Cache Valley Center for the Arts

What Cache Valley Center for the Arts does

Cache Valley Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing-arts organization (legally Capitol Arts Alliance) based in Logan, Utah. Founded in 1989 and renamed in 1993, it operates three City of Logan-owned facilities — the 1,100-seat Ellen Eccles Theatre (a 1923 historic opera house), the Bullen Center (arts education and galleries), and the Thatcher-Young Mansion (event venue) — under a designated Local Arts Agency mandate for Cache County and Logan City. Its core functions are presenting touring professional productions, hosting performances by 20+ Cache Valley resident and affiliate arts organizations, and delivering arts-education classes and a summer art camp. The organization has served more than 1.5 million patrons since 1993 and presents 100+ performances per year.

Its commercial stack is built on third-party SaaS rather than proprietary technology: AudienceView/OvationTix powers ticketing and donor/membership management, Sawyer handles class and camp registration, and the website runs on Wix. Patrons transact online, by phone, or at the box office, and programming is distributed through an email newsletter and social channels. Revenue mechanics are diversified across ticket sales (typically $25-$130 per seat), multi-tier memberships ($50-$2,500+), individual and corporate donations, in-kind gifts, facility rentals, and class/camp tuition. The Center also functions as the convening body for the Cache Valley Arts Summit, coordinating more than 20 regional arts organizations, and holds state-level affiliations including with the Utah Cultural Alliance.

The operating profile is that of a mature, stable, community-anchored mid-sized nonprofit presenter. Staffing is 11-50 employees, recent capital activity is limited to a 2018 Silver Anniversary renovation of the Ellen Eccles, and no major fundraising campaigns, geographic expansions, or new venue initiatives have been disclosed. Patron acquisition relies on programming quality and community embeddedness rather than paid performance marketing, and the customer base is broadly distributed across individual ticket buyers, donors, class enrollees, and renters, with no disclosed enterprise concentration.

Name

Cache Valley Center for the Arts

Legal name

Cache Valley Center for the Arts

Website

https://cachearts.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cache Valley Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates three Logan City venues — including the historic Ellen Eccles Theatre — presenting touring productions, hosting regional resident arts groups, and delivering arts education to the Cache Valley community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue and Community Arts Center

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG), Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD), Cultural Centers & Multidisciplinary Arts Institutions (THAJADAJ)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Arts education classes
• Live theatrical performances
• Event venue rental
• Community arts programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Logan, UT

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: CacheARTS sells tickets for all events produced at the Ellen Eccles Theatre, both nationally touring shows and resident events. Ticket prices vary by show (ranging from $25-$130 based on available data). Utah Festival Opera operates independently with their own ticketing system.
2. Donations and Memberships: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, CacheARTS relies on donations and membership contributions. Ticket sales cover less than half the costs of every show. The organization offers priority memberships and sponsorship opportunities for individuals and businesses.
3. Facility Rentals: The organization rents out the Ellen Eccles Theatre (seating capacity 1100), Bullen Center (suitable for up to 216 guests), and Thatcher-Young Mansion (suitable for up to 48 guests) for events and private functions.
4. Arts Education Classes: Ceramics classes offered with sessions in Fall A/B, Winter A/B, Spring A/B, Holiday, and Summer. Private party rates available at $45/hour plus materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cache Valley Center for the Arts operates and programs three City of Logan-owned venues — the historic 1,100-seat Ellen Eccles Theatre, the Bullen Center, and the Thatcher-Young Mansion — to deliver a National Touring Season of live performing arts, resident company performances, arts education classes (ceramics, art, photography, dance, theatre, music), Summer Art Camp for children, facility rentals for private and corporate events, and arts incubation/fiscal sponsorship services for local arts organizations.

Product overview

Cache Valley Center for the Arts operates as a multi-venue arts organization managing three Logan City-owned facilities: the Ellen Eccles Theatre (1,100-seat historic grand opera house), the Bullen Center (arts education hub), and the Thatcher-Young Mansion (event venue). The organization delivers a National Touring Season bringing nationally recognized performers to Cache Valley, alongside a comprehensive arts education program offering classes in ceramics, art, photography, dance, theatre, and music for all ages through offerings like Summer Art Camp, Valley Dance Ensemble, Logan Youth Shakespeare, New Horizons Orchestra, Unicorn Theatre, and private lessons. The venues also serve as home to multiple resident arts organizations including Utah Festival Opera, Music Theatre West, and Cache Theatre Company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ellen Eccles Theatre Historic 1,100-seat grand opera house in Logan, Utah, hosting over 100 performances annually including nationally touring shows and resident events, with excellent acoustics and a fly system. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Bullen Center Arts education facility serving as the hub for art classes in Cache Valley, housing the Ceramics Studio on the 1st floor and instructional spaces for painting, drawing, photography, and other pursuits. Available for events hosting up to 216 guests.
• Thatcher-Young Mansion Historic Queen Anne Victorian mansion built in 1878, available for event rentals hosting up to 48 guests. Original home of George W. Thatcher Sr. and Eunice 'Luna' Young-Thatcher.
• CacheARTS Presents National Touring Season Annual programming bringing nationally touring performing artists and Broadway-style shows to the Ellen Eccles Theatre, with education and outreach components connecting touring artists with the community.
• Ceramics Classes Ceramics instruction at the Bullen Center studio, with sessions running in Fall A/B, Winter A/B, Spring A/B, Summer, and Holiday terms. Available for all ages. Clay, glazes, and firing services available for purchase.
• Art & Photography Classes Visual arts instruction covering painting, drawing, photography, and other artistic pursuits, available for all ages at the Bullen Center.
• Summer Art Camp Creative day camp for children ages 5-11 offering instruction in art, ceramics, cooking, dance, drama, music, and performance, with sessions running Monday-Thursday in age-based groupings.
• Valley Dance Ensemble Classes Dance education program providing instruction in various dance styles for all ages, offered in partnership with CacheARTS.
• Logan Youth Shakespeare Youth theatre program teaching Shakespearean performance to students ages 9-19.
• New Horizons Orchestra Orchestral program for adult musicians aged 18 and older offering ensemble performance opportunities.
• Unicorn Theatre Classes Theatre program for youth ages 5-18 providing performance opportunities and instruction.
• Private Lessons Individual instruction in guitar, piano, dance, and other musical/performing arts subjects.
• Venue Rental Program Rental program allowing individuals and organizations to book the Ellen Eccles Theatre, Bullen Center, or Thatcher-Young Mansion for private events, weddings, corporate functions, and celebrations, with technical documents and rate sheets available.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Utah Cultural AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCacheARTS collaborates with Utah Cultural Alliance through the Cache Valley Arts Summit. UCA represents over 300 cultural organizations and provides professional development, advocacy support, and operates NowPlayingUtah.com for cultural event promotion.
• AudienceView / OvationTixcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party ticketing platform used for online ticket sales. CacheARTS sells tickets through this platform for all events at the Ellen Eccles Theatre.
• SawyercoreTechnology or IntegrationClass registration platform used by CacheARTS for enrollment in arts education classes including ceramics and other programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/cachearts
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cachearts/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/cachearts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cachearts
• Instagraminstagram.com/cachearts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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