Painted Sky Center for the Arts

What Painted Sky Center for the Arts does

Painted Sky Center for the Arts (PSCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts center headquartered in John Day, Grant County, Oregon. Founded in 2018 by local artists, it operates as the first and only dedicated arts center in Grant County, a frontier rural region of Eastern Oregon with significant geographic isolation and economic hardship (41% of households below the poverty line). The organization runs ten departments — Ceramics, Cultural Arts, Literary Arts, Fiber Arts, Leatherworking, Music, Performance Arts, Movement & Wellness, Visual Arts, and Youth Programs — housed in a 17,700-square-foot renovated historic middle school acquired in late 2023 at 116 NW Bridge Street, John Day.

The center's core offerings comprise fee-based and free art classes (710 class registrants in 2024, with 50 youth served), studio access passes for independent practitioners across ceramics, glass, leather/sewing, and painting rooms, private and group lessons, monthly and annual memberships ranging from $40 (Individual) to $1,000 (Gold), and event-driven programming including an Annual Fundraising Gala, Grant County's Got Talent, youth theater, and murder mystery performances. Adjacent revenue streams include space rentals (Community Hall, Conference Room, Music/Library Room, Painting Room), retail merchandise (PSCA T-shirts, gift certificates $25–$220, clay, stained glass materials), and a cultural travel program (Painted Sky Experiences) partnering with Go Ahead Tours for France 2026 and Ireland 2027 trips. Operations run on the Givecloud e-commerce and donor-management platform; no proprietary technology has been disclosed.

Revenue mechanics span transactional class and rental fees, recurring memberships and monthly giving (Painted Sky Circle from $10–$100/month), grants from a network of Oregon-based foundations (CREF, Roundhouse, Oregon Community Foundation, Marie Lamfrom, Autzen, Reser, Business Oregon, Oregon Arts Commission), corporate and event sponsorships, and legacy/planned giving. Distribution occurs through the Givecloud-powered website, the physical John Day facility, school partnerships (Baker Web Academy, Silvies, Long Creek), and corporate programs such as the BMH (Blue Mountain Hospital) Diamond Membership at $5/department/month for hospital employees. The center is mostly volunteer-run, supported by 40+ active volunteers and a seven-member board, with three paid staff: Executive Director Jenny Gregory, Development Director Allison Field (who has secured over $1.5 million in cumulative funding), and Executive Assistant Rachelle Hinkle.

Name

Painted Sky Center for the Arts

Legal name

Painted Sky Center for the Arts

Website

https://paintedskycenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Painted Sky Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts center in John Day, Grant County, Oregon—the first and only dedicated arts facility in the county—offering classes, studio access, space rentals, and youth programs across ten artistic disciplines to a rural, geographically isolated population of over 1,000 community members annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Arts Education and Cultural Center

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Fine Arts Schools (611610), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural Centers & Multidisciplinary Arts Institutions (THAJADAJ), Visual Arts Instruction (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture) (EDAMAAAA), Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Illustration) (EDAAAGAA), Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH)

Keywords

• Community arts center
• Arts education classes
• Studio access passes
• Nonprofit membership programs
• Cultural arts workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

John Day

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Class Fees & Registrations: Revenue from art classes across 10 departments including ceramics, painting, leatherworking, fiber arts, stained glass, jewelry making, writing, movement, music, and cultural arts. Classes range from free community events to fee-based workshops and multi-session courses.
2. Memberships: Annual memberships sold at multiple tiers (Individual $40-$50, Family $90-$100, Bronze $180-$200, Silver $450-$500, Gold $900-$1,000, Veteran free). Auto-renewal available monthly for some access passes. Provides recurring revenue and community retention.
3. Space Rental: Rental income from Elizabeth Urbick Community Hall ($25/hr up to 2 hrs, $250/day), Conference Room, Music/Library Room ($25/hr), and Painting Room ($100-$150). Long-term tenants in the building contribute to operational income.
4. Store & Merchandise: E-commerce sales of merchandise including PSCA T-shirts, clay products, stained glass materials, gift certificates ($25-$220), and other art supplies.
5. Donations & Fundraising: One-time and recurring donations, annual fund drives, capital campaign, tribute/memorial gifts, and legacy/planned giving. Monthly giving program (Painted Sky Circle) starts at $10/month. Corporate sponsorships available.
6. Grants: Grant funding from foundations including Cultural Resource Economic Funds ($500,000), Roundhouse Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation, Autzen Foundation, and others. Grants fund capital improvements, operations, youth programs, and staffing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Painted Sky Center for the Arts is a community arts center that delivers multi-discipline art education through 10 departments (ceramics, visual arts, leatherworking, fiber arts, literary arts, music, performance, movement and wellness, cultural arts, and youth programs) via classes, workshops, private lessons, and monthly studio access passes. The center also rents event spaces, sells art supplies and merchandise, offers cultural travel experiences, and funds operations through memberships, donations, grants, and sponsorships.

