Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center

What Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center does

Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center is a 501(c)(3)-style nonprofit founded in 1989 by Daisy Rivera in partnership with the Cultural Educational Institute for Boricua Advancement (CEIBA) and the Hispanic Parents Union. The organization operates a single 12-staff facility at 2800 Archwood Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio, with the stated mission of preserving, educating, and promoting Latino heritage through the teaching and practice of visual, performing, and literary arts. Its core programs include the Unidos por el Arte artist network (250+ Latino artists across Northeast Ohio), the Latina Image Leadership Program for young Latina women ages 13-17, Latin Social Dance for children ages 5-18, and a rotating set of seasonal classes and workshops in Flamenco, Latin Percussion, Cuatro, ballet, and guitar. The center also runs annual community celebrations including Celebrando (Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month) and Parrandón Navideño, and operates a Support for Artists grant program in partnership with Cuyahoga Arts & Culture since 2020.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit funding stack rather than a commercial revenue model. The majority of programming is offered free of charge; income is generated through individual donations, fundraising, recurring cultural grants from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, Assembly for the Arts, and the Ohio Arts Council, and facility rental of the on-site banquet hall ($600/day, up to 90 guests) and sanctuary chapel ($400/day, up to 200 guests) for weddings, conferences, and private events. Distribution is community-led and event-driven, with class registration handled through Google Forms, marketing via Instagram, Facebook, the juliadeburgos.org website, monthly email newsletters, and direct community outreach.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform; its technical footprint is limited to consumer-grade SaaS tools (Google Forms, Calendly, reCAPTCHA, Facebook Pixel, Google Arts & Culture). Strategic emphasis is on institutional partnerships rather than technology, including a 2023 year-long residency partnership with moCa Cleveland, a Google Arts & Culture partnership showcasing curated collections such as Doors to My Barrio and Elevando Raices, and program partnerships with the North Pointe Ballet and Cleveland Classical Guitar Society. The center is governed by a Board of Trustees that includes representatives from Key Bank, the Cleveland Public Library, Fahlgren Mortine, and The Cleveland Foundation.

Name

Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center

Legal name

Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center

Website

https://juliadeburgos.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center is a Cleveland-based nonprofit founded in 1989 that preserves and promotes Latino heritage through free cultural programming, arts classes, youth leadership, a 250+ artist network, and event facility rentals for the Greater Cleveland community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Arts Education

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural Festivals & Events Organizations (BPAGAHAG), Indigenous, Ethnic & Folk Arts/Heritage Organizations (BPAGAHAI), Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Cultural arts programming
• Latino heritage education
• Community arts center
• Arts education services
• Cultural heritage preservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

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: The organization relies heavily on donations from the community and fundraising activities. The website features a prominent donate button and accepts new or gently used donations including office supplies, art supplies, and technology.
2. Space Rental: Rental of banquet hall and sanctuary chapel for weddings, conferences, and private events. Revenue generated through hall rental fees and deposits.
3. Grant Funding: Support from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, Assembly for the Arts, and other cultural funding organizations. Partnership with these entities provides programmatic funding including the Support for Artists initiative.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center is a nonprofit cultural arts center that delivers in-person community programming, classes, workshops, and events focused on preserving and promoting Latino heritage through visual, performing, and literary arts. Its core offerings include arts education classes (Flamenco, Latin Percussion, Latin Social Dance), the Unidos por el Arte artist network, the Latina Image Leadership Program for young women, annual cultural celebrations, and event-space rental for private functions. Most programming is offered free of charge, supported by donations, grants, and rental income.

Product overview

Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center is a cultural arts organization (not a technology company) offering a portfolio of community programs centered on Latino heritage preservation and arts education. The core offerings include: the Unidos por el Arte artist network (with 250+ artists), the Latina Image Leadership Program for young women, Latin Social Dance instruction, and various classes/workshops (Flamenco, Latin Percussion, Cuatro, Ballet, Guitar). Additional services include space rental for events, annual celebrations (Celebrando for Hispanic Heritage Month, Parrandón Navideño for holidays), and artist support grants. The JDBCAC x moCa Residency represents a significant institutional partnership for artist development. The Center serves the Greater Cleveland area and is supported by Ohio Arts Council and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Unidos por el Arte: Artist initiative network created to uplift, amplify, and connect Latino artists across Northeast Ohio. Provides monthly e-blasts with early access to opportunities, open calls, partnerships, and programming for artists.
• Latina Image Leadership Program

