PrideArts
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
In many ways, the world is more progressive when dealing with gender issues and the LGBTQ+ community. However, there is a lot of push-back in our current political climate. Thus Pride Films and Plays, the only year-round film and theater program in Chicago, offers new work with LGBTQ characters or themes that is essential viewing for all audiences. We not only represent all the letters in the community, but we understand that ageism is another challenge we face. Thus our company members include men and women in the 60s and 70s, and our programming includes our innovative High School intern program for those learning theatrical arts.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
PrideArts Film Fset
A year round online program of short film festivals and feature length queer films.
Fully Staged Productions
PFP presents four or five fully staged productions that are new to Chicago - often world premiers written by the writers we meet through our various writing contests.
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our greatest goal is to increase the amount of excellent LGBTQ+ film and theater it throughout the world. We know we can share the theatrical works with other organizations are sympathetic to our mission. And we can share our film works to an even great extent through our Vimeo page which we know reaches many people in countries that need exposure to our type of work. Be creating a year round presence for film and theater, music and more, we know we can be a steady beacon to welcome artists and audiences to our safe space.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
The foundation of the work is our company of artists, a multi-generational and multi-cultural group. They set the artistic agenda, striving for racial equality, gender parity, and against ageism. Their work is couple with teams of volunteers who reach out as ambassadors to develop partnerships with other non-profits, reach out to student and school groups, and help us get people into our seats.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Currently we have one full time and 4 part time employees but we use over 200 volunteers over the course of a year. We are continually growing and adding more activities and support staff.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We moved into our new home in the Pride Arts Center in August 2016 and much has changed since then. The new space has two theaters - The Broadway with 85 seats, and The Buena with 60 seats. This has allowed us to solidify our artistic work, with a fall-to-spring season of Chicago and world premieres. The summer season tends to be shorter runs of works both experimental or historical. We are working to build a subscriber base, and have achieved some growth in that area. Our film projects are also now set, with our short film nights happening monthly November through June. On occasion feature films are also shown. And special events include works like cabaret and other types of music. What's next is building up staff and cash reserve to make sure the art can happen comfortably and confidently.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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PrideArts
Board of directorsas of 06/07/2023
Cheri Tatar
Northshore University Health Systems
Term: 2018 - 2023
David Zak
Founder
Cheri Tatar
Northshore Health
Gary Lawler
Retired
Jay Espano
Actor/Director
John Olson
John Olson Enterprises
Joshua Frankel
Actor
Kathleen Kazemek
Retired
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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