Hollywood Art and Culture Center

What Hollywood Art and Culture Center does

The Hollywood Art and Culture Center (The Center) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization founded in 1975 and headquartered at 1650 Harrison Street in downtown Hollywood, Florida. It operates a single multi-format venue combining a contemporary gallery, a 72-seat art house cinema (Cinema Paradiso Hollywood), a live theater stage, classrooms, and event spaces. Its programming spans rotating contemporary gallery exhibitions, first-run independent and foreign language film screenings, youth and professional mainstage theater (in residence with Thinking Cap Theatre), and an arts education program called Learn & Create, alongside a newly formalized Summer Camp and a recurring calendar of community events (drum circles, open mic nights, free arts days, mahjong, collage workshops).

The Center serves South Florida residents and visitors across four primary segments: general public and community members attending exhibitions, film, and performances; youth and families participating in affordable arts education (95% of youth attend programs for $5 or less); veterans engaged through the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center partnership (Veterans' Voices printmaking portfolio); and private event clients renting the venue. It serves approximately 55,000 individuals annually and runs 500+ classes, workshops, and events per year.

The business model combines five revenue streams: membership dues (annual subscription, including NARM reciprocal access to 1,300+ museums), admission fees (Adults $10, Students/Seniors $5, free for Members, Children 12 & Under, Teachers, and Military), program fees (classes, workshops, theater, special events ranging from free to ~$11.44), donations and grants (institutional funding from the City of Hollywood, Broward County Cultural Division, State of Florida, and the National Endowment for the Arts), and facility rentals. Distribution is venue-based with Eventbrite ticketing, a Mailchimp newsletter, and Neon CRM for memberships and donations. The organization employs 28 people and has no disclosed revenue figure, parent company, or external equity ownership.

Name

Hollywood Art and Culture Center

Legal name

Hollywood Art and Culture Center

Website

https://artandculturecenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Hollywood Art and Culture Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1975 that operates a single multi-format arts venue in downtown Hollywood, Florida, offering contemporary gallery exhibitions, a 72-seat art house cinema, live theater, youth arts education, and community events to approximately 55,000 South Florida residents annually.

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Product category

Community Arts and Culture Center

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) (512131), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAGABAM

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Theater, Broadway & Performing Arts

SECONDARYMPAGALAB

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Event Venues & Venue Operations (Arenas, Theaters, Halls)

SECONDARYEDAMAAAG

Theater & Drama Education (Acting, Improvisation, Musical Theater)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Arts & Creative Enrichment (Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance)

SECONDARYTHAJAFAB

Theater, Musicals & Performing Arts

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Live Entertainment & Ticketed Events (Shows, Concerts, Sports Experiences)

Keywords

• Contemporary art exhibitions
• Arts education programs
• Art house cinema
• Live theater productions
• Community arts center

Headquarters

HQ city

Hollywood

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership program providing free gallery admission, access to 1,300+ museums nationwide via NARM partnership, and member-exclusive events like Member Mixer.
2. Admission Fees: General admission tickets for gallery exhibitions: Adults $10, Students/Seniors $5, with free admission for Members, Children 12 & Under, Teachers, and Military.
3. Program Fees: Revenue from classes, workshops, theater productions, and special events. Pricing varies by program, ranging from free events to ticketed performances like FAME Jr. at $11.44.
4. Donations and Grants: 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by members, donors, and community. Receives institutional funding from City of Hollywood, Broward County Cultural Division, State of Florida, and National Endowment for the Arts.
5. Facility Rentals: Event venue rental program allowing private use of the Center's facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Hollywood Art and Culture Center is a single-site nonprofit arts organization operating a 72-seat art house cinema (Cinema Paradiso Hollywood), a contemporary gallery exhibition program, a live theater program featuring youth productions and a resident professional company (Thinking Cap Theatre), and an arts education program (Learn & Create) offering classes, workshops, and a youth summer camp. All programming is delivered from its 1650 Harrison Street facility in downtown Hollywood, Florida, serving approximately 55,000 individuals annually through 500+ classes, workshops, and events.

Product overview

The Hollywood Art and Culture Center is a single-site arts organization offering a unified portfolio of cultural programs centered at its downtown Hollywood, Florida venue at 1650 Harrison Street. The core offerings include: Gallery Exhibitions (contemporary rotating art shows), Cinema Paradiso Hollywood (72-seat art house cinema), Theater (live performances including youth and professional productions), Learn & Create (arts education and classes), Summer Camp (youth programming), and Events (community activities). The Center also offers Membership and Facility Rentals as supplementary services. The organization serves approximately 55,000 visitors annually with over 500 classes, workshops, and events, operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 1975.

