Colorado Photographic Arts Center Inc

Organization Overview

Colorado Photographic Arts Center Inc is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1964. 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 12/2021, Colorado Photographic Arts Center Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colorado Photographic Arts 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 12/2021, Colorado Photographic Arts Center Inc generated $445.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $329.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.4% per year over the past 7 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

CPAC IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING THE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF EXCELLENT PHOTOGRAPHY IN ALL FORMS AND CONCEPTS THROUGH EDUCATION, EXHIBITIONS, AND OUTREACH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EDUCATION - CPAC'S PROGRAM OF CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND LECTURES IS GEARED TOWARD CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOR ARTISTS SEEKING TO FURTHER THEIR SKILLS AND CAREERS AND DEVELOPING PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE AUDIENCES IN DIALOGUE AND EXPLORATION OF CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY. IN ADDITION, CPAC PROVIDES RESOURCES TO EMERGING ARTISTS, OFFERING STUDIO, TOOLS, AND TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF ARTWORK. VETERANS WORKSHOP - THE VETERANS WORKSHOP SERIES STARTED IN 2017 IS A RIGOROUS, FREE EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT GIVES LOCAL MILITARY VETERANS AN ACCESSIBLE PATHWAY TO THE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORLD. OVER FIVE MONTHS, STUDENTS LEARN TO DEVELOP A FORMAL PORTFOLIO THROUGH IN-DEPTH WORKSHOPS AND MENTORING SESSIONS. THE PROGRAM CULMINATES IN A PUBLIC EXHIBITION AT CPAC AND A PUBLISHED CATALOG. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM OFFERS VETERANS A SAFE, ACCESSIBLE, POSITIVE WAY TO CHANNEL EMOTIONS, EXPRESS CREATIVITY, GAIN CONFIDENCE, INTEGRATE WITH SOCIETY, AND BUILD COMMUNITY.


FOUNDED IN 2004, MONTH OF PHOTOGRAPHY DENVER (MOP) IS A BIENNIAL FESTIVAL THAT CELEBRATES THE PHOTOGRAPHIC MEDIUM THROUGH EXHIBITS, EVENTS AND PROGRAMS AT MORE THAN 80 VENUES THROUGHOUT THE DENVER METRO REGION. THE NEXT MOP FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE IN MARCH 2023 AND WILL PRESENT DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO INSPIRE AND INVIGORATE THE PHOTOGRAPHY COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS TO THE PUBLIC. MOP 2023 WILL INCLUDE A WEEKEND OF PORTFOLIO REVIEWS, A PUBLIC PORTFOLIO WALK, EXHIBITIONS, ARTIST TALKS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, TOURS, RECEPTIONS, AND OTHER EVENTS.


EXHIBITIONS - CPAC PRESENTS AN EXTENSIVE PROGRAM OF EXHIBITIONS WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON CONTEMPORARY IDEAS AND APPROACHES TO THE MEDIUM. EXHIBITIONS CONTINUE TO PRESENT NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTISTS FROM BOTH COLORADO AND OUT-OF-STATE, AND REGIONAL ARTISTS WHO ARE DEVELOPING CAREERS AND REFINING CONCEPTS. EACH CALENDAR YEAR AVERAGES SEVEN EXHIBITION SLOTS FOR A TOTAL OF 7-14 SEPARATE SHOWS. EXHIBITIONS RANGE FROM SOLO TO GROUP SHOWS AND REPRESENT BETWEEN 1 AND 30+ ARTISTS IN EACH. A MORE COHESIVE FOCUS TO ITS PROGRAMMING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Samantha Johnston
Executive Director And Curator
$62,115
Anna Nadasdy
Board Chair
$0
Barbara Newby
Treasurer
$0
Wendi Schneider
Secretary
$0
Beth Warren
Vice Chair
$0
John Kenney
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$32,104
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $74,705
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$147,657
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $16,288
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$254,466
Total Program Service Revenue$170,197
Investment income $39
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $20,382
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $445,084

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Colorado Photographic Arts Center Inc has recieved totaling $33,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Gates Family Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: RENOVATION

$25,000
Morgan Family Legacy Foundation

Leawood, KS

PURPOSE: DEDICATED TO THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY, OFFERING CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITIONS, CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, PORTFOLIO REVIEWS, A DARKROOM, AND COMMUNITY

$8,500
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