named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Art Classes and Workshops
Offers instruction in art, music, dance, writing, and wellness for all ages, including specialized classes in piano, guitar, voice, and double bass.
Art With Heart
Youth-led initiative that uses art exhibitions to raise funds for art supplies for children in need, combining creative expression with charitable outreach.
Artist Exhibitions
Hosts rotating visual art exhibitions featuring local and visiting artists, including solo shows, group exhibits, and pop-up events.
Community Events
Organizes cultural events such as Poetry in the Park, SpringFest, Chill Out, and Second Sundays, often in collaboration with local businesses and schools.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
- Facilitate artist showcases and interdisciplinary salonsHosts Salon programs at Village Hall that feature three artists per session across disciplines including writing, visual art, music, and crafts; also supports student artists by facilitating exhibitions in professional settings through a partnership with North Shore High School’s art department.
- Host and promote art exhibitions in Sea Cliff and surrounding areasOrganizes and hosts rotating art exhibitions in multiple venues including the Sea Cliff Village Library, Village Hall, and pop-up spaces; exhibitions feature local artists and thematic collections, with documented events such as "A Harbor Transformed," "Heads Up!," and a 40-year Hempstead Harbor advocacy showcase. Exhibitions often include opening and closing receptions, artist talks, and community engagement programming.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Offer arts education and creative workshopsProvides hands-on arts programming including a mandala making and meditation workshop, a collage workshop titled "Get Your Head Together," and a paid writing program "You: On the Page, Continued!" for $100; also offers private instruction in double bass and music theory, and supports music education through sight reading and NYSMA evaluation preparation.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Produce public arts and cultural events and festivalsOrganizes and hosts recurring community-wide arts events such as SpringFest, Chill Out, Second Sundays, Poetry in the Park, book readings, outdoor craft shows, and concerts at St. Luke’s; these programs engage local businesses and the broader community in public celebrations of the arts.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Provide member-exclusive and free public arts programmingHosts free art gatherings exclusively for SCAC members and offers no-cost public programs such as the Sea Cliff Poets poetry series, ensuring accessible participation in the arts for members and the broader community.
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Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 1 activity
- Support original music composition and performanceComposes and performs original music for theatrical productions such as 'Quixote' at Columbia University and 'The Reluctant Lovers' at the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center; also creates and premieres instrumental works like the marimba quintet "Point to Line to Plane" at Queens College.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$60K
Contributions & grants$23K39%
Program service revenue$24K39%
Investment income——
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$61K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
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balance sheet
Total assets$50K
Cash—
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Liabilities—
Net assets$50K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -24.6%
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Blick Art Materials Partner — Provided a donation to support the purchase of exhibit materials for the pop-up exhibit.
- Camp Kehilla Partner — Recipient of donated art supplies through the Art With Heart initiative.
- Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center Partner — Hosted the performance of the play 'The Reluctant Lovers' for which Frank Ferrara composed the music.
- Columbia University Partner — Hosted the performance of the play 'Quixote' for which Frank Ferrara composed the music.
- Frank Ferrara Partner — Featured artist in an exhibition hosted by the Sea Cliff Arts Council.
- Governor Pataki of New York Government — Presented Wendy Csoka with a Certificate of Recognition and hosted her art exhibition at the governor's mansion.
- Long Island University Network — Former faculty member affiliated with the Post Campus of Long Island University.
- New York State Senate Government — Recognized Wendy Csoka as a "Woman of Distinction" through Senator Carl Marcellino.
- North Shore High School Partner — Partnership with the art department to enable student exhibitions in professional settings off school grounds.
- Queens College Partner — Hosted the premiere of Frank Ferrara's marimba quintet 'Point to Line to Plane' in December 2021.
- Sarah Hughes Partner — Featured artist whose work was exhibited and who participated in a public artist talk
- Sea Cliff Village Library Partner — Hosted the closing reception for an art exhibition organized by the Sea Cliff Council for the Arts Inc.
- Summer Streeters Partner — Recipient of donated art supplies through the Art With Heart initiative.
- Whitney Museum of American Art Partner — Hosted Michael Rubinowitz's artwork "Veruschka by Rubartelli" on display.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Art-Integrated Community Educationmethodology: arts-based_community_educationBy curating exhibitions that combine historical and artistic content, we advance public understanding of issues like environmental advocacy because art makes complex themes emotionally resonant and accessible to diverse audiences.
- Artist-to-Artist Pedagogymethodology: artist-to-artist-teachingBy using practicing artists as instructors, we enhance learning and creative exchange because mutual artistic respect and lived experience deepen student engagement and authenticity in skill development.
- Arts as Community Infrastructuremethodology: arts-as-natural-resourceBy treating the arts as a foundational community asset, we strengthen local engagement and collective creativity because it empowers residents as creators and fosters shared ownership of cultural life.