Program areas at Darien Arts Center
The dance department offers a wide array of instruction in ballet, tap and jazz dancing for children and adults on a tuition basis. Hundreds of children gain experience and appreciation for this art form.
The visual Arts program offers various rotating classes in painting, drawing, collage, sculpture and other art techniques for children and adults in fall, spring and summer terms.
The music department provides private and group lessons for children and adults in piano, voice, violin and percussion. Students receive a foundation in classical or jazz which can later be applied to any music of interest.
Theatre seeks to develop new works and cultivate budding talent and provide performance opportunities for all ages.
Who funds Darien Arts Center
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Darien Arts Center
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| George Colabella | Executive Director | | 2023-10-26 |
| Claire Mazza | Dance Director | | 2023-10-26 |
| Erika Caputo | Visual Arts Director | | 2022-08-03 |
| Juanita Bosee | Music Director | | 2023-10-26 |
| Lisa Koorbusch | Visual Arts Director | | 2023-10-26 |
| ...and 8 more key personnel |
Financials for Darien Arts Center
| Revenues | FYE 07/2023 | FYE 07/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $171,696 | $176,080 | -2.5% |
| Program services | $707,070 | $600,086 | 17.8% |
| Investment income and dividends | $20,055 | $15,897 | 26.2% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $-5,548 | -100% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $-3,995 | -100% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $898,821 | $782,520 | 14.9% |
Organizations like Darien Arts Center
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Crossroads Creative and Performing Arts Center | 501(c)(3) | Baker City, OR | $327,878 |
| Orange County Music and Dance | 501(c)(3) | Irvine, CA | $2,465,638 |
| Chance 2 Dance | 501(c)(3) | Maitland, FL | $354,874 |
| The Leela Institute | 501(c)(3) | West Hills, CA | $483,239 |
| Puppetry in Practice | 501(c)(3) | Brooklyn, NY | $581,702 |
| Lotus Music and Dance Studios | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $379,132 |
| Global Girls | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $292,306 |
| New Hampshire Dance Institute | 501(c)(3) | Keene, NH | $413,663 |
| New Jersey Workshop for the Arts | 501(c)(3) | Westfield, NJ | $597,137 |
| WR Arts | 501(c)(3) | Brooklyn, NY | $318,124 |
Data update history
June 2, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from The Smart Family Fund Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsBalletsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 2 Renshaw Rd
- Darien, CT 06820
- Metro area
- Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT
- County
- Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
- Website URL
- darienarts.org/Â
- Phone
- (203) 655-8683
IRS details
- EIN
- 51-0180482
- Fiscal year end
- July
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1975
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A60: Performing Arts Organizations, Activities
- NAICS code, primary
- 711120: Dance Companies
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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