ART OPPORTUNITIES INC
CINCINNATI, OH · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
ArtWorks is an award-winning Greater Cincinnati nonprofit that creates community-based public art providing career opportunities for artists of all ages. The organization collaborates with community organizations and residents, businesses, governments, foundations, and nonprofits to build creative works of art that bolster the region's global reputation as an arts destination. ArtWorks has employed and trained over 3,500 professional artists and 4,000 youth, ages 14 - 24. We invest in our creative economy by creating jobs that support local talent, pairing professional artists to inspire and mentor diverse teams of youth, and helping them build 21st-century career-readiness skills. Over the past 29 years, this collaborative approach has created a citywide gallery with more than 14,000 public and private art projects, including more than 300 permanent outdoor murals.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds ART OPPORTUNITIES INC
$4.2M in foundation grants on record from 18 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | $1.7M | 4 |
| Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts | $789K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $256K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $99K | 3 |
| Aarp | $46K | 1 |
| Ohio Historical Society | $40K | 1 |
| Summerfair Cincinnati | $36K | 3 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $35K | 2 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | $31K | 3 |
| Pwc Foundation | $25K | 1 |
Leadership
Colleen Houston — Manager Finance (Principal officer)
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