Sixtwelve

What Sixtwelve does

SixTwelve is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community arts center founded in 2015 and headquartered at 612 Northwest 29th Street in Oklahoma City's Paseo Arts District. The organization delivers creative and sustainability programming for all ages through four principal offerings: the Music Residency Program (Recording/Mixing/Mastering grants of $16,000 plus Tour Support and Music Video Production grants of $5,000 each, with 30+ residencies completed to date), the recurring First Friday Music Series held October through May, the After School Adventure Program (ASAP) for children ages 6-12, and community events such as the annual Scotty Irani Cake Bake Off. The operational facility includes an outdoor stage, recording-capable studios (via partner OKC metro studios and Sonic Ranch in El Paso), a teaching kitchen, and gardens.

The underlying technology stack is a conventional small-nonprofit toolkit rather than a proprietary platform: a Squarespace-hosted website with event calendar and residency information, Square-powered online shop, Stripe/Venmo/PayPal donation processing, Prekindle ticketing for special events, and social media presence on Instagram and Facebook. No public APIs, SDKs, or developer-facing integrations are offered, and no AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Programmatic decisions are made by an Executive Director (Amy Young, co-founder) and a nine-person volunteer board.

The business model is donation- and grant-driven. Most programming is free to attend; modest revenue comes from paid workshops ($20), community judging tickets ($25), merchandise sales through the SixTwelve Shop, and fundraising events such as the 10th Anniversary Diamond Mardi Gras Ball at Tower Theatre. Residency grants are funded from donations and grants, with payments made directly to studios and engineers to reduce recipients' tax liability. The customer base comprises local community members, youth and families, visual artists, and musicians from Oklahoma, Savannah GA, Los Angeles, and (as of 2026) nationwide applicants.

Name

Sixtwelve

Legal name

SixTwelve

Website

https://sixtwelve.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SixTwelve is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community arts center in Oklahoma City's Paseo Arts District that funds musicians through $5,000-$16,000 residencies, runs the First Friday Music Series, after-school programs, and community events, and serves Oklahoma residents plus national residency applicants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Arts Programming

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Fine Arts Schools (611610), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Community arts programming
• Artist residencies
• Music education
• Nonprofit arts center
• Community workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, SixTwelve relies on donations from the community. The website accepts donations through Stripe, Venmo, and PayPal. Donations support free community programming, gatherings, events, and artist support.
2. Event Fundraising: Major annual fundraising event including the 10th Anniversary Diamond Mardi Gras Ball at Tower Theatre. Proceeds go back into the OKC community. Ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities support operations.
3. Residency Program Funding: Residency programs are funded through grants and organizational resources. Residents receive stipends for studio time, engineering, meals, and production. Some residency requirements include performances that generate community engagement.
4. Community Events: Free community events including First Friday Music Series, coffee potlucks, gardening workshops, and holiday celebrations. Some workshops like Gardening for Beginners charge $20 participation fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SixTwelve is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community arts center in Oklahoma City's Paseo Arts District that delivers arts programming for people of all ages. Its core offerings include music residency grants for musicians (Recording/Mixing/Mastering at $16,000, Tour Support at $5,000, Music Video Production at $5,000), the First Friday Music Series of free live performances, after-school youth programming, and community workshops in sustainability and creative disciplines.

Product overview

SixTwelve is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community arts center located in Oklahoma City's Paseo Arts District. The organization operates as a single unified offering—providing community arts programming—rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Its core programs include the Music Residency Program (offering Recording, Tour Support, and Music Video Production residencies), the First Friday Music Series (free live performances), the annual Scotty Irani Cake Bake Off, and the After School Adventure Program. Additional offerings include the Building Together fundraising album, an online shop powered by Square, and a donation platform accepting Stripe, Venmo, and PayPal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SixTwelve Community Arts Center A community arts center in the Paseo Arts District of Oklahoma City that offers programming in creativity and sustainability for people of all ages, combining community engagement with artistic development.
• SixTwelve Music Residency Program Creative residency program supporting musicians with three grant tracks: Recording/Mixing/Mastering ($16,000), Tour Support ($5,000), and Music Video Production ($5,000). Open to musicians nationwide with special consideration for Oklahoma, Savannah GA, and Los Angeles applicants.
• First Friday Music Series

