named programs · 6 · from sources
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.
activities · 7 groups
what they do
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Live Music Festival & Concert Production 5 activities
- Hosting Live Performances and EventsHosts 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 for an annual audience of over 50,000 people.
- Hosting Live Performances and EventsHosts 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 EventsHosts 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 EventsHosts 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 EventsHosts 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.
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Community Facility Rental Services 4 activities
- Facility RentalsRents 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.
- Renting Facilities for Community UseRents 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.
- Renting Facilities for Community UseRents 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 UseRents its studio spaces and other facilities for a variety of community uses, including music rehearsals, lectures, cast parties, master classes, dance classes, seminars, training sessions, weddings, and other gatherings.
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Community Art Exhibitions & Festivals 4 activities
- 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 ExhibitionsHosts visual art shows that are one month in length, featuring solo artists or groups, within its art gallery facilities.
- Hosting Visual Art ExhibitionsHosts visual art shows that are one month in length, featuring solo artists or groups.
- Hosting Visual Art ExhibitsHosts visual art shows that are one month in length, featuring solo artists or groups, as part of its annual programming.
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Performing Arts Venue Operations 4 activities
- Operating a Performing Arts CenterOperates 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 CenterOperates 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 CenterOperates 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.
- Operating a Performing Arts CenterOperates a multi-building performing arts center in 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.
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Visual Arts Instruction & Workshops 3 activities
- Providing Arts Education 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 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 ClassesOffers 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.
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Discounted and Incentivized Event Access 1 activity
- Developing Youth and Education ProgramsDevelops programs specifically for young people and families, and provides accessible performances at an affordable cost through Community & Access Projects.
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Uncategorized 5 activities
- 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, and provides accessible performances at an affordable cost.
- 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.
- 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.
- Renting Facilities for Community UseRents 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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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.46M
Contributions & grants$637K44%
Program service revenue$790K54%
Investment income$33K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$781K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$323K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.45M
Cash$380K
Investments$974K
Liabilities$22K
Net assets$1.43M
Liquid reserves20.8 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +115.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Ashcraft | Executive Director | 40 | $124K |
board members · 10
- Craig Altschul — Director
- Eugene Friesen — Director
- Gary Friedman — Vice Chair
- Joey Lessa — Director
- Karen A Stitt — Treasurer
- Ken Frahm — Director
- Mary Fisher — Secretary
- Nicole Raymond — Director
- Regina Ford — Director
- Tom Cooke — President
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.