Products and services

• Unidos por el Arte Artist initiative network that uplifts, amplifies, and connects Latino artists across Northeast Ohio. Provides monthly e-blasts with early access to opportunities, open calls, partnerships, and programming, and features a searchable artist directory of over 250 artists.
• Latina Image Leadership Program Leadership development program for young Latina women ages 13–17. Six-month intensive course covering Student Voice, Art Expression, Interview Skills, Social Etiquette, Civic Engagement, Positive Self-Image, Personal Development, and elements of Diction, Dance, Modeling, and Photo-pose. Graduates serve as ambassadors at community events.
• Latin Social Dance Dance instruction program for children ages 5–18 held on Thursday evenings, including multiple performances throughout the year and seasonal breaks.
• Classes and Workshops Variety of arts and cultural classes including Flamenco, Latin Percussion, Cuatro, Ballet, Guitar Lessons, and creative writing workshops offered seasonally.
• Space Rental Event venue rental services including a Banquet Hall (seating up to 90, $600/day) and Sanctuary Chapel (seating up to 200, $400/event) with full PA system and onsite kitchen facilities.
• Support for Artists Grant Annual grant program supporting artists since 2020. Open to artists of diverse disciplines including visual arts, dance, theater, music, writing, and culture. Prioritizes Latino artists and artists of color, featuring artists during the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.
• JDBCAC x moCa Residency Year-long institutional and artist residency partnership with moCa (Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland) in 2023. Two cohorts of early career artists worked alongside mentor artists with exhibitions hosted at moCa throughout the residency.
• Celebrando Annual Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month celebration honoring community cultural heritage with music, dance, traditional cuisine, and artistic presentations.
• Parrandón Navideño Annual holiday celebration bringing together families and children to experience the season with food, gifts, games, and traditional Latino Christmas traditions.
• Art Collections Curated art collections including 'Doors to My Barrio' (repurposed doors reimagined as artwork by Latinx artists representing Spanish-speaking countries) and 'Elevando Raices' (fashion show celebrating Latino cultures). Featured on Google Arts & Culture.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250+ artists supported through Unidos por el Arte network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• moCa Cleveland (Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear-long institutional and artist residency partnership (2023). JDBCAC occupies and engages spaces on moCa's first and third floors. Co-designed programming including adapted AIR program to advance Latino/a/x artists and artists of color. Features exhibitions and professional development opportunities.
• Google Arts & CulturecoreTechnology or IntegrationFeatured partner on Google Arts & Culture platform. Art collections including Doors to My Barrio and Elevando Raices are showcased in the 'Created in Cleveland' section.
• North Pointe BalletminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal dance organization offering ballet classes at the Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center during spring and fall seasons.
• Cleveland Classical Guitar SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal music organization providing guitar lessons at the center during spring and fall seasons.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Hispanic Cultural Center: Albuquerque-based state-funded institution dedicated to Hispanic arts and culture, offering performing arts, visual arts, and educational programming. Comparable as a Latino cultural heritage institution with multidisciplinary arts programming and educational mission.
• National Museum of Mexican Art: Chicago-based museum dedicated to Mexican and Latino art and culture, offering exhibitions, education programs, and community events. Comparable as a heritage-focused cultural arts nonprofit serving a Latino urban community through visual arts and programming.
• LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes: Los Angeles cultural center celebrating Mexican-American heritage through exhibitions, education, and community programming. Comparable as a community-rooted Latino cultural center with educational programs, events, and heritage preservation focus.
• El Museo del Barrio: Latino cultural institution in East Harlem, NYC, focused on Latino art, culture, and heritage through exhibitions, education, and community programs. Directly comparable as a nonprofit cultural center preserving Latino heritage through arts programming and community engagement in an urban setting.
• Ballet Hispánico: NYC-based Latino dance organization offering dance education, performances, and community programs. Directly comparable as a Latino arts nonprofit with youth dance education programs (similar to Latin Social Dance) and cultural heritage mission.
• Museo de las Américas: Denver-based Latino art and cultural museum featuring exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events. Comparable as a regional Latino heritage cultural center with art exhibitions and community programming serving a Midwestern Latino community.

Broad incumbents

• Smithsonian Latino Center: Federal initiative supporting Latino art, culture, and history across the Smithsonian Institution. Comparable as an established entity preserving Latino heritage through arts and cultural programming, though much larger and federally supported.
• Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland (moCa Cleveland): Cleveland contemporary art museum that is an active institutional partner of JDBCAC through the 2023 residency program. Comparable as a Cleveland-based nonprofit arts institution focused on contemporary art with artist residency and community programming.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/juliadeburgos
• Facebookfacebook.com/julia.deburgos.7
• Instagraminstagram.com/jdbcac
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/julia-de-burgos-cultural-arts-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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