OZ Arts Nashville. General Information. Contact Information. At A Glance. Nonprofit. OZ Arts Nashville Address

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1 OZ Arts Nashville General Information Contact Information Nonprofit OZ Arts Nashville Address 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle Nashville, TN Phone (615) Fax Web Site Web Site Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter At A Glance Year of Incorporation

2 Mission & Impact Statements Mission OZ Arts supports the creation, development and presentation of significant performing and visual art works by leading artists whose contribution influences the advancement of their field. Background Nashville continues to be in the national spotlight, topping such lists as the best places to live and work, most creative cities, most popular tourism destinations, among others. From Nashville s Symphony and Ballet, to its Opera and Repertory Theater, we are incredibly fortunate to have a thriving arts scene and eager audiences. Arts make the difference in Nashville, making our city an attractive place for businesses, students, young professionals, and families. OZ Arts entered the scene two years ago, launching our inaugural artistic program in February Since that time, we have brought works to Nashville that most often show in New York, Los Angeles, London, or Paris. We believe these offerings bring something new and different to Nashville, complementing the art being presented by other area venues. Now in our third artistic season, we are grateful for our diverse and loyal audiences who attend our performances and engage with us. During the season, we are excited to present several young, groundbreaking artists who are pushing the boundaries of their art forms. We will also present an avant-garde performance artist creating a new work inspired by the city in which he performs, and a play exploring the rich legends surrounding the American folk hero, John Henry. 2

3 Impact OZ Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2012 by Nashville s Ozgener family. Located in West Nashville just a 15-minute drive from downtown, OZ hosts more than 25,000 visitors annually. We launched our inaugural artistic season in February 2014, presenting visiting artists who are innovative leaders in contemporary performing art, as well as showcasing showcase local artists and fostering unique collaborations. In its first three seasons, OZ Arts played to sold-out audiences and received local and national accolades with a diverse presentation of dance, theater, and multimedia performances. Highlights from past programs include Wayne McGregor Random Dance, ETHEL, Peter Brook s Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord, Philip Glass and Tim Fain, Tim Robbins The Actors Gang, BANDALOOP, Vijay Iyer, Laurie Anderson, the Trisha Brown Dance Company, Kyle Abraham and Abraham.In.Motion, and SITI Company with Julia Wolfe and Bang on a Can All Stars. OZ Arts gives local artists a platform to present their work, develop new audiences, and collaborate with others through our signature program, TNT (Thursday Night Things). The concept behind TNT is simple: it is a curated series of unexpected collaborations by Tennessee-based artists. Presented at least four times a year, an artist transforms our 10,000-square-foot warehouse space into his or her own unique vision, often collaborating with an artist of a different discipline. Past programs have paired visual artists, choreographers, and filmmakers with musicians and photographers. With this diverse and multi-faceted series, OZ Arts spotlights the artist, while encouraging experimentation and the creation of new works of art. Each OZ Arts presentation with a visiting artist includes an outreach component for a school or community organization. Our goal is to increase the impact of the artistic program beyond the performance hall. Artists have worked with several local middle and high schools, as well as colleges and universities. Public schools pay a discounted admission; and programs are free for schools designated Title I serving low-income populations. Throughout the school year, OZ Arts collaborates with teachers and administrators at our partner schools (listed below) to develop hands-on workshops, exhibition tours, demonstrations, and other special programs that support the school curriculum. We recognize the dearth of arts curricula in K-12 classrooms, and try to fill an important need by providing direct interactions with living and working creators. We believe through participation in the arts, young people develop such life skills as teamwork, critical thinking, creative writing, problem solving, and communication. Other ways to donate, support, or volunteer Contributions help bring world-class contemporary art to Nashville, showcase the work of accomplished local artists, and expand community engagement programs for youth, families, and life-long learners. Make a donation online at Become a member at Service Categories Primary Organization Category Arts,Culture & Humanities / Performing Arts Areas of Service Areas Served TN - Davidson 3

