2026-06-26T00:36:55-07:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 813073772 LA MISION CONARTE LAMI 6158713554 3557 Lake Towne Dr Antioch TN 37013 Mayra Gonzalez Co-executive Director 6158713554 2026-06-25 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X https://lamisionconarte.org/about-us/?lang=en X X 70625 X 68585 2040 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70625 17460 0 900 4605 2814 839 24322 50940 19685 1739 0 21424 1739 21424 0 0 0 0 1739 21424 0 0 1739 21424 To promote art and culture, support local artists, and connect youth with their roots while fostering mutual understanding and bridging cultural gaps through educational programs, artistic events, and community initiatives. At this time, La Mision ConArte has a minimal operating budget; our income and expenses are program and event-related. We got a Metro Operating Grant, which allowed us to have a part-time 300-dollar compensation for the executive director starting in October 2025 and to cover operating expenses until June 2026. In 2025, La Misión ConArte (LMCA) expanded its impact by empowering artists, strengthening cultural identity, fostering community connections, and increasing access to arts education for the vibrant communities in Middle Tennessee, including the Latin American diaspora . **Empowering Artists & Creative Voices:** LMCA organized and supported art exhibits, artist networking events, and professional development opportunities, including the Love & Art Exhibit, Hilando Cuentos Art Exhibit, and an artist application hands on workshop for the Nashville International Airport Flying Solo Exhibit Series. More than 70 artists participated in LMCA programs, exhibitions, competitions, and collaborative events, while emerging artists received mentorship, exhibition opportunities, and technical assistance. **Connecting Communities Through Language & Culture:** The nine-week Habla Nashville language exchange program brought together English and Spanish learners through cultural exchange and conversation practice in partnership with Tennessee State University's Intensive English Center and Voces de Nashville. The program served 25 participants with the support of volunteers, mentors, and community partners. **Arts Education & Youth Empowerment:** LMCA offered a wide range of free workshops and educational opportunities, including literary, painting, filmmaking, textile art, creative writing, and Día de los Muertos workshops. The organization also launched the inaugural Nashville Short Story Contest, CONTARTE (which was part of efforts to support individual artists in bringing their projects to life). Today Raymel Moleiro, author of this initiative, continues to work on replicating the event every year. LMCA awarded over $7,000 in prizes through the CONTARTE and CreArte "Seeds and Roots" competitions, and engaged kids, youth and adults in creative expression through accessible arts programming. More than 139 workshop participants benefited from these educational initiatives. **Connecting Youth with Their Roots:** Through the CreArte 2025 "Semillas y Raíces" initiative, LMCA invited participants to explore migration, identity, and cultural heritage through literature, photography, and film. The competition engaged 40 participants, recognized 15 winners, involved 20 volunteer jurors, and culminated in an awards ceremony attended by approximately 150 community members with more than 700 online views. **Promoting Latin American Art & Culture:** LMCA co-organized the International Storytelling Festival Book Fair, supported local authors, hosted cultural events, partnered with organizations throughout Nashville. LMCA also promoted artists through the "Creando Espacios para el Arte" initiative, and participated in major community celebrations, including Cheekwood's Día de los Muertos. The organization also continued expanding the Art in Motion (AMP) movement through collaborative exhibitions and runway (defilés) presentations. **Community Engagement & Organizational Growth:** Throughout the year, LMCA organized fundraising events, expanded strategic partnerships, strengthened volunteer engagement, and increased opportunities for artists through grants, scholarships, and professional development. The organization awarded three partial English-learning scholarships valued at $3,000, organized five art exhibits, attended thirteen community exhibitions, collaborated with more than 70 artists, and continued expanding its visibility through local media and new grant opportunities. Through these initiatives, La Misión ConArte continued to strengthen community connections, celebrate Latin American heritage, empower artists of all ages, and create meaningful opportunities for cultural expression, education, and belonging across Middle Tennessee. Grant allocations correspond to the fiscal sponsorship we did for artists and Program services expenses correspond to all expenses related to event and program expenses minus compensation to officer at this point our only operating expense. 17460 32581 32581 Mayra Gonzalez Co-Executive Director 20 900 0 0 Karina Perdue Co-Executive director 12.00 0 0 300 Jessica Ramirez Fundraising 10 0 0 0 Israel Garcia Communications 8 0 0 0 Liliana Castillo Events 10 605 0 0 Mike Quinones Development 8 225 0 0 Sharley Rodriguez Artist Relations 8 350 0 0 Ofelia Vazquez Founder LMCA 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TN Mayra Gonzalez 3557 Lake Towne Dr Antioch TN 37013 6158713554 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 468 27623 68585 96676 3760 2040 5800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 468 31383 70625 102476 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 102476 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 468 31383 70625 102476 1 1 0 0 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 1 The organization received grant and fiscal sponsorship support during the tax year to support ongoing community arts programming. This is the only big change in contributions this year RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 1 - During the tax year, La Misión ConArte (LMCA) received the following non-cash contributions in support of its exempt programs, cultural events, educational activities, and community outreach initiatives: **Program Supplies** * Jerry Atarama - donated art supplies and CreArte Art workshop materials, estimated fair market value of $500. * King Bear Tees - donated T-shirts and promotional materials for organizational programs and events, estimated fair market value of $1,500. **Program Development** * Sharley Rodriguez - donated support for program development, contest rules package, painting contest jury selection, artist welcome package, social media reel production, art exhibit coordination, estimated fair market value of $1,500. **Event Production ** * Bad Iguana Productions - donated event production equipment rental and services, including audiovisual and production support for CreArte Fest Broadcasting, estimated fair market value of $3,000. * EVETME - donated event production support, invitation design, photography, guest list management tool, follow-up mailing list, estimated fair market value of $3,000. **Food and Hospitality** * BM Catering - donated food and catering services for community programs and events, estimated fair market value of $800. **Marketing and Promotional Services** * Bad Iguana Productions - donated commercial and promotional production services used to market and promote LMCA programs and events, estimated fair market value of $3,200. Total reported in-kind contributions (added in line 1): **$13,500**. These donated goods and services were used directly in furtherance of the organization's charitable, educational, and cultural programs. Fair market values were estimated based on the donor's stated value, customary rates, retail value, or comparable market pricing when available. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 During the tax year, La Misión ConArte (LMCA) served as fiscal sponsor for two artist-led projects funded through Metro Arts grants. Grant funds were disbursed as reimbursements for eligible project expenses in accordance with the fiscal sponsorship agreements and grant requirements. Total grant disbursements reported on Line 10 represent payments made to support these community arts projects. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Bank and Processing Fees;44|Food for Programs and Events;1374|Suplies;2609|Marketing and Advertising;6455|Website;354|Travel expenses;300|Awards and Prizes;7000|Event Production Expenses as Sound Video Light Stage Equipment Deco rental;6165|Administrative and compliance;21^Total;24322^ **Justification for Late Filing** La Misión ConArte experienced significant organizational growth during the tax year. Although the organization received an operating grant, priority was given to expanding and delivering community programs during the early months of 2026 to ensure continuity of services and fulfillment of grant obligations. At the same time, the Executive Directors dedicated substantial time to strengthening the organization's governance by developing and implementing formal agreements defining leadership roles and responsibilities. As a result, preparation of the organization's tax return was delayed. We sincerely apologize for the late filing. LMCA has since implemented improved accounting procedures and financial management tools to streamline recordkeeping and ensure more timely preparation and filing of future tax returns. We appreciate your understanding and patience. **Sincerely,** Mayra Gonzalez Co-Director La Misión ConArte