ArtStream

What ArtStream does

ArtStream, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2005 and headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, with a mailing presence in Rockville. The organization delivers inclusive theater programming for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across the Washington, DC Metro area, including Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Fairfax County, Arlington County, and Washington DC.

ArtStream's core products are organized into four lines: Classes (weekly performing arts instruction including Theater Foundations, Broadway Boogie, Intro to Shakespeare, and Positively Moving); Theater Companies and Cabarets (ongoing ensemble programs producing original works across Virginia A & B, Gaithersburg A & B, Silver Spring A & B, and Maryland Cabaret); Performances (public shows with donation-based ticketing at a $10 suggested minimum); and Partnership Programs (tailored performing arts offerings delivered through community organizations serving adults with IDD, including dance, drama, music, musical theatre, self-advocacy, workplace communication, and public speaking). Programs are hosted at more than ten venues including the Silver Spring Black Box Theatre, community centers, churches, libraries, and partner arts organizations, with virtual participation available via Zoom.

The organization is funded through a diversified mix of individual donations, corporate and foundation grants (including the National Endowment for the Arts, Maryland State Arts Council, Montgomery County Arts Council, Prince George's County Arts Council, and private foundations such as the Venable Foundation, Trawick Foundation, and William S. Abell Foundation), workplace giving through CFC #81181 and MCC, planned giving arrangements, corporate sponsorships (including NBCUniversal), and nominal program fees with scholarships available. ArtStream is led by Executive Artistic Director Katherine DuBois, with a small staff of 1-10 employees and operates under EIN 37-1516235 with GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency.

Name

ArtStream

Legal name

ArtStream, Inc.

Website

https://art-stream.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ArtStream is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2005 that delivers inclusive theater classes, companies, and performances for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the Washington, DC Metro area, funded through donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inclusive Performing Arts

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Other Performing Arts Companies (71119)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC), Media Arts & Performance (Film, Stagecraft, Lighting, Sound) (EDAMAAAJ), Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

Keywords

• Inclusive theater programs
• Disability arts education
• Community performing arts
• IDD arts programs
• Nonprofit arts classes

Headquarters

HQ city

Chevy Chase

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: ArtStream relies heavily on charitable donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 37-1516235) and accepts one-time and monthly gifts, donor advised fund grants, tribute gifts, and stock donations.
2. Performance Tickets: Tickets for performances are donation-based with a suggested donation of $10.00 per ticket. Donations are accepted at the door and in advance.
3. Planned Giving and Estate Gifts: ArtStream accepts planned giving arrangements including bequests, beneficiary designations on retirement accounts and life insurance, and charitable remainder/lead trusts.
4. Workplace Giving: ArtStream participates in Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) #81181 for federal employees and Maryland Charity Campaign (MCC) for state employees. Employer matching programs are also leveraged.
5. Corporate and Foundation Grants/Sponsorships: ArtStream receives support from corporate foundations and institutional funders including government arts councils and private foundations.
6. Class/Program Registration Fees: While scholarships are available and some programs like library programs are free, ArtStream may charge nominal fees for certain classes and programs to support operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ArtStream is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides inclusive performing arts programming for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the DC Metro area. Its offerings span theater classes, theater companies and cabarets, partnership programs delivered at external organizations, and live public performances, all designed to provide creative expression and community participation for IDD participants.

