Bossier Arts Council

What Bossier Arts Council does

Bossier Arts Council (BAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization founded in 1980 through a joint effort between a local arts organization and the City of Bossier, headquartered at 355 Boardwalk Blvd in Bossier City, Louisiana. The organization supports local artists and performers in Bossier Parish through three core program areas: rotating gallery exhibitions (new shows every two months), year-round events and programming including the signature ARTini fundraiser and SBC Zombie Walk, and education/outreach initiatives that include the Budding Artist Association for emerging artists. It also operates the East Bank Theater venue and runs workshops, mentorship programs, and supply drives for children and adults.

The business model is a diversified nonprofit revenue stack: annual individual and corporate memberships ranging from $25 to $2,000 with tiered benefits (priority access, discounts, exhibition opportunities, co-branding); tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations; ticket sales through Eventbrite for events; and corporate event sponsorships structured in tiers from $300 (Toasters) to $6,000 (Straight-up Presenting Sponsor). Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on the website (bossierarts.org), email newsletters, social media, signature events, and partnerships with schools, libraries, and community centers for outreach.

The organization operates with a small team of approximately 4-5 staff (Executive Director AmberDawn Landrum, Marketing Coordinator Alex Richardson, Administrative Assistant Dyra Turner, plus an open Venue Coordinator role), governed by a volunteer board. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on a standard website, Eventbrite ticketing, and physical facilities. Geographic reach is confined to Bossier Parish in Northern Louisiana, and there are no subsidiaries, funding rounds, or equity ownership structures — consistent with a member-governed 501(c)(3).

Name

Bossier Arts Council

Legal name

Bossier Arts Council

Website

https://bossierarts.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bossier Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1980 that supports local artists and engages the Bossier Parish, Louisiana community through rotating gallery exhibitions, signature events like ARTini and SBC Zombie Walk, theater productions, and arts education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arts & Culture Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Art, Arts Councils & Grantmaking Programs (BPAGAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arts & Culture Service/Support Organizations (Networks, Advocacy, Capacity Building) (BPAGAHAL)

Keywords

• Community arts programming
• Arts education
• Gallery exhibitions
• Arts event management
• Nonprofit arts council

Headquarters

HQ city

Bossier City

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. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues at multiple tiers ranging from $25 (Student/Veteran) to $2,000 (Corporate Sponsor). Membership provides benefits including priority access, discounts, networking opportunities, and exhibition opportunities for artists.
2. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting arts in Bossier Parish. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donations fund events, facilities maintenance, and artist resources.
3. Event Revenue: Ticket sales and sponsorship revenue from signature events including ARTini annual fundraiser, theater productions, exhibitions, and performances.
4. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships at multiple levels (Toasters $300 to Straight-up Presenting Sponsor $6,000) providing brand visibility, event tickets, and recognition in exchange for financial support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bossier Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community arts organization that supports local artists and engages the Bossier Parish community through rotating gallery exhibitions (refreshed every two months), signature fundraising and cultural events (notably ARTini and the SBC Zombie Walk), theater productions and performances at its East Bank Theater, and arts education and outreach programs including workshops, mentorship, and supply drives. Memberships, donations, and corporate sponsorships fund its programming across visual arts, performing arts, and arts education for children and adults.

Product overview

Bossier Arts Council is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization that provides a unified portfolio of programs supporting and promoting the arts in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. The core offerings include Local Artist Galleries with rotating exhibitions every two months, Events & Programming (such as ARTini and SBC Zombie Walk), and Education and Outreach initiatives. Additional services include a Membership Program with six tiered levels, the East Bank Theater venue, and the Budding Artist Association. These programs work together to showcase local talent, provide educational resources, and foster community engagement with the arts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• East Bank Theater: Theater venue operated by Bossier Arts Council for performances and events
• ARTini
• SBC Zombie Walk
• Budding Artist Association
• Local Artist Galleries

