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WOODSTOCK SCHOOL OF ART INC
WOODSTOCK, NY · EIN 222319612 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A25Z · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · woodstockschoolofart.org
revenue
$1.3M
expenses
$870K
net assets
$4.2M
employees
10
volunteers
50
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

THE WOODSTOCK SCHOOL OF ART OFFERS EXCELLENCE IN FINE ART INSTRUCTION, INSPIRES CREATIVITY IN A WELCOMING COMMUNITY, BUILDING ON ITS RICH ARTISTIC LINEAGE AND UNIQUE HISTORIC SETTING.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Woodstock School of Art provides fine art instruction through workshops and studio classes in painting, sculpture, printmaking, and encaustic techniques. It serves artists and art students of various levels in a historic setting in Woodstock, NY. The school emphasizes creativity, community, and technical skill development in a non-toxic studio environment.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Abstract Layers & Depth Workshop
Two-day workshop exploring abstract painting techniques with instructor Melanie Delgado
Art for Teens
Studio class designed for teenage artists to develop artistic skills
Figure Drawing Studio Classes
Ongoing studio sessions for figure drawing offered on multiple days of the week
Foundations in Drawing
Beginner-level course covering fundamental drawing skills with instructor Cris Gamet
Introduction to Encaustic Workshop
Introductory course in encaustic painting techniques taught by Joan Ffolliott
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Community Art Education Workshops 3 activities
    • Deliver recorded and on-demand art instruction
      Offers a library of recorded online art classes ranging from 50 to 60 minutes, covering techniques in abstraction, painting, printmaking, collage, and encaustic art. Registered students have access to recordings for 28 days after each session.
    • Offer studio rental access for art creation
      Provides registered students with access to dedicated studio spaces in drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking during designated half-day periods, supporting independent art practice in a professional, non-toxic environment.
    • Provide year-round fine art instruction in drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture
      Offers ongoing studio and online classes in drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture for students of all experience levels, with no entrance requirements. Classes meet for four consecutive weeks and include both in-person and instructor-led online formats. The school enrolls over one thousand students annually from the United States and abroad.
  • Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
    • Administer tuition scholarships and financial aid for art education
      Provides tuition scholarships for studio and online classes, including full-tuition awards for youth aged 11–21 based on eligibility criteria. Offers named scholarships such as the Richard McDaniel Scholarship for committed fine arts students and the Logan’s Legacy Scholarship for working women.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Host art exhibitions and fundraising events
      Organizes and hosts public art exhibitions and events, including the Woodstock Monoprint Invitational Exhibition and Auction and the opening reception for the Wax Currents exhibition, which support community engagement and fundraising.
  • Organizational DEI Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Implement DEIA initiatives to promote inclusive access
      Established a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) committee in 2023 composed of staff, board members, instructors, and students to identify and reduce access barriers and foster a more inclusive educational environment.
  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Maintain organizational governance and administrative infrastructure
      Operates as a New York State-chartered not-for-profit educational institution with a structured governance framework including a board of directors, board of advisors, and operational staff.
  • Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
    • Offer arts administration internship program
      Runs a summer internship program in arts administration, providing hands-on experience in nonprofit arts management and organizational operations.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Produce and sell limited-edition prints for fundraising
      Creates and sells annual limited-edition prints as part of a tradition to support the school’s operations and programs.
  • Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
    • Provide advanced art instruction for educators
      Offers specialized training and advanced instruction in encaustic techniques for art educators, supporting professional development and pedagogical capacity.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Operate a professional printmaking studio
      Maintains a professional printmaking studio comparable to those at accredited art schools or university art departments, offering instruction and facilities in silkscreen, monotype, and water-based printing techniques.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.28M
Contributions & grants$190K15%
Program service revenue$636K50%
Investment income$451K35%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$870K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$243K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.22M
Cash$140K
Investments$2.80M
Liabilities$29K
Net assets$4.19M
Liquid reserves40.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +40.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NINA DOYLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $74K
board members · 8
  • ANDREA PARK — SECRETARY
  • BOBBI ESMARK — BOARD MEMBER
  • CAROL DAVIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • CLAUDIA WARUCH — BOARD MEMBER
  • JANINE SHELFFO — BOARD MEMBER
  • KATE MCGLOUGHLIN — TREASURER
  • NANCY CAMPBELL — VICE PRESIDENT
  • SCOTT CLUGSTONE — PRESIDENT
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • Art Students League Partner — Leased the campus from 1947 until 1979 and previously operated a summer landscape branch in Woodstock from 1906 to 1922.
  • Beth Rohrkemper Partner — Established the Logan’s Legacy Scholarship in honor of her daughter to support working women in accessing fine arts instruction.
  • Heather Caufield Partner — Artistic Director, overseeing artistic programming and curriculum
  • Hongnian Zhang Partner — Co-teaches a figure drawing class with Lois Woolley.
  • Janine Shelffo Partner — President of the Board of Directors, providing organizational leadership
  • Leslie Giuliani Partner — Co-teaches a workshop on encaustic color effects with Richard Frumess.
  • Lisa Pressman Partner — Co-teaches a workshop with Richard Frumess.
  • Lois Woolley Partner — Co-teaches a figure drawing class with Hongnian Zhang.
  • New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Primary funder supporting the organization's programs
  • Nina Doyle Partner — Executive Director, responsible for overall management and operations
  • Richard Frumess Partner — Co-teaches multiple workshops, including with Leslie Giuliani and Lisa Pressman.
  • Sandra Scheuer Partner — Selected artist to create the 2026 Annual Print for the school's fundraiser.
  • Thomas Sarrantonio Partner — Co-teaches a workshop with Richard Frumess.
  • art teacher Partner — Provides written recommendations for youth scholarship eligibility
  • guidance counselor Partner — Provides written recommendations for youth scholarship eligibility
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Art for Healing and Community Engagement
    methodology: art_for_healing_and_community_engagement
    By using creative experience as a vehicle for personal healing and cultural connection, the school strengthens community bonds and individual well-being, operating on the belief that art has transformative social and emotional power.
  • Atelier Model with Open Dialogue
    methodology: atelier_model
    By fostering open dialogue between professional artist-instructors and students without institutional intervention, the school promotes artistic creativity and autonomy, believing this mentorship dynamic deepens learning and creative ownership.
  • Community-Based Arts Education Leveraging Place and Tradition
    methodology: community-based_arts_education
    By situating art instruction within a supportive, historically rich, and place-based community environment, the school inspires creativity and sustained engagement because it believes context and tradition enhance artistic development.
  • Non-Toxic Studio Practice as Foundational to Safety and Inclusion
    methodology: non_toxic_studio_practice
    By maintaining a non-toxic studio environment through the prohibition of harmful solvents, the school ensures health and safety for all participants, thereby lowering barriers to access and supporting inclusive, sustainable art practice.
  • Universal and Open Access to Art Education
    methodology: open_access_education
    By removing barriers such as entrance requirements, prior experience, or financial means through scholarships and work-exchange programs, the school enables inclusive participation because it holds that fine art education should be universally accessible to foster equity and long-term engagement.