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 shop and gallery which served over 4500 unduplicated participants in 2022. 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 individuals and those reentering society from incarceratin and domestic violence shelters. As we continued to emerge from covid restrictions offcenter benefited from the support of numerous volunteers who provided art instruction, administrative support, event planning and fundraising support. We also received in kind donations of materials.”

“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. Volunteer hours donated to programming are significant. Rent reduction of $4,000 is also contributed.”

“Advertising/website 1447.”

“ARTIST COMMISSIONS 1169.”

“Dues and subscriptions 16.”

“INSURANCE 2211.”

“Office supplies and expense 108.”

“PROGRAM SUPPLIES 5153.”

“Change in net assets due to employee retention credit for prior years 14605.”

“Security deposits 398. 398.”

“Deferred revenue 6250. 0.”