Access Art

What Access Art does

Access Art is a Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2023 that provides arts education access to underprivileged youth ages 5-18. The organization operates an event-driven fundraising model anchored by two program lines: the annual Palm Beach Tattoo & Art Expo held at the Palm Beach Convention Center, and a series of bi-monthly Oddities & Art Markets held across Orlando, Pensacola, Fort Pierce, Jacksonville, and (as of 2026) Knoxville, Tennessee. Each market features 150+ artists and vendors offering oddities, crystals, handcrafted art, taxidermy, jewelry, and food, with vendor booth pricing of $125-$250 per 10x10 or 15x10 space and add-ons for corner placement and power.

The organization's core program is The Access Scholarship, which funds music lessons, art classes, dance lessons, instruments, and art supplies for Florida-resident youth ages 5-18 demonstrating financial need, with scholarship funds paid directly to schools or instructional providers and a required 80% attendance retention threshold. A supplementary On the Road Grant program covers travel costs (free booth space and hotel accommodations) for up to 10 vendors per out-of-state event. The organization claims that 100% of event proceeds and direct donations are reinvested into scholarships, supported by a stated goal of awarding at least $75,000 in scholarships by the end of fiscal year 2026.

Distribution and go-to-market rely on event-based marketing combined with organic social (Instagram @accessartfl, Facebook @AccessArtFL, YouTube @AccessArtFL), an email newsletter, blog recipient spotlights, and dedicated sponsorship and donation channels (Zeffy for donations, [email protected] for sponsorship). Partnerships with local artists, schools, and other nonprofits deliver instruction and community programming. There is no proprietary technology, software product, or AI/ML capability — Access Art's underlying "platform" is its event calendar, vendor network, and donor community rather than a technology stack.

Name

Access Art

Legal name

Access Art

Website

https://accessartfl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Access Art is a Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds arts education scholarships for underprivileged youth ages 5-18 through revenue from art-focused events, including the annual Palm Beach Tattoo & Art Expo and bi-monthly Oddities & Art Markets across Florida and Tennessee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Arts Education Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Creative Arts, Music & Movement Content (EDAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arts & Culture Appreciation (Art History, Film Appreciation, Music Appreciation) (EDAAAGAO)

Keywords

• Youth arts education
• Nonprofit scholarships
• Community art events
• Tattoo convention
• Oddities markets

Headquarters

HQ city

Florida (operating region)

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Proceeds: Revenue generated from ticket sales at the Palm Beach Tattoo & Art Expo and Oddities & Art Markets events. All proceeds from these events are reinvested directly into serving youth through scholarships and community programs.
2. Vendor Booth Rental: Fees collected from artists and vendors participating in Oddities & Art Markets. Booth spaces range from $125-$175 for standard 10x10 spaces, with corporate rates higher. Food truck spaces available at $250. Add-ons include corner ($50) and power ($15-$20).
3. Direct Donations: Monetary donations from individuals and organizations. The organization states that 100% of direct donations go straight to the Access Scholarship program. Donations are accepted through their website via Zeffy platform.
4. Sponsorship Packages: Sponsorship packages available for all shows at various levels. Interested parties can contact [email protected] for sponsorship information.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Access Art is a nonprofit organization that funds arts education for underprivileged youth (ages 5-18) in Florida by hosting distinctive community events including the annual Palm Beach Tattoo & Art Expo and bi-monthly Oddities & Art Markets. All event proceeds and direct donations are reinvested into The Access Scholarship program, which covers music, art, and dance lessons, instruments, and art supplies for recipients, with a stated goal of awarding $75,000 in scholarships by the end of fiscal year 2026.