4 Programs Programs Visiting Artists Program Description In its first two seasons, OZ has established itself as a destination for world-class contemporary dance, theater, and multimedia performances. Visiting artists have included Wayne McGregor and Random Dance, ETHEL, Peter Brook s Theatre des Bouffes du Nord, Philip Glass and Tim Fain, Tim Robbins and The Actors Gang, BANDALOOP, Vijay Iyer and International Contemporary Ensemble, Laurie Anderson, and Trisha Brown Dance Company. Population Served,, TNT (Thursday Night Things) Description OZ Arts Artistic Director Lauren Snelling also conceived the TNT (Thursday Night Things) program in TNTs are a series of unexpected collaborations featuring Tennessee-based artists. Participating artists have included Chancellor Warhol, Benton C. Bainbridge, Herb Williams, Moon Taxi, ICiT Films, Hunter Armistead, Cory Basil, Brooke Waggoner, Banning Bouldin and New Dialect, Michael Weintrob, Connie Richardson, Alex Lockwood, and William Tyler. Population Served,, Education and Outreach Description Education and Outreach Programs have been a key part of the OZ Arts mission since the start of our first season. We connect visiting and Tennessee-based artists to the community by collaborating with area schools, colleges, universities, and community organizations to organize special tours, workshops, master classes, and performances. Accessibility is a priority, so we focus on serving audiences with limited access to quality art. Population Served,, Family Day at OZ Description Family Day is an annual public festival of indoor and outdoor arts activities for young people and families, designed to spark creativity, activity, and interaction. Held on the beautiful grounds of OZ Arts located in West Nashville, dozens of local artists and community organizations will lead hands-on activity stations enabling kids to tap into their imagination and have fun with friends and family members. Population Served,, 4

5 Artists' Lounge Description Launched in October 2015, the Artists Lounge is a new work-in-progress series held in OZ Arts lounge space. The Artists Lounge gives artists opportunities to develop work before a live audience, and gives fellow artists and audiences a place to dwell, and to and experience work as it is being developed. The programs are offered free of charge, just a pay what you can request at the door. Population Served,, CEO Comments OZ Arts, Inc. (OZ) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization chartered in We launched our inaugural artistic season one year ago in February 2014, presenting visiting artists who are innovative leaders in contemporary performing art, and showcasing local artists and fostering unique collaborations among them. By presenting a year-round program of performing and visual arts events, OZ supports the creative explorations of leading artists from around the world; encourages the work of accomplished Tennessee-based artists; and inspires curious audiences of all ages. Located in West Nashville, OZ host more than 25,000 visitors annually. 5

6 Governance Board Chair Board Chair Mr. Cano Ozgener Company Affiliation OZ Arts, Inc. Term Jan 2015 to Dec Board Members Name Affiliation Status Ms. Amy Atkinson Amy Atkinson Communications NonVoting Ms. Anne Brown The Arts Company NonVoting Ms. Libby Callaway Writer, Media Consultant NonVoting Mr. Chase Cole Waller Law NonVoting Ms. Jennifer Cole Metro Nashville Arts Commission NonVoting Mr. Mike Conder Crowned Heads Voting Mr. Gavin Duke Ms. Kristy Edmunds Page Duke Landscape Architecture Center for Art of Performance, UCLA NonVoting NonVoting Ms. Karen Elson Musician, Model NonVoting Ms. Karen Hayes Parnassus Bookstore NonVoting Mr. Gavin Ivester FLO Thinkery NonVoting Ms. Keith Meacham Homer Learning, Inc. NonVoting Ms. Ellen Meyer Watkins College of Art, Design & Film NonVoting Mr. Tim Ozgener OZ Arts, Inc. Voting Ms. Aylin Ozgener Community Volunteer Voting Mr. Cano Ozgener OZ Arts Nashville Voting Mr. Dave Pittman NATIVE Magazine NonVoting Mr. Paul Polycarpou Nashville Arts Magazine NonVoting Ms. Jill Robinson Belmont University NonVoting Mr. Patterson Sims Independent Curators International NonVoting Mr. Mike Smith SouthComm NonVoting Mr. Ronnie Steine Metro Council NonVoting Mr. Joseph Sulkowski Artist NonVoting Mr. Stacy Widelitz Composer NonVoting Ms. Betsy Wills YouScience NonVoting Mr. Mel Ziegler Vanderbilt University Department of Art NonVoting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 6

7 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 27 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 14 Female 13 Unspecified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 3 Board Term Limits 0 Board Meeting Attendance % 0% Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 0% Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 0% Constituency Includes Client Representation Yes Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 1 7

