Community Arts Center of Cambria County

What Community Arts Center of Cambria County does

The Community Arts Center of Cambria County (CACCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization founded in 1968 and headquartered at 1217 Menoher Boulevard in the Westmont neighborhood of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. It operates from a 2.5-acre historic campus anchored by the 1834 Stutzman Log House (a registered Pennsylvania Historic Site), the 1988 Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Center, and the 5,549 sq ft M. Josephine Paul Family Museum addition completed in 2021 at a $2.6 million cost. The Center's portfolio spans performing arts (Log Art Theatre productions, Log Art Theatre Academy for ages 3-18, Log Art Dance for adults, and the newly launched Log Art Music Show Choir), visual arts education (multi-week adult classes, one-day workshops, Kids Create summer camps), permanent and rotating exhibitions (Allied Artists partnerships, Ponas Doll Museum with 877+ dolls, Shirley Gaynor Collection), outreach to underserved populations through Outbound Art, ARTS4Wellness programs, facility rentals, and three signature annual festivals (Log House Arts Festival, Holly Bazaar, ARToberFEST). It is led by Executive Director Angela R. Godin with a professional staff of approximately 6 supported by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Name

Community Arts Center of Cambria County

Legal name

Community Arts Center of Cambria County

Website

https://caccc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Community Arts Center of Cambria County is a Johnstown, PA-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization operating performing arts, visual arts education, museums, outreach, and signature festivals from a historic 2.5-acre campus serving roughly 200,000–250,000 residents of Cambria County and surrounding southwestern Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Arts Education and Cultural Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121), Fine Arts Schools (611610), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB), Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty) (BPAGAHAA), Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC)

Keywords

• Community arts education
• Performing arts programs
• Visual arts classes
• Cultural event venue
• Arts festival production

Headquarters

HQ city

Johnstown

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees ranging from $30 (Individual) to $275 (Sponsor), providing discounts on classes, workshops, facility rentals, and event tickets
2. Facility Rentals: Rental income from venues including The Atelier, Josephine Paul Museum, The Studio, The Gallery, Ponas Doll Museum, Log House Gallery, and The Amphitheatre for weddings, parties, and events
3. Educational Programming: Fees for art classes, workshops, summer camps (Camp Create Mini, Camp Create, Teen Art Project), dance classes (Log Art Dance), and theatre programs
4. Theatre Ticket Sales: Log Art Theatre productions including plays, musicals, murder mystery dinners, and Flex Pass season subscriptions
5. Festival Vendor Fees: Log House Arts Festival vendor fees from 180+ craftsmen; Holly Bazaar vendor fees from 60+ artisans
6. Donations and Fundraising: Sustaining Fund Drive donations, capital campaign contributions, corporate sponsorships, and grant funding from organizations like PA EITC

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Community Arts Center of Cambria County operates a nonprofit arts complex on a historic 2.5-acre campus in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, delivering arts education classes, theatrical and dance performances, rotating exhibitions, facility rentals, community festivals, and outreach programming for all ages from toddlers to seniors. It functions as a multi-disciplinary arts hub combining the Stutzman Log House (1834), Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Center, and the 2021 M. Josephine Paul Family Museum expansion.

Product overview

The Community Arts Center of Cambria County is a non-profit arts organization operating as a unified facility-plus-programs model centered on its historic Stutzman Log House (built 1834) and Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Center, with a 2021 expansion housing the M. Josephine Paul Family Museum. The organization's portfolio spans performing arts (Log Art Theatre productions and Log Art Theatre Academy for youth), dance education (Log Art Dance adult program), visual arts education (adult multi-week classes, one-day workshops, and Kids Create summer camps), community exhibitions (rotating gallery shows, Ponas Doll Museum with 877+ dolls, Shirley Gaynor Collection), outreach programming (Outbound Art serving underserved youth, blind/deaf communities, seniors, and veterans), wellness classes (ARTS4Wellness with yoga/tai chi), facility rentals for events, and signature annual festivals (Log House Arts Festival, Holly Bazaar, ARToberFEST). The Center also operates membership, scholarship, and club programs that extend access to arts education and community engagement across Cambria County and surrounding regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Log Art Theatre Creative performance division producing live plays, musicals, murder mystery dinner theatres, An Evening With music series, and acting workshops for novice, amateur, experienced, and semi-professional performers.
• Log Art Theatre Academy Youth theatre division offering musical theatre camps and acting instruction in acting, singing, dancing, improvisation, and backstage work for children and youth ages 3 through 18.
• Log Art Dance Adult dance program providing private ballroom lessons, group courses, choreographed bridal routines, and dance outreach programs designed to take the fear out of learning to dance.
• Kids Create / Summer Arts Camps Artistic summer programs for children ages 4 through 18 including Camp Create Mini (ages 4-7), Camp Create (ages 8-12), Teen Art Project (ages 13-18), and year-round workshops.
• Adult Multi-Week Classes Multi-week courses in stained glass, pottery, clay hand-building, painting, drawing, and other artistic mediums for adults seeking deeper artistic skill development.
• Adult One Day Workshops Single-day workshops in woodcarving, painting, drawing, stained glass, and other mediums, plus Arty Parties for group creative evenings.
• Outbound Art Multifaceted outreach program providing free art workshops and classes to underserved children and youth, blind/visually handicapped, deaf/hard of hearing communities, senior citizens, and veterans through Serving Underserved, Insightful Art, Language of Art, Young at Art, and Art Vets initiatives.
• ARTS4Wellness Health and wellness sessions including Yoga, Chair Yoga, Tai Chi, and Dancercise for community members seeking improved physical and mental well-being through creative movement.
• Exhibits Program Rotating monthly exhibitions in the Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Center gallery showcasing local, regional, and national artists with free admission, including Allied Artists Summer Show and Greater Johnstown Young Artists Exhibit.
• M. Josephine Paul Family Museum Permanent museum showcasing Jo Paul's art collection and personal effects, providing venue for local school districts to showcase future artists, featuring gallery, black box theatre, amphitheatre, and multipurpose/community room.
• Ponas Doll Museum Permanent exhibit featuring over 877 dolls including antique handcrafted, Barbie, bridal, Hummel, international, Norman Rockwell, porcelain, and Precious Moments collections, free to the public.
• Shirley Gaynor Collection Permanent exhibition of watercolor, pen and ink, and acrylic paintings by Shirley Gaynor, the founder and visionary of the Community Arts Center.
• Facility Rentals Rental of 2.5 scenic acres and customizable indoor spaces for weddings, showers, parties, and events including The Atelier, Josephine Paul Museum, The Studio, The Gallery, Amphitheatre, and outdoor pond area.
• Log House Arts Festival Annual outdoor festival on 2.5 acres featuring over 60 juried craft vendors, live entertainment, Kids' Kingdom activities, and food vendors, attracting 10,000+ visitors annually with no admission fee.
• Holly Bazaar