Products and services

• Local Artist Galleries Rotating gallery exhibitions featuring local artists, both new and established, with new shows displayed every two months in the Bossier Arts Council galleries at 355 Boardwalk Blvd. Open to community visitors during regular hours (Tue-Thu 11am-5pm, Fri-Sat 11am-7pm).
• Events & Programming Year-round cultural events including fan-favorite signature events like ARTini and SBC Zombie Walk, featuring art exhibitions, music concerts, dance performances, and theater productions designed to showcase local artists and connect them with audiences.
• Education and Outreach Community engagement programs fulfilling BAC's 501(c)(3) mission of supporting arts education, including workshops, mentorship, educational resources, outreach initiatives, and supply drives for children and adults in partnership with schools, libraries, and community centers.
• Membership Program Tiered membership program with six annual levels: Student/Educator & Veteran ($25/year), Artist ($35/year), Individual ($40/year), Family ($150/year), Patron ($500/year), and Corporate Sponsor ($2,000/year). Members receive priority access, discounts, networking opportunities, exhibition chances, and recognition benefits.
• ARTini Annual fundraising event celebrating art and community, featuring art exhibitions, live performances, and martini tastings from regional mixologists. Sponsorship tiers range from $300 (Toasters) to $6,000 (Straight-up Presenting Sponsor), with corresponding ticket allotments and brand recognition benefits.
• East Bank Theater Theater venue operated by Bossier Arts Council at its Bossier City headquarters, hosting theater productions, performances, exhibitions, and community events.
• Budding Artist Association Artistic programming initiative of Bossier Arts Council designed to engage and develop young or emerging artists within the Bossier Parish community.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Schools, Libraries, and Community CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025BAC collaborates with schools, libraries, and community centers to offer programming that introduces community members to different types of art and encourages attendance at local cultural events. This outreach extends the organization's reach and fulfills its educational mission.
• Live Casino HotelminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 ARTini event sponsor. Louisiana Live Casino Hotel supporting the arts through event sponsorship.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of LouisianaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 ARTini event sponsor under Louisiana Blue brand.
• Lamar AdvertisingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 ARTini event sponsor. Shreveport Lamar advertising supporting BAC through event sponsorship.
• RNDC (Republic National Distributing Company)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 ARTini event sponsor. National wine and spirits distributor.
• Morris DewettminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 ARTini event sponsor.
• Edward Jones (Daniel Temple)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 ARTini event sponsor. Financial advisory firm supporting BAC.
• Gruntwork ProsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 ARTini event sponsor.
• Music MountainminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 ARTini event sponsor.
• Thaxton TitleminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20252025 ARTini event sponsor.
• Xentient TechnologyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Website design and development partner. Developed and maintains the Bossier Arts Council website. Listed as sponsor for ARTini 2025.
• City of BossiercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1980BAC was created in 1980 through a joint effort by a local arts organization and the City of Bossier. The City continues to partner with BAC in providing excellence in the arts for citizens and visitors.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Americans for the Arts: National nonprofit service organization supporting local arts councils across the United States, including advocacy, research, and programming resources. Comparable as a broader umbrella organization that represents and serves the same community arts council sector.
• National Assembly of State Arts Agencies: National membership organization representing state and regional arts agencies, providing funding, policy, and capacity-building resources to community arts councils. Comparable as a sector-level organization serving the same operational category.

Regional players

• Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge: Louisiana-based regional arts council offering exhibitions, performances, education, and community arts programming with similar nonprofit structure and revenue mix. Comparable as a same-state peer operating at a slightly larger geographic scale.
• Ogden Museum of Southern Art: New Orleans-based nonprofit art institution offering rotating exhibitions, education, and signature events with a similar Southern regional mission. Comparable in gallery-rotation programming, education, and signature-event fundraising model.
• Art Council of New Orleans: Louisiana-based community arts organization supporting local artists through grants, programs, and events. Comparable mission and operating model, though operating at a larger urban scale than Bossier Arts Council.
• Northeast Louisiana Arts Council: Community arts council serving Northeast Louisiana with comparable programming in galleries, education, and member-supported arts initiatives. Similar operating scale and mission alignment to Bossier Arts Council within the same state.

Direct peers

• Acadiana Center for the Arts: Louisiana-based nonprofit arts council operating galleries, theater, education programs, and signature fundraising events for a regional community. Directly comparable in mission, programming mix, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit structure to Bossier Arts Council.
• Shreveport Regional Arts Council: Direct regional peer operating in neighboring Shreveport with a comparable nonprofit arts council mission, gallery programming, fundraising events, and membership tiers. Most structurally similar organization to Bossier Arts Council given shared Northern Louisiana geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bossierarts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bossier-arts-council

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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