Kimball Jenkins

What Kimball Jenkins does

Kimball Jenkins is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts education center and historic estate located on a 3-acre campus at 266 N. Main St., Concord, New Hampshire. The organization operates the Victorian Mansion (built 1877-1882), Carriage House gallery, studios, and outdoor event spaces, delivering arts education, exhibitions, and cultural programming. It was established in 1982 after Carolyn Jenkins bequeathed the family estate to the people of Concord for cultural and educational purposes.

The organization's core offerings include arts education classes across 12+ disciplines (ceramics, drawing, painting, fiber arts, printmaking, photography, puppetry, writing, woodworking, dance/theatre) for adults, youth, teens, and children ages 2 and up, plus multi-session summer camps for ages 6-14 priced at $725 per two-week session. It also runs rotating exhibitions in its galleries showcasing regional artists, free community outreach programs (Art Lab, Open Art Studio), a monthly Lunch and Learn speaker series, and venue rentals for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations accommodating 30-200 guests. Birthday parties ($300 base) and gift certificates provide additional programming monetization.

Kimball Jenkins monetizes through a hybrid revenue model: pay-as-you-go class/workshop fees ($45-$110+ per session), subscription memberships across five tiers ($60-$1,000 annually), one-time venue rental bookings, summer camp tuition, birthday party packages, gift certificates, and charitable donations/grants. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on a website, social media (Facebook, Instagram), email newsletters, community festivals, and volunteer networks rather than paid advertising. The organization reaches more than 10,000 individuals annually through 200+ programming opportunities and operates with a lean 15-employee staff supplemented by board governance. Technology infrastructure is minimal — website (Firehorse CMS), JotForm registration, and Harness Giving donation platform — with no proprietary technology or AI/ML components.

Name

Kimball Jenkins

Legal name

Kimball Jenkins

Website

https://kimballjenkins.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kimball Jenkins is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts education center on a historic 3-acre estate in Concord, NH, offering classes, workshops, summer camps, exhibitions, and venue rentals to adults, youth, families, and event hosts across the greater Concord community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arts Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Illustration) (EDAAAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Visual Arts Instruction (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture) (EDAMAAAA), Arts & Design Camps (Visual Arts, Crafts, Design Thinking) (EDAMALAH), Arts & Crafts Workshops (Painting, Pottery, Ceramics, Sculpture) (THAJAKAA), Personal Enrichment & Creative Arts Programs (EDAAAEAG)

Keywords

• Arts education classes
• Summer art camps
• Historic venue rentals
• Community art programs
• Ceramics and fine arts

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Arts Education Classes and Workshops: Revenue from offering arts education classes across multiple disciplines including ceramics, drawing, painting, fiber arts, writing, printmaking, photography, puppetry, watercolor, mixed media, art history, woodworking, and dance/theatre for adults, youth, teens, and children ages 2 and up. Classes range from one-day workshops to multi-week sessions.
2. Summer Camp Programs: Two-week immersive art camp sessions for children ages 6-14, priced at $725 per session with discounts for multiple registrations. Includes extended day options for additional fees.
3. Memberships: Annual membership tiers including Individual ($60), Family ($125), Virtuoso ($250), Collector ($500), and Philanthropist ($1,000) providing benefits such as class discounts, early registration, newsletter access, and maker space discounts.
4. Venue Rental: Revenue from renting the historic estate spaces including the Carriage House (up to 100 guests), Mansion (up to 70 guests), outdoor spaces (up to 200 guests), and conference rooms for private events, weddings, celebrations, meetings, and corporate retreats.
5. Donations and Fundraising: Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization relying on charitable donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events. Tax ID: 30-0538857. Accepts donations through Harness Giving platform.
6. Birthday Party Packages: Arts & Crafts birthday party packages at $300 base price for up to 10 children, including instruction, art supplies, and room rental. Additional guests at $25 each.
7. Gift Certificates: Custom-amount gift certificates redeemable for classes, products, ticketed events, and services. Sold via JotForm with email or physical delivery options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kimball Jenkins provides arts education classes and workshops for all ages (ages 2 through adult) across disciplines including ceramics, drawing, painting, fiber arts, printmaking, photography, puppetry, woodworking, and dance/theatre, supplemented by summer camps, rotating exhibitions, community outreach programs, and historic estate venue rentals for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. The 3-acre Victorian campus with its Mansion and Carriage House serves as both classroom and event venue.

