Oregon Coast Council for the Arts

What Oregon Coast Council for the Arts does

Oregon Coast Council for the Arts (OCCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization headquartered in Newport, Oregon, that serves as the primary presenter and steward of performing and visual arts on Oregon's central coast. It operates two principal venues: the Newport Performing Arts Center (PAC), a 371-seat indoor venue, and the Newport Visual Arts Center (VAC), including the Olive Street Gallery at 80 W Olive Street. The organization produces and hosts a portfolio of programming including the long-running Oregon Coast Jazz Party (continuous for 22+ years), the Newport Paper & Book Arts Festival, youth theatre camps, adult arts classes, Met Opera Live in HD and National Theatre Live in HD broadcasts, the Hear Here discussion series, and the Nye Beach Banner Auction. It also deploys the Oregon Coast Art Bus, a mobile arts classroom that extends programming into schools and outlying communities.

The organization's resident artist ecosystem at the PAC includes Red Octopus Theatre (in residence 40+ years), Porthole Players (since 1972), Coastal Act Productions, and the Newport Symphony Orchestra, which together form the PAC RATs (Resident Artist Theatre) network and provide recurring seasonal content. Educational programming spans youth theatre camps, adult learner classes, and a Teen Arts Program (TAP), with school-district and tribal-government partnerships supporting outreach.

OCCA's revenue model is diversified across multiple small-dollar streams rather than anchored by any single source: individual ticket sales for events and HD broadcasts, a tiered membership program ($60 to $1,500 annually), individual donations, venue rentals, class and camp fees, corporate and community sponsorships, and grants from multiple foundations including the Meyer Memorial Trust, National Endowment for the Arts, Oregon Community Foundation, Oregon Cultural Trust, and Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation. There is no evidence of equity funding, M&A activity, or commercial technology products; OCCA operates as a traditional community-arts nonprofit dependent on earned income, contributed income, and institutional grant support.

Name

Oregon Coast Council for the Arts

Legal name

Oregon Coast Council for the Arts

Website

https://coastarts.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oregon Coast Council for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates the Newport Performing Arts Center and Newport Visual Arts Center, presenting jazz, theatre, festivals, arts education, and HD broadcasts for residents and visitors of Oregon's central coast.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts & Community Arts Services

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB), Public Art, Arts Councils & Grantmaking Programs (BPAGAHAH), Arts & Design Camps (Visual Arts, Crafts, Design Thinking) (EDAMALAH), Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Illustration) (EDAAAGAA), Media Arts & Performance (Film, Stagecraft, Lighting, Sound) (EDAMAAAJ)

Keywords

• Community arts programming
• Performing arts venue operations
• Visual arts exhibitions
• Arts education classes
• Nonprofit arts festivals

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticketed performances at Newport Performing Arts Center including live theater, concerts, comedy, opera screenings, and other events. Box office and online sales through tix.com.
2. Membership Dues: Annual and monthly membership programs with tiered benefits including early access to tickets, discounts, recognition, and event privileges.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations at various levels ($25-$500+) supporting operational support, education, and specific programs.
4. Venue Rentals: Rental income from PAC spaces (Alice Silverman Theatre, David Ogden Stiers Studio Theatre, Ramona Martin Rehearsal Room, Lobby) and VAC spaces (Room 205, kitchen).
5. Class and Workshop Fees: Revenue from arts education programs including adult and youth classes, workshops, and summer camps.
6. Opera Hosting Sponsorships: Sponsorship program ($150 per opera) for Met Opera Live in HD presentations, supporting the broadcast of professional opera to the PAC screen.
7. Rewards Program Donations: Ongoing donations through Fred Meyer Community Rewards and Oregon Bottle Drop programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Oregon Coast Council for the Arts (OCCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates two city-owned arts facilities on the central Oregon Coast—the Newport Performing Arts Center (371-seat Alice Silverman Theatre plus 80-seat Studio Theatre) and the Newport Visual Arts Center (three free galleries and two classrooms)—and presents live performing arts, visual arts exhibitions, youth and adult arts education classes and summer camps, signature annual festivals (Oregon Coast Jazz Party, Newport Paper & Book Arts Festival), broadcast performing arts series (Met Opera Live in HD, National Theatre Live in HD), and a mobile arts classroom (Oregon Coast Art Bus) serving coastal communities.