8 Management Executive Director/CEO Executive Director Mr. Tim Ozgener Term Start Nov Experience As President and CEO, Ozgener oversees all administrative and artistic operations of OZ Arts, Inc. Tim Ozgener began his career in Nashville working with his family building CAO Cigars, one of the world s foremost cigar companies founded by his father, Cano Ozgener. As Vice President of CAO from , Ozgener led the development of several new brands (CAO Brazilia, Gold, MX2, The Sopranos SM Edition, Vision, America, LX2, Flavours by CAO, and La Traviata) and established CAO-branded cigar factories in Nicaragua and Honduras. When Ozgener was named President of CAO in 2006, CAO revenues had increased from $5 million in 2000 to $25 million. Ozgener oversaw the sale of CAO to European conglomerate Scandinavian Tobacco Group, and served as President through the end of At that time, Ozgener led the renovation of CAO s former corporate headquarters into a contemporary performance and installation space and event center. In 2012, Ozgener and his family began planning for their new venture, establishing a non-profit cultural institution in Nashville. After a year of visiting arts centers across the United States and meeting with arts leaders, OZ Arts was founded in November 2013 as contemporary performing and visual arts center. OZ Arts launched its inaugural artistic season in February 2014, playing to sold-out audiences and receiving local and national acclaim from the media. Ozgener is active in the Nashville community, both as an entrepreneur and a volunteer. He serves on the boards of Nashville s Arts and Business Council, the Nashville Fashion Alliance, the Sports Fund Committee of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, and the University School of Nashville. He was nominated Entrepreneur of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce and Nashville Entrepreneur Center at the 2014 Nashville Next Awards. He is an active member of the Rotary Club of Nashville and a member of Leadership Nashville s class of Ozgener began his career in the arts in Los Angeles, working for several years as an actor and stand-up comedian. He holds a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Southern California. Staff Full Time Staff 10 Part Time Staff 2 Volunteers 0 Contractors 2 Retention Rate 0% Plans & Policies Does the organization have a documented Fundraising Plan? Does the organization have an approved Strategic Plan? In case of a change in leadership, is a Management Succession plan in place? 8

9 Does the organization have a Policies and Procedures Plan? Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy? Senior Staff Ms. Lauren Snelling Title Artistic Director Experience/Biography Ms. Pamela Johnson Title Senior VP, Development & Marketing Experience/Biography 9

10 Financials Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Start Jan Fiscal Year End Dec Projected Revenue $2,354, Projected Expenses $2,330, Endowment Value $0.00 Endowment Spending Percentage (if selected) 0% Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Total Revenue $2,142,350 $594, Total Expenses $2,157,784 $583, Revenue Sources Foundation and Corporation $0 $0 -- Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal $0 $0 State $0 $0 Local $0 $0 Unspecified $0 $0 Individual Contributions $1,963,836 $643, Indirect Public Support $0 $0 -- Earned Revenue $178,514 $0 -- Investment Income, Net of Losses $0 $0 -- Membership Dues $0 $0 -- Special Events $0 ($49,618) -- Revenue In-Kind $0 $0 -- Other $0 $

11 Expense Allocation Program Expense $1,849,426 $463, Administration Expense $82,057 $55, Fundraising Expense $226,301 $64, Payments to Affiliates $0 $0 -- Total Revenue/Total Expenses Program Expense/Total Expenses 86% 79% -- Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 12% 11% -- Assets and Liabilities Total Assets $67,636 $112, Current Assets $17,195 $92, Long-Term Liabilities $0 $0 -- Current Liabilities $72,496 $101, Total Net Assets ($4,860) $10, Short Term Solvency Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities Long Term Solvency Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% -- Top Funding Sources Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Contributions, Gifts & Contributions, Gifts & -- Grants $1,963,836 Grants $643,717 Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Performance Amount Revenue $178,514 Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Capital Campaign Is the organization currently conducting a Capital Campaign for an endowment or the purchase of a major asset? No Capital Campaign Goal $0.00 State Charitable Solicitations Permit TN Charitable Solicitations Registration Yes - Expires June 2016 GivingMatters.com Financial Comments Financials figures taken from Form 990. Form 990 prepared by Kraft CPAs, PLLC. Comments provided by Elizabeth Madsen 3/21/16 11

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