What Oasis Arts does

Oasis Arts, Inc. is a San Francisco-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation (EIN 88-2184011) founded in 2022 as the nonprofit presenting arm of the Oasis nightclub, an iconic San Francisco queer performance venue that has operated since its New Year's Eve 2014 opening at 298 11th Street in the SOMA/Leather Cultural District. The organization produces and presents live drag spectacles, cabaret shows, immersive theater productions (including co-productions such as The Rocky Horror Show with Ray of Light Theatre), and community events at the Oasis venue and a secondary 5,000 sq ft studio at 560 4th Street. In 2024, Oasis Arts produced over 350 events supporting more than 1,500 performers and artists through programs including the Living Wage Theater Arts Fund, Film Arts Incubator, Visual Arts Fund, and Trailblazers (an LGBTQ+ seniors program).

The organization's underlying "technology" is fundamentally physical: a purpose-built nightclub venue with immersive theater capabilities and a rentable studio with green screen, open space, kitchen, and offices used for film production, workshops, and private events. Programming leverages partnerships with the San Francisco Arts Commission, San Francisco Film Commission, Academy of Art University, and foundations including the Kenneth Rainin Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, and Horizons Foundation. Pandemic-era adaptations included Oasis TV, Hot Trash (online streaming content), and Meals on Heels (food delivery).

Oasis Arts operates a diversified nonprofit revenue model spanning tax-deductible donations (Givebutter, PayPal, Tiltify, Donor-Advised Funds, employer matching), ticket sales via Eventbrite and door sales for theatrical productions, bar operations handled by a separate commercial entity at the Oasis venue, and venue/studio rental income for private events and film production. GTM is community-led and event-driven: programming partnerships with local arts organizations, theater companies, and collaborative productions position the nonprofit as a platform for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC artists, supported by fundraising galas, telethons, and earned media coverage in Bay Area Reporter, SF Gate, Mission Local, and Stage and Cinema. In July 2025, Oasis announced it would close the physical venue on January 1, 2026 due to rising costs and declining attendance; in December 2025, a major gift from the Stevens Family reversed the closure, enabling a temporary shutdown for replanning and exploration of a permanent space solution.

Name

Oasis Arts

Legal name

Oasis Arts, Inc.

Website

https://oasisartsinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fringe & Experimental Performing Arts (MPAGABAI), Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF)

Keywords

• Live theater productions
• Drag cabaret shows
• Performing arts venue
• Venue rental services
• Queer arts nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations through Givebutter, PayPal, and Tiltify platforms. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 88-2184011) relying on donor support to sustain operations.
2. Ticket Sales: Revenue from theatrical productions, drag shows, cabaret performances, and special events sold through Eventbrite and at the door
3. Bar Operations: Oasis venue continues bar operations as a separate commercial entity, with Oasis Arts handling programming
4. Venue and Studio Rentals: Rental income from the 5000 sq ft studio at 560 4th St and nightclub space for private events, workshops, and community events

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Oasis Arts operates a physical nightclub venue and a 5,000 sq ft production studio in San Francisco, producing original drag, cabaret, and immersive theater shows (Jurassiq Parq, Rocky Horror Show, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air LIVE!, Select Thine Own Journey). The nonprofit also runs venue and studio rentals, an annual fundraising gala, and a streaming telethon to support queer arts programming.

