named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist-in-Residence Program
Year-long residency supporting New York City-based artists working in contemporary dance, performance, and time-based art, providing space, resources, and curatorial support.
Public Programs
Seasonal series of performances, installations, workshops, symposia, and special events featuring resident and guest artists.
Technical Residency
Short-term residency offering technical and production support for artists developing new performance works.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
-
Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 2 activities
- Artist-in-Residence ProgramProvides a year-long residency for six NYC-based artists in contemporary dance, performance, and time-based art, including a $2,000 stipend, subsidized rehearsal hours, curatorial support, technical assistance, and public presentation opportunities through OPEN LAB and OPEN AiR programs.
- Technical Residency ProgramOffers short-term, project-based technical residencies to support mid- to late-stage development of performance works, including access to production resources and technical expertise, such as the Winter 2025 residency with Jen Rosenblit and Simone Aughterlony.
-
-
Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 2 activities
- Class @CPR ProgramSupports movement- and performance-based education by offering subsidized space rentals for one-time or recurring classes and workshops taught by independent artists and teachers.
- Subsidized Space Rental ProgramOperates a subsidized rental program providing affordable access to two flexible studio spaces for rehearsals, performances, film production, classes, workshops, and events, prioritizing independent artists and small dance or performance companies with annual budgets under $250,000.
-
-
Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- ADA-Compliant Accessible Venue OperationsOperates a fully ADA-compliant, ground-floor venue with accessible restrooms (including one wheelchair-accessible), armless seating, and all-gender facilities to ensure equitable access for artists and audiences.
-
-
Artist and Curatorial Publications 1 activity
- Digital Publication Support for ArtistsRuns Open Book, a program that connects Artists-in-Residence with arts writers to produce digital publications documenting and reflecting on their creative process.
-
-
Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Public Performance and Presentation ProgramsProduces curated and open-call public programs—including the @CPR Performance Series, Open Stage (fall and spring), Open Studios, Open Lab, and Open AiR—that showcase new work, facilitate creative exchange, and present performances, installations, workshops, and symposia in collaboration with resident artists, guest curators, and partners.
-
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$499K
Contributions & grants$324K65%
Program service revenue$173K35%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$494K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$227K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$779K
Cash$419K
Investments$0
Liabilities$242K
Net assets$537K
Liquid reserves10.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +24.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Rosenberg | Executive Director | 40 | $86K |
board members · 10
- Amber Sasse — Board Member
- John Jasperse — Honorary Board Member (Non-voting)
- Kathleen O'Connell — Treasurer
- Martha Sherman — Vice President
- Megan V Sprenger — Secretary
- Randall Bourscheidt — Board Member
- Samuel Akinloye Babajide — Board Member
- Sidney N Hockens — President
- Sidra Bell — Board Member
- Tamara McCaw — Board Member
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Americans for the Arts National Arts Relief Fund Funder — Direct funder of CPR's 2027 Artist-in-Residence Program.
- Annalee Traylor Partner — Guest artist who collaborated on the performance event with her dancers and creative contributions.
- BARE Dance Company Partner — Presented a performance event featuring their new work "Nocturnal Animals" at CPR.
- Dance/NYC Partner — Partners through its Rehearsal Space Subsidy Program, made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, to provide additional subsidies for movement-based artists.
- Dance/NYC Partner — Partners to offer subsidized rehearsal space for dance and movement-based artists through the Rehearsal Space Subsidy Program.
- FAILSPACE Design Services Partner — Contracted for website and logo design services.
- Howard Gilman Foundation Funder — Direct funder of CPR's 2027 Artist-in-Residence Program.
- Howard Gilman Foundation Funder — Funded the installation of filming equipment and live-editing technology in CPR’s Large Studio.
- IndieSpace Funder — Direct funder of CPR's 2027 Artist-in-Residence Program.
- Jen Rosenblit Partner — Collaborates on a Winter 2025 Technical Residency
- John Jasperse Projects/Thin Man Dance, Inc. Partner — Co-purchased CPR’s permanent space in 2009 with Jonah Bokaer Arts Foundation, Inc.
- Jonah Bokaer Arts Foundation, Inc. Partner — Co-purchased CPR’s permanent space in 2009 with John Jasperse Projects/Thin Man Dance, Inc.
- Kerosene Jones Partner — Presented the work _A Storm in Every Port_ at CPR as part of OPEN STUDIOS.
- Kerosene Jones Partner — Programs Manager responsible for coordinating reasonable accommodations including ASL interpreting.
- Kyle Dacuyan Partner — Curator of OPEN STUDIOS, a program presenting artistic work at CPR.
- LEED Government — Located in a LEED Gold Certified green building, indicating alignment with environmental design standards.
- Mertz Gilmore Foundation Funder — Direct funder of CPR's 2027 Artist-in-Residence Program.
- Mike Esperanza Partner — Provided choreographic direction and original music for the premiere of "Nocturnal Animals" at CPR.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Funder of CPR's 2027 Artist-in-Residence Program in partnership with the City Council.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides support for additional subsidies in the Subsidized Space Rental Program for New York-based performing artists.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Funder of CPR's 2027 Artist-in-Residence Program with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- New York State Council on the Arts Partner — Collaborates to provide subsidized rehearsal space for New York-based performing artists.
- Ogemdi Ude Partner — Participates in a Fall 2025 Technical Residency
- Propeller Group Partner — Collaborated with CPR co-founders to design a mixed-use condominium that includes CPR’s ground-floor arts facility.
- Rebecca Gual Partner — Rentals Manager who coordinates wheelchair-accessible entry for artists.
- Simone Aughterlony Partner — Collaborates on a Winter 2025 Technical Residency
- The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Funder — Provides funding support for Dance/NYC's Rehearsal Space Subsidy Program, which CPR participates in.
- The Harkness Foundation for Dance Funder — Direct funder of CPR's 2027 Artist-in-Residence Program.
- Yiseul LeMieux Partner — Participates in a Spring 2026 Technical Residency
- artists in the CPR community Partner — Partners with individual artists affiliated with CPR to co-present programs.
+ 2 more
strategies · 5
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.
- Anti-Oppressive Artistic Frameworkmethodology: anti-oppressive_artistic_practiceBy grounding dance and performance in anti-capitalist, anti-racist principles, we use art as a tool for social reflection and human connection because creative practice must actively resist oppressive systems to enable liberation and communal healing.
- Artist Support Through Subsidized Access and Revenue Sharingmethodology: subsidized_access_model, artist-centered-revenue-sharingBy providing subsidized access to rehearsal space and retaining 85% of net ticket sales for artists, we increase access and sustainability for low-budget artists because financial and infrastructural barriers are primary constraints to artistic production and visibility.
- Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Artistic Creationmethodology: collaborative-multidisciplinary-creationBy integrating movement, lived experience, and multidisciplinary collaboration, we produce authentic and innovative performances because diverse creative inputs generate richer, more resonant artistic outcomes.
- Equity-Centered Arts Ecosystemmethodology: equity-centered_arts_ecosystemBy advancing racial, ethnic, aesthetic, and bodily diversity and centering justice for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, we create a more inclusive and just arts ecosystem because representation and structural equity are foundational to authentic artistic expression.
- Process-Centered Art Practicemethodology: process-centered_art_practiceBy centering the artistic process and embodied forms, we foster creativity, human connection, and social change because the act of creation itself is transformative and inherently relational.