The Drawing Studio Inc

Organization Overview

The Drawing Studio Inc is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Drawing Studio Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Drawing Studio 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, Drawing Studio Inc generated $515.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $437.9k during the year ending 06/2021. 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:

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THE DRAWING STUDIO, INC. IS A VISUAL ARTS CENTER IN TUCSON, AZ. THE DRAWING STUDIO INSPIRES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS TO EMBRACE ART PRACTICE AS A PATHWAY TO PERSONAL GROWTH AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM: OUR ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM HAS A YEARLY ENROLLMENT OF 1500 IN 200+ COURSES AND WORKSHOPS OFFERED IN OUR MAIN STUDIO IN TUCSON ARIZONA. HIGHLY SKILLED TEACHING ARTISTS OFFER FUNDAMENTAL COURSE SEQUENCES IN DRAWING AND DESIGN AS WELL AS CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS IN A WIDE VARIETY OF MEDIA AND GENRES INCLUDING PAINTING (OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR, MIXED-MEDIA, ABSTRACT, PLEIN AIR, FIGURE/PORTRAIT), DRAWING (PASTEL, CHARCOAL, INK, MIXED MEDIA, PLEIN AIR, FIGURE/PORTRAIT), PRINTMAKING (INTAGLIO, MONO TYPE, RELIEF), AND BOOK ARTS. ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR OUR TEACHING ARTISTS, ALL OF WHOM ENGAGE IN THEIR OWN PROFESSIONAL ART PRACTICE.


YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM: SINCE 2002, WE HAVE CONDUCTED AN INTENSIVE SUMMER STUDIO ARTS IMMERSION PROGRAM AND TODAY SERVE AGES 6-17. WE ALSO CONDUCT WEEKEND CLASSES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. THESE PROGRAMS SERVE 200+ YOUTH ANNUALLY. THROUGH GENEROUS PRIVATE SUPPORT, WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE REDUCED OR WAIVED TUITION FOR 35 TO 40% OF OUR STUDENTS IN THE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM.


PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM: THE DRAWING STUDIO'S PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM REACHES 400 PLUS INDIVIDUALS PER YEAR WITH FREE ART EXPERIENCES AND ART INSTRUCTION. WE WORK WITH SENIORS, VETERANS, REFUGEES, PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS, AND OTHERS WHO CANNOT ACCESS OUR MAIN STUDIO LOCATION AT LIBRARIES, SENIOR AND NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS, CONGREGANT LIVING CENTERS AND THE VETERANS AFFAIRS HOSPITAL. 100% OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND SUPPORTED BY PHILANTHROPY. THE ARTMOVES PROGRAM INTEGRATES MOVEMENT AND DANCE WITH VISUAL INSTRUCTION AS A MEANS OF REACHING AND ENGAGING THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA. THE STUDENT OPPORTUNITY ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE (SOAR) PROGRAM PLACES PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS DIRECTLY INTO TUCSON SCHOOLS THAT NO LONGER HAVE A FORMAL ARTS PROGRAM OR HAVE SEEN IT DIMINISHED. THE DRAWING STUDIO'S BE READI PROGRAM (RACE, EQUITY, ACCESS, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION) IS A FREE SERIES TAUGHT BY BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC) AND QUEER FOLX, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND OTHERS UNDERREPRESENTED IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR AIM IS TO LISTEN, LEARN, AND GROW ALONGSIDE THOSE OF US WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND PERSPECTIVES. BE READI CREATES THAT SPACE FOR ARTMAKING TOGETHER.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Emily Martin Brott
Current Executive Director
$59,904
Nancy Chilton
Secretary
$5,850
Andy Rush
Director
$2,975
Randiesia Fletcher
Director
$1,890
Brenna Lacey
Past President
$1,005
Herschel Rosenzweig
Director
$1,005

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$367,387
Investment income $4,729
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $415
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $515,647

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that The Drawing Studio Inc has recieved totaling $70,742.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$35,700
Abm Foundation Inc

Steamboat Springs, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$35,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$42
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$18,202
Earnings$30,211
Ending Balance$48,413

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