper and free-flowing watercolors to create floral art, focusing on shapes, textures, colors, edge differences, composition, and value changes.
Art Workshop: ESSENTIALS FOR BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTERS
A 2-day workshop covering fundamentals of oil painting, including materials, surfaces, basic palette, color properties, and techniques like underpainting, scumbling, and alla prima.
Art Workshop: GELLI PRINTING EXTRAVAGANZA
A two-day workshop exploring various Gelli printing techniques using stamps, stencils, brushes, and different media to produce a collection of papers for collage or art journals.
Concert Series
A series of musical performances featuring various artists and ensembles, including classical, folk, jazz, and tribute acts.
Educational Programs
Presentations and discussions on cultural topics, such as "Sonora's Spirit: Bacanora w/ Alex La Pierre of Borderlandia."
Theater Productions
Staged plays and theatrical performances by local groups.
relationships · 12
who they work with
- Arizona Balalaika Orchestra Partner — Hosts performances featuring the orchestra, which plays Slavic instruments.
- Barbara Flores Partner — Volunteer Coordinator, manages volunteer engagement.
- Chris Ashcraft Partner — Executive Director of the foundation, involved in leadership and management.
- Harry and Ann Paxton Partner — Provided avid support through leadership, service, and philanthropy, with Harry serving two terms as CPAC board chair and continuing as chair emeritus.
- Jim Wall Partner — Outreach Coordinator, leads community outreach efforts.
- Linda Wall Partner — Outreach Coordinator, co-leads community outreach efforts.
- Pima County Government — Manages the Community Performance & Art Center through a lease agreement with Pima County.
- Pima County Partner — The adjacent Learning Center is managed and operated by Pima County.
- Shoestring Players Partner — Regina Ford, representing Shoestring Players, serves on the CPAC Foundation Board of Directors.
- Susan Ettl Partner — Contact person for adult education program inquiries
- Susan Ettl Partner — Visual Arts Director, responsible for visual arts programming.
- Tucson Girls Chorus Partner — Collaborates with the chorus to provide choral education programs for youth.