Garrett County Arts Council Inc

Organization Overview

Garrett County Arts Council Inc is located in Oakland, MD. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (A26) the organization is classified as: Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Garrett County Arts Council Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Garrett County Arts Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Garrett County Arts Council Inc generated $408.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $254.6k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Garrett County Arts Council Inc has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $111,100. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE GARRETT COUNTY ARTS COUNCILS VISION IS FOR GARRETT COUNTY TO HAVE A VIBRANT AND SUSTAINABLE ARTS COMMUNITY FOR ARTISTS, THEIR AUDIENCES, AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THE GARRETT COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF ARE COMMITTED TO AIDING, ENCOURAGING, ADVISING, AND COORDINATING ACTIVITIES DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION OF CULTURAL ARTS IN GARRETT COUNTY, AND TO INTEGRATE SUCH ACTIVITIES INTO THE LIFE OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE ARTS IN GARRETT COUNTY: PROVIDE GROWTH, FOSTER CONSUMER SPENDING AND GENERATE TAX REVENUES; SUPPORT HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION FOR OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN BY RAISING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, FOSTERING POSITIVE WORK ETHIC, AND IMPROVE ATTENDANCE; BUILD COMMUNITIES THAT WILL ATTRACT AND RETAIN AN EDUCATED AND CREATIVE WORKFORCE; ATTRACT TOURISTS TO OUR AREA; ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY; AND CELEBRATE THE RICH DIVERSITY AND HISTORY OF OUR CULTURAL ACHIEVEMENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE GALLERY SHOP IS A RETAIL STOREFRONT IN DOWNTOWN OAKLAND PROVIDING A VENUE FOR LOCAL VISUAL ARTISTS TO SHOW AND SELL THEIR ARTWORK. SINCE 2000, THE GARRETT COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL HAS JURIED IN AND ACCEPTED WORKS FROM 388 LOCAL ARTISTS. MONTHLY SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS WITH LECTURES, WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS, AND ENTERTAINMENT ARE SCHEDULED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, WE OFFER EIGHT SATURDAY MORNING ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS IN ART FORMS SUCH AS COLORED PENCIL, OIL AND COLD WAX, QUILLING, BASKET WEAVING, TATTING, WOODTURNING, BALLOON SMASH ART AND SPINNING.


SEYMOUR IS THE GARRETT COUNTY ARTS COUNCILS ANNUAL JURIED FINE ART AND TRADITIONAL CRAFT SHOW PRESENTED IN COOPERATION WITH SIMON PEARCE GLASSWORKS DURING THE AUTUMN GLORY FESTIVAL WEEKEND. OUR GOAL IS TO ALWAYS DISPLAY ART OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY WHILE MAKING THE ATTENDEE EXPERIENCES FRESH AND STIMULATING. WE BLEND OUR HOME-GROWN ARTISTS WITH NEW MAKERS FROM OTHER AREAS.


SPONSORED VARIOUS PROGRAMS INCLUDING AWARDS AND DEMONSTRATIONS RELATING TO THE ARTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kathy Beachler
Executive Di
$51,662
Tom Dabney
Board Member
$0
M Kendall Ludwig
President
$0
Mikal Mccartney
Vice Preside
$0
Stephanie Murphy
Secretary
$0
Frank Shap
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$4,128
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $323,444
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,436
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$332,008
Total Program Service Revenue$75,310
Investment income $12
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $1,033
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $408,363

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Garrett County Arts Council Inc has awarded $32,000 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Oakland, MD

PURPOSE: THEATRE PRODUCTIONS

$8,000

GARRETT LAKES ARTS FESTIVAL

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Mchenry, MD

PURPOSE: ART PERFORMANCES

$8,000

Oakland, MD

PURPOSE: THEATRE PRODUCTIONS

$8,000

GARRETT LAKES ARTS FESTIVAL

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Mchenry, MD

PURPOSE: ART PERFORMANCES

$8,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Garrett County Arts Council Inc has recieved totaling $139.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$139
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