Outer Banks Forum for the Lively Arts

“Income and expenses were updated along with assets and liabilities after the return was filed. The amended return is being filed to update the numbers to the correct amounts as of june 30, 2025.”

“Expenses advertising 15,596 printing & office supplies 500 board of directors meeting 4,360 insurance 915 contract services 9,435 licenses and fees 1,544 dues and subscriptions 387 miscellaneous 1,285 artist expense 70,680 box office expenses 4,254 event expenses 10,884 hospitality 8,688 education 10,853 in-kind expenses 14,700 taxes 1,135 total 155,216”

“Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 0 2,069 endowment 0 25,000 total 0 27,069”

“Accounts payable and accrued expenses 100,870 8,850 deferred revenue 0 15,700”

“The mission of the outer banks forum for the lively arts, inc., is to promote the appreciation of and involvement in the performing arts on the outer banks and in nearby areas through the presentation of an annual affordable series of concerts by diverse artists, integrated with activities of other community organizations. The forum strongly supports racial and cultural inclusion, provides opportunities for youth to participate in the arts, and encourages arts education in the community. The forum complies with ada accessibility requirements and considers other special needs of its audience to the extent possible within the physical constraints of its venue.”

“In 1991 the forum's orientation was shifted to musical and theatrical entertainment. Performers were initially selected from local residents and admission was free. The old auditorium in kitty hawk elementary school hosted teh lectures, and later, musical performances. The organizations current home is in the beautiful performing arts space at first flight high school. Audience size has grown to fill 600 seat auditorium and talent now comes from around the world. What started as a volunteer initiative is still 100% managed by our volunteer board and local residents who contribute their time and energy.”