Offcenter Community Arts Project

“Offcenter's mission is to promote positive self-identity and resilience through art making by providing a safe environment for creative social interaction with an emphasis on enhancing the lives of those most marginalized in our community. Offcenter seeks to build community through regular participation in art making and creative dialog among people of socially and economically diverse backgrounds. No matter one's background, every particpant finds acceptance and self discovery through the arts and social dialogue.”

“Part iii line 28a low-commission art sales shop and gallery which serves ~8100 unduplicated participants annually. Our supportive setting and caring staff encourage positive interaction between diverse people of all ages and cultures and many at-risk who would otherwise continue to be socially isolated and stigmatized. Our participants include homeless, veterans, low-income and those reentering society from incarceration and domestic violence shelters. Offcenter benefited from the support of over 100 volunteers who provided art instruction, administrative support, event planning, and fundraising support. We also received in kind donations of over 90% of the materials used in programs, rent reduction and bookkeeping services. In 2019 offcenter was recognized with the prestigious city of albuquerque creative bravo award.”

“Taxpayer recceived significant in kind contributions that are not of a nature required to be reported on the tax return. The most significant contributions consisted of materials utilized in the program. Donated professional fees are valued at $16,213. Volunteer hours donated to programming are significant. Rent reduction of $4,000 is also contributed.”

“Part 1, line 20 due to timing and conversion from cash basis to accrual basis net assets needed to be adjusted $623.”

“ADVERTISING 1199.”

“ARTIST COMMISSIONS 3137.”

“Dues and subscriptions 505.”

“INSURANCE 678.”

“License, permits, fees 617.”

“Office supplies and expense 4955.”

“PROGRAM SUPPLIES 10077.”

“Security deposits 398. 398.”

“Accounts receivable 7650. 5000.”

“Expenses paid in advance 2658. 0.”

“Accrued payroll taxes 836. 2632.”

“Accounts payable 0. 1302.”