Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago
Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago
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About this organization
Mission
The Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago presents contemporary art exhibitions, events, and publications. “The Ren”—as we are known by many—is an independent, non-collecting museum driven by an uncompromising commitment to artists and their ideas. All exhibitions and events are free and open to the public. We offer artists the time, space, resources, and freedom that are vital for ambitious experimentation and risk-taking. Our work with artists frequently results in newly commissioned art, and their presentations in our 3,000 sq ft gallery spur further scholarly and creative reflections in our publications and public programs.
About
Exhibitions and new work productions invites artists to create art for the organization to be displayed in the gallery. Exhibitions can be either an individual artist or a group of artists. There are approximately four exhibitions per year in addition to two newly commissioned performance programs. The fiscal 2019 exhibitions were Shadi Habib-Allah, Let Me Consider It From Here, David Maljkovic, Liz Magor, and commissioned performances by Keyon Gaskin and Egle Budvytyte.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “The purpose of the society is to encourage the growth and understanding of contemporary visual art in all of its forms through the presentation of exhibitions, publications, and educational and special programs. in fulfilling its purpose, the society will seek to cooperate with other arts organizations and to engage its membership and the community in the discussion, appreciation and support of avant-garde art.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “Present contemporary art exhibitions, events, and publications.”.
- 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 5811 SOUTH ELLIS AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60637.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 18 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 $671,957.
- The organization has 22 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1915.
- The organization pays $880,818 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $150,077 in fundraising expenses.
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