EARLVILLE OPERA HOUSE INC

What EARLVILLE OPERA HOUSE INC does

Earlville Opera House Inc is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) multi-arts center incorporated in New York State, operating an 1892 historic theater and three gallery spaces at 18 East Main Street in Earlville, New York, and serving the Central New York and Southern Tier region. The organization was founded in 1972 to revive the historically neglected building (which had been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973) and now operates a unified portfolio of live performances, rotating visual arts exhibitions, arts education programming for all ages, venue and commercial rental services, and a artisan gift shop. The 7-person staff, led by Executive Director Michelle Connelly, is supported by a volunteer base and a board of directors.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit model combining earned revenue, contributed revenue, and public grant funding. Earned revenue streams include ticket sales ($21-$30 per performance), membership fees, facility rentals ($795/month for the 12 East Main Street storefront), arts education class fees ($15-$50 per session), and a 30% commission on gift shop sales. Contributed revenue comes from individual donations, capital campaigns including the Save-a-Seat program, corporate sponsorships (notably Golden Artist Colors), and fundraising events such as the annual Summer Gift Appeal and Summer Raffle. A second, structurally distinct revenue stream is institutional grants: EOH has held the NYSCA-designated mandate to administer the Statewide Community Regrants (SCR) and Arts in the Community Grants (ACG) programs for Broome, Chenango, and Otsego counties since 2020, distributing $67K-$230K annually to 49-65 regional grantees and re-granting over $1M cumulatively since the program's inception in 1986.

The technology stack is minimal and entirely third-party: Showare.com for ticketing and event management, Constant Contact for email marketing, and Zeffy for donations. EOH additionally partners with local businesses (Village Clay, Milford Street Textile Mill), affiliated theater organizations (Sherburne Music Theater Society), and accessibility vendors (Hamilton Hearing LLC). The customer base is segmented across general public patrons, regional artists, youth and families, local businesses, and grant-recipient nonprofits, with no individual customer representing meaningful revenue concentration risk.

Name

EARLVILLE OPERA HOUSE INC

Legal name

Earlville Opera House Inc

Website

https://earlvilleoperahouse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Earlville Opera House Inc is a not-for-profit multi-arts center operating a historic 1892 theater in Earlville, New York, serving Central New York communities through live performances, three art galleries, arts education, and NYSCA grant administration for Broome, Chenango, and Otsego counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts and Multi-Arts Cultural Center

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB), Theater, Musicals & Performing Arts (THAJAFAB), Regional & Repertory Theatre Companies (MPAGABAB), Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH)

Keywords

• Live performing arts
• Community arts education
• Art gallery exhibitions
• Grant administration services
• Historic venue rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Earlville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from live performances and concerts in the historic theater, including courtyard series events. Ticket prices range from $21-30 depending on membership status.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership program offering discounts on tickets, classes, and other benefits. Members receive pricing benefits on performances and workshops.
3. Facility Rentals: Rental income from the 1000 square foot Victorian-period storefront at 12 East Main Street ($795/month plus utilities) and theater/facility rentals for events.
4. Gift Shop Sales: The Artisan Gift Shop sells handmade crafts and artworks from regional artisans. The organization takes a 30% commission on sales.
5. Arts Education Classes: Fees from workshops and classes including pottery, weaving, songwriting, youth theater camps, and other arts education programming.
6. Grants and Government Funding: Substantial funding from New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), Stewart W. & Willma C. Hoyt Foundation, and other grant programs. EOH administers regional grant programs for the tri-county area.
7. Donations and Contributions: Direct donations, Summer Gift Appeals, Save-a-Seat campaign, and planned giving from supporters to support programming and facility maintenance.
8. Corporate Sponsorships: Business sponsorships and partnerships that expand business patron reach while demonstrating investment in community arts and cultural enrichment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Earlville Opera House is a historic multi-arts center operating a restored 1892 second-story theater that hosts live performances, courtyyard concert series, and theatrical productions, alongside three year-round art galleries and comprehensive arts education programs for all ages. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it also administers state arts grant programs (SCR/ACG) for the Broome, Chenango, and Otsego county region and runs an Artisan Gift Shop selling regional crafts on commission.

