2024 Annual Report (2)

InterUrban ArtHouse

Annual Report

2024 ANNUAL REPORT

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InterUrban ArtHouse

Annual Report

CEO Report Dear Friends, As 2024 comes to a close, I’m proud to share a year of continued growth, creativity, and community impact at InterUrban ArtHouse. Building on the momentum of 2023, we expanded our programs, deepened our partnerships, and continued our mission to support artists while fostering access and inclusion in the arts.

2024 marked the successful launch of several new initiatives: Creative Conversations, our arts-based mental wellness program, came to life through small group gatherings that used creative expression to build connection and support emotional well-being.

We expanded our Annex Gallery Network to include 11 new exhibition spaces across the metro, including 9 within Johnson County Public Libraries—bringing the work of local artists directly into community spaces.

Our Studio Residency Program doubled in size, providing no-cost studio space to 6 dynamic artists who enriched the cultural life of the ArtHouse and our wider community.

Through the ArtWorks program, we introduced new professional development tracks— Curators Connect, Festival Readiness, and Financial Literacy for Artists—offering valuable tools for artists to grow their practice and their careers.

The ArtSmart Mentorship Program launched its expanded format, connecting high school students pursuing creative careers with professional mentors for hands-on guidance and support.

We also completed long-awaited upgrades to our Outdoor Performance Space, including the installation of a custom shade structure that greatly improved audience comfort and allowed us to host more inclusive and accessible outdoor events.

Together, these milestones reflect our continued commitment to artist support, community access, and inclusive programming. None of this would be possible without our partners, funders, artists, and supporters—you have helped make 2024 a transformative year.

Thank you for being part of our journey. I look forward to all that lies ahead.

Angi Cain Hejduk Angi Hejduk

CEO - InterUrban ArtHouse

2024 Annual Report

Our Team

Our Team

ANGI CAIN HEJDUK

WOLFE BRACK

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR wolfe@interurbanarthouse.org

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER angi@interurbanarthouse.org

BRITTANY NORIEGA

PROGRAM MANAGER brittany@interurbanarthoue.org

JAMES FARNEN

GRANTS MANAGER James@interurbanarthouse.org

2024 Board of Directors

MICHAEL KELLEY

ISSAKU YAMAASHI

PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDEENT

REGINA & BILL KORT

ED PETERSON

SHERRI JACOBS

NEDRA BONDS

NICOLE EMANUEL

GLENN LAVEZZI

FOUNDER

TREASURER

SECRETARY

As we write this report, we mourn the recent passing of Bill Kort, a cherished board member whose vision and dedication helped shape InterUrban ArtHouse. His legacy continues to guide and inspire our work.

2024 Advisory Committee

CINDY BRENDZEL

ANDI MEYERS

CLARISSA KNIGHTEN

KAREN LISONDRA

JASON PIGGIE

NATASHA RIA EL SCARI

JOE BUSSELL

ISRAEL ALEJANDRO GARCIA GARCIA

STACY BUSCH

ROYCE SAUCE HANDY

APRIL MAI

ENRIQUE CHI

OUR MISSION To enrich the cultural and economic vibrancy of the community by creating a place where artists and creative industries can work and prosper in an affordable, sustainable and inclusive environment.

OUR CORE OBJECTIVES #1 To offer a non-profit owned place where artists and creative industries can make and support art in a stable and affordable environment.

#2 To fully integrate arts and cultural activities within the community by creating an open atmosphere through engagement, inclusivity and diversity.

#3 To promote and facilitate the successful entrepreneurism of the creative industries by sharing resources, building connections and supporting collaborations.

#4 To support growth and sustainability of the arts and culture through education and professional and artistic development.

WHAT WE DO: InterUrban ArtHouse (IUAH) makes the arts accessible, inclusive, and impactful through six key programs: Arts Education – Brings creative programming to Title I schools, ensuring students from disadvantaged backgrounds have access to the arts.

Student Arts Support – Provides funding for Pre-K–12 students and schools to acquire instruments, pay for lessons, and support music programs.

Arts & Wellness – Offers free, arttherapy-informed activities promoting mental health and wellbeing.

Community Arts Engagement – Hosts exhibitions, performances, readings, film screenings, and handson activities, with 85% of programming free to the public.

Artist Development – Supports creative entrepreneurs with resources, funding, and open-studio work sessions.

Affordable Studio Space – Provides accessible studios for KC Metro artists, with one-third receiving free space and project funding.

IUAH fosters diversity and inclusion across all artistic disciplines, ensuring the arts are available to everyone— whether as creators or enthusiasts. By supporting artists and offering free public programming, we bring creativity to underrepresented and underserved communities.

2024 HIGHLIGHTS Our second year of NEA-funded “IUAH Studio Residency” welcomed 3 new local artists to the ArtHouse and paid their studio fees for the year. Artists included were Taj Mattingly, Micael Elrod and Vince Medellin.

2024-25 RESIDENCY RECIPIENTS INTERURBANARTHOUSE.ORG

IUAH's Annex program has expanded from 3 to 14 sites in 2024, including 9 Johnson County Libraries, First Interstate Bank, and the Johnson County Administration Building. Launched with a 2019 Kansas Arts Commission grant, the program’s earned revenue has grown from $7,500 to $36,000 annually, while artist exhibition opportunities have increased from 8 to 41.

Two new exhibitions were debuted to celebrate inclusivity for multidisciplinary artists in Kansas City. “Identity” explores how self-perception and societal labels shape our experiences, while “It’s the Little Things,” co-curated with the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, challenges artists to creatively reimagine the concept of "small" through scale, symbolism, and concept.

In October of 2024, IUAH’s Outdoor Performance Space was completed with the construction of a permanent event structure designed, fabricated and built by Eldorado Architects. The space was unveiled and enjoyed during the ArtHouse’s 2024 Arts On Fire! community celebration and fundraiser.

The evening featured stunning aerial performances by Voler - Thieves of Flight, traditional Indian dance by Nritya KC, soulful jazz-fusion by Clayton DeLong, exciting circus acts, and a fiery finale with Voler and Yosh the Fire Guy.

ARTS ON FIRE The night will include art, aerialists, clowning around, dance, fire performers....and surprises everywhere you look! We’ll have nibbles and libations and if you have a bigger appetite, there will be food trucks too!

5-7 PM VOLER: THIEVES OF FLIGHT

7-8 PM NRITYA KC ALL NIGHT: LOWRIDER SHOW CRAZY BOY COY

8-9 PM CLAYTON DELONG YOSH THE FIRE GUY ....and the return of voler!

PRESS RELEASE: LEGACY BLOCK STUDIOS ANNOUNCED InterUrban ArtHouse is proud to announce the official naming of its artist residency blocks in honor of two inspiring leaders whose legacies have shaped the organization and the broader arts community.

The first residency block will be named the Nicole Emanuel Residency Studios in tribute to InterUrban ArtHouse’s visionary founder, Nicole Emanuel. As a tireless advocate for artists and the arts, Nicole's dedication laid the foundation for InterUrban ArtHouse as a creative hub for the community. Among her many accomplishments, Nicole spearheaded the campaign to identify, fundraise and purchase the permanent location for the organization, guaranteeing a stable future of affordability for the creative community. Her leadership, passion, and vision have supported countless artists in their pursuit of creative growth, equity, and sustainability. Nicole is currently an active member of the Board of Directors, serving as Treasurer.

The second residency block will be named the NedRa Bonds Residency Studios to recognize the enduring impact of community partner NedRa Bonds. NedRa is celebrated for her lifelong contributions to arts activism, cultural preservation, and social justice. Her work with InterUrban ArtHouse as a member of the Board of Directors (2014-2024) has empowered individuals and enriched our cultural landscape, making her a cornerstone of InterUrban ArtHouse’s mission to enrich the cultural and economic vibrancy of the community by creating a place where artists and creative industries can work and prosper in an affordable, sustainable and inclusive environment.

Each residency block consists of three artist studios designed to nurture creativity, collaboration, and professional development. By honoring Nicole Emanuel and NedRa Bonds, InterUrban ArtHouse underscores its commitment to fostering artistic growth and celebrating those who inspire change through art.

“We are honored to name these two legacy residency blocks after Nicole and NedRa, recognizing their invaluable contributions to InterUrban ArtHouse,” said Angi Hejduk, CEO of InterUrban ArtHouse.

“These spaces will serve as living tributes to their legacies, continuing their work of uplifting and empowering artists.”

2024 Annual Report

ARTSPACE

OFFICE

MELANIE NOLKER

JUSTIN CANJA

ADAM FINKELSTON

CLARISSA KNIGHTEN

TAJ MATTINGLY

VINCE MEDELLIN

MICAEL ELROD

THE NEDRA BONDS‌

OFFICE

DRINKS COFFEE &

CHICO SIERRA

RESTROOMS

PORCH AND STAGE

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CLEAN UP ROOM

AARON HOWELL

NETTIE ZAN

FELIZ KEHINDE

INTERURBAN ARTHOUSE PURCHASED THIS BUILDING FROM THE USPS IN 2017.

THIS RETAIL SPACE REMAINS A TENANT TO THE NON PROFIT.

ARTSPACE ArtSpace is InterUrban ArtHouse’s physical location, a nonprofit-owned arts and cultural hub providing affordable space for artists and community in a 10,000 sq. ft. former USPS sorting facility. Renovated and occupied in 2017, IUAH’s property includes 11 single-artist studios, 3 shared studios accommodating 9 multidisciplinary artists, a 3,500 sq. foot gallery/exhibition and event space, a donationbased coffee bar and kitchen, and an on-site art-therapy practice. The outdoor space includes a performance stage loading dock and seating for 50 guests, as well as room enough to accommodate 28 festival tents. In addition, IUAH houses partner arts-nonprofit Art As Mentorship’s studio recording space for emerging young musicians (The LAB).

IMPACT SNAPSHOT 8 Residencies 19 studios - 23 Artists 12 Community Receptions 100 Open Studio dates for Member Artists

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ARTWORKS

ArtWorks - delivered at InterUrban ArtHouse, partner locations, and via Zoom - affords opportunities for entrepreneurial development training to creatives to become professional, self-sufficient small businesses.

Through ArtWorks, we aim to support innovation by enabling growth, advancing business skills and providing training for the creative sector. ArtWorks includes topics such as strategic planning, marketing & communications, grants writing and fundraising, budgeting, accounting & tax planning, project management and legal practices. All classes are offered at low cost or no cost and no one is turned away because of their ability to pay.

ARTWORKS

IMPACT SNAPSHOT 1,155 total business development touchpoints, including: 485 artists participants 6 partner curator/gallerists 75 artists benefited from Financial Literacy training

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ARTSCONNECT

ARTSCONNECT ArtsConnect represents the community Creative Placemaking and arts advocacy work done by IUAH. Our Creative Placemaking engages regional artists, community members, local businesses, representatives from municipalities, and other key community stakeholders in equitable, representative, arts-centric community development and design, including public art, public gathering spaces, community-wide festivals and public-facing performances. Our advocacy work is in communicating the importance of the arts to local and regional economies, community livability, and quality of life to city, county, state, and national representatives to increase public funding for - and so public impact of - the arts.

IMPACT SNAPSHOT

36 artists exhibited rotating solo shows in 14 Annex gallery spaces 581,046 estimated library patrons engaging with Annex exhibitions 105 participants in library-based programming

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ARTHEALS ArtHeals provides arts-based mental, emotional, physical, and community health programming and events to the public, including a 6-week annual exhibition dedicated to issues of community and individual health and wellness. ArtHeals seeks to provide a safe environment for sharing, creating and healing, and strives to promote the exploration of self, culture, and identity through purposeful art activities. IUAH includes an on-site art therapy practice - Heartland Art Therapy.

Additionally, IUAH organizes and hosts annual, regionwide Health and Wellness Roundtables, during which cross-sector representatives of arts and healthcare organizations discuss community needs and best practices for addressing issues of community health through the arts.

ARTHEALS

IMPACT SNAPSHOT 413 audience participants 31 art-therapist led workshops 1 multidisciplinary exhibition and performance featuring 61 unique artists

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ARTMATTERS

ArtMatters provides opportunities for artists of all levels wishing to advance their artistic skills, learn new studio methods, participate in discussions and critiques, connect with other creatives, and exhibit their works through the ArtHouse’s 6 annual open exhibitions. ArtMatters programming includes events such as open studio “work” sessions, live model drawing meetups, dance classes, painting classes, musician “jam sessions,” critiquing events, and exhibition receptions. ArtMatters offers presentations and workshops by visiting and established artists, discussions, and artist mentoring. For artist instructors, ArtMatters provides artists with paid teaching opportunities to share their skills, enhancing the community through artistic learning and expression.

ARTMATTERS

IMPACT SNAPSHOT 5,044 total participants engaged 226 artists exhibited across five major exhibitions 49 performers engaged in programming 68 skill-building classes 101 open-studio sessions impacting 1,140 participants

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ARTSMART ArtSmart provides pre-K through 12th grade students in Title-1 schools - the majority of whom are economically disadvantaged - with arts enrichment and curriculum integration for enhanced learning. IUAH pays KC metro regional artists from diverse backgrounds and artistic practices to bring the arts to students most sorely in need of it. By connecting with local artists, young people are inspired through dance, story telling, music, poetry, painting, sculpture, mural design, field trips and more. Numerous studies provide hard evidence of the positive outcomes for students who engage in and are engaged by the arts, which students from economically disadvantaged homes have less opportunity and exposure to.

ARTSMART

IMPACT SNAPSHOT 822 enjoyed concerts at Summer Enrichment programs 786 attended schoolwide assembly performance 600 student were part of Creative Career Mentors 61 students visiting IUAH during class field trips 13 ArtSmart artist presenters/performers

2024 Annual Report

FINANCE

Total

FUNDS RAISED/EARNED

4000 Contributions

$ 74,479.37

4100 Grant Funding

$ 170,268

$466,755.04

4200 Program Revenue

$ 72,065.41

4300 Memberships

$ 30,135.00

4400 Retail Sales

$ 30,963.44

4500 Earned Revenue

$ 88,843.82

2024 Revenue

Gross Profit

$ 466,755.04

Expenditures 5000 Payroll

$ 190,283.88

5500 Professional

$ 29,119.35

6000 Program Expenses

$ 110,424.42

7000 Administrative

$ 56,597.61

9065 Depreciation

$ 26,332.58

Total Expenditures

$ 412,757.84

Net Operating Revenue

$ 53,997.20

EXPENDITURES

$412,757.84 $53,997.20 (difference is grant income with expenses in the 2025 calendar year)

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Survey

CONSTITUENT SURVEY RESPONSES Age

Please rate how much you agree with this statement. “Arts and culture have an impact on your personal well being.”

Race/Ethnicity

Are you a disabled artist?

How important is arts and culture to your quality of life?

SERVICE AREA IN THE KC METRO AREA

InterUrban ArtHouse

Annual Report

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