GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
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About this organization
Mission
Mission- GoggleWorks Center for the Arts transforms lives through unique interactions with art. Vision- GoggleWorks will be a beacon of creative culture in downtown Reading, PA which enriches the quality of life for both residents and visitors through diverse, inclusive, and relevant artistic experiences. Philosophy- GoggleWorks is a place to develop skills, ask questions, experiment freely, and investigate the human spirit. Here we create a dialogue between the established and the experimental, contemporary and traditional. Through exceptional arts education and engaging community programming we inspire people to expand the boundaries of art making, personal growth, and appreciation for material culture.
About
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS- SERVING OVER 10,000 PER YEAR, WHICH PROVIDE CORE CURRICULUM TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. THERE ARE ALSO PRIVATE WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE FOR RETREATS AND CHARITABLE OUTREACH.ARTSBRIDGE OUTREACH PROVIDED EDUCATION, ART THERAPY AND ACCESS TO ARTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, OR EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES.SCHOLARSHIP PLACEMENT- PLACING MORE THAN 75 STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED IN THE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS LISTED ABOVE, REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL MEANS.ADMISSION- FREE VISITATION AND PARKING FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR TOURS OF 4 GALLERIES, 8 WORKSHOPS SPACES, 35 ARTIST STUDIOS, AND OTHER ARTS SPACES AFTER SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAM (ASAP)- SERVING 200-250 SCHOOL CHILDREN ANNUALLY WITH AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDEING ARTS EDUCATION, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE WITH FINANCIAL NEEDARTS FESTIVAL READING- SERVING 3,000 ANNUALLY WITH 90 JURIED ARTISTS, DEMONSTRATIONS, WORKSHOPS, FOOD VENDORS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIESFILM SCREENINGS- SERVING NEARLY 15,000 PER YEAR, THE FILM THEATER SHOWS TWO FILMS SCREENINGS PER WEEKDAY AND THREE SCREENINGS ON WEEKENDSDEMONSTRATIONS- AVAILABLE ON SPOTLIGHT NIGHTS AND DURING OTHER EVENTS AT NO COST TO ROUGHLY 5,000 PER YEAR.RETAIL STORE- PROMOTING THE SALE OF WORK FOR GW STUDIO ARTISTS AND OTHER REGIONAL ARTISTS.RENTAL FACILITIES- TENANT ARTISTS AND ARTS PARTNERS STUDIOS (ORGANIZATIONS, MANY OF WHICH ARE NONPROFIT), AS WELL AS SPACE RENTALS FOR PRIVATE EVENTS SUCH AS WEDDINGS, CONFERENCES, PARTIES AND OTHER SPECIAL OCCASIONS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “The organization's mission is to transform lives through unique interactions with art.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “To transform lives through unique interactions with art”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as PA.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 201 WASHINGTON STREET, READING, PA, 19601.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 48 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $933,351.
- The organization has 25 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2004.
- The organization pays $968,937 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $73,745 in fundraising expenses.
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