LEXINGTON ARTS ASSOCIATION

Theatre in your backyard.

aka Village Square Theatre   |   Lexington, SC   |  www.villagesquaretheatre.com

Mission

THE ASSOCIATION'S PURPOSE IS TO GIVE THE COMMUNITY AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND EXPOSE THE COMMUNITY TO CULTURAL EVENTS.

Ruling year info

1963

President

Mrs. Kimberly Freeman

Main address

PO Box 412

Lexington, SC 29071 USA

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EIN

57-0471671

NTEE code info

Theater (A65)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Lack of space to grow current arts education classes.

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?

Theatre Classes

Village Square Theatre classes provide many opportunities for students to learn in a real Theatre setting. Classes are taught by experienced professionals, in a nurturing and encouraging environment. Theatre classes improve self-confidence, creativity, teamwork, and communication skills. Discipline, quality, and individuality are stressed. Each student is given a chance to shine and will learn how to stand out in the crowd while developing a passion for the performing arts.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of paid registrants to classes

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Theatre Classes

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Total number of classes offered

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Total number of paid seats filled for performances

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Currently fundraiser to raise the $150,000 needed to replace & upgrade lighting system.

Multiple fundraisers and sponsorship to raise the monies necessary to complete the project.

Very energetic group working to seek out sponsors for project.

Currently have raise 10% of needed goal.

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 strengthen relationships with the people we serve

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

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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LEXINGTON ARTS ASSOCIATION

Board of directors
as of 07/09/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Kimberly Kimberly

Vicky Jackson

Debra Leopard

TJ Daley

Cameron Eubanks

Melissa Hanna

Candice Pipkin

Paige Scruggs

Vickie Davis

Lori McKelvey

Ashley Lackore

Carolyn Beck

Chantal Wilson

Diana Price

Eliza England

Merritt Vann

Robin Scaffe

Terrie Walley

Toby Shaw

Abigail Padgett

Mark DiNovo

Kevin Mulligan

Stephen Fisher

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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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? Yes
  • 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 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

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 7/9/2022
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Decline to state
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

We do not display disability information for organizations with fewer than 15 staff.

Equity strategies

Last updated: 06/22/2020

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.