Product overview

Oregon Coast Council for the Arts (OCCA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates as a platform of arts venues and programs rather than a single product. The core offerings include two major venue facilities—the Newport Performing Arts Center (PAC) and Newport Visual Arts Center (VAC)—alongside signature programs like the Oregon Coast Jazz Party and Newport Paper & Book Arts Festival. OCCA's portfolio includes mobile arts education through the Oregon Coast Art Bus, screened performing arts from the Met Opera Live in HD and National Theatre Live in HD series, and youth education via theatre and music camps. The organization also provides visual arts classes, workshops, and exhibition spaces including the William Runyan Gallery, Upstairs Gallery, COVAS Showcase, and Olive Street Gallery. Membership programs at multiple tiers support the organization's mission of developing, promoting, and celebrating community arts on the central Oregon Coast.

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Products and services

• Newport Performing Arts Center (PAC) Premiere performance venue on the central Oregon Coast, featuring the 371-seat Alice Silverman Theatre with Meyer Acoustical Sound System and Ultra HD projection, and the 80-seat David Ogden Stiers Studio Theatre (black box). Hosts touring acts, local resident artist companies, opera screenings, classical concerts, comedy, and community events. Open to the public for ticketed performances and available for venue rentals.
• Newport Visual Arts Center (VAC) Public art exhibition space and education facility built by the City of Newport and operated by OCCA. Features three rotating galleries (William Runyan Gallery, Upstairs Gallery, COVAS Showcase) and two ocean-view classrooms. All exhibitions are free and open to the public; offers classes, workshops, and facility rentals.
• Oregon Coast Art Bus Mobile arts classroom that delivers arts education and creative experiences directly to coastal communities with limited access to arts or transportation. Available for events and gatherings throughout the region; can be deployed to member-chosen locations for top-tier members.
• Oregon Coast Jazz Party Annual multi-session jazz festival celebrating great live jazz, featuring regional and national artists. Includes single-session tickets ($65 standard, $75 preferred) and a four-session Party Pass ($250). Co-produced with The Jazz Cruise.
• Newport Paper & Book Arts Festival Annual festival celebrating paper arts, book arts, and related crafts with workshops, exhibitions, and artist demonstrations at OCCA venues.
• Met Opera Live in HD Live and recorded professional opera broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera shown in HD at the Alice Silverman Theatre. Sponsorships available at $150 per opera to support the broadcast.
• National Theatre Live in HD Live-recorded British theatre productions from the National Theatre shown in HD at the Newport Performing Arts Center, including productions such as Frankenstein, Hamlet, and Les Liaisons Dangereuses.
• Youth Theatre and Music Summer Camps Summer performing arts camps including OCCA Theatre Camp (grades 3-11) and Rock 'n' Roll Camp (grades 6-12). Teach performing arts skills, music, and stage presence through hands-on experience culminating in live performances. Rock 'n' Roll Camp tuition $575 (includes camp tee-shirt).
• Visual Arts Classes and Workshops Ongoing arts education in multiple mediums (clay, printmaking, painting, drawing, tapestry) including adult classes, youth classes, open studio sessions, and family workshops at the Newport Visual Arts Center.
• Teaching Artist Preparation Program (TAP) Paid training program that equips community artists with the skills to teach arts education on the Oregon Coast, supporting the regional teaching artist pipeline.
• Hear Here Discussion Series Monthly community discussion series featuring expert talks on jazz education, personal development, and coastal arts appreciation.
• OCCA Membership Program Recurring membership program with five tiers (Friends & Artists $60/year, Patron $100/year, Producer $29/month or $350/year, Masterpiece $62.50/month or $750/year, Directors Circle $125/month or $1,500/year). Benefits include early ticket access, member discounts, concession coupons, name recognition, eligibility for Member Show at VAC, 5-10% discounts on art purchases, and use of PAC/VAC spaces.
• Venue and Space Rentals Rental of PAC spaces (Alice Silverman Theatre, David Ogden Stiers Studio Theatre, Ramona Martin Rehearsal Room, Lobby) and VAC spaces (Room 205 with 75 standing/40 seated capacity, adjacent kitchen) at affordable community rates.

