Interurban Arthouse, Inc

What Interurban Arthouse, Inc does

Interurban Arthouse, Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization founded in 2011 by Nicole Emanuel in response to documented disparities in access to space, opportunity, and representation for artists in the Kansas City metro. The organization operates a 10,000 sq ft facility in a converted historic USPS sorting facility at 8001 Newton Street in Overland Park, Kansas, housing 19 artist studios, a 2,500-3,500 sq ft gallery, and indoor/outdoor performance and event rental spaces. It serves approximately 10,000 people annually through six integrated programs: ArtSpace (facility access), ArtWorks (business training for creative entrepreneurs), ArtMatters (skill advancement), ArtSmart (pre-K through 12th-grade arts education in Title I schools), ArtsConnect (community creative placemaking), and ArtHeals (arts-based wellness programming), plus an annex gallery program extending exhibitions across 9 Johnson County Library locations and 4 corporate annex spaces.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of seven streams: annual artist memberships at $100/year, private and shared studio rentals ranging from $180 to $325/month, hourly and 4-hour event space rentals at $475-$750 per slot, individual tax-deductible donations processed via FlipCause, corporate sponsorships for signature events (Night Market in June, Arts on Fire! in October), fee-based ArtSmart programming for Title I schools, and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, Mid America Arts Alliance, Kansas Department of Commerce, and Friends of Overland Park Arts. The organization employs between 1 and 10 staff organized under a Co-Directorship model established in 2025 with practicing artists Wolfe Brack and Brittany Noriega, supplemented by a Grants Manager and Financial Manager.

Customer segments span professional artists and creative entrepreneurs seeking affordable workspace and business training, community members and art enthusiasts attending free or low-cost exhibitions and events, economically disadvantaged K-12 students in Shawnee Mission School District Title I schools, private event renters seeking unique venue space, and library patrons across Johnson County. Marketing and distribution rely on community-led and event-driven channels, including Member Open Studios on Mondays and Thursdays, Third Friday exhibition receptions, signature annual events, and the rotating annex gallery program. The organization holds no patents, has no disclosed revenue figures, and operates without AI/ML technology infrastructure.

Name

Interurban Arthouse, Inc

Legal name

Interurban Arthouse, Inc

Website

https://interurbanarthouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Interurban Arthouse, Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 10,000 sq ft arts facility in Overland Park, Kansas, providing affordable studios, gallery space, artist business training, and K-12 arts education to professional artists, community members, and Title I school students across the Greater Kansas City metro.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Overland Park

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 artist membership at $100/year with monthly payment plans available. Provides access to open studios, directory profile, free ArtWorks programs, exhibition opportunities, and discounted event rentals.
2. Studio Space Rentals: Monthly rental of private and shared artist studios ranging from $180-$325/month based on size. Financial assistance available for qualifying artists.
3. Event Space Rentals: Hourly and 4-hour slot rentals of gallery and event spaces for private events. Member and non-member rates available, with add-on services for outdoor space, bartender, and cleanup.
4. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals supporting the nonprofit mission. Donations processed through FlipCause secure platform or by check.
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Annual sponsorship opportunities supporting signature events Night Market and Arts on Fire!, with sponsorship packets available for download.
6. Program Fees (ArtSmart): Fee-for-service programming for schools including after-school clubs ($170/class), field trips ($275 + admission), and mural projects. No one turned away due to ability to pay.
7. Government and Foundation Grants: Programming supported by National Endowment for the Arts, Mid America Arts Alliance, Kansas Department of Commerce, and Friends of Overland Park Arts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

InterUrban ArtHouse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization operating a roughly 10,000 sq ft facility in Overland Park, Kansas, that provides affordable studio space, event rentals, public exhibitions, and a portfolio of community programs (ArtSpace, ArtWorks, ArtMatters, ArtSmart, ArtHeals, ArtsConnect). The organization delivers artist professional development, K-12 arts education in Title I schools, wellness initiatives, and free community programming, with sliding-scale financial assistance to broaden access.

Product overview

InterUrban ArtHouse is a nonprofit arts organization offering a unified suite of programs and services centered around its 10,000 sq ft physical facility in Overland Park, Kansas. The core offering is ArtSpace, which provides affordable studio and event rental space. This is complemented by six integrated programs: ArtWorks (business training for creative entrepreneurs), ArtMatters (skill-building classes and workshops), ArtSmart (K-12 arts education), ArtHeals (arts-based wellness programming), and ArtsConnect (community exhibitions and advocacy). The organization also operates Annex Galleries across regional libraries and corporate spaces, and offers membership with benefits including studio access and discounted rentals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ArtSpace: Physical location - a nonprofit-owned arts and cultural hub providing affordable space for artists and community in a 10,000 sq. ft. former USPS sorting facility.
• ArtWorks
• ArtMatters
• ArtSmart
• ArtsConnect
• ArtHeals

Products and services

• ArtSpace
• ArtWorks
• ArtMatters
• ArtSmart
• ArtHeals
• ArtsConnect
• Studio Space Rental
• Event Space Rental
• Annex Galleries
• Annual Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ people served annually through 180+ programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Johnson County Library SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner9 Johnson County Library locations serve as annex gallery exhibition spaces curated by IUAH staff on rotating schedule, 3 times per year. Estimated 581,046 library visitors to exhibitions with 105 participants in library-based programs.
• Gift of Troost Black Artist CollectiveflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'Let Me Introduce Myself' exhibition (June/July 2026) featuring Black artists responding to identity prompts. Forming a visual introduction reflecting diversity and power within the collective.
• UMKCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for community-wide survey identifying six primary needs among regional creatives, which informed IUAH program development.
• Greater Kansas City Community Foundation / Candid (GuideStar)minorOthersProvides reviewed nonprofit profile and transparency seal. IUAH has Candid/GuideStar reviewed profile showing financial accountability.
• Overland Park ArboretumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtSmart program partner hosting field trips with art-based environmental activities including paper making, printmaking, and drawing from observation.
• Digital Dreams Art InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKansas City's first NFT-focused art initiative founded by Mary McCawley. Partnered for IDENTITY 2025 exhibition as guest digital curator.
• Midnight Garden Publishing HouseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHosts monthly Writers Group at InterUrban ArtHouse every 4th Friday, 5-8pm. Community programming partner.
• SMSD Title I SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShawnee Mission School District Title I schools are primary ArtSmart program partners, hosting artist instructors for arts enrichment and curriculum integration. 4 schools, 336 students served in 2021.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/interurbanarthouse
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/interurban-arthouse

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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