Gage Academy of Art

Name

Gage Academy of Art

Legal name

Gage Academy of Art

Website

https://gageacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Art Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Fine Arts Schools (611610), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Visual Arts Instruction (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture) (EDAMAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Personal Enrichment & Creative Arts Programs (EDAAAEAG)

Keywords

• Art education
• Atelier training
• Drawing classes
• Painting instruction
• Youth art programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Class Fees: Revenue from adult classes, youth classes, workshops, and multi-session courses. Class pricing varies by length and format, with registration fees of $20 per program.
2. Atelier Programs: Full-time immersive art education programs with year-long commitments. The 2025-26 academic year ranges from $6,006 to $10,448, providing significant recurring revenue.
3. Summer Camps: Youth summer camp programs with before/after care options (Creative Care) at $120/week or $32/day drop-in rates.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners. The 2026 Collectors' Gala & Auction raised over $380,000. Tax ID: 91-1992593.
5. Venue Rental: Event space rental at South Lake Union campus for corporate meetings, social events, and art activities. Base rates: $150/hour nonprofit, $200/hour public, with additional staffing and AV packages.
6. Membership: Annual membership providing tuition discounts and priority registration access for Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gage Academy of Art is a Seattle-based nonprofit art education institution that delivers skills-based instruction in drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking to adults, youth, and teens. Its portfolio includes quarterly adult classes, eight immersive year-long Atelier programs, youth classes and summer camps, open studio access, free lectures, and a free Teen Art Studios program, delivered in-person at two Seattle campuses and online via Zoom.

Product overview

Gage Academy of Art is a nonprofit art education institution offering a multi-format portfolio of visual arts instruction. The organization operates as a unified platform combining quarterly adult classes, immersive year-long Atelier programs, youth programming, summer camps, open studios, and venue rental services. The core offerings include: (1) Adult Classes (quarterly enrollment in drawing, painting, sculpture across multiple skill levels), (2) Atelier Programs (8 internationally recognized intensive full-time art programs in painting, drawing, and sculpture), (3) Youth Programs (classes, summer camps, teen art studios), (4) Open Studios (drop-in access), (5) Venue Rental (event space at South Lake Union campus), and (6) Financial Aid/Tuition Assistance programs. The institution serves approximately 3,000 students annually across two Seattle locations (South Lake Union and Georgetown at Equinox Studios), with both in-person and online delivery options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Classes Quarterly art classes in drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media for adults of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced artists. Classes run in 5-20 session formats, with options for in-person at the South Lake Union or Georgetown campuses or online delivery via Zoom.
• Atelier Programs Eight immersive, year-long full-time art education programs offering rigorous training in classical and contemporary drawing, painting, and sculpture techniques. Programs include Modern Color Atelier, Still Life & Portraiture Atelier, Drawing Atelier, KOH Contemporary Atelier, Sculpture Atelier, Imaginative Realism Atelier, Classical Atelier, and Contemporary Landscape Atelier. The 2025-26 academic year tuition ranges from $6,006 to $10,448.
• Summer Camps Youth summer art camps for ages 6-18 with kids camps (ages 6-11) and teen weeklong or multi-week intensives. All materials included; scholarships available; in-person and online options offered.
• Youth Classes Art classes for youth ages 6-18, including after-school programs and weekend options. All supplies are provided with tuition, lowering friction for participation.
• Teen Art Studios Free year-round program for teens (ages 12-18) providing open studio access and mentorship in drawing, painting, and sculpture, designed to expand access to arts education for underserved youth.
• Open Studios Drop-in studio access for registered students to practice skills outside of scheduled class times. No refunds or transfers apply to single Open Studio sessions.
• Lectures Free educational lectures and demonstrations open to the community, complementing regular class programming.
• Weekend Workshops One-day and weekend intensive workshops for beginners or those exploring new mediums, complementing the quarterly class schedule.
• Venue Rental Event space rental at the Gage South Lake Union campus for professional events (lectures, conferences, meetings), social events (cocktail parties, holiday parties), and group art activities. Nonprofit rate: $150/hour; public rate: $200/hour, with a 3-hour minimum and à la carte artist demo, AV, and staffing add-ons.
• Membership Annual membership program offering discounts on classes and workshops plus priority registration access across the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ students enroll annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Integration2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Watts Atelier of the Arts: California atelier school with full-time drawing/painting tracks and a sizeable online curriculum. Closely comparable to Gage on atelier methodology, and an online competitor whose virtual offering overlaps Gage's remote classes.
• Grand Central Atelier: Nonprofit atelier school offering rigorous multi-year classical training in drawing, painting, and sculpture. Closely matches Gage's atelier structure, mission-driven model, and tuition-plus-donation funding mix.
• Penland School of Craft: Nonprofit workshop/residency craft school with multi-week adult intensives and a tuition-plus-donations-plus-grants funding model. Comparable to Gage on funding structure, studio-based pedagogy, and adult-learner audience.
• Florence Academy of Art: Atelier-style classical realist training school (U.S. branch explicitly referenced in Gage's faculty pedigree) offering full-time, multi-year programs in drawing, painting, and sculpture — directly comparable to Gage's atelier model and target student.
• Studio Incamminati: Philadelphia-based atelier founded on classical realist methods with full-time, multi-year programs. Directly comparable to Gage's ateliers in pedagogy, intensiveness, and aspirational adult learner base.
• New York Academy of Art: Graduate-only atelier institution with figure-based MFA and certificate programs. Directly comparable to Gage's ateliers on classical technique focus and immersive studio training for advanced students.

Broad incumbents

• Art Students League of New York: Long-established nonprofit art school offering drop-in classes, ateliers, and exhibitions. Comparable to Gage as a community-serving arts institution with a similar tuition-plus-donation funding model.
• Laguna College of Art and Design: California art college with a distinct atelier-style figurative program and faculty lineage that overlaps Gage's instructional network; comparable on classical technique focus and intensive studio pedagogy.

Emerging players

• New Masters Academy: Subscription-based online atelier platform covering classical realism, figure drawing, and sculpture. Comparable to Gage's online adult programming as a low-friction alternative for students who cannot attend in-person ateliers.

Regional players

• Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD): Mid-size nonprofit art college serving the upper Midwest with continuing-education and studio-driven programs. Comparable to Gage as a private community art institution offering non-degree fine-arts instruction to adults and youth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

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