Coppell Arts Center director: presented shows nearing industry cost‑recovery target; resident companies, rentals and foundation funding are key

Janine, an arts center representative, told the Coppell City Council on Oct. 14 that the Coppell Arts Center’s presented programming reached a 68% cost recovery in fiscal 2024–25 — just under the 70% industry benchmark the city adopted after a 2023 DeVos review — and that the center’s overall earned revenue now accounts for about 32% of its operating budget while the remaining roughly 68% is budgeted contributed revenue.

The update reviewed three revenue “arms”: presented touring shows and classes; resident arts groups that produce their own ticketed events; and third‑party rentals (weddings, corporate rentals and promoters). Janine said presented shows averaged about $30,000 in total cost per title and that the season sold about 44,900 tickets overall, producing a 68% cost recovery for that arm. Resident companies used the building extensively —…