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 creative residencies completed since 2015 (excluding 2021)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sonic RanchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Recording studio in El Paso, Texas that serves as an alternative location for SixTwelve recording residencies. Residents may choose to record at Sonic Ranch rather than Oklahoma City metro studios.
• OKC Metro Recording StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred recording studios in the Oklahoma City metro area for residency program. SixTwelve makes direct payments to these studios for resident recording time.
• Jarod Evans (Blackwatch Studios)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorman, Oklahoma-based engineer and studio owner who has worked with residency alumni on mixing and mastering. Collaborated on Building Together album project.
• SWAT Meet InccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOklahoma nonprofit focused on youth artistry development. Collaborated on Building Together fundraising album during 2020 pandemic, featuring songs written by students from both programs performed by Oklahoma musicians.
• Laney Contemporary Fine ArtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSavannah, Georgia gallery run by Susan Laney, who provided guidance during development of SixTwelve residency program and continues as a resource.
• Loop It Up SavannahminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSavannah organization that collaborated with SixTwelve residency artists for children's programming and art education.
• Oklahoma City Public SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with SixTwelve and Bomba Con Buya for Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba performances and workshops.
• Arts Council of Oklahoma CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on cultural programming including Bomba Con Buya residency performances and workshops.
• Paseo Arts AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsors First Friday art walks and April First Friday programming. Provides workshop space and community connections within the Paseo Arts District.
• Tower Theatre OKCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric venue at 425 NW 23rd Street used for special events including the 10th Anniversary Diamond Mardi Gras Ball. Provides event space and cash bar services.
• GRAVEFACE RecordsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSavannah-based record label operated by Ryan and Chloe Manon. Collaborated with Brothers Griiin residency on album writing and creative projects.
• EdibleOKCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal food media partner for Scotty Irani Cake Bake Off. Provides social media promotion for winners as part of first place prize.
• OKC FreedgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization collecting canned goods and non-perishables. Community Coffee Potluck events serve as collection opportunities for donations.
• Factory ObscuraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOklahoma City art collective. Residency alumni Tiffany McKnight and others have participated in Factory Obscura immersive art experiences.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Joan Mitchell Center: New Orleans-based artist residency facility of the Joan Mitchell Foundation providing residencies to visual artists and musicians with community programming. Comparable funding structure and community engagement focus.
• Yaddo: Historic New York-based artist residency serving writers, composers, and visual artists. Comparable to SixTwelve in providing residencies that combine creative production time with community-facing artistic output.
• Pioneer Works: Brooklyn-based nonprofit arts center combining residencies, live music programming, and community education. Directly comparable to SixTwelve's model of artist residencies paired with community events and creative programming for all ages.
• Anderson Center for the Arts: Minnesota-based nonprofit operating residencies for artists, writers, and composers with community programming. Comparable to SixTwelve in offering combined residency and community engagement model for emerging to mid-career artists.
• Headlands Center for the Arts: California-based nonprofit running multi-disciplinary artist residencies and public programs. Directly comparable to SixTwelve's combined residency-plus-public-engagement model with similar grant size and duration.
• Ucross Foundation: Wyoming-based artist residency program providing studio space, living accommodations, and stipends to visual and musical artists. Comparable to SixTwelve in providing direct production support to artists in exchange for community engagement.
• Atlantic Center for the Arts: Florida-based nonprofit community arts organization operating residency programs and community arts programming with a comparable structure of paid residencies combined with public-facing community events.

Regional players

• Tulsa Artist Fellowship: Oklahoma-based artist residency and fellowship program. Regional peer operating in the same state with overlapping artist-support mission, though structured as a longer-term fellowship rather than project-based residencies.
• Factory Obscura: Oklahoma City immersive art collective and nonprofit arts organization. Co-located regional peer operating in the same OKC arts ecosystem with overlapping visual artist and community programming focus.

Broad incumbents

• MASS MoCA: Large-scale contemporary art museum with associated artist residencies and extensive community programming. Broader incumbent in the nonprofit arts residency/center space with significantly larger programmatic scope than SixTwelve.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/sixtwelve
• Facebookfacebook.com/sixtwelve
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sixtwelve

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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