DRIPPING SPRINGS ART LEAGUE INC
EIN 93-3316784 · Arts & Culture (A20)
What they do
The Organization Promoted and Supported The Visual Arts Within The Dripping Springs Community Through Artist Markets, Public Art Initiatives, Educational Programming, Exhibitions, and Collaborative Community Events. During The Year, The Organization Supported A Membership Base of More Than 250 Members Across 21 Active Clubs and Interest Groups Focused On Artistic Collaboration, Education, and Community Engagement. Activities Included Organizing Multiple Art Calls and Markets That Provided Opportunities for Local Artists and Community Businesses; Partnering With The City of Dripping Springs to Curate, Design, and Install Artist-painted Stars Throughout Prominent Public Areas of The City; Collaborating With The Ledgestone Senior Center to Provide Intergenerational "Art Across The Ages" Programming for Youth and Seniors; Hosting "Artists Supporting Artists," A Collaborative Initiative Pairing Songwriters With Visual Artists to Create Inspired Artwork; and Providing Community Art Classes a
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Board and leadership roster (9)
ALISON CAIRNSVP OF PUBLICITY
ALLISON BUCKNERSECRETARY
AMY NELIPOVICHVP CORE PROGRAMS
GRETCHEN EDELMONVP OF TECHNOLOGY
IVY SHEPPARDTREASURER
JENNIFER FRIEDMANVICE PRESIDENT
JENNY SWANNACKART IN PUBLIC SPACES
MELINDA SPRINGERCLUB COORDINATOR
STEPHEN FRIEDMANPRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2023
- Location
- 5600 NW CENTRAL DR STE 202, HOUSTON, TX 77092-2065
- County
- Harris
- In care of
- % LEONA FILIS
- Primary officer
- Ivy Sheppard, Treasurer
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Arts & Culture (A20)
- IRS tax category
- Arts & Culture