Product overview

The Earlville Opera House Multi-Arts Center is a historic performing arts venue (constructed 1892) offering a unified portfolio of cultural programs including live performances in its restored 1892 theater, three rotating art galleries (East, West, and Arts Café), comprehensive arts education programming for all ages, venue and commercial rental services, and administration of state arts grants (SCR/ACG) for Broome, Chenango & Otsego counties. The organization operates year-round with an artisan gift shop, membership program, and various fundraising initiatives supporting its mission to enrich Central New York through the visual and performing arts while preserving its historic building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Live Performances Series Live music, theater, courtyard concert series, and touring performance events held in the restored 1892 second-story theater, including local artist showcases and touring acts. Tickets range $21-30 depending on membership status. Targeted at general public and arts enthusiasts in Central New York.
• Art Galleries (East, West, Arts Café) Three year-round art gallery spaces presenting 12-15 solo exhibitions annually of regional and national contemporary visual artists, plus four annual group shows and annual quilt exhibitions. Free and open to the public. Targeted at regional artists and arts enthusiasts.
• Arts Education Programs Year-round arts education including Youth Musical Theatre Camps ($200-250/week), Songwriting Workshops ($15-45 per class/series), pottery classes, weaving/wall hanging workshops, quilting workshops, dance workshops, photography classes, and yoga in the gallery ($12-15 per class). Targeted at youth, families, and adult learners in Central New York.
• Venue Rental Rental of the historic 1892 theater for performances and events, gallery spaces, and commercial rental of 1000 sq ft Victorian storefront at 12 East Main Street ($795/month plus utilities, one-year minimum lease). Targeted at local businesses, event organizers, and community groups.
• Statewide Community Regrants (SCR) / Arts in the Community Grants (ACG) Program Administration Grant administration program for Broome, Chenango, and Otsego counties providing funding to not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and individual artists through the NYSCA Statewide Community Regrants (SCR) and Arts in the Community Grants (ACG) programs. Previously the Decentralization (DEC) Program. Awarded $124,500 to 52 grantees in 2026.
• Artisan Gift Shop On-site gift shop selling handmade crafts and artworks from regional artisans. EOH takes a 30% commission on sales. Open during gallery hours and performances. Targeted at arts patrons and visitors.
• Membership Program Annual membership offering discounts on performances ($21 member vs $24 general), gallery mailings, newsletters, and other benefits. Sold online and through the box office. Targeted at individual arts supporters and regular patrons.
• Annual Quilt Show Annual visual arts program featuring contemporary and traditional quilt artists, running July through September annually. Free and open to the public. Targeted at art enthusiasts and quilters.
• Sherburne Music Theater Society (SMTS) Productions Summer musical theater productions presented in partnership with the Sherburne Music Theater Society at the Earlville Opera House stage. Targeted at musical theater audiences in Central New York.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served the community for over 50 years as nonprofit organization since 1972
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

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

• Hamilton Hearing LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided and installed the hearing loop system in the 1892 theater for accessibility. Contributes to EOH's commitment to accessibility and inclusion throughout the facility.
• Golden Artist ColorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor providing support for the Visual Arts Program. Featured logo on website as hospitality and program sponsor for gallery exhibitions.
• Sherburne Music-Theater SocietymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated theater organization producing musical theater productions. SMTS presents summer productions at EOH and is a recurring grant recipient through EOH-administered programs. Partnership dates back decades in the regional arts community.
• Village ClayminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal pottery studio partner providing Paint Your Own Pottery workshops at EOH. Collaborates on hands-on arts education programming for community members.
• Local Hospitality Sponsors (Jewett's Cheese House, Tasteful Temptations, The Local Culture, Hamilton Harvest Winery, Nazzitto's Wines & Liquors)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHospitality sponsors providing support for the 2026 Visual Arts Program. Donate food and beverages for gallery opening receptions and special events.
• Showare.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party ticketing and event management platform used for online ticket sales, workshop registrations, donations, and membership purchases. Powers the box office functionality for performances and events.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Preservation League of New York State: Statewide nonprofit that supports historic preservation of New York's built heritage — including EOH through the Seven to Save list, Adams Foundation, and Gratz Preservation grants. Comparable as a peer in the historic-theater preservation ecosystem rather than direct competition.

Direct peers

• Cazenovia Art Gallery: Community art gallery and arts presenter in Madison County, NY. Comparable small-town Central New York gallery programming with rotating exhibitions and arts education, serving a similar rural demographic.
• Cooperstown Art Association: Regional visual arts nonprofit in Cooperstown, NY operating year-round galleries with member exhibitions, classes, and arts programming — directly comparable to EOH's three-gallery programming model in rural upstate New York.
• The Hyde Collection: Historic house museum and art gallery in Glens Falls, NY presenting rotating exhibitions in a preserved historic building. Comparable as a small rural upstate NY institution combining visual arts programming with historic preservation.
• Saratoga Arts: Regional arts council serving Saratoga County, NY that also administers NYSCA Statewide Community Regrants and Capacity Building grants. Provides a directly comparable NYSCA regrant administrator model to EOH's tri-county program.
• Fenimore Art Museum: Regional art museum in Cooperstown, NY presenting visual arts exhibitions with educational programming. Comparable rural upstate NY cultural institution combining galleries, education, and public programming.
• Chenango Arts Council: Regional arts council in Norwich, NY that previously administered the same Broome/Chenango/Otsego Decentralization Program that EOH took over in 2020. Directly comparable as a rural Central NY nonprofit administering NYSCA regrants and presenting community programming.
• Arts at the Palace: Historic arts venue in Hamilton, NY (former employer of EOH's SCR Program Director). Runs a comparable community arts presenter model in the same rural Central New York region with performances, gallery exhibitions, and arts education.
• Glove Theatre: Historic restored theater in Gloversville, NY presenting live performances, films, and community events. Directly comparable as a small-town upstate NY historic performance venue with limited programming scale.

Broad incumbents

• CNY Arts: Regional arts council for Onondaga County in Syracuse, NY. Broader and larger than EOH, but uses the same NYSCA regrant administrator business model and serves as a regional convener for Central New York arts organizations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/earlvilleoperahouse
• Instagraminstagram.com/earlvilleoperahouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/earlville-opera-house-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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