The dA Center for the Arts

Name

The dA Center for the Arts

Legal name

The dA Center for the Arts

Website

https://dacenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Arts Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts (Acting, Improv, Theater) (EDAAAGAE), Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Illustration) (EDAAAGAA), Performing Arts Camps (Theater, Musical Theater, Dance) (EDAMALAI), Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

Keywords

• Community arts education
• Visual arts classes
• Youth art programs
• Nonprofit arts center
• Cultural exhibitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Pomona

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. Donations and Fundraising: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984, the dA relies heavily on donations from the community. The organization accepts PayPal donations and likely pursues grant funding from organizations like the National Endowment for the Arts.
2. Class and Program Fees: Revenue is generated through class registration fees for programs including Mariachi, Dance/Theatre, Drawing/Painting, Music lessons, summer camps like Dear Imagination ($250 + $30 supplies), and Artswork Teen Summer Camp. Additional fees include $25 non-refundable deposits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The dA Center for the Arts provides inclusive arts education, classes, exhibitions, and community programs for all ages and abilities in Pomona, California. Operating as a 501(c)(3) non-profit since 1984, the organization offers visual and performing arts classes, summer camps, early childhood programming, and rotating exhibitions in its community gallery space. It serves more than 300 individuals weekly through low-barrier, accessible arts experiences.

Product overview

The dA Center for the Arts is a non-profit multidisciplinary arts organization that provides inclusive, accessible, and equitable arts experiences through a variety of community programs. The organization offers art classes (including Mariachi, Dance/Theatre, Drawing/Painting, and Music lessons), rotating art exhibitions, youth programs such as De Colores for early childhood (ages 0-5), Artswork Teen Summer Camp, and ArtBridge Outreach programs. The center serves as both an exhibition venue and educational facility, operating seven days a week with exhibitions, classes, workshops, and community events for all ages and abilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Art Classes (Mariachi, Dance/Theatre, Drawing/Painting, Music)
• De Colores Early Childhood Program De Colores is a free drop-in early childhood arts program offered by The dA Center for the Arts, providing accessible arts experiences for young children and families in the Pomona community.
• Dear Imagination Summer Art Camp Dear Imagination is a summer art camp offered by The dA Center for the Arts for children, providing intensive arts programming during the summer break.
• Artswork Teen Summer Camp Artswork is a summer art camp offered by The dA Center for the Arts for teenagers, providing arts programming and mentorship during the summer break.
• Art Exhibitions Rotating exhibitions in the community gallery at The dA Center for the Arts, showcasing work by local and visiting artists, including featured shows such as Big Feelings.
• ArtBridge Outreach Program ArtBridge is the outreach program of The dA Center for the Arts, delivering arts programming in schools and community settings to expand access beyond the center's walls.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 300+ individuals weekly with activities, classes, or exhibitions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MT. SAC Student Art ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026MT. SAC Art Show 2026 features works from neighboring MT. SAC Students Art Club. Exhibition showcases over 15 art students representing a wide range of creativity, bridging campus work to the community in the dA's accessible space.
• Pomona Unified School District (PUSD)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Extensive partnership with PUSD for student exhibitions, ArtsWork after-school program (grades 6-12), ArtBridge outreach, SELPA special needs programs, Simons Middle School Mosaic project, and various school-based initiatives.
• California Community Foundation (CCF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with California Community Foundation for Pomona Compassion Fund effort providing financial assistance to Pomona's immigrant community for food, essential supplies, health/mental health services, and legal resources. Convened by Mayor Sandoval.
• Getty Foundation (Pacific Standard Time LA/LA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016The 15th d'Aztlan: A Sense of Place was part of Getty's Pacific Standard Time LA/LA, a celebration of Latinx artists' contributions. The dA offered over thirty free programs in art, music, literature, food, and theatre in English and Spanish for all ages.
• Claremont Graduate University and City of Pomona LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20062006 collaboration to secure funding from the National Endowment for the Arts to launch a Chalk Festival in conjunction with 'Big Read'. This annual event continues today and has become a signature community program.
• Judy Chicago and Cal Poly PomonacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20042004 partnership with Judy Chicago and Cal Poly Pomona to engage the public in creating a collaborative public art mural entitled 'Envision the Future'. This landmark project demonstrated the dA's ability to attract world-renowned artists to collaborate with the local community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Grand Central Art Center: Santa Ana-based community arts center affiliated with Cal State Fullerton, offering exhibitions, artist residencies, and public programs. Comparable community-arts-center model.
• Muckenthaler Cultural Center: Fullerton-based nonprofit cultural center offering classes, exhibitions, and performances with strong community programming in Southern California. Directly comparable mission and operating model.
• Armory Center for the Arts: Community-based nonprofit arts center in Pasadena offering exhibitions, classes, and community programs for all ages. Closest analog by mission, scale, and programming mix to the dA Center for the Arts.
• Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH): Community arts and history institution in the Antelope Valley offering exhibitions, classes, and cultural programming. Comparable scale and role as a regional community cultural hub.
• Self Help Graphics & Art: East LA nonprofit arts center focused on Chicano/Latinx art, education, and community programming. Comparable in mission to serve underrepresented communities through accessible arts.
• Millard Sheets Art Center: Art gallery and program space at the Fairplex in Pomona, offering exhibitions and community arts programming. Hyper-local comparable given shared Pomona geography.
• Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services: East LA nonprofit offering performing arts education (dance, music, theatre) for youth with a cultural inclusion focus. Direct overlap in arts education programming for youth and underserved communities.

Broad incumbents

• Bowers Museum: Larger cultural institution in Santa Ana offering museum exhibitions and cultural programming. Comparable cultural-mission breadth but at a materially larger operational scale.

Regional players

• Riverside Art Museum: Inland Empire art museum offering exhibitions and education programs. Comparable community museum model serving an adjacent Inland Empire market.
• Claremont Museum of Art: Nearby regional art museum in Claremont offering exhibitions and arts programming. Comparable community-facing cultural institution in the Inland Empire eastern corridor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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