2025-05-09T13:46:28-07:00 2024-06-30 811489821 HEALY AND ASSOCIATES 1200 CONCORD AVE STE 250 CONCORD CA 94520 990 2023-07-01 237319028 Creative Growth Art Center CREA 5108362340 355 24th Street Oakland CA 94612 Michael Breland Chairman 2025-05-09 true true Hasina Sabrina Chowdhury P03013259 9256030800 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Michael Breland 355 24th Street Oakland CA 94612 3565812 false X WWW.CREATIVEGROWTH.ORG X 1973 CA SERVES ADULT ARTISTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL, MENTAL, AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, PROVIDING A PROFESSIONAL STUDIO ENVIRONMENT FOR ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT, GALLERY EXHIBITION AND REPRESENTATION, AND A SOCIAL ATMOSPHERE AMONG PEERS. 10 10 44 0 732412 1109402 756789 1026833 42486 26345 881392 1093991 2413079 3256571 0 0 1973518 2692385 0 341978 1083038 1304746 3056556 3997131 -643477 -740560 3785509 2955235 565318 625417 3220191 2329818 X For 50 years, Creative Growth has advanced the inclusion of artists with developmental disabilities in contemporary art, fostering a more equitable and diverse creative landscape. By providing a supportive studio environment and gallery representation, we empower our artists to thrive while strengthening community connections and reshaping perceptions of disability in the arts.Individuals with developmental disabilities are among the poorest and most marginalized populations in the United States, often forced to live in poverty due to systemic inequities. For 50 years, Creative Growth has championed artists with disabilities, offering them a vibrant platform to express themselves and thrive as professional artists. The Creative Growth community values access in all its forms, a culture of care and respect, diversity of people, and artistic expression. false false 1757079 1040581 STUDIO PROGRAMCreative Growth provides artists with developmental disabilities with a vibrant studio environment. The 12,000 square foot studio offers programs in ceramics, woodworking, digital media, drawing, fiber arts and fashion, painting, printmaking, and textiles, all offered free of charge to artists, supplies included.Artists are referred to our program through the California Department of Developmental Services regional centers and participate in multiple site visits to the studio to gauge their level of interest in making art. Creative Growth artists (aged 22-88) are racially and ethnically diverse and speak seven languages, including finger-spelling and American Sign Language.Studio Facilitators, all practicing artists, foster the professional development of each Creative Growth artists unique artistic voice, and every artist decides when work is finished, what work is gallery ready, and how they want their work presented to the public. 946119 CREATIVE GROWTHS GALLERYThe Creative Growth Gallery exhibits and promotes Creative Growth artists by placing their work in major collections and institutions worldwide. As a non-profit gallery, all artwork sales directly support the artists and Creative Growth, which uses the proceeds to purchase materials and keep the program running.The Gallery Hosted five major exhibitions, including The Home Show (curated by Noz Nozawa) and John Martin: Self-Portrait. The Gallery team also represents Creative Growths 140+ artists at national and international art fairs annually. In 2023/2024 artists were represented at Felix (Los Angeles), Material Fair (Mexico City), Outsider (New York), Fog Art Fair (San Francisco), NADA (Miami), Independent Art Fair (New York). Artwork made at Creative Growth has also been acquired by prominent collections worldwide, including MoMA, SFMOMA, the Smithsonian, the Studio Museum of Harlem.The Gallery also provides professional development for artists, including curating exhibits in the gallery and in the community. One highlight is the Blue Sky exhibit curated by Creative Growths Black Artist group at East Bay Municipal Utilities District Gallery. The groundbreaking exhibition featured art by over 20 Black Creative Growth artists with disabilities, exploring themes of resilience, identity, and freedom. CREATIVE GROWTH'S 5TH ANNUAL CREATING COMMUNITY SYMPOSIUMIn May of 2024, we celebrated 50 years of art and advocacy with the 5th Annual Creating Community Symposium, a four-day event in Oakland and San Francisco that brought together artists, advocates, and changemakers.Held in our hometown of Oakland and at SFMOMA, the symposium offered inspiring, educational, and connective experiences that explored the past, present, and future of art and inclusion. Attendees engaged in dynamic conversations, celebrated the achievements of artists with disabilities, and contributed to shaping a more inclusive art world.The symposium honored CGs legacy of empowerment while driving dialogue around creativity and accessibility, underscoring our mission to create a future where art knows no limits. 2703198 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 47 0 true 44 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true true false CA X X Creative Growth Art Center 5108362340 355 24th Street Oakland CA 94612 Ginger Porcella Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 158997 0 0 Tom di Maria Interim ED 40.00 0.00 X 133896 0 0 Michael Breland Chairman 20.