Casey Droege Cultural Productions

What Casey Droege Cultural Productions does

Casey Droege Cultural Productions (CDCP) is a privately held, artist-run, woman and disability-owned business founded in 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The organization operates with a dual-structure model: a community-focused arm under the CDCP brand delivers art programs, exhibitions, and platforms for artists, while a wholly-owned commercial subsidiary, The Art Supply Co., provides art consulting services that connect corporate and private clients with living, local artists for art installation and curatorial projects. CDCP serves two primary customer segments: individual artists and arts workers in the Pittsburgh region seeking income opportunities, exhibition platforms, and professional development; and corporate/private clients seeking curated local art installations. The business runs on a 6-person team led by founder Casey Droege (Executive Director) and Lead Art Handler Nick Sardo.

The organization's revenue model combines multiple streams: consulting fees and commissions from The Art Supply Co. art installations (commercial day rates of $200-$400), pay-what-you-can template sales ($5-$50 tiers for downloadable PDF programs based on SIX x ATE and Window Residency), sliding-scale event tickets ($0-$20), paid mentorship sessions ($110/hour one-on-one), and grant administration fees (2025 ARPA COVID-19 aid distribution for the City of Pittsburgh covering 75 grants). Distribution channels include direct sales for consulting, a Squarespace-based e-commerce storefront, institutional exhibition partnerships with regional cultural venues (Wilkinsburg CDC, August Wilson AACC, Brew House Arts, Mattress Factory), and partnership-driven visibility rather than paid advertising. The go-to-market motion is community-led, with customer acquisition driven through exhibitions, pop-up events, residency programs, and collaborations with arts organizations.

Programmatically, CDCP has built a portfolio spanning current initiatives (WCDC Exhibitions since 2020, Pedantic Arts Residency with Headwater Media, Picture This and Being Seen at August Wilson AACC) and an archive of legacy programs (CSA PGH 2013-2020, SIX x ATE 2012-2021, PGH Photo Fair, Small Mall concept store). In 2024, CDCP celebrated generating $1,000,000 for the local arts economy through these combined activities, a milestone that reflects aggregate economic throughput rather than retained organizational revenue. The company operates without disclosed external funding, no parent organization, and no patent/trademark portfolio, functioning as a bootstrapped artist-led enterprise embedded in Pittsburgh's cultural infrastructure.

Name

Casey Droege Cultural Productions

Legal name

Casey Droege Cultural Productions

Website

https://caseydroege.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Casey Droege Cultural Productions is a Pittsburgh-based, artist-run, woman and disability-owned business operating a dual community/commercial model — exhibitions and artist programs under CDCP, plus art consulting and installation services via subsidiary The Art Supply Co. — serving Pittsburgh artists, corporate clients, and cultural institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arts Consulting and Cultural Production

NAICS

Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (7114)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Artist Management (MPAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Exhibition, Retail & Experiential Design (BPAHAKAL)

Keywords

• Art consulting services
• Community arts programming
• Artist residency programs
• Exhibition curation
• Arts economy development

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. The Art Supply Co. consulting services: Commercial consulting arm that connects clients with living, local artists to create art-forward spaces. Generates revenue through consulting fees and art sales commissions.
2. Grant and ARPA fund distribution: In 2025, CDCP worked with the City of Pittsburgh to facilitate distribution of COVID-19 aid funds through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), awarding 75 one-time grants at $500, $1,500, and $3,000 levels.
3. Template and resource sales: CDCP sells downloadable PDF templates for arts residency and program management (SIX x ATE, Window Residency) at pay-what-you-can pricing tiers ($5, $10, $25, $50), using proceeds to cover publishing costs and support community programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Casey Droege Cultural Productions operates a dual-structure arts business in Pittsburgh. The community-focused arm (CDCP brand) runs art programs, exhibitions, residencies, and grant facilitation for artists and the public. The commercial arm (The Art Supply Co.) provides art consulting services that connect corporate and private clients with living, local artists for art-forward spaces, including art installation and de-installation services. The organization also sells downloadable program templates for replication by other arts groups.

Product overview

Casey Droege Cultural Productions (CDCP) is an artist-run, woman and disability-owned business founded in 2016, operating with a two-pronged approach. The company consists of a community-focused arm (CDCP) offering art programs, exhibits, and platforms for artists including WCDC Exhibitions, Pedantic Arts Residency, pop-up programming, and artist grants, alongside a commercial arm called The Art Supply Co. (TASC) providing art consulting services. CDCP also offers digital template products (SIX x ATE Template and Window Residency Template) for download, enabling others to replicate their programmatic approaches.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Art Supply Co. Commercial consulting arm that connects clients with living, local artists to help create dynamic, art-forward spaces

