Contemporary Art for San Antonio
Contemporary Art for San Antonio
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Blue Star Contemporary is to inspire the creative genius in us all by nurturing artists through innovative contemporary art. Blue Star Contemporary was founded for artists by artists in a grassroots movement in 1986 as an annual exhibition. Today, BSC presents nearly 20 onsite and offsite exhibitions each year, with complementary public programs designed to extend the contemporary art dialogue. BSC also provides creative youth development programs Creative Classrooms and the Mosaic Student Artist Program. For San Antonio artists, BSC provides career development and international exchange through our Berlin Residency Program. BSC is a WAGE certified organization, committed to paying artists for their creative contributions to our programs.
About
Contemporary art for San Antonio DBA Blue Star Contemporary (BSC) maintains a gallery space to present exhibitions of contemporary art with complementary educational programs for all ages. BSC also manages the Mosaic Student Artist Program and the Berlin Residency Program. In 2019, BSC welcomed 30,000 onsite visitors who engaged with its exhibitions and public programs. Over 18.6 million residents and tourists were exposed to contemporary art through BSC's ongoing satellite exhibitions, offsite education programs, and public art projects, including Gabriel Dawe's Plexus C18 at the San Antonio International Airport.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “The organization is a non-collecting, contemporary art center that engages visitors through dynamic exhibitions and educational programs. their mission is to inspire the creative genius in us all by nurturing artists through innovative contemporary art. its vision is achieved through serving the community as an artist-centric and inclusive organization going beyond expectations and surprising visitors, and educating the public through forward-thinking exhibitions and programs. they annually provide three core programs: exhibitions and public programs, creative youth development programs, and the berlin residency program.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “The organization is a non-collecting, contemporary art center that engages visitors through dynamic exhibitions and educational programs. their mission is to inspire the creative genius in us all by nurturing artists through innovative contemporary art. its vision is achieved through serving the community as an artist-centric and inclusive organization going beyond expectations and surprising visitors, and educating the public through forward-thinking exhibitions and programs. they annually provide three core programs: exhibitions and public programs, creative youth development programs, and the berlin residency program.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is TX.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 116 BLUE STAR, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78204.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 11 employees.
- 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 $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$26,413.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 20 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1986.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $456,303 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $72,761 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has a business related family member transaction.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.