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Homer Council On the Arts

Homer, AK   |  www.homerart.org

Mission

Ensuring Homer is a place where the empowering, enriching benefits of the arts reach all members of our diverse community

Ruling year info

1982

Executive Director

Scott Bartlett

Main address

355 W Pioneer Ave Ste 100

Homer, AK 99603 USA

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EIN

51-0152554

NTEE code info

(Arts Council/Agency) (A26)

IRS filing requirement

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Ceramics Studio Programs

In 2021 HCOA opened a new ceramics studio and classroom. The studio equipment includes 8 throwing wheels, electric kiln to cone 6, sab roller, extruder, and a clay recycling system. We currently present 5-week class series in hand building and wheel throwing from Kindergarten through adult, and open studio time for qualified potters.

Population(s) Served
Adults

MakerSpace is a K-2 afterschool drop-in art program hosted at Fireweed Academy's K-2 campus. The program includes afterschool care Tuesday through Thursday, with art classes, play time, and a healthy snack.

Population(s) Served

HCOA presents a range of touring performances at a variety of venues based around the academic calendar year. Many tours are presented in coordination with the Alaska Presenters' Consortium, making the most of block booking tours across Alaska. Venues vary, but include HCOA's gallery, the Mariner Theater, Homer Theater, and local churches. Recent guest performers include: Quarteto Nuevo, Irish Traditional Music, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Dave Brubeck Quartet, the John Damberg Lating Jazz Quintet, and the Zodiac Trio. Tickets are discounted for HCOA members and youth.

Population(s) Served
Children
Children
Children

HCOA presents the annual Nutcracker Faire, held at Homer High School each December. This craft fair features only artisan-crafted goods made locally on the Kenai Peninsula, as well as local food vendors and ongoing performances by community members. Additionally, HCOA maintains a directory of local artists members, and presents workshops and roundtables for artist development.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Adults

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How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection

Financials

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Homer Council On the Arts

Board of directors
as of 01/31/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Cynthia West

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • 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? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/25/2022
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Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

No data

Transgender Identity

No data

Sexual orientation

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Disability

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