Products and services

• The Art Supply Co. (TASC) Art Consulting

Quantifiable outcome

• Generated over $1,000,000 for the local arts economy (2024)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• The Future is BlackmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnered with CDCP and WCDC for the 2026-2027 Art All Over season, specifically the Vania Evangelique solo exhibition. The Future is Black, founded by Ahmed Tacumba Turner Jr., serves as a platform for BIPOC artists in Pittsburgh with a track record of 10+ exhibitions and $15,000+ in artist stipends distributed.
• City of PittsburghcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025In 2025, CDCP worked with the City of Pittsburgh to facilitate distribution of COVID-19 aid funds through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), awarding 75 one-time grants at $500, $1,500, and $3,000 levels to local artists.
• Keystone Progress Education FundmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024CDCP partnered with Keystone Progress Education Fund to present 'The Art of Democracy' exhibition series (2024), tackling issues of reproductive freedom, gun violence, and civic engagement across Western PA with three exhibitions.
• Hatch Arts CollectivemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Co-presented the Little Amal Pittsburgh event (September 21, 2023) at Whitney Park, Wilkinsburg. Hatch Arts Collective's Creative Director Adil Mansoor led the production, with CDCP as organizational partner. The event featured participatory performance, food vendors, music, and a 12-foot puppet representing a Syrian refugee girl.
• Wilkinsburg CDC (WCDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Since 2020, CDCP has partnered with Wilkinsburg CDC on organizing a series of solo exhibitions through the Art All Over program at WCDC's Lohr Gallery (725 Wood St., Pittsburgh, PA 15221). The collaboration features artists who are either residents of Wilkinsburg or have a significant relationship with the borough. This is a recurring annual partnership.
• Creative Citizen Studios (CCS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020The CCS + CDCP Fellowship paired artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities from Creative Citizen Studios with Pittsburgh-based artists for collaborative creative projects. The program adapted during the 2020 pandemic and culminated in an exhibition.
• Pittsburgh Cultural TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016CDCP operated its first gallery at 937 Liberty Ave. as a project of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. The Trust provided year-long incubation support, working with Curator-in-Residence Vicky A. Clark. CDCP's CSA PGH Remix launched at this gallery in 2017.
• Headwater MediacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of the Pedantic Arts Residency, a month-long cross-disciplinary program that brings together an artist, curator, and writer for collaborative arts experiences. Headwater Media founded the residency; CDCP organizes it. The program focuses on structured contemplation for creative output.
• Brew House ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for CDCP's $1,000,000 milestone celebration. Brew House Arts is a Pittsburgh-based arts organization that hosted the celebration event.
• Mattress Factory Museum and Radiant HallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA two-year curatorial residency program was made possible with the help of Mattress Factory Museum and Radiant Hall, supporting CDCP's residency and professional development programs for Pittsburgh artists and cultural producers.
• Silver Eye Center for PhotographyminorOthersPGH Photo Fair archive is currently managed by Silver Eye Center for Photography, Pittsburgh's center for photography.
• Age-Friendly Greater PittsburghminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on 'Picture This' photography exhibition at August Wilson African American Cultural Center (November 2025 – February 2026), celebrating intergenerational connections.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fractured Atlas: National arts services nonprofit that provides fiscal sponsorship, insurance, and business tools to independent artists. Comparable to CDCP in offering artist-support infrastructure and representing individual artists' economic interests.
• Forecast Public Art: Minneapolis-based nonprofit that supports public art commissioning and consulting. Comparable to CDCP's The Art Supply Co. in connecting artists with built-environment and corporate clients.
• Hatch Arts Collective: Pittsburgh-based arts organization that co-presented the Little Amal Pittsburgh event with CDCP in 2023. Operates with a similar community-focused artist-development model and shares geography.
• Springboard for the Arts: St. Paul, MN-based community arts organization that develops artist toolkits and community cultural development programs. CDCP's SIX x ATE and Window Residency templates are explicitly modeled on Springboard's 'Toolkits for Change,' making it the most directly comparable peer.

Broad incumbents

• Creative Capital: National nonprofit that provides grants and professional development to innovative artists. Comparable to CDCP's grant facilitation and artist-support functions, but at significantly larger scale and with a national footprint.
• Mattress Factory Museum: Pittsburgh contemporary art museum that supported CDCP's two-year curatorial residency program alongside Radiant Hall. Comparable in commissioning artists and producing site-specific work, but at a much larger institutional scale.

Regional players

• August Wilson African American Cultural Center: Pittsburgh cultural venue that hosted CDCP's 'Picture This' and 'Being Seen' exhibitions (2025–2026). A venue partner with overlapping programming on community photography exhibitions.
• Pittsburgh Cultural Trust: Pittsburgh's downtown cultural district manager and CDCP's founding incubator (hosted its first gallery at 937 Liberty Ave.). Operates in the same regional arts ecosystem but at much larger institutional scale.
• Silver Eye Center for Photography: Pittsburgh's center for photography that manages the PGH Photo Fair archive. Operates in the same regional photography ecosystem and shares CDCP's Pittsburgh audience.
• Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation (WCDC): Community development corporation that has hosted CDCP's Art All Over exhibition series at Lohr Gallery since 2020. Operates in the same Wilkinsburg neighborhood and serves overlapping artist and community audiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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