Local Impact

$2 Million
Art Omi seeks local vendors for labor and products whenever possible, injecting more than $500,000 into the local economy.

70+ employees worked year-round (7 full time & more than 70 part-time and seasonal staff)
in addition to staff, Art Omi regularly employs a variety of local caterers, housekeepers, landscapers, and other contractors for maintenance of its facilities and grounds

Art Omi spent $2.46 million employing local contractors and sourcing materials locally / regionally for four major building projects in recent years.
$4.5 million projected for new gallery, cafe and education center
$830,000 on a new residency dormitory
-$1.2 million on the construction The Charles B. Benenson Visitor Center and Gallery, which opened in 2008.
$350,000 on three Education Pavilions
$80,000 on a permanent artist installation by Alice Aycock

In 2019, Art Omi hosted more than 20 free public events.
More than 35,000 people visited Art Omi
More than 3,000 people attended Art Omi's public programming
Art Omi regularly collaborates with other local arts organizations, artists, educators, and school districts.

Art Omi: Education offers weekly art workshops, school vacation and summer art camps for local children, teen programs, student exhibitions and school and Coarc groups.
675 attended art workshops
380 attended summer camp
1,500 attended student exhibitions and family events
230 school children attended school sponsored workshops
12 teen volunteers doing community service