Product overview

ArtStream is a nonprofit performing arts organization offering inclusive theater programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The organization operates a multi-product portfolio consisting of Classes (weekly performing arts instruction in theater, dance, music at DC Metro locations), Theater Companies & Cabarets (ongoing ensemble-based performance programs producing original works), Partnership Programs (tailored programming for community organizations), and Performances (public shows with donation-based ticketing). Programs serve participants across Maryland (Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Germantown, Prince George's County) and Virginia (Arlington, Falls Church, Oakton), with virtual options available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Theater Classes Performing arts instruction for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, covering acting, singing, and movement, delivered in the DC Metro area.
• Theater Companies & Cabarets Performance ensembles in which adults with IDD develop, rehearse, and present theatrical works and cabaret performances.
• Partnership Programs Collaborative arts programming delivered in partnership with schools, day programs, and residential facilities that serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Performances Public-facing live theatrical performances staged by ArtStream company members and presented to community audiences in the DC Metro area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 years of inclusive theater programming
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Arc of Montgomery County Respite ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization serving individuals with developmental disabilities; ArtStream is a member of their respite consortium providing performing arts opportunities.
• Edlavitch DC Jewish Community CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for ArtStream's Theater Foundations class at their DC location (1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC).
• Arlington Presbyterian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Broadway Boogie and Virginia Company A programs in Arlington, VA.
• BlackRock Center for the ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerformance venue for Gaithersburg Companies A & B in Germantown, MD.
• Prince George's County Memorial Library SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtStream partners with library branches across Prince George's County to offer free performing arts programs (Positively Moving program).
• Twinbrook Community CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity center venue in Rockville, MD hosting Intro to Shakespeare and Silver Spring Company B.
• Round House TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRound House Education Center in Silver Spring hosts Maryland Cabaret and Silver Spring Company A.
• Casey Community CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity center in Gaithersburg hosting Gaithersburg Companies A & B.
• James Lee Community CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity center in Falls Church hosting Virginia Companies A & B performances.
• Service SourceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization in Oakton, VA hosting Virginia Company B.
• Creative Mobility (Creativite MoCo)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal arts organization in Montgomery County.
• MESH DCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting disabilities services in DC area.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Miracle Project: The Miracle Project is an inclusive theater and musical theater program for individuals with autism and other disabilities, founded in 2004. Highly comparable to ArtStream in mission, methodology (original works co-created with participants), and target population, operating in the Los Angeles area.
• EPIC Players: EPIC Players is a NYC-based neurodiverse theater company producing original works and devised theater featuring performers with and without disabilities. Comparable to ArtStream in inclusive ensemble model and original-work approach, with a similar two-decade operating history.
• Mind's Eye Players: Mind's Eye Players is a Twin Cities-based inclusive theater company producing original works featuring performers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Highly comparable to ArtStream in mission, ensemble structure, and original-work methodology, but operating in a different metro area.
• National Disability Theatre: National Disability Theatre creates professional theatrical productions featuring performers with and without disabilities, with a touring company model. Directly comparable to ArtStream as a performing arts organization specifically serving the disability community, though operating at a national rather than regional scale.

Regional players

• Perception Theatre: Perception Theatre is a Pacific Northwest-based inclusive theater company serving performers with disabilities. Comparable to ArtStream in mission and methodology, but operates in a different geographic region (Seattle area) so does not directly compete for participants or funders.

Broad incumbents

• Imagination Stage: Imagination Stage is a DC-area nonprofit theater and education organization focused on children and youth, including inclusive programming for young people with disabilities. Comparable as a DC Metro nonprofit performing arts organization with educational programming, but serves a younger demographic than ArtStream.
• Round House Theatre: Round House Theatre is an established DC-area professional regional theatre that hosts ArtStream's Maryland Cabaret and Silver Spring Company A at its Education Center. Comparable as a DC Metro performing arts organization, though broader in scope and not disability-specialized.
• Adventure Theatre MTC: Adventure Theatre MTC is a DC-area professional theater dedicated to young audiences, including accessible performances and inclusive programming. Comparable as a DC Metro nonprofit performing arts organization with inclusion programming, though focused on younger audiences.

Emerging players

• The Kulture Kids: The Kulture Kids is a nonprofit that uses the arts to engage individuals with disabilities and underserved communities. Comparable to ArtStream in mission overlap and target population, though with a broader arts-and-education rather than theatre-only focus.
• Inclusion Theatre (Inclusive Arts Collective): Smaller-scale inclusive theater programs serving adults with IDD at the community level. Comparable to ArtStream in target population and program approach but typically with narrower geographic scope and less institutional funding infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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