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MUSEUM OF EUROPEAN ART

CLARENCE, NY · EIN 223229317 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A510 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · meaus.com
revenue
$490
expenses
$8K
net assets
$72K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE EUROPEAN ART AND ARTIST THROUGH EXHIBITIONS AT THE MUSEUM. PUBLISHING ART THEMED ARTICLES AND COOPERATING WITH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Museum of European Art in Clarence, NY promotes European art through curated exhibitions, including works by Salvador Dalí and Arno Breker, and publishes art-related articles via its journal, PROMETHEUS. The museum operates seasonally and hosts exhibitions, a sculpture garden, and a gift shop offering art books. It serves visitors and art enthusiasts with a focus on 20th-century European artists.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

'Purgatory' of Salvador Dalí and Dante
Exhibition of 33 color woodcuts by Salvador Dalí illustrating Purgatorio from Dante's Divine Comedy, on view from April 1 to October 31, 2026
Alexander Sculpture Garden
Outdoor sculpture garden open seasonally from May 1 to October 31, 2026, showcasing works in a public art setting
Art of Our Time
Exhibition featuring sculptures and lithographs by Kurt Arentz, Arno Breker, Salvador Dalí, Ernst Fuchs, Renate Stendar, and others, on view from May 1 to October 31, 2026
Gift Shop
Sells books on European artists such as Arno Breker and Hermann Oberth, available for purchase with domestic and international shipping
PROMETHEUS Journal
Ongoing publication featuring articles on art, news, politics, and science, with archived issues available online
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
    • Maintains and provides access to Prometheus journal archives
      Preserves and offers access to the archives of the Prometheus journal, which contains articles on art, news, politics, and science.
  • Museum and Historical Gift Shops 1 activity
    • Operates a museum gift shop
      Runs a gift shop that sells books, including publications produced by the museum.
  • Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
    • Operates the Alexander Sculpture Garden
      Manages and opens the Alexander Sculpture Garden to the public seasonally, from May to October 2026.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Organizes exhibitions of European art
      Curates and hosts exhibitions featuring works by European artists, including Salvador Dalí, Kurt Arentz, Arno Breker, Ernst Fuchs, and Renate Stendar. Specific exhibitions include 33 color woodcuts by Dalí illustrating Purgatorio from Dante's Divine Comedy.
  • Literary and Cultural Publishing 1 activity
    • Produces and sells art-related publications
      Publishes and sells books related to European artists and thinkers, including biographies and collected writings. Titles include "Arno Breker: His Art and Life," "Arno Breker: Divine Beauty in Art," "Arno Breker: The Collected Writings," "Hermann Oberth: The Father of Space Flight," "Primer for Those Who Would Govern," and "Special Friendships" by Roger Peyrefitte.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$490
Contributions & grants$490100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$8K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$278K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$72K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -56.3%
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • B. John Zavrel Partner — Author of articles featured in the Prometheus journal and contributor to the museum's intellectual content.
  • John Zavrel Partner — Author and collaborator who wrote multiple books published and sold by the Museum of European Art.
  • LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS Partner — Cooperates with local and international artists to promote European art.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Interdisciplinary Exhibition Framework
    methodology: interdisciplinary_exhibition
    By organizing thematic art exhibitions around major literary and artistic works, we present visual art in a contextualized, interdisciplinary format because connecting art to broader cultural narratives deepens audience understanding and engagement.
  • Publishing for Public Accessibility
    methodology: publishing-for-accessibility
    By producing and distributing English-language publications, we make European artists and thinkers accessible to a broader audience because language-appropriate resources lower barriers to cultural participation.