Hyde Park Art Center
Hyde Park Art Center
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About this organization
Mission
THE HYDE PARK ART CENTER PRESENTS INNOVATIVE EXHIBITIONS OF NEW WORK BY PRIMARLY CHICAGO-BASED ARTISTS; EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, NOVICE THROUGH PROFESSIONAL, AND FREE PUBLIC PROGRAMMING FOR A DIVERSE AND CREATIVE AUDIENCE. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, THE ART CENTER ACTIVELY CULTIVATES A MORE VIBRANT, INCLUSIVE ARTS COMMUNITY AND AIMS TO FOSTER A COLLECTIVE SPIRIT AMONG ARTISTS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. IT FACILITATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS TO EXPERIMENT AND DO THINGS THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DO ELSEWHERE AND ENCOURAGES ITS VISITORS TO GET INVOLVED WITH THE ENTIRE PROCESS OF ART AND ART MAKING.
About
SCHOOL: THE HYDE PARK ART CENTER OFFERS ON-SITE AND IN-SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES, ALLOWING ANY STUDENT OR FAMILY TO ENGAGE IN LIFE-LONG LEARNING. A TYPICAL DAY OF ON-SITE LEARNING AT HYDE PARK ART CENTER SEES CHILDREN PAINTING, TEENAGERS TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS, AND CURIOUS ADULTS EXCHANGING IDEAS WITH TEACHING ARTISTS AND VISITING ARTS PROFESSIONALS. THE END RESULT IS A VIBRANT COMMUNITY FILLED WITH YOUTH AND ADULT ARTISTS, DEDICATED TEACHING ARTISTS, AND PASSIONATE ARTS ENTHUSIASTS.STUDENTS AT HYDE PARK ART CENTER CAN EXPECT TO HAVE FUN WORKING WITH REAL ARTISTS WHILE LEARNING AND GROWING AS PEOPLE. TEACHING ARTISTS DO MORE THAN JUST ADDRESS SKILLS, THEY ALSO GET STUDENTS TO THINK BEYOND THE ACT OF MAKING ART. DURING 2019, THE HYDE PARK ART CENTER RAN 174 COURSES AND CAMPS WITH 1,862 STUDENTS (INCLUSIVE OF 283 CAMPERS) DURING 4 SESSIONS AND SUMMER CAMP.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “The purpose of the hyde park art center (the art center) is to stimulate and sustain the visual arts in chicago. it does so by challenging and supporting artists, connecting artists to a broader public, and creating a community of people who are interested in the visual arts. the art center's flagship programs provide opportunities for anyone to see, make, learn about and discuss art.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “The hyde park art center presents innovative exhibitions of new work by primarly chicago-based artists; educational programs for children and adults, novice through professional, and free public programming for a diverse and creative audience. through these programs, the art center actively cultivates a more vibrant, inclusive arts community and aims to foster a collective spirit among artists, teachers, students, children and families, and the general public. it facilitates opportunities for artists to experiment and do things they would not be able to do elsewhere and encourages its visitors to get involved with the entire process of art and art making.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as IL, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 5020 S CORNELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60615.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 28 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$159,406.
- The organization has 25 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1940.
- The organization pays $1,148,938 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $464,720 in fundraising expenses.
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