Product overview

Kimball Jenkins is a non-profit 501(c)(3) arts education center and historic estate in Concord, NH, offering a comprehensive portfolio of cultural programming centered around arts education, exhibitions, and venue rentals. The organization provides arts classes for all ages (adults, youth/teen, and tiny artists ages 2-7), multi-session summer camps for children ages 6-14, and rotating gallery exhibitions in its historic Mansion and Carriage House. Additionally, the 3-acre campus serves as an event venue for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations accommodating 30-200 guests. The organization supplements its core offerings with membership programs, gift certificates, community outreach (including free Art Lab and Open Art Studio programs), Lunch and Learn speaker series, and birthday party packages. Kimball Jenkins has served the greater Concord community for over 40 years, providing more than 200 programming opportunities annually reaching over 10,000 individuals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 10,000 individuals annually through 200+ programming opportunities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• League of NH CraftsmenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKJ hosts the Kids Create tent at the League of NH Craftsmen's 93rd Annual Craftsmen's Fair (August 1-9, 2026), featuring hands-on activities like printmaking, fiber art, mixed media, and jewelry making for children.
• Merrimack County Savings BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Summer Songs: A Kids Music Series, a free outdoor art and music series for families held select Fridays in July and August on the KJ lawn.
• JH Spain Commercial Services, LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Summer Songs: A Kids Music Series. Joe Spain serves on the Board of Directors, representing family and community values in company culture.
• Concord Historical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for 'Liberty and Legacy' exhibition (June 20-August 1) showcasing artifacts, images, and stories representing Concord's heritage, displayed in the Carriage House.
• Percheron PoetsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based writing group collaboration for 'Art & Poetry: Dwelling Places' exhibition (August 7-September 5), featuring original artwork created in response to poems by members.
• Women's Caucus for Art - New Hampshire Chapter (WCA/NH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWCA/NH presented 'Apricity: The Warmth of the Sun in Winter' exhibition (January 9-February 14, 2026) featuring works by 40 members responding to winter themes.
• Concord MakerspaceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership offering KJ members 10% discount on maker space memberships, including access to 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC router table, lathes, fully outfitted woodshop, and sewing studio.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Creative Arts Workshop: A nonprofit community art school in New Haven, CT offering classes, workshops, and exhibitions for all ages. Closely mirrors KJ's hybrid model of arts education, exhibitions, and community outreach in a single nonprofit organization.
• AVA Gallery and Art Center: A New Hampshire-based nonprofit arts organization offering classes, exhibitions, and community programming across multiple visual art disciplines. Highly comparable in mission, community education model, and regional scope to Kimball Jenkins.
• Sawtooth School for Visual Art: A Winston-Salem, NC-based nonprofit visual arts school offering classes, exhibitions, and community programs for all ages and skill levels. Shares KJ's positioning as a community-centered, multi-discipline visual arts school.
• League of New Hampshire Craftsmen: Statewide nonprofit that promotes fine craft through education, exhibitions, and an annual fair. Directly comparable as a regional arts organization that KJ partners with, and that competes for similar craft-education and exhibition audiences.
• Worcester Center for Crafts: A nonprofit craft education center in Worcester, MA providing classes, workshops, and exhibitions in ceramics, fiber, wood, and other crafts. Directly comparable to KJ's mix of hands-on craft education and community programming.

Regional players

• Currier Museum of Art: A Manchester, NH art museum offering exhibitions and educational programming. Comparable as a regional New Hampshire arts institution with overlapping exhibition and education audiences, though museum rather than school-based.
• Concord Arts Market: A local Concord, NH community arts organization that KJ directly partners with for Arts in the Park events. Comparable as a regional peer competing for the same artist and audience engagement.
• Society of Arts and Crafts (Boston): A Boston-based nonprofit supporting contemporary craft through exhibitions, education, and retail. Comparable as a regional New England craft-focused nonprofit with overlapping mission in arts education and exhibition programming.

Broad incumbents

• New Hampshire Institute of Art: Larger New England arts institution offering fine arts degree programs, continuing education, and exhibitions. Overlaps with KJ in adult arts education and exhibitions but operates at significantly greater scale and credentialing depth.
• Penland School of Craft: A nationally recognized nonprofit craft education school in North Carolina offering workshops, residencies, and exhibitions. A broader, more established incumbent in the same craft-education category KJ operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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