Product overview

Access Art is a nonprofit organization providing underprivileged youth with meaningful access to the arts. The organization operates a portfolio of programs centered around The Access Scholarship (funding music lessons, art classes, and dance lessons for youth ages 5-18 in Florida), the Oddities & Art Markets (bi-monthly indoor marketplaces with 150+ vendors), and the Palm Beach Tattoo & Art Expo. The On the Road Grant provides travel support for vendor participation at out-of-state events. All event proceeds fund the scholarship program with a $75,000 goal by 2026. The organization also accepts volunteer support, item donations, and financial contributions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Access Scholarship: A program designed to help youth access the arts regardless of financial circumstances by covering costs of music lessons, art classes, dance lessons, instruments, and art supplies.
• On the Road Grant

Products and services

• The Access Scholarship A scholarship program for Florida youth ages 5-18 demonstrating financial need and artistic interest, covering costs for music lessons, art classes, dance lessons, instruments, and art supplies paid directly to schools or lesson providers. Recipients must maintain at least 80% attendance at funded activities. Funded entirely through event proceeds with a goal of awarding $75,000 by the end of fiscal year 2026.
• On the Road Grant (Travel Support Grant) A travel support grant providing free booth space to up to 10 selected vendors at designated out-of-state events, plus one hotel room night for up to 5 of those vendors per event. Available to artists and vendors who have previously attended Access Art shows and demonstrate financial need.
• Palm Beach Tattoo & Art Expo Annual tattoo convention and art expo held at the Palm Beach Convention Center (650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401), supporting Access Art's mission by generating proceeds that fund the Access Scholarship program. 2025 event dates: Friday 6/19 through Sunday 6/21.
• Oddities & Art Markets Bi-monthly indoor marketplaces featuring 150+ artists and vendors offering oddities, crystals, handcrafted art, taxidermy, fossils, jewelry, and food. 2026 event locations include Orlando (Aug 29), Pensacola (Sep 26), Knoxville TN (Oct 10), Fort Pierce (Oct 3), and Jacksonville (Oct 17). Advance tickets $10; day-of $15; kids 10 and under free.
• Financial Donations (Access Scholarship Fund)

Quantifiable outcome

• Goal to award $75,000 in scholarships by end of fiscal year 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Other Nonprofits (unspecified)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccess Art partners with other nonprofits to ensure children in their community have tools and resources needed for positive, safe environments to be expressive and create. The organization works within their local community and with partner organizations to provide underprivileged youth access to the arts.
• Schools and Educational Programs (scholarship recipients)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScholarships are paid directly to schools or places of lessons for music, art, and dance instruction. Access Art works with various educational providers to deliver arts instruction to scholarship recipients.
• Local Artists (unspecified)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccess Art works with local artists to provide a variety of group art lessons for no cost to youth in the community. All supplies are provided as part of these programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VH1 Save The Music Foundation: Nonprofit that funds music education access for underserved youth — directly comparable mission of providing underprivileged kids with instruments, lessons, and arts access, funded through event-based and donor-driven revenue.
• National YoungArts Foundation: Identifies and supports exceptional young artists (ages 15–18) through scholarships and grants — overlaps with Access Art on scholarship-driven arts funding for youth, though YoungArts is talent-merit based while Access Art is need-based.
• Inner-City Arts: Los Angeles-based nonprofit providing arts education to underprivileged youth through classes in visual arts, music, dance, and media — comparable dual focus on creative arts instruction for low-income children and donor-funded program delivery.
• Renegade Craft: Operates curated art and maker markets/fairs in multiple U.S. cities — directly comparable event-driven model (multi-city indoor marketplaces featuring 100+ artist/vendors) even though it is for-profit.
• Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation: Music education nonprofit providing instruments and instruction to under-resourced schools and youth — same target beneficiary profile (low-income youth) and same arts-education funding mechanism.

Broad incumbents

• The Country Music Association Foundation: Music industry nonprofit that funds music education programs in schools — analogous industry-anchored nonprofit funding arts instruction for youth, with comparable event-driven and donor revenue mix.
• Americans for the Arts: National nonprofit advocacy and service organization for the arts — broader incumbent that supports arts education and access at policy and grantmaking levels, comparable donor-base overlap but much larger scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AccessArtFL
• Facebookfacebook.com/accessartflorida
• Instagraminstagram.com/accessartfl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/access-art-fl

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