Lexarts Inc

Lexington, KY · Founded 1985

Local arts agency promoting quality arts experiences through funding and advocacy

Primary audience
Artists
Work area
Arts Support
Topic
Cultural Development
Contact
Amelia Sweetall
Website Contact

About Organization

LexArts supports a thriving arts community through funding, advocacy, technical assistance, and cultural programming in central Kentucky, operating ArtsPlace arts center and organizing events like the LexArts Gallery Hop. Based in Lexington, KY, the organization has operated since 1972 and generates $1.9 million in annual revenue with 15 staff members.

What They Focus On

Arts Funding

Provides grants enabling artists and organizations to create and present work across disciplines.

Community Events

Organizes Gallery Hop and programming connecting public with local arts and artists.

Facility Operations

Operates ArtsPlace multi-purpose center providing space for arts activities and organizations.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$1.9M

-5.9% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$2.3M

+6.5% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$3.4M

-9.7% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

15

-6.3% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $1,920,036 $2,271,860 $3,350,940 15
2022 $2,040,589 $2,133,074 $3,710,007 16
2021 — — — —
2021 $2,039,631 $2,009,251 $3,662,877 13
2020 $1,548,239 $1,316,832 $1,658,534 14
2019 $1,460,251 $1,558,235 $1,309,442 12
2018 $1,544,573 $1,566,776 $1,548,950 15
2017 $1,426,382 $1,548,455 $1,340,096 14

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Community Assessment

    LexArts evaluates arts sector needs identifying opportunities to strengthen cultural life.

  • 02

    Program Development

    Staff design funding programs, events, and facility operations supporting arts community.

  • 03

    Resource Distribution

    Organization allocates grants and facility access to artists and organizations.

  • 04

    Arts Promotion

    Events and advocacy build public engagement with arts strengthening cultural scene.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Lexarts Inc

Artist Funding

Provides grants to individual artists and arts organizations supporting creative work production.

Gallery Hop

Organizes regular community events connecting public with local artists and galleries.

ArtsPlace

Operates multi-purpose arts center in former YWCA building providing facilities for arts activities.

Arts Advocacy

Advances arts sector interests through policy engagement and community leadership.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Lexarts Inc.

AS

Amelia Sweetall

President, CEO & Director
Full-time
Compensation: $88,858

Milestones

1972

Organization Founded

1972

Founded as Lexington Council of the Arts to support thriving arts community.

1985

IRS Recognition

1985

Organization received tax-exempt status establishing foundation for arts operations.

1989

Merger

1989

Council merged with Fund for the Arts becoming Lexington Arts and Cultural Council.

2005

Rebranding

2005

Organization renamed LexArts establishing current identity as local arts agency.

2023

Current Operations

2023

LexArts operates with $1.9 million revenue and 15 employees plus 200 volunteers.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AC
Alex Chadwell Director 1.00 hrs/week
AG
Alex Garcia Secretary, Chair & Director 1.00 hrs/week
AC
Angela Coleman Chair & Director 1.00 hrs/week
AH
Anne Hardy Director 1.00 hrs/week
BO
Bryce Oquaye Director 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Camden Skidmore Chair & Director 1.00 hrs/week
CR
Chad Rudzik Director 1.00 hrs/week
CD
Colin Doherty Director 1.00 hrs/week
DB
Doug Bugg Director 1.00 hrs/week
EH
Emmy Hartley Chair & Director 1.00 hrs/week
GG
Gina Greathouse Director 1.00 hrs/week
GP
Greg Padgett Chair & Director 1.00 hrs/week
HL
Heather Lyons Director 1.00 hrs/week
JH
Jill Hall Director 1.00 hrs/week
KP
Kathy Plomin Director 1.00 hrs/week
KG
Ken Gish Chair & Director 1.00 hrs/week
LS
Lakshmi Sriraman Chair & Director 1.00 hrs/week
LB
Lashawn Barber Director 1.00 hrs/week
LB
Laura Babbage Director 1.00 hrs/week
LC
Lauren Case Chair & Director 1.00 hrs/week
LP
Louis Prichard Director 1.00 hrs/week
MQ
Mary Quinn Ramer Director 1.00 hrs/week
MD
Michelle Deans Director 1.00 hrs/week
NP
Nick Phelps Director 1.00 hrs/week
PR
Phillip Richardson Director 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Rebecca Sherman Director 1.00 hrs/week
SH
Stefan Hendrickson Treasurer, Chair & Director 1.00 hrs/week
WW
Whit Whitaker Director 1.00 hrs/week
YW
Yajaira West Chair Elect & Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$89K

Highest Paid

$89K

Amelia Sweetall

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Amelia Sweetall President, CEO & Director $88,858 — $88,858 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 EIDL Loans

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (2020-2021)

1 loan

Total Borrowed

$150K

Subsidy Cost

$20K

14% of loan

Loan Count

1

Loan Details

$150,000
Subsidy: $20,430
Date Jun 17, 2020
Location Lexington, KY
Borrower LEXARTS INC

TO PROVIDE LOANS TO RESTORE AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE THE VICTIMS OF ECONOMIC INJURY TYPE DISASTERS TO PRE-DISASTER CONDITIONS

Source: Small Business Administration • Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$462K Grants Given
15 Organizations

Top Grantees

15 total
LC
Lexington Childrens Theatre LEXINGTON, KY
$100K
LP
Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra LEXINGTON, KY
$100K
LA
Living Arts & Science Center LEXINGTON, KY
$100K
CC
Carnegie Center LEXINGTON, KY
$35K
CK
Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra LEXINGTON, KY
$35K
AA
African American Forum LEXINGTON, KY
$11K
CM
Central Music Academy LEXINGTON, KY
$10K
LA
Lexington Art League LEXINGTON, KY
$10K
KB
Kentucky Ballet Theatre LEXINGTON, KY
$10K
LB
Lexington Ballet Company LEXINGTON, KY
$10K
+5 more grantees
Lexington Childrens Theatre Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Living Arts & Science Center Carnegie Center Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra African American Forum Central Music Academy Lexington Art League Kentucky Ballet Theatre Lexington Ballet Company Lexington Theatre Company Allegro Dance Project Inc. Athenswest Theatre Company Chamber Music Festival Of Lexington Inc. Institute 193
Lexington Childrens Theatre Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Living Arts & Science Center Carnegie Center Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra African American Forum Central Music Academy Lexington Art League Kentucky Ballet Theatre Lexington Ballet Company Lexington Theatre Company Allegro Dance Project Inc. Athenswest Theatre Company Chamber Music Festival Of Lexington Inc. Institute 193

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Lexarts Inc

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(859) 255-2951

Social

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161 North Mill Street Lexington, KY 40507