Harvester Arts

What Harvester Arts does

Harvester Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, founded in 2014 with 8 employees. Its stated mission is to build the creative capacity of the community through arts experimentation, public art projects, artist residencies, and professional development, organized around three core values: Experimentation, Capacity Building, and Community Engagement.

The organization operates a diversified portfolio of programs including a Resident Artist Program that offers 1-3 week residencies with stipends, the Gallery Place Collective which activates neighborhoods through arts, Smack Dab Dance Lab as a resident dance company, the Veteran Art Coalition and its Heart in Hand Series, ICT Soup crowdfunded meals, Artist INC professional development delivered with Mid-America Arts Alliance, gallery operations at The LUX at 1st & Market, creative consulting and pop-up experiences, space rentals, and a Holiday Market. Infrastructure is operational and venue-based rather than technology-platform based.

Revenue is generated through individual donations (tiered from $25 Supporter to $5,000 Champion), institutional grants from the Knight Foundation, Andy Warhol Foundation, City of Wichita, Kansas Arts Commission, Beach Family Foundation, and National Endowment for the Arts, and earned revenue from space rentals, event fees, and creative services. Specific disclosed grants include $28,600 in 2017 and $70,500 in 2019 from the Wichita Community Foundation and Knight Foundation for the Community Fellows program.

Name

Harvester Arts

Legal name

Harvester Arts

Website

https://harvesterarts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Harvester Arts is a Wichita, Kansas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2014 that runs artist residencies, exhibitions, community arts programs, and professional development to build local creative capacity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arts and Cultural Programming

NAICS

Other Performing Arts Companies (711190)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Art, Arts Councils & Grantmaking Programs (BPAGAHAH)

Keywords

• Community arts programming
• Artist residency programs
• Creative placemaking services
• Public art activations
• Arts nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization generating revenue through individual donations at Supporter ($25+), Believer ($100+), Dreamer ($1000+), and Champion ($5000+) levels, plus grant funding from foundations including Knight Foundation, Andy Warhol Foundation, and government arts agencies.
2. Space Rentals: Venue rental for parties, meetings, workshops, and events at Harvester Arts' unique space.
3. Event Fees: Modest event fees including ICT Soup ($10 minimum, $5 student), festival tickets, and workshop fees.
4. Creative Services: Fee-for-service creative consulting and pop-up experience services for community organizations, businesses, festivals, and neighborhood groups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Harvester Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization that runs artist residencies, exhibitions, and public art activations; operates community arts programs including a resident dance company (Smack Dab Dance Lab), a veteran wellness artmaking series (Veteran Art Coalition / Heart in Hand), and a crowdfunded artist-pitch meal (ICT Soup); and provides professional development seminars for artists (Artist INC), creative consulting, pop-up experiences, and venue space rentals.

Product overview

Harvester Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization based in Wichita, Kansas, launched in 2014. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs and services designed to build creative capacity in the community. Core programs include the Resident Artist Program (1-3 week residencies with stipends), Gallery Place Collective (artist-powered neighborhood activations with murals, performances, and pop-ups), Smack Dab Dance Lab (resident dance company), Veteran Art Coalition's Heart in Hand Series, ICT Soup (crowdfunded meals for artist projects), and Artist INC (professional development seminars in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance). The organization also operates gallery exhibitions selected via annual open calls, and offers creative consulting, pop-up experiences, and space rentals. Additional offerings include the annual Holiday Market and various community events.

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Brands

• Gallery Place Collective: An artist-powered initiative that brings creative activations into neighborhoods across Wichita through murals, projections, dance and performance, and pop-up builds.
• Smack Dab Dance Lab
• ICT Soup
• Veteran Art Coalition
• Artist INC Wichita

Products and services

• Resident Artist Program 1-3 week artist residency in Wichita that provides residents with full access to Harvester Arts space and resources, a stipend to cover travel, exhibition supplies, and living expenses, and culminates in a required capstone exhibition.
• Gallery Place Collective Artist-powered initiative that brings creative activations into Wichita neighborhoods through a modular toolkit — including a mobile mural wall, murals, projections, dance and performance, and pop-up builds — deployed by a trained Artist Ops Team in partnership with neighborhoods, businesses, and community organizations.
• Smack Dab Dance Lab Resident dance company of Harvester Arts — a collective of curious movers and makers directed by Mina Estrada that creates performance experiences at the intersection of dance, visual art, and community.
• Veteran Art Coalition / Heart in Hand Series Quarterly artmaking series that brings Veterans, families, and community members together to create art, build connection, and support wellness, operated in partnership with the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, NAMI Wichita, COMCARE of Sedgwick County, and Live Connected Kansas.
• ICT Soup Community crowdfunding-meal event where attendees buy a ticket (minimum $10, $5 student), share a meal, hear pitches from local artists, and vote to award the evening's proceeds to the winning project.
• Artist INC Professional development seminar program for artists delivered in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance, providing business-skills training through mentorship and peer networks in 8-week sessions limited to 25 participants.
• Gallery Operations and Exhibitions Ongoing gallery exhibitions at the LUX at 1st & Market, with programming curated via an annual open call reviewed by a 10-person committee of practicing local artists, including the Art Making & Poetry program and First Friday openings.
• Creative Consulting and Pop-Up Experiences Fee-for-service consulting and collaboration on artistic and community-centered projects, including art-based pop-up experiences for community gatherings, festivals, and private parties, delivered via Gallery Place Collective activations.
• Space Rentals Rental of the Harvester Arts venue at The LUX at 1st & Market for parties, meetings, workshops, and private events.
• Holiday Market Annual holiday market featuring artworks, handmade items, and goods curated by Harvester Fellows, with proceeds split 50/50 with participating creatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14+ resident artists hosted since 2014
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, flagship and minor.

• Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtist INC program partner; Harvester Arts hosts Artist INC Wichita seminars, providing professional development training for 25 artists per session in 8-week programs. M-AAA provides curriculum and support while Harvester Arts facilitates local delivery.
• Wichita Sketch ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts What Works workshops with Wichita Arts Council; co-located with Harvester Arts at The LUX at 1st & Market; active collaborator in artist professional development ecosystem.
• Wichita Arts CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts What Works workshops with Wichita Sketch Club; provides operational support and cultural programming partnership for Wichita creative community.
• Exploration PlacemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChain to River 2.0 partnership culminating at Exploration Gallery Place; supports public art activations connecting downtown to riverfront.
• Symphony in the Flint HillsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship partner for JUMP!STAR social sculpture project (2017-2019); collaboration with Chamber Music at The Barn; National Endowment for the Arts Our Town Grant supported project.
• Chamber Music at The BarnflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJUMP!STAR co-presenter alongside Harvester Arts and Symphony in the Flint Hills; rural arts programming partner.
• Bokeh DevelopmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporter of Chain to River 2.0 art walk and creative placemaking activations.
• Lifeboat CreativemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport partner for Chain to River 2.0 and Gallery Place Project creative initiatives.
• Robert J. Dole VA Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran Art Coalition partner; supports Heart in Hand Series connecting Veterans through creativity for wellness and suicide prevention.
• NAMI WichitacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran Art Coalition partner supporting mental health awareness and veteran wellness through creative programming.
• COMCARE of Sedgwick CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran Art Coalition partner contributing healthcare and community services to veteran wellness programming.
• Live Connected KansascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran Art Coalition partner dedicated to supporting Veteran connection and wellness through creative engagement.
• Wichita State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSU ShiftSpace co-located at The LUX; programming partnerships including student internships, Jump!Star collaborations, and placemaking coordination.
• Wichita Art MuseumflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNaftzger Family Regional Creatives Exhibition Series partnership; collaborative workshops and WAM Nights programming.
• Tallgrass Film FestivalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew partnership for 2026 festival season; collaboration for creative programming and audience engagement.
• Hotel at OldtownminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor for events and programming.
• The Arts CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor for events; operational partnership in Wichita arts ecosystem.
• Fisch HausminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of Neighborhood Superstar Award recognizing creative individuals outside mainstream arts community.
• KMUWminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal public radio partner for media coverage and event promotion.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Luminary: St. Louis-based artist-run space combining residencies, exhibitions, and experimental programming — comparable operating model, scale, and artist-led approach to Harvester Arts.
• Symphony in the Flint Hills: Kansas-based rural arts nonprofit that co-presented Harvester's NEA Our Town–funded JUMP!STAR project. Comparable regional nonprofit scale, donor-supported, and event-driven programming model.
• Elsewhere: Greensboro, NC artist residency and community-engaged nonprofit activating historic spaces through residencies and public programming — closely mirrors Harvester's blend of artist residencies, public art, and community activation.
• Fisch Haus: Kansas-based artist-run studio and residency space that co-presents the Neighborhood Superstar Award with Harvester Arts. Directly comparable artist-driven, non-geographic Kansas nonprofit with residency and exhibition programming.
• Wichita Arts Council: Local Wichita arts council and direct programming partner (co-hosts What Works workshops with Harvester Arts). Operates the same Wichita creative ecosystem with overlapping artist support and grantmaking functions.
• Hyde Park Art Center: Chicago community art center offering residencies, exhibitions, and artist professional development — same multi-program nonprofit structure as Harvester, with comparable residency and exhibition pillars.
• Tallgrass Film Festival: Wichita-based nonprofit film festival entering a 2026 partnership with Harvester Arts. Comparable Wichita arts nonprofit scale, event-driven programming model, and donor-supported structure.
• Charlotte Street Foundation: Kansas City-based nonprofit supporting visual artists through studio residencies, exhibitions, and awards — same artist-capacity-building mission and roughly comparable regional nonprofit scale to Harvester Arts.

Broad incumbents

• Wichita Art Museum: Established regional art museum partnering with Harvester on the Naftzger Family Regional Creatives Exhibition Series. Larger incumbent institution with overlapping exhibition programming but broader museum focus.
• Mid-America Arts Alliance: Regional arts service organization providing the Artist INC curriculum that Harvester delivers locally. Functions as a larger incumbent enabler that partners with smaller community arts orgs like Harvester to scale programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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