named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Art as Dialogue and Healing Initiative
Program supporting artists from intersectional identities to share their work as a means of fostering empathy, dismantling stereotypes, and promoting mental and emotional well-being
VIII Festival Internacional Artistas Unidos
Annual international festival showcasing Latin American artists through live painting, poetry, and cultural expression, hosted at Boricua College in Manhattan
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Literary Events & Workshops 2 activities
- Monthly literary gatherings promoting Spanish-language literatureHosts monthly open literary gatherings in a family-friendly setting to promote Spanish-language literature and bring together literature enthusiasts. Events feature a book and poem of the month, open mic sessions for self-expression, and community discussion, fostering a sustained engagement with Hispanic literary culture.
- WhatsApp-based literary reading clubRuns a literary reading club hosted through a WhatsApp group, enabling book lovers to engage with literature and share their passion for reading in a digital, accessible format.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Annual international arts festivalOrganizes an annual two-day international arts festival featuring music, theater, painting, dance, literature, folklore, and crafts, bringing together diverse artistic disciplines and communities. The event includes live demonstrations and performances, such as the 2021 live painting demonstration by Richard Cabrera, and is offered free of charge to the public through sponsor support.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Art programs for children, youth, and adultsOffers ongoing art programs for children, youth, and adults, including creative and recreational activities such as writing, painting, dance, crafts, etiquette, protocol, and taekwondo. These programs aim to help participants express emotions, reduce stress, and build social skills, serving over 400 people per month.
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Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Bilingual anti-bullying arts workshops for children and youthOperates a bilingual writing and reading program for children and youth ages 7–14 and their families in New York City, designed to support victims of bullying through creative expression. The program includes writing workshops where children process experiences of mistreatment, instruction in painting, crafts, etiquette, protocol, dance, and taekwondo, psychological support for children, and guidance for parents on identifying signs of bullying. Each workshop cycle culminates in a public reading event where participants share completed stories.
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 1 activity
- Support for artists and publication of literary worksSupports artists in sharing their voices, particularly those from intersections of race, religion, and culture, through performance and publication opportunities. The organization has published the poetry collection "Una mujer de lluvia con sonrisa de relámpagos" and other literary works, including a novel and additional poetry collections, and regularly participates in cultural events by reciting poetry.
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Youth dance group performancesOperates a youth dance group that performs at cultural and educational venues across New York City, providing young artists with performance opportunities and contributing to community cultural life.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$51K
Contributions & grants$51K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$50K
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balance sheet
Total assets$874
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Net assets$874
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +76.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- MARIANO CERSA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Alianza Dominicana Partner — Performance venue and community partner for the Pluma Poética dance group.
- Boricua College Partner — Hosted the VIII Festival Internacional Artistas Unidos in collaboration with Pluma Poética del Arte Inc.
- Boricua College Partner — Hosted the VIII International United Artists Festival organized by Pluma Poética del Arte Inc.
- Boricua College Partner — Performance venue and community partner for the Pluma Poética dance group.
- Bronx Community College Partner — Performance venue and community partner for the Pluma Poética dance group.
- Centro Cívico Cultural Dominicano Partner — Performance venue and community partner for the Pluma Poética dance group.
- Dirección de Cultura Dominicana en New York Partner — Hosted the IX International Festival Artistas Unidos
- Diáspora Neoyorkina Partner — Collaborates with the Diáspora Neoyorkina as a cultural activist.
- Elsa Iris Negron Partner — Arts and Craft instructor in the Anti-Bullying Program.
- Ilana Ybgi Partner — Collaborates with and highlights the work of artist and advocate Ilana Ybgi to advance its mission of promoting art as a bridge between diverse identities.
- Isoris Medina Partner — Instructor of Belly Dance and Taekwondo in the Anti-Bullying Program.
- Jose Luis Decena Partner — Painting instructor in the Anti-Bullying Program.
- Jose Silva Partner — Literature instructor in the Anti-Bullying Program.
- Karina Rieke Partner — Psychology instructor in the Anti-Bullying Program.
- Leyla Arbaje Partner — Etiquette and Protocol instructor in the Anti-Bullying Program.
- Maricela Reyes Partner — Literature instructor in the Anti-Bullying Program.
- Materials For The Arts Partner — Receives donated art materials from Materials For The Arts and reciprocates through volunteer service by its support team.
- Ricardo Ureña Partner — Dance instructor in the Anti-Bullying Program.
- YouTube Partner — Used to host and share video recordings of literary events and readings.
strategies · 4
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 as Dialogue and Community Unificationmethodology: art-as-dialogueBy nurturing creativity from an early age and supporting diverse artists, art becomes a tool for healing, dialogue, and community unification, because shared creative experiences foster empathy and collective identity across differences.
- Art as Healing and Trauma Processingmethodology: art-for-healingBy using artistic and expressive practices—particularly bilingual writing and reading—we help children process trauma from bullying and reduce emotional distress, because creative expression provides a therapeutic channel for emotional regulation and recovery.
- Early and Culturally Relevant Arts Engagementmethodology: culturally_relevant_educationBy fostering early engagement with art through culturally relevant education and programming, the organization supports emotional and intellectual development in children and nurtures future artistic achievement, because cultural resonance increases relevance, participation, and developmental impact.
- Holistic, Family-Integrated Approach to Bullying and Resiliencemethodology: holistic-family-engagementBy combining arts-based skill-building with psychological support and parental education, the organization addresses the root causes and effects of bullying, because multi-generational, integrated interventions are more effective at building resilience than isolated activities.