Product overview

Oasis Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating as a performing arts presenting arm. The core offering includes the Oasis Nightclub venue (a converted gay bathhouse in San Francisco's Leather Cultural District) and the Oasis Arts Studio (a 5,000 sq ft rental facility with production equipment). The organization produces original drag and cabaret shows including The Rocky Horror Show, Jurassiq Parq, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air LIVE!, and Select Thine Own Journey. Additional services include venue rentals, the annual Oasis Arts Gala, and the Oasis Arts Telethon for fundraising. In 2024, the organization produced over 350 events supporting over 1,500 performers and artists through programs including the Living Wage Theater Arts Fund, Film Arts Incubator, Visual Arts Fund, Trailblazer's (LGBTQ seniors), and Community Events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oasis Nightclub The flagship nightclub venue at 298 11th Street in San Francisco's SOMA district (established 2014), operating as a 21+ immersive theater and drag/cabaret venue. Hosts drag shows, cabaret performances, and queer nightlife events, with Oasis Arts taking over programming in May 2025.
• Oasis Arts Studio A 5,000 sq ft studio rental facility at 560 4th St, San Francisco, featuring green screen, open space, kitchen, and offices available for events, workshops, and film production.
• Jurassiq Parq An original musical parody featuring dinosaurs performing 90s, 2000s, and contemporary pop hits with drag performers, puppets, and immersive audience participation.
• The Rocky Horror Show A live, fully immersive production of the cult classic musical presented in partnership with Ray of Light Theatre at the Oasis venue.
• The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air LIVE! An all-Black drag parody reimagining the beloved 90s sitcom, celebrating Black culture and queer representation through comedy, music, and drag performance.
• Select Thine Own Journey An interactive theatrical comedy show in the style of 'Choose Your Own Adventure' novels where audiences make choices affecting the story outcome, featuring rotating drag guest stars.
• Oasis Arts Donations Program Tax-deductible donation program accepting contributions via PayPal, Givebutter, Tiltify, mail, employer matching, and wire transfer to support queer arts programming (EIN 88-2184011).
• Oasis Arts Gala Annual fundraising gala event for preserving queer art and performance legacy in San Francisco, featuring sponsorships and auction opportunities.
• Oasis Arts Telethon Live streaming fundraising event featuring performances, interviews, and donation appeals to support the nonprofit's programming at Oasis.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• San Francisco Film CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity agency partnership supporting film programming and production at Oasis Arts
• San Francisco Arts CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity arts agency partnership supporting queer arts programming and venue operations
• Ray of Light TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for The Rocky Horror Show, presenting live immersive theater at Oasis
• Academy of Art UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partnership supporting arts education and emerging talent development

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Queer|Art|Istanbul / similar LGBTQ arts nonprofits: International nonprofit arts organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ artists across disciplines. Comparable as a peer nonprofit funding/incubating queer artistic production, though operating in a different geography and scale stage.

Direct peers

• Club Cumming: Queer bar and cabaret venue in New York City's East Village featuring drag, cabaret, and variety performance. Directly comparable as a queer nightclub/performance venue with an artist-residency model similar to Oasis Arts.
• Aunt Charlie's Lounge: Long-standing San Francisco queer dive bar with regular drag and cabaret programming. Comparable as a Bay Area LGBTQ+ nightlife venue with continuous drag/cabaret performance programming.
• National Queer Theater: NYC-based nonprofit producing LGBTQ+ theater and performance. Comparable as a mission-aligned LGBTQ+ performing arts nonprofit producing original and presented work for queer audiences.
• New Conservatory Theatre Center: San Francisco nonprofit theater company with a dedicated LGBTQ+ programming track. Directly comparable as a Bay Area nonprofit performing arts presenter with similar mission scope to Oasis Arts.
• DNA Lounge: San Francisco nightclub and live event venue in SOMA hosting drag, burlesque, live music, and theatrical events. Comparable as a peer SOMA nightclub/performance venue operating drag and immersive-style programming.
• The Stud Bar & Club: Historic San Francisco queer nightclub and performance venue on Folsom Street. Closest direct peer: operates a similar LGBTQ+ nightclub/drag/cabaret format in the same SOMA/Leather Cultural District neighborhood as Oasis Arts.
• Beaux ( nightlife venue): Long-running LGBTQ+ nightclub and cabaret venue in San Francisco's Castro/Market corridor. Comparable as a peer-level queer nightclub and drag show venue serving the same Bay Area LGBTQ+ audience.
• Counterpulse: San Francisco nonprofit performance venue focused on experimental, queer, and BIPOC-led performance. Highly comparable as a Bay Area nonprofit presenter of experimental theater, cabaret, and drag in an intimate venue format.

Others

• XY Magazine venue network (West Coast LGBTQ nightlife): Independent LGBTQ venue publication covering the peer set of West Coast queer bars and performance venues; relevant as an ecosystem/audience-development peer for Oasis Arts' marketing channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OasisArtsInc
• Instagraminstagram.com/oasisartsinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oasis-arts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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