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Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• The Jazz CruisemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Jazz Cruise partners with OCCA to produce the Oregon Coast Jazz Party, bringing professional jazz talent and organizational expertise to the regional event.
• Red Octopus Theatre CompanymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNon-profit 501(c)(3) theater company producing live theatre at the PAC for over 40 years. One of the PAC's Resident Artist Companies (PAC RATs).
• Porthole PlayersmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNon-profit community theater group established in 1972, presenting productions at the PAC. Sponsored in part by OCCA and City of Newport.
• Coastal Act ProductionsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNon-profit youth theater organization fostering, promoting and increasing public knowledge of arts in Lincoln County. Stages shows with youth alongside adult actors at the PAC.
• Newport Symphony OrchestramajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe only year-round professional symphony orchestra on the Oregon coast. Home base is the Newport PAC. Performs September through May regular season plus summer special events.
• Coastal Arts Guild (CAG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization providing opportunities for community involvement to further the Arts on the Central Oregon Coast. Co-sponsors events like Drop-In Figure Drawing at the VAC.
• City of NewportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilt and owns the Newport Visual Arts Center (opened 1983) and the Newport Performing Arts Center. OCCA maintains and operates both facilities for the city.
• New Visions ArtsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYouth arts organization presenting theater productions at the PAC.
• Newport Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for arts programming and educational events.
• Confederated Tribes of Siletz IndiansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional tribal government partner for cultural programming and community events.
• Lincoln County School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for youth arts programming and school-based arts education initiatives.
• Newport Parks & RecreationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity department partner for community programming and youth activities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Steppenwolf Theatre Company: Chicago-based nonprofit theater company producing original and adapted stage productions, plus extensive education and community programs. Comparable in nonprofit producing-theater model, arts-education programming, and donor/member revenue mix.
• Goodman Theatre: Chicago nonprofit producing theater company with resident ensemble and education/outreach programs. Comparable in producing-organization economics, education programming, and reliance on subscription, ticket, and contributed revenue.
• Hubbard Street Dance Chicago: Nonprofit contemporary dance company presenting live performances plus extensive education and community engagement programming. Comparable in producing-organization structure, education/outreach focus, and donor-driven revenue.

Direct peers

• Seattle Center: Multi-venue civic arts and entertainment campus in Seattle. Comparable as a municipal/nonprofit venue complex hosting performances, festivals, and educational programming with similar rental and tenant-operator model.
• Hult Center for the Performing Arts: Eugene, Oregon performing arts center hosting touring and resident productions. Comparable as a mid-sized Oregon venue operator with mixed rental, ticket, and donor-funded programming.
• Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Ashland, Oregon nonprofit producing large-scale theatrical programming and drawing arts-tourism audiences. Directly comparable as an Oregon-based nonprofit arts presenter dependent on tourism and donor support.
• Portland'5 Centers for the Arts: Nonprofit operator of five performing arts venues in Portland, Oregon. Directly comparable as an Oregon-based performing arts center presenter with similar programming mix (theater, music, comedy, dance) and rental/box-office revenue model.

Others

• Americans for the Arts: National nonprofit advocacy and service organization supporting community-based arts organizations across the U.S. Comparable as a sector enabler (advocacy, research, funding connections) for the same cohort of community arts nonprofits OCCA belongs to.

Broad incumbents

• Carnegie Hall: Iconic New York presenting organization running multiple performance venues plus education and community programs. Comparable as a nonprofit venue-and-presenter with donor/membership-driven economics at much larger scale.
• Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM): Established multi-venue presenting organization with a year-round calendar of theater, dance, music, and film. Comparable operating model (multi-venue presenter/producer) at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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