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Products and services

• Cinema Paradiso Hollywood A 72-seat art house theater offering first-run, independent, and foreign language films in an intimate, curated setting in downtown Hollywood, Florida. Designed for cinephiles seeking curated cinematic experiences beyond mainstream multiplexes.
• Learn & Create Arts education program offering classes, workshops, and educational experiences for all ages and skill levels, ranging from beginner painting workshops to emerging playwright programs. 95% of youth participants attend for $5 or less.
• Theater Live theater programming including youth theater productions and professional mainstage performances delivered in partnership with resident company Thinking Cap Theatre. Has served as a home for live theater in Hollywood, Florida for decades.
• Gallery Exhibitions Rotating contemporary gallery exhibitions featuring South Florida artists and special exhibitions. The 2026 Summer Exhibitions include 'Sunshine & Ink: The Florida Printmakers,' 'Jen Little: Wax. Pigment. Fire.', and 'Veterans' Voices: A 250th Anniversary Portfolio' (on view May 30 – August 30, 2026).
• Summer Camp Arts-focused summer camp program for youth participants in South Florida.
• Membership Program Annual membership program providing free gallery admission, access to 1,300+ museums nationwide via NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum Association) membership, and member-exclusive events such as Member Mixers.
• Facility Rentals Venue rental services for events, meetings, corporate functions, and private gatherings at the Center's downtown Hollywood facilities.
• Events Diverse calendar of community events including African Dance, Drum Circles, Open Mic nights, Mahjong sessions, Art Walks, Free Arts Day activities, and collage/mixed media workshops. Ticketing managed through Eventbrite.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55,000 individuals served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Bruce W. Carter VA Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local Veterans Affairs medical center for the 'Veterans' Voices: A 250th Anniversary Portfolio' exhibition. Local veterans created printmaking artworks as a powerful tribute to America, on view May 30 – August 30, 2026.
• Thinking Cap TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional theater company serving as the resident mainstage performance company at The Center. Produces professional live theater productions, making The Center a home for live theater in Hollywood, Florida for decades.
• NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum Association)coreOthersNARM membership provides Center members with free admission and benefits at over 1,300 museums nationwide. This is a key membership benefit driving subscription renewals.
• City of HollywoodflagshipOthersMunicipal government supporter of The Center as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization serving the community.
• Broward County Cultural DivisionflagshipOthersCounty-level arts and culture funding division providing institutional support to The Center.
• State of FloridaflagshipOthersState government supporter of The Center's nonprofit arts programming.
• National Endowment for the ArtsflagshipOthersFederal arts agency providing grant funding to support The Center's programming and operations as a nonprofit arts organization.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Broward Center for the Performing Arts: Major performing arts venue in Fort Lauderdale presenting theater, music, and dance. Directly comparable as a South Florida nonprofit presenting organization with multi-program revenue and government/corporate funding support.
• Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts: Largest performing arts center in Miami presenting theater, opera, and concerts. Comparable as a South Florida presenting institution with a similar multi-disciplinary programming model, though at significantly larger scale.
• Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre: Professional regional theater company in Coral Gables producing mainstage musicals and plays. Comparable as a South Florida nonprofit theater producing live performances for community audiences.
• ArtCenter/South Florida: Nonprofit arts organization in Miami Beach providing gallery exhibitions, artist studios, and community programming. Closely comparable as a single-site community arts nonprofit with multi-disciplinary programming and affordability focus.

Broad incumbents

• Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM): Contemporary art museum in Miami with rotating exhibitions and educational programming. Comparable as a South Florida visual arts presenter with public funding, though operating at significantly larger scale and focused solely on visual art.
• NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale: Art museum in Fort Lauderdale featuring rotating exhibitions and educational programs. Comparable regional cultural institution with exhibition-based programming and similar community/education orientation.

Emerging players

• O Cinema: Independent art house cinema with locations in Miami and South Beach. Directly comparable to Cinema Paradiso in programming independent, foreign, and first-run films to South Florida audiences.

Regional players

• Colony Theatre (Miami Beach): Art house cinema and performance venue in Miami Beach. Comparable to Cinema Paradiso as a South Florida art-house screening venue for independent films, though without the parent center's broader programming.

Others

• Miami City Ballet: Major South Florida performing arts company presenting dance performances and education. Comparable as a regional nonprofit performing arts organization, though single-discipline rather than multi-disciplinary.
• Museum of Discovery and Science: Fort Lauderdale science and cultural institution with exhibits, education programming, and IMAX theater. Comparable as a South Florida nonprofit cultural venue combining exhibitions, education, and ticketed attractions with public funding support.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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