Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts

“Each member of the organization's governing body is provided a copy of the form 990 to review before it is filed.”

“Each year all board members are required to sign a conflict of interest policy that states that no member of the board of directors, or any of the organization's advisory committees, shall derive any personal profit or gain, directly or indirectly, by reason of his or her participation on the board or on an advisory committee. Any personal interest a member may have in matters pending before the board of governors shall be fully disclosed, and the member shall refrain from participation in any decision on such matter.”

“The organization provides its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements upon request.”

“In 1945, the signature summer workshop program was launched during a period of revival in craft education and the school was opened to people from all over the united states who traveled to take art classes in the beautiful great smoky mountains. Seventy-seven years later, that workshop program has evolved into the extensive year round course offerings of more than 150 classes in contemporary art and crafts to include various artreach, community, and other educational programming activities. In a time when many are seeking fresh ways of problem-solving, seeing differently and communicating effectively, arrowmont offers an opportunity for people of all skill levels to spend a few hours a day, a weekend, a week or two weeks immersed in art-making, experimenting, learning new techniques, exploring a variety of media and forms of expression or simply taking time to be fully focused and present in a creative manner without the distractions of daily life. For some, it is the opportunity to study with leading, nationally recognized artists who travel to the campus to teach specific workshops and serve as the school's foundation in ensuring the highest quality of innovative instruction. For others, it is the exceptional, well-equipped studios where students can work safely and confidently in a professional-level environment. For many, it is the daily engagement among a diverse group of people from different backgrounds, coming together to learn and work in a supportive, creative environment. Arrowmont offers classes, workshops, conferences and other programs to further student education and promote excellence and enrichment in the arts.”

“Net gain on beneficial interest held by others -7,548,452.”

“The organization's finance committee is responsible for oversight of the audit of the organization's financial statements and the selection of an independent accountant. The process this committee employs to meet its responsibilities concerning these matters has not changed from the prior year.”