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Chad Graff Vice Chair 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Stephen Walrod Treasurer 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Myeisha Williams Secretary 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Charmin Roundtree-Baaqee Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sara Martinez de Osaba Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Katherine Sherwood Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sorell Raino-Tsui Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Erica Tanov Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brad Aldridge Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 292893 2 false true false 0 233500 875902 4218 1109402 Fees for Service 711190 938750 938750 Program Events 711190 27470 27470 Program service fees 711190 60613 60613 1026833 26345 26345 0 0 0 0 0 0 1372190 309241 1062949 1062949 Licensing 900099 13748 13748 Other Income 900099 17294 17294 31042 3256571 2120824 26345 0 0 0 0 292893 202957 64249 25687 0 1983677 1374563 435140 173974 0 224180 160087 43831 20262 191635 132791 42037 16807 0 0 0 0 0 0 385690 239180 128558 17952 18036 17454 582 151846 135005 14141 2700 23242 4870 16534 1838 0 231897 174606 48951 8340 90890 76770 8736 5384 0 0 38839 20203 17469 1167 0 85984 59582 18861 7541 47841 13017 34824 Event expenses 60122 2806 1726 55590 Taxes and fees 47648 4800 42750 98 Dues and memberships 27840 12828 13542 1470 Postage and Shipping 26940 26835 105 67931 44844 19919 3168 3997131 2703198 951955 341978 719748 390153 909108 76473 154758 224951 0 0 0 0 77640 32576 19754 116417 2519069 1486440 1126040 1032629 708268 1131010 0 0 19219 2000 3785509 2955235 276245 299816 289073 325601 565318 625417 X 2850692 1914497 369499 415321 3220191 2329818 3785509 2955235 -740560 -5525 -144288 X false true X true false X 1793421 1955440 2196578 918466 1109402 7973307 0 0 1793421 1955440 2196578 918466 1109402 7973307 0 7973307 34727 7320 8856 42486 26345 119734 0 17158 42529 244881 401260 31042 736870 8829911 0.90300 0.91170 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 25000 25000 291288 291288 2039137 1037231 1001906 163644 157921 5723 1032629 Commissions Payable 325601 325601 3563298 -5525 3011 309241 306727 3256571 3256571 4309383 3011 309241 312252 3997131 3997131 Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 COGS Expenses $309241 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S COGS Expenses $309241 Europe 0 0 Outsider Art Fair Tom diMaria and Nadia Ghani 20000 Europe 0 0 Volta Art Fair Tom diMaria and Nadia Ghani 35000 55000 55000 false false false false false false X X false false false false false false false false false Ginger Porcella Executive Dir. 158997 158997 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: CREATIVE GROWTHS GALLERYThe Creative Growth Gallery exhibits and promotes Creative Growth artists by placing their work in major collections and institutions worldwide. As a non-profit gallery, all artwork sales directly support the artists and Creative Growth, which uses the proceeds to purchase materials and keep the program running.The Gallery Hosted five major exhibitions, including The Home Show (curated by Noz Nozawa) and John Martin: Self-Portrait. The Gallery team also represents Creative Growths 140+ artists at national and international art fairs annually. In 2023/2024 artists were represented at Felix (Los Angeles), Material Fair (Mexico City), Outsider (New York), Fog Art Fair (San Francisco), NADA (Miami), Independent Art Fair (New York). Artwork made at Creative Growth has also been acquired by prominent collections worldwide, including MoMA, SFMOMA, the Smithsonian, the Studio Museum of Harlem.The Gallery also provides professional development for artists, including curating exhibits in the gallery and in the community. One highlight is the Blue Sky exhibit curated by Creative Growths Black Artist group at East Bay Municipal Utilities District Gallery. The groundbreaking exhibition featured art by over 20 Black Creative Growth artists with disabilities, exploring themes of resilience, identity, and freedom. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: CREATIVE GROWTH AT SFMOMA: REDEFINING DISABILITY INCLUSIONIn 2024, we made history with The House That Art Built exhibition at SFMOMA, a landmark moment for disability inclusion in the contemporary art world. Showcasing the extraordinary talents of our artists, the exhibition sparked global conversations about accessibility, earned worldwide press coverage, and challenged industry norms. This momentum carried into our 50th Anniversary Gala, featuring the Beyond Trend runway show, a celebration of the intersection of fashion and disability inclusion. Held at SFMOMA, the gala became one of our most successful events, raising critical funds to sustain our mission. From historic exhibitions to transformative events, Creative Growth is shaping a more inclusive future for the arts. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Financial controller reviews the 990 form before it is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a REVIEW AND RECOMMEND COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO AND OTHER OFFICERS, USINGCOMPARABILITY DATA FOR THE POSITION AND INDUSTRY. THIS INFORMATION WAS PRESENTED TOTHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO FIXED APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION FIGURES BASED ON THISINFORMATION. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b REVIEW AND RECOMMEND COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO AND OTHER OFFICERS, USINGCOMPARABILITY DATA FOR THE POSITION AND INDUSTRY. THIS INFORMATION WAS PRESENTED TOTHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO FIXED APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION FIGURES BASED ON THISINFORMATION. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 Form 990 is available upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing docs, policies, and financial statements are available upon request.