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ visitors annually at Log House Arts Festival
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arts Coalition of the AllegheniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA collective group of artists and arts organizations among Bedford, Cambria, Indiana, and Somerset counties jointly promoting and protecting the Arts community.
• Pennsylvania Rural Arts AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPRAA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1988 with a mission to develop and promote the arts throughout rural areas of southwestern Pennsylvania.
• Pennsylvania Council on the ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA state agency fostering the excellence, diversity and vitality of the arts in Pennsylvania. Provides grant funding and support for arts organizations.
• Vision 2025minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA community-based effort that has created a vision around bettering the Greater Johnstown community and the region.
• Americans for the ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnecting best ideas and leaders from the arts, communities, and business to ensure every American has access to the transformative power of the arts.
• Citizens for the ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocating for public policies and funding to ensure the vibrant practice and appreciation of arts and culture across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Greater Johnstown Camera ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHolds monthly meetings at the Community Arts Center and hosts annual exhibitions. The club, founded in 1938, brings together photographers from the Johnstown area.
• 1st Summit BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of Log House Arts Festival. Has donated annual art scholarships to CAC for over 22 years including the Elmer C. Laslo Memorial Scholarship.
• Conemaugh Health SystemminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides shuttle buses for Log House Arts Festival transportation from parking locations to festival grounds.
• Cambria County Department of Veteran ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in development for expanding Outbound Art to serve veterans and their families with therapeutic art programming.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hubbard Hall Center for the Arts: Cambridge, NY nonprofit operating a historic 1878 opera house with theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and education programming. Closely analogous historic-facility + multi-disciplinary community arts model in a small-town market.
• Center of Creative Arts (COCA): St. Louis, MO nonprofit offering multi-disciplinary arts education, exhibitions, and performing arts programming. Closely analogous community-arts-center model with classes, camps, and outreach to underserved populations.
• ArtsQuest: Bethlehem, PA nonprofit that programs performing arts, festivals, and education on a multi-facility campus (including a Banana Factory arts center). Same Pennsylvania footprint with similar performing-arts + festivals + arts-education mix, though larger scale.
• Community Arts Center (Dayton, OH): Dayton-area nonprofit community arts center offering multi-disciplinary classes, exhibitions, and community programming. Closest structural match to CACCC: small staff, community-focused, mixed visual/performing arts programming on a single campus.
• The Arts Center of the Capital Region: Troy, NY-based nonprofit arts center offering classes, exhibitions, and community arts programming. Comparable multi-disciplinary model with education, gallery, and outreach components in a small-city regional market.
• Lancaster Arts: Lancaster, PA-based arts nonprofit supporting exhibitions, performances, and community arts programming in south-central Pennsylvania. Comparable in regional Pennsylvania positioning, multi-disciplinary programming, and donor-supported operating model.
• Creative Arts Center of Indianapolis: Indianapolis-based nonprofit offering visual arts classes, workshops, exhibitions, and community programming. Comparable single-organization community-arts-education model with limited staff and a museum-style permanent collection.
• Paramount Theatre Center for the Arts: St. Cloud, MN nonprofit performing arts and community arts venue in a small-city market. Comparable scale and mission: live theatre productions, education, and community programming in a historic facility.

Broad incumbents

• Pennsylvania Council on the Arts: State agency that funds and supports arts organizations across Pennsylvania, including CACCC itself. Not a direct competitor but the principal grant-making and policy incumbent operating in CACCC's funding environment.

Others

• Americans for the Arts: National nonprofit advocacy and research organization supporting the arts sector, listed as a CACCC partner. Adjacent ecosystem player providing advocacy, research, and capacity-building rather than direct programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

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