Contemporary Arts Center

Organization Overview

Contemporary Arts Center is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (A61) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Centers, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Contemporary Arts Center employed 47 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Contemporary Arts Center 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 06/2020, Contemporary Arts Center generated $2.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 06/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.0%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PROVIDE PUBLIC ACCESS TO CONTEMPORARY ART. THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER IS A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESENTING THE WORKS OF LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS. THE CENTER OFFERS A YEAR-ROUND CALENDAR OF EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMANCES, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE DIVERSE PUBLIC AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES, WHILE PROVIDING TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FOR LOCAL ARTISTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE CAC PRESENTS AND SUPPORTS MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, EDUCATION AND ARTIST RESOURCES. VISUAL ARTS - ALMOST 10,000 PATRONS PASSED THROUGH THE CAC'S VISUAL ART EXHIBITS. MANY LOCAL AND NATIONAL ARTISTS' WORK WERE SHOWN DURING THE ANNUAL SEASON, WHICH FEATURED MANY SEPARATE EXHIBITS. THE CAC ALSO INCORPORATED VIRTUAL WALK THROUGHS OF THE EXHIBITS DURING THE SPRING SEASON DUE TO PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS WHICH HELPED BROADEN THE OUTREACH.PERFORMING ARTS - PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ARTIST RESIDENCIES, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT USAGE TO THEATRE ARTISTS, MUSICIANS AND DANCERS. THE CENTER PRESENTED NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS IN DANCE AND MUSIC PERFORMANCES, AS WELL AS THEATRE IN THE FALL SEASON. THE CAC WAS HOST TO AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR A PARTNER ORGANIZATION WHICH BROUGHT IN HUNDREDS OF LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL ARTISTS. THE CAC ALSO INCORPORATED VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES DURING THE SPRING SEASON DUE TO THE PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS BUT STILL WAS ABLE TO HAVE A BROAD OUTREACH. THE PERFORMING ARTS AUDIENCES TOTALED ABOUT 800 PEOPLE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,137,730
Investment income $25,430
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $1,198,111
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $77,775
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$24,337
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,836,743

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