named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Cherry Valley Kite Festival
Biennial family event featuring kite building, precision kite flying, live music, local vendors, and food; draws over 1,000 attendees from surrounding counties
Cherry Valley Summer Sculpture Trail
Biennial public art exhibition featuring sculptures installed throughout the village of Cherry Valley
Star Theater Performance Series
Seasonal concert and event series featuring diverse genres including classical, jazz, blues, country, and cabaret; includes collaborations with Glimmerglass Festival musicians
Timber Frame Workshop
Community workshop in partnership with the Timber Framers Guild to build a permanent timber-frame outdoor stage; includes public talks and a frame-raising celebration
Under Four Flags
Memorial Day tribute concert honoring those lost in World War I through music and film, presented by Musicians of Ma’alwyck
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Historic Theater and Arts Venue Preservation 1 activity
- Constructs and maintains historic cultural facilitiesRestored the former Village Hall and The Star Theater, both listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings, and maintains them for community use. Improved accessibility by making The Star Theater handicapped accessible and continues upkeep through building fund donations. Currently constructing a permanent timber-frame outdoor stage through a community workshop, culminating in a public raising celebration.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Hosts multidisciplinary arts programming at The Star TheaterHosts performances, classes, special events, and installations at The Star Theater in Cherry Valley, including concerts, film festivals, cabaret-style performances, and workshops. Programming includes events such as a horror film festival, live music by regional and visiting artists, and curated concert series in collaboration with musicians from the Glimmerglass Festival Orchestra.
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Architecture and Design Public Education Programs 1 activity
- Hosts public lectures and talks by visiting artists and expertsHosts public talks and lectures, including a scheduled presentation by Jackson DuBois on July 11, 2026, about his work rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral, and public talks during the timber-frame workshop led by lead instructors.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Provides hands-on arts and craft workshops for the publicHosts workshops in visual and mixed media arts, including a collage workshop led by artist Mark Mastroianni and a kid’s kite-building workshop during the Kite Festival. Also offers a Timber Frame Workshop in collaboration with the Timber Frame Framers Guild, teaching traditional building skills.
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Regional Arts Advocacy & Promotion 1 activity
- Supports rural community life through membership-based arts programmingOperates as a membership organization that uses program fund donations to pay performers and instructors and to purchase equipment and supplies, supporting multidisciplinary artistic programming that enhances rural community life in Cherry Valley.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Organizes biennial community festivals: Summer Sculpture Trail and Kite FestivalOrganizes the Cherry Valley Summer Sculpture Trail and The Cherry Valley Kite Festival as alternating biennial events. The Kite Festival includes indoor and outdoor flying events, kite-building workshops for children and families, precision and fighter kite demonstrations, and draws over 1,000 visitors annually.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$50K
Contributions & grants$24K48%
Program service revenue$24K47%
Investment income——
Other revenue$739
expenses
Total expenses$44K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$5K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$69K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$68K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -2.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANE SAPINSKY | EXECUTIVE DI | 13 | $5K |
board members · 3
- HARRIET SPEAR — DIRECTOR
- JASMINE CROWE — DIRECTOR
- VICKI WHICKER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Bright Shiny Things Partner — Features musical recordings released by the label Bright Shiny Things, suggesting a collaborative or promotional relationship.
- Glimmerglass Festival Orchestra Partner — Collaborates with the Glimmerglass Festival Orchestra for curated concert performances.
- Glimmerglass Festival Orchestra Musicians Partner — Collaborates with members of the Glimmerglass Festival Orchestra Musicians to produce the August concert series at The Star Theater.
- Musicians of Ma’alwyck Partner — Chamber ensemble collaborating with Cherry Valley Artworks to present a concert program on World War I history.
- PROTOTYPE Festival Partner — Features work that premiered at the PROTOTYPE Festival, indicating a programming connection.
- The Meadowlark Inn Partner — Provides discounted accommodations for kiters attending the festival.
- The Timber Framers Guild Partner — Partnering to construct a timber-frame outdoor stage through a community workshop.
- Timber Frame Framers Guild Partner — Collaborates with Cherry Valley Artworks to lead a Timber Frame Workshop at the Star Theater.
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.
- Community-Centered Arts Venuemethodology: community_centered_arts_venueBy repurposing a historic theater as a multidisciplinary cultural hub, we sustain local cultural engagement because shared physical spaces for art foster community identity and continuity in rural areas.
- Inclusive Artist Representationmethodology: inclusive_artist_representationBy prioritizing diversity in artist selection across ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation, we deepