KINDLING ARTS INC
EIN 87-4809252 · Performing Arts (A60)
What they do
Kindling Arts Supports Innovative Artists Working In Contemporary Forms That Challenge The Limitations of Conventional Art and Performance, Providing Audiences With Exceptional Experiences Made Possible Through Singular and Often Unclassifiable Collaborations. Focusing On Artists Rooted In Middle Tennessee and The Southeast Region, Kindling Arts Will Create A Network for Professional Growth and Artistic Exchange In The Contemporary South. This Service to Artists Fills A Gap In The Cultural Landscape, Providing Local Creators With A Home to Experiment With The Creation of New Work and Explore Interdisciplinary Collaborations In A Safe, Encouraging Environment. By Fostering An Inclusive, Artist-centered Process, Facilitating Developmental Opportunities, and Providing Producing Support Through An Annual Festival and Unique Year-round Programming, Kindling Arts Will Continue to Raise Nashvilles Reputation As An Extraordinary Artistic Force In The National Cultural Landscape.
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DANIEL JONESEXECUTIVE DIR.
JESSIKA MALONEDIRECTOR
JENNIFER WHITCOMB-OLIVATRUSTEE
JACLYN TIDWELLPRESIDENT
SARAH SATURDAYTRUSTEE
BRITTANEY BAKERSECRETARY
COLETTE DIVINETRUSTEE
COURTNEY STONETRUSTEE
EMMANUEL LEGRAIRTREASURER
HAYLEY MAURERVICE PRESIDENT
JAMES KYSONTRUSTEE
LEAH LOWETRUSTEE
LIZ JOSEYTRUSTEE
SAMUEL WIBLETRUSTEE
THEA JONESTRUSTEE
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2022
- Location
- 207 DUPONT AVE, MADISON, TN 37115-3712
- County
- Davidson
- In care of
- % DANIEL JONES
- Primary officer
- DANIEL JONES, Executive Director
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- RYAN M ARMENTO CPA PLLC
- NTEE classification
- Performing Arts (A60)
- IRS tax category
- Performing Arts