named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
ANT Fest
Annual festival showcasing new talent in theater, comedy, music, and hybrid performance, featuring emerging artists and genre-bending work in a variety-show-meets-party format
Commissioning & Development Programs
Artist support initiatives including workshops, readings, and residencies such as the Maker’s Lab to nurture innovative, genre-bending live entertainment
Company in Residence
Multi-year program providing nascent theater companies with office and rehearsal space, dramaturgical support, workshops, retreats, and professional consultation to develop collaboratively created or devised work
World Premiere Productions
Off-Broadway production program that develops and premieres at least two original works annually by emerging artists, supporting projects from development through stage
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Develops and produces original works by emerging artistsWorld premieres at least two original, innovative new works by emerging artists Off-Broadway each year, with a focus on theater, music, and comedy. Notable productions include "Oratorio for Living Things," "Rags Parkland Sings the Songs of the Future," "KPOP," and "Underground Railroad Game."
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Operates and rents performance and event spacesManages and rents out multiple flexible performance venues, including Theater 511 (99 seats), the Ars Nova Loft (800 sq ft), and the Greenwich House Theater (199 seats), with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems; rental revenue supports the organization’s mission.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Provides digital access to performancesOffers live-streamed and on-demand access to performances by emerging artists, expanding audience reach beyond in-person attendance.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Supports early-career artists through residency and development programsOperates a multi-year Company in Residence program that supports early-stage theater companies in developing collaboratively created or devised work, providing artistic and operational resources to emerging creators.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosts annual festival for emerging performersOrganizes and presents an annual festival showcasing early-career artists in theater, comedy, music, and hybrid genres, providing a platform for innovative and genre-bending work.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.25M
Contributions & grants$2.35M72%
Program service revenue$781K24%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$114K
expenses
Total expenses$4.21M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$2.52M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.08M
Cash$352K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.78M
Net assets$8.30M
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -12.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON EAGAN | FOUNDING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $182K |
| RENEE BLINKWOLT | FORMER PRODUCING EXECUTIVE DIR. | 40 | $135K |
| JEANETTE OI-SUK YEW | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $7K |
board members · 19
- ALISA LESSING — BOARD CHAIR
- DANA KIRCHMAN — VICE CHAIR
- DAVID MANELLA — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID MINER — BOARD MEMBER
- DOUG RAPPAPORT — BOARD MEMBER
- GREG CORRADETTI — BOARD MEMBER
- JASON KEMPER — TREASURER
- JENNY STEINGART — FOUNDING CHAIR, CO-FOUNDER
- JON TILLI — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 4/25)
- JUDY BEDOL — SECRETARY
- LAUREN LEYDEN — BOARD MEMBER
- MAGGIE GOLD SEELIG — BOARD MEMBER
- NANCY PRITZKER BERGMAN — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 4/25)
- NANCY ROSE — BOARD MEMBER
- NICOLE BRODEUR — BOARD MEMBER
- RICK FELDMAN — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 11/24)
- STEPHEN SIDEROW — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 6/25)
- STEVEN JOHNSTON — BOARD MEMBER
- VICTOR EDOZIEN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- Actors’ Equity Foundation Funder — Foundation providing financial support to Ars Nova.
- Advance Collaborative Partner — Partner organization providing grants and partnerships support.
- Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York Funder — Organization providing financial support to Ars Nova.
- Ben Arons Partner — Company photographer for Ars Nova.
- Ben Lasser Partner — Development Director who serves as contact for partnership opportunities supporting development programs.
- Blake Zidell & Asssociates Partner — Public relations firm representing Ars Nova.
- City Council Member Erik Bottcher Government — Government partner providing support to Ars Nova.
- Clubbed Thumb Partner — Collaborated on Cold War Choir Practice as part of Clubbed Thumb Summerworks.
- Con Edison Funder — Corporate partner providing financial support to Ars Nova.
- Freestyle Love Supreme Partner — Co-produced the first New York production of "Freestyle Love Supreme" by Anthony Veneziale and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
- Freestyle Love Supreme Partner — Produced work that originated at Ars Nova and transferred to Broadway.
- Hit the Lights! Theater Company Partner — Participates in ANT Fest as a featured theater company.
- I 🤍 Ars Nova Partner — Donor program offering benefits such as free tickets and priority seating in exchange for support of emerging artists.
- Lucille Lortel Foundation Funder — Foundation providing financial support to Ars Nova.
- Lutz and Carr CPAs, LLP Partner — Accounting services provider for Ars Nova.
- MAP Fund Funder — Foundation providing financial support to Ars Nova.
- Maura Donnelly & Parr Partner — Insurance services provider for Ars Nova.
- National Alliance for Musical Theatre’s Frank Young Fund for New Musicals Funder — Fund providing financial support to Ars Nova for new musicals.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Public funder supporting Ars Nova through a partnership with the City Council.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — State agency providing funding that enables Ars Nova programs.
- New York State Legislature Government — Supports Ars Nova through its funding of the New York State Council on the Arts.
- No Face Performance Group Partner — Engages with Ars Nova as a participating ensemble in ANT Fest.
- Office of the Governor Government — Supports Ars Nova through its funding of the New York State Council on the Arts.
- RBC Wealth Management Funder — Corporate partner providing financial support to Ars Nova.
- Small Mouth Sounds Partner — Developed and produced work that transferred Off-Broadway and toured in the US.
- The Bearded Ladies Cabaret Partner — Collaborates with Ars Nova as a participating performance group in ANT Fest.
- The Ford Foundation Funder — Foundation providing financial support to Ars Nova.
- The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust Funder — Trust providing financial support to Ars Nova.
- The Shubert Foundation Funder — Foundation providing financial support to Ars Nova.
- Theatre Development Fund Funder — Organization providing financial support to Ars Nova.
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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.
- Artist Incubation through Protective Environmentmethodology: artist-incubationBy providing a protective environment that prioritizes risk-taking and collaboration, Ars Nova nurtures innovative live entertainment from emerging artists, because psychological safety and creative freedom enable experimentation and breakthrough work.
- Long-Term Residency for Collaborative Developmentmethodology: long-term artist residencyBy offering long-term, flexible resources and artistic support to emerging companies, Ars Nova enables the sustained development of collaboratively created theater works, because extended time and stability allow for deeper artistic exploration and ensemble cohesion.
- Revenue Reinvestment for Mission Alignmentmethodology: revenue-reinvestmentBy reinvesting venue rental revenue into artist support, Ars Nova sustains its mission of nurturing emerging talent, because financial self-sufficiency through earned income enables ongoing investment in high-risk, high-reward artistic development.
- Sustainable Practice in Theater Ecosystemsmethodology: sustainable-arts-practiceBy integrating sustainability into theatermaking and theatergoing, Ars Nova ensures the long-term viability of artistic practice for creators and audiences, because environmentally and operationally sustainable models preserve artistic energy and institutional resilience over time.