Product overview

Painted Sky Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts center serving Grant County, Oregon. The organization operates as a community arts facility offering art education across 10 departments: Ceramics, Cultural Arts, Literary Arts, Fiber Arts, Leatherworking, Music, Performance Arts, Movement & Wellness, Visual Arts, and Youth Programs. Core offerings include classes (painting, ceramics, leatherworking, sewing, writing, stained glass, etc.), studio access passes for independent work, space rentals (community hall, conference rooms, music/library room), youth programs, and cultural travel experiences. The center is funded through class fees, memberships, donations, and fundraising campaigns including an annual fund and capital campaign for facility expansion. In 2023, PSCA acquired a 17,700-square-foot building to house its growing programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ceramics Department Ceramics instruction and studio access for all skill levels, with throwing, hand-building, open studio access, private/group lessons, firing services, and clay sales available to Grant County residents and visitors.
• Visual Arts Programs Painting, drawing, glasswork, fused glass, wire wrapping, and related visual arts classes and workshops for students at all levels, including Sketch & Splash workshops, Sip N' Pour candles, and private/group lessons.
• Leatherworking Department Leather crafting classes, sewing room access passes, and tools/equipment for leatherworking projects across beginner through advanced skill levels.
• Fiber Arts Department Fiber arts instruction including sewing classes such as Sewing 101 with Lynda Leavitt, with open studio access and guided sessions for participants.
• Literary Arts Program Writing programs including an ongoing writing group meeting on the first and third Fridays, supporting literary expression in the community.
• Cultural Arts Department Cultural programming including Kam Wah Chung excursions and heritage education experiences for community members.
• Music Department Music education, library/music room for practice, and musical instrument access for students and community members.
• Performance Arts Department Theater, music, and stage performance programs including youth theater and community performances such as murder mystery events and Grant County's Got Talent.
• Movement & Wellness Program Movement, wellness, and fitness-related arts programming offering creative physical engagement for community members.
• Youth Programs Department After-school programs, youth workshops, summer events, school field trips, puppet making, movie matinees, and family activities serving 50+ youth annually in Grant County.
• Studio Access Passes Monthly studio access passes for independent work in ceramics, glasswork, painting, leather/sewing, and All Classroom access, with senior, veteran, and BMH employee discounted options.
• Memberships (Individual, Family, Bronze, Silver, Gold) Tiered annual memberships (Individual $40-$50, Family $90-$100, Bronze $180-$200, Silver $450-$500, Gold $900-$1,000; Veteran free) offering class discounts, access passes, and facility benefits.
• Space Rentals Hourly and daily rental of Elizabeth Urbick Community Hall ($25/hr up to 2 hrs; $250/day), Conference Room, Music/Library Room ($25/hr), and Painting Room ($100-$150).
• Store and Merchandise E-commerce and in-person store selling PSCA T-shirts ($25), gift certificates ($25-$220), clay products ($0.50-$41), stained glass ($15/sq ft), and other art supplies.
• Annual Fund Annual fundraising campaign supporting operations, classes, workshops, exhibitions, and outreach programs, with 710 class registrants and 1,000+ community members served in 2024.
• Legacy Giving Program Planned giving and bequest programs including charitable bequests, gifts of stock, and IRA/beneficiary designations for donors.
• Sponsorships Department, program, and event sponsorship opportunities for businesses with promotional benefits and recognition, serving 1,000+ people annually.
• Painted Sky Circle Monthly Giving Monthly recurring giving program (Painted Sky Circle) with tiers from $10 (Creativity Starter) to $100 (Community Sustainer) per month supporting art supplies, scholarships, facility improvements, and operations.
• Painted Sky Experiences (Travel Program) Organized cultural travel experiences to France (April-May 2026) and Ireland (May 2027) through partnership with Go Ahead Tours, connecting the community to international arts and culture.
