Urban 15 Group Inc

“The board was provided a copy of the return prior to filing.”

“The return will be published on guidestar and is avaialable for public access.”

“No documents available to the public.”

“Form 990, Part I, line 1: URBAN-15: We cultivate talent, inspire imagination and bring optimism to our community through Music, Movement, and Media. Our vision realizes: *Art that merges traditional Latino culture,contemporary aesthetics, and creative technologies; *Educational programs that develop skills and imagination; *Life-long access to and participation in artistic exploration for both the artist and the community. URBAN-15 pursues a philosophy of inclusion that crosses lines of gender, class, race, and religion. Breaking prejudicial barriers of size, age, norms of physical beauty, we have transformed the way our community celebrates and revolutionized community access to music, media and movement.Form 990, Part III, Line 1: URBAN-15: We cultivate talent, inspire imagination and bring optimism to our community through Music, Movement, and Media. Our vision realizes: *Art That merges traditional Latino culture, contemporary aesthetics, and creative technologies; *Educational programs that develop skills and imagination; *Life-long participation in artistic exploration for both the artist and the community. URBAN-15 pursues a philosophy of inclusion that crosses lines of gender, class, race, and religion. Breaking prejudicial barriers of size, age, norms of physical beauty, we have transformed the way our community celebrates and revolutionized community access to music, media, and movement.Form 990, Part III, Line 4a: URGAN-15's CENTER FOR CELEBRATION ARTS - In 2003, URBAN-15 purchased a property at 2500 S. Presa. This site consists of a three building complex totaling 19,631 sq. ft. and includes a red brick church, a two-story dormitory, and a one-story structure with an enclosed garden. This is now the permanent home of the URGAN-15 Group, as it transforms the campus into The Center for Celebration Arts, to include a 100-seat auditorium as well as rehearsal and studio spaces, classrooms, an internet broadcast studio, as well as, a licensed industrial kitchen. With its diversity of programs and projects, URBAN-15 remains committed to a broad vision of arts creation and mentoring into the future. Some of these ongoing programs and projects include the following:Form 990, Part III, Line 4a: CARNAVAL DE SAN ANTO - Now in its 34th year, CDSA is our multi-generational, award winning drum and dance ensemble. With dancers and musicians of all ages, all sizes, and all abilities, CDSA has revolutionized community access to music and dance.Form 990, Part III 4a: UTOPIAN PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE - The touring wing of CDSA is often used as Cultural Ambassadors for our beautiful city. This ensemble officially represented San Antonio at the presidential inaugurations of Obama, Bush, and Clinton; on tours of Mexico via the US State Department and Mexico's CONARTE; and in the annual Carnaval de los Muertos Procession. The audiences of their performances number in the millions through live and television appearances.Form 990, Part III 4a: THE CULTIVATION PROJECT FOR YOUTH: A free year-round Music, Media and Movement program with artists in the schools, events in our studio and major city-wide concerts. Programs such as Dance Advance, Drum Crewe, Samba Chicas, Techno-Comix, holiday Laser Show, and Josiah Youth Media Festival have served over 528 schools. Good things happen when good seeds are planted. We are planting seeds that cultivate the quality of life.Form 990, Part III, Line 4a: THE CULTIVATION PROJECT FOR SENIORS: A free, year-round music and dance project for people that are over 60. Programs are held in senior centers around the city. Programs include Hot Latin Dance Class and Rhythm Royale Percussion Ensemble.Form 990, Part III 4a: INTERNET STREAMING VIDEO LAB: A real-time video streaming studio for screening performances and classes. The TriCaster system makes it possible to create and distribute live broadcasts with professional production values. Productions include Mega Corazon Online Poetry Marathon which features 15 perform”