Arts Garage

What Arts Garage does

Arts Garage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Visual & Performing Arts Center headquartered at 94 NE 2nd Ave in Delray Beach, Florida, founded around 2011 and operating with 11-50 staff. The organization delivers live performances, visual art exhibitions, and arts education programming from a 194-seat black box theatre (the Stuart & Shelby Theatre) and two gallery spaces (Marshall Family Foundation Gallery and Black Box Gallery), with full ADA compliance including six designated wheelchair spaces and WCAG 2.1 AA web accessibility.

The core product surface spans ticketed productions (concert, theatre, comedy, tribute, and open mic events priced at $20-$65.50), the PLACES! four-week summer theatre camp for youth ages 8-15 ($500/week or $1,500 for four weeks, with ~90% scholarship participation), the Kimmel Family Series providing free theatre to Title 1 school students, the Senior Series delivered at partner senior living communities, and the Out of the Black Box Theatre Residency Program for visiting companies. Revenue is generated through six streams: one-time ticket sales, recurring annual memberships (Platinum/Diamond/Gold tiers with priority booking), donations and fundraising events, corporate sponsorships (e.g., Kimmel Family Series), summer camp fees, and facility rentals.

Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via the artsgarage.org website and a physical box office (Tuesday-Saturday 1pm-5pm), supplemented by a Hyatt Place Delray Beach lodging partnership offering 10% off stays for event attendees, group sales, and an active digital presence across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Marketing emphasizes content through the 'Culture Under Fire' podcast (19 episodes as of June 2026), the 'Marjorie's Minutes' blog, and email newsletters. Customer segments include general adult arts patrons, youth and families, Title 1 school students, seniors, and performing artists and companies, reflecting a hybrid segmentation approach under the '#AccessForAll' mission.

Name

Arts Garage

Legal name

Arts Garage

Website

https://artsgarage.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arts Garage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts center in Delray Beach, Florida operating a 194-seat black box theatre, two galleries, and educational programs serving general adult patrons, youth, Title 1 students, seniors, and visiting theatre companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Center

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Portfolio & Audition Preparation (Arts School Admissions) (EDAMAAAK), Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC), Performing Arts (Acting, Improv, Theater) (EDAAAGAE), Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG)

Keywords

• Performing arts center
• Live music venue
• Theatre productions
• Arts education programs
• Visual arts gallery

Headquarters

HQ city

Delray Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticketed performances including concerts, theatre productions, tribute shows, and special events. Ticket prices range from $20-$65.50 depending on the performance type.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, micro donations, and fundraising events such as the 70s Jukebox fundraiser for PLACES! summer camp with a $20,000 goal.
3. Annual Memberships: Annual membership program with tiered benefits including early access to tickets (Platinum, Diamond, Gold members get priority booking dates).
4. Summer Camp Fees: PLACES! summer theatre camp programs at $500 per week or $1,500 for all four weeks, with financial aid/scholarships available.
5. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for events and programs, including named series like the Kimmel Family Series.
6. Facility Rental: The venue and theatre spaces are available for rental, including the black box theatre for visiting theatre companies through the 'Out of the Black Box' residency program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arts Garage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Visual & Performing Arts Center that presents live theatre, concerts, comedy, and open mic performances in its 194-seat Stuart & Shelby black box theatre, alongside rotating visual art exhibitions in the Marshall Family Foundation Gallery and Black Box Gallery. It supplements performances with arts education including the PLACES! Summer Theatre Camp for ages 8-15, youth and adult classes, the Kimmel Family Series for Title 1 schools, and a Senior Series, all supported by facility rentals and bar concessions.