• School Field Trip Program Pre-registered art education field trip experiences for schools, including Baker Web Academy ($35/student), Silvies ($35), and Long Creek School ($350/group).
• Private Lessons One-on-one art instruction across disciplines including ceramics ($60 for 1.5 hours with Genevieve) and wire wrapping ($50 for 2 hours with Rachelle).
• Community Events Free community events including Grant County's Got Talent showcase, BBQ & Movie Matinees, and other public gatherings serving local residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• 710 class registrants in 2024; 1,000+ community members served annually; 50 youth served in 2024; 40+ active volunteers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GivecloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationPSCA uses Givecloud's e-commerce and donation platform for class registration, memberships, access passes, donations, space bookings, merchandise sales, and event ticketing. Givecloud provides the payment processing, fundraising forms, and supporter management infrastructure powering the organization's revenue operations.
• Go Ahead ToursminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSCA partners with Go Ahead Tours for its Painted Sky Experiences travel program, offering trips to France (April-May 2026) and Ireland (May 2027). Go Ahead Tours handles logistics while PSCA promotes and facilitates registration, bringing arts tourism to the community.
• Baker Web AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school partner for field trip programming. Students visit PSCA for art education experiences at $35/student.
• SilviesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school/organization partner for field trip programming at PSCA at $35/person.
• Long Creek SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school partner for field trip programming. Long Creek group rate $350.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Oregon Cultural Trust: Statewide Oregon nonprofit that supports cultural organizations across the state including rural arts centers like PSCA. Broader than PSCA but operates in the same nonprofit arts ecosystem.
• Oregon Arts Commission: State agency that funds and supports arts organizations throughout Oregon, including community arts centers like PSCA. A funder/peer in the Oregon nonprofit arts ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Rogue Gallery & Art Center: Community art center in Medford, Oregon offering classes, exhibitions, and arts education across disciplines. Comparable to PSCA as a regional Oregon nonprofit arts center with similar programming and operational structure.
• Crow's Shadow Institute of the Arts: Pendleton-based nonprofit arts organization offering residencies, exhibitions, and educational programming in rural Eastern Oregon. Comparable to PSCA in rural Oregon geography and nonprofit arts education focus.
• The Arts Center: Community arts center in Corvallis, Oregon offering classes, exhibitions, and cultural programming across multiple disciplines. Comparable to PSCA in operating a multi-department community arts facility with classes and exhibitions.
• Josephy Center for Arts and Culture: Nonprofit arts and cultural center in Joseph, Oregon serving rural Wallowa County with classes, exhibitions, and community programming. Closely comparable to PSCA in mission, rural setting, and community arts center model.
• Cannon Beach Arts Association: Nonprofit arts organization in Cannon Beach, Oregon offering gallery exhibitions, classes, and community arts events. Comparable to PSCA in operating as a community-focused Oregon arts nonprofit.
• Pendleton Center for the Arts: Community arts center serving rural Eastern Oregon, offering classes, exhibitions, and cultural programming similar to PSCA. Both organizations serve geographically isolated Oregon communities with limited arts infrastructure.
• Coos Art Museum: Nonprofit art museum and cultural center on the Oregon Coast offering exhibitions, classes, and community programming. Comparable to PSCA as a regional Oregon arts organization with similar educational mission.
• Newport Visual Arts Center: Oregon Coast community arts center offering exhibitions, classes, and cultural programming. Comparable to PSCA in operating a community arts facility with multi-disciplinary programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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