The Current Inc
The Current Inc
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About this organization
Mission
The Current is a member supported, nonprofit center for contemporary art whose mission is to enhance the human experience through the visual arts. We produce major critical politically/socially/environmentally themed exhibitions featuring internationally and nationally recognized artists and local Vermont artists and artwork. We offer free public programs, progressive art education, and scholarships for individuals and school tours. We operate with the conviction that meaningful, formative art experiences be available and accessible to all people regardless of age, class, race, ability, religion, gender, and geography. One of our core goals and impacts is to ensure accessibility to quality arts experiences and educational opportunities for underserved and disadvantaged rural communities.
About
Education-adult and youth programs offered 112 classes, workshops, and family events this year. Exhibitions - curated and produced 9 exhibitions. Public programming in the form of artist talks, academic panels, and workshops accompany the exhibitions. We work with local and regional schools who receive guided tours of the exhibits and transportation stipends to pay for bussing fees. We offer public activities, a hands-on room with activities for every exhibition, drop-in pre-k art play and teen studios, and admission to the gallery and public talks are always free.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “The helen day art center is a member supported, community arts and education non-profit organization, whose mission is to enhance the human experience through the visual arts.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “The helen day art center is a member supported, community arts and education non-profit organization, whose mission is to enhance the human experience through the visual arts.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is VT.
- The non-profit's address for 2020 is listed as PO BOX 411, STOWE, VT, 05672 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 15 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Collects art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $8,214.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1982.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $259,140 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $66,896 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.