| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
ESSEX ART CENTER IS A NON-PROFIT ART ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO INSPIRE AND NURTURE THE DIVERSE ARTISTIC POTENTIAL OF THE GREATER LAWRENCE COMMUNITY THROUGH CLASSROOM EXPLORATION AND GALLERY EXHIBITION - MAKING THE CREATION AND ENJOYMENT OF ART ACCESSIBLE TO ALL. |
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SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND OFFERING ART FIELD TRIPS FOR SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS. THESE BRING NEW ENERGY TO THE CENTER AND DEPTH TO THE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE ART PROGRAMMING IS TO OFFER A SAFE ATMOSPHERE IN WHICH STUDENTS CAN EXPERIMENT WITHOUT JUDGMENT OR BOUNDARIES. THE CENTER PROVIDES A DIVERSE RANGE OF ART CLASSES FOR ALL AGES AT A MINIMUM COST WITH A REPUTATION FOR HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION. LOCAL ARTISTS DESIGN AND TEACH THE ART CLASSES IN A WONDERFUL VARIETY OF MEDIUMS, FROM CERAMICS, PHOTOGRAPHY,DRAWING AND PAINTING TO SILK-SCREENING, BOOKMAKING, SCULPTURE AND METAL CASTING. THE CENTER OFFERS FOUR SESSIONS OF CLASSES PER YEAR: WINTER,SPRING,SUMMER AND FALL. THE CENTER IS RECOGNIZED AS AN IMPORTANT RESOURCE FOR LAWRENCE. |
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THE ESSEX ART CENTER'S ("CENTER") FOCUS IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE THROUGH ART BY ENABLING THEM TO EXPLORE THEIR OWN CREATIVE RESOURCES, ALLOWING THEM TO RECOGNIZE THEIR SELF-WORTH. ART ENHANCES ONES' LEARNING CAPACITY BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO USE CRITICAL THINKING AND DECISION-MAKING IN A CREATIVE PROCESS - SKILLS THAT ARE READILY TRANSFERRED TO OTHER ACADEMIC SUBJECTS AND LIFE SKILLS. SINCE THE BEGINNING, THE CENTER HAS RESPONDED TO REQUESTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND NEIGHBORHOODS TO PROVIDE THE ART COMPONENT FOR THEIR PROGRAMS. DUE TO ITS SPREADING REPUTATION, THE CENTER IS INVOLVED IN MANY FASCINATING COLLABORATIONS INCLUDING PROVIDING THE ART COMPONENT TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND OFFERING ART FIELD TRIPS FOR SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS. THESE BRING NEW ENERGY TO THE CENTER AND DEPTH TO THE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE ART PROGRAMMING IS TO OFFER A SAFE ATMOSPHERE IN WHICH STUDENTS CAN EXPERIMENT WITHOUT JUDGMENT OR BOUNDARIES. THE CENTER PROVIDES A DIVERSE RANGE OF ART CLASSES FOR ALL AGES AT A MINIMUM COST WITH A REPUTATION FOR HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION. LOCAL ARTISTS DESIGN AND TEACH THE ART CLASSES IN A WONDERFUL VARIETY OF MEDIUMS, FROM CERAMICS, PHOTOGRAPHY,DRAWING AND PAINTING TO SILK-SCREENING, BOOKMAKING, SCULPTURE AND METAL CASTING. THE CENTER OFFERS FOUR SESSIONS OF CLASSES PER YEAR: WINTER,SPRING,SUMMER AND FALL. THE CENTER IS RECOGNIZED AS AN IMPORTANT RESOURCE FOR LAWRENCE. |
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JOHN BUDZYNA 56 ISLAND STREET LAWRENCE, MA 01840 |
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COPIES OF FORM 990 ARE PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO THEIR MEETING. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, APPROVE THE FORM AS APPROPRIATE AND SUBMIT IT TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL. THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO READ, REVIEW, AND MAKE ANY NECESSARY CHANGES AND APPROVE IT BEFORE THE TAX RETURN IS SUBMITTED TO FOR FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
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THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REGULARLY MEETS AT EACH BOARD MEETING TO DISCUSS AND REVIEW ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT MAY EXIST. |
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNUALLY. |
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COMPENSATION AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE DETERMINED WHEN THE ANNUAL BUDGET IS PRESENTED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
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GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CENTER'S OFFICE UPON REQUEST. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S DIVISION OF PUBLIC CHARITIES' OFFICE. |
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ART TEACHER & OTHER PROGRAM 83,251 0 0 PROFESSIONAL FEES 0 13,683 0 TOTAL 83,251 13,683 0 |
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FUNDRAISING EXPENSES RECLASSIFIED FOR 990 21,812 UNREALIZED GAINS 18,780 ROUNDING 11 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES RECLASSIFIED FOR 990 -21,812 TOTAL 18,791 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.