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Nature of <br />Organization <br />Arts Organization <br />Organization <br />Description The Chelsea Theater is a nonprofit arthouse cinema that is dedicated to <br />bringing the world of film to the Triangle and bringing our local community <br />closer together -- all in a welcoming, comfortable, and friendly environment. <br />The Chelsea presents a dynamic mix of first-run, independent, feature, and <br />documentary films, ranging from works by internationally known directors to <br />films by new and emerging filmmakers based globally and here in North <br />Carolina. Film is an artistic medium with the power to engage, inspire, <br />educate and entertain. It opens a window on the world through which <br />audiences can navigate the complexity of the human experience, the <br />beauty of the natural world, and better understand some of the greatest <br />challenges, past and present. The Chelsea’s programming has two <br />focuses: first run films and repertory/classic films. Two film festivals are <br />hosted at the Chelsea: Cosmic Rays (2024 and 2025) and the Jewish Film <br />Festival (six films, co-organized with Jewish for Good). <br />W hether through thematically organized film series that explore a variety of <br />relevant topics or through repertory and classic films, the Chelsea is a <br />unique community resource. Many of our programs involve collaborations <br />with UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke University, and community groups and feature <br />faculty members and other local experts to introduce films and discuss a <br />range of social, environmental and cultural themes. As the only arthouse <br />theater in Triangle the theater serves and enriches Orange County and <br />beyond. <br />The Chelsea’s board of directors is comprised of twelve individuals with <br />backgrounds in corporate and nonprofit leadership, higher education (Duke <br />and UNC faculty specializing in film and music), marketing and sales, <br />finance, and film . In addition, volunteers serve on committees, typically <br />with the idea that they may be board candidates in the next year. Staff <br />changes continue to make the organization stronger. In addition to the <br />executive director, there is a full-time operations manager and a full-time <br />programmer; a part time marketing manager and part time (ten hour per <br />week) social media coordinator. W e are in the process of hiring a part-time <br />development assistant to work with the director and board. There are nine <br />part-time ticketing and concessions personnel who include college students <br />and retirees. The Chelsea is open seven days a week, including major <br />holidays. Mondays are reserved for special programs and rental events. <br />W e are on track to welcome 45,000 – 50,000 customers this year, more <br />than double our post pandemic low point of 22,000. Increasingly, our <br />offerings attract a younger and more diverse audience. In 2024, 174 films <br />were shown with a total of 2,937 separate screenings. <br />How many Orange <br />County residents <br />does the organization <br />serve? <br />The majority of visitors are from Orange County, based on zip codes, <br />approximately 25,000 - 30,000. <br />Docusign Envelope ID: D6DEE171-391E-468D-8E46-8B165027A569