Atlanta Contemporary Art Center Inc

Organization Overview

Atlanta Contemporary Art Center Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Atlanta Contemporary Art Center Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Atlanta Contemporary Art Center 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, Atlanta Contemporary Art Center Inc generated $698.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $719.5k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.3% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

DEDICATED TO THE CREATION, PRESENTATION, AND ADVANCEMENT OF CONTEMPORARY ART THROUGH ITS EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND STUDIO ARTIST PROGRAM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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A COMMUNITY THAT OFFERS EVER-EXPANDING SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION AND APPRECIATION OF CONTEMPORARY ART, ATLANTA CONTEMPORARY IS ONE OF THE SOUTHEAST'S LEADING CONTEMPORARY ART CENTERS. WE PRESENT OVER 200 CONSEQUENTIAL ARTISTS AND CREATIVES FROM THE LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL ART SCENES THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, PROJECT SPACES, AND PROGRAMS EACH YEAR. WE COMMISSION NEW WORKS, PAYING PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO ARTISTS WHO HAVE NOT HAD A SIGNIFICANT EXHIBITION IN THE SOUTHEAST. WE ORGANIZE OVER 125 PROGRAMS ANNUALLY INCLUDING CONTEMPORARY KIDS, CONTEMPORARY COCKTAILS, CONTEMPORARY TALKS, AND MORE! WE OPERATE FREE ADMISSION, EVERY DAY WITH THE GOAL TO CHANGE THE WAY WE ALL SEE ART. BY THE NUMBERS | ARTISTS DEMOGRAPHICS | RACE & ETHNICITY 56% BIPOC: 44% BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN; 7% ASIAN AMERICAN; 5% LATINX AND 44% WHITE/CAUCASIAN | GENDER 76% FEMALE; 20% MALE; 4% GENDER NON-CONFORMING/NON-BINARY


THE STUDIO ARTIST PROGRAM SUPPORTS LOCAL WORKING ARTISTS BY PROVIDING 13 SUBSIDIZED STUDIO SPACES AS WELL AS FOSTERING A COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT SUPPORTIVE OF THE CREATIVE PROCESS. ARTISTS REPRESENT A DIVERSE RANGE OF DISCIPLINES INCLUDING CERAMICS, FILM & VIDEO, INSTALLATION, PAINTING, PERFORMANCE, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND SCULPTURE. STUDIOS RANGE IN SIZE FROM 225 TO 755 SQUARE FEET; EACH SPACE IS UNIQUE. RENTAL RATES, WHICH INCLUDE UTILITIES, PARKING, AND WI-FI, ARE SUBSIDIZED AT 25% MARKET VALUE (AS COMPARED TO OUR PEERS) APPROXIMATED BASED ON THE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EACH STUDIO AND LEASES RENEW ANNUALLY (UP TO 3 YEARS TOTAL).


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Veronica Kessenich
Executive Director
$77,212
Katina Asbell
President
$0
Meghan Shakar
Secretary
$0
Mace Aluia
Vice President
$0
Charles Mann
Treasurer
$0
Odessa Archibald
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $81,900
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$486,535
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$568,435
Total Program Service Revenue$86,713
Investment income $66
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $43,027
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $507
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $698,748

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Atlanta Contemporary Art Center Inc has recieved totaling $212,188.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Andy Warhol Foundation For The Visual Arts Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: WARHOL RE-GRANTING INITIATIVE

$100,000
The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: ARTS/CULTURE/HUMANITIES

$57,500
The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$15,000
Aec Trust

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: ARTIST RELIEF AND PAYMENTS FUND

$10,000
At&t Foundation

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: ARTS, MEDIA & CULTURE

$10,000
Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$291,445
Earnings$84,308
Other Expense$14,458
Ending Balance$361,295

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