Product overview

Arts Garage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Visual & Performing Arts Center offering a unified platform of arts programming in Delray Beach, Florida. The core offering centers on the Stuart & Shelby Theatre for live performances and the Marshall Family Foundation Gallery for visual art exhibitions, supported by educational programs including PLACES! Summer Theatre Camp, Youth and Adult Classes, and the Kimmel Family Series. Additional offerings include Open Mic Events (Comedy, All Arts, and Spoken Word), the Senior Series, the Out of the Black Box Theatre Residency Program, and Facility Rental services. The venue accommodates 194 seats with accessible seating, and includes bar concessions. All programs are designed to fulfill the organization's mission of '#AccessForAll' and connecting the community to the arts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Main Stage Theatre and Music Productions Professional theatre productions and live music performances on the 194-seat Stuart & Shelby Theatre stage, spanning jazz, blues, rock, Motown, Latin, country, and tribute bands. Ticketed events priced $20-$65.50.
• Marshall Family Foundation Gallery Exhibitions Visual art gallery showcasing emerging regional artists with display space and promotional opportunities for their artwork to the public and art community.
• PLACES! Summer Theatre Camp Four-week summer theatre camp for youth ages 8-15 covering technical theatre, playwriting, improvisation, musical theatre, and acting. Tuition $500/week or $1,500 for all four weeks, with approximately 90% of students receiving scholarships.
• Youth and Adult Arts Classes Year-round arts education classes in musical theatre, drumline, chorus, photography, and dance for all ages.
• Open Mic Events Recurring open mic nights including Comedy Open Mic (1st Tuesday), All Arts Open Mic (2nd Tuesday), and Spoken Word Open Mic (3rd Tuesday) for performers to showcase original work. Patrons $20 online / $25 at the door; performers $10.
• Out of the Black Box Theatre Residency Program Theatre residency providing theatre companies without permanent facilities access to a black box theatre, production resources, and community engagement opportunities.
• Facility Rental Rental of Arts Garage venue and theatre spaces for events, meetings, performances, and visiting productions.
• Annual Membership Program Annual membership program with tiered benefits including priority ticket booking dates for Platinum, Diamond, and Gold members.
• Bar Concessions Beverage service including wine and a full bar menu available during performances.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,200 students from Title 1 schools attended free theatre performances through the Kimmel Family Series
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hyatt Place Delray BeachminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArts Garage has partnered with Hyatt Place Delray Beach to enhance visitor experiences. The hotel, located across the street from Arts Garage, offers a 10% discount on stays for attendees who mention their Arts Garage event. This partnership serves tourists attending performances and supports the local hospitality economy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Parker Playhouse: Historic Fort Lauderdale venue of similar intimate scale (~1,100 seats) presenting theatre, music, and comedy in South Florida. Closely comparable in venue-based presenting model to Arts Garage, though larger in capacity.
• Gulfshore Playhouse: Naples-based professional regional theatre company producing plays and musicals with robust education/outreach programming. Comparable as a Florida nonprofit producing theatre with associated community education initiatives.
• Maltz Jupiter Theatre: Palm Beach County nonprofit professional theatre producing and presenting productions plus education programs. Directly comparable as a regional Florida theatre producing/presenting nonprofit with a youth education arm, though with a larger mainstage house.
• Old School Square (Delray Beach Center for the Arts): Direct downtown Delray Beach competitor offering performing arts, visual arts, and education programming in a larger multi-venue complex. Most locally overlapping peer given shared city, audience base, and mission.
• Colony Theatre (Miami Beach): Intimate Miami Beach performing arts venue presenting concerts, theatre, comedy, and community programs. Closely comparable in scale, programming mix, and South Florida community-presenting model.

Regional players

• Broward Center for the Performing Arts: Major Fort Lauderdale performing arts venue presenting Broadway tours, concerts, and educational programs. Comparable mission and South Florida footprint to Arts Garage but operating at much larger scale and capacity.
• Kravis Center for the Performing Arts: Larger regional performing arts center in West Palm Beach offering concerts, theatre, and educational programming across multiple venues. Comparable to Arts Garage as a South Florida presenting/performing arts nonprofit, though at significantly greater scale.
• Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts: Miami's flagship performing arts center hosting theatre, music, dance, and educational programming. Comparable as a South Florida nonprofit presenting/education hub; significantly larger and broader programming than Arts Garage.

Others

• Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County: Regional arts council and presenting organization serving Sarasota County with programming, advocacy, and cultural programming. Comparable as a Florida community arts umbrella organization with similar AccessForAll-style mission, though structured differently.

Emerging players

• NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale: South Florida visual arts institution operating exhibition and education programming. Partial overlap with Arts Garage's gallery (Marshall Family Foundation Gallery, Black Box Gallery) component, though focused more narrowly on visual arts than the multi-disciplinary mix.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/artsgaragefl
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DelrayArtsGarage
• Facebookfacebook.com/DelrayArtsGarage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arts-garage-delray
• Instagraminstagram.com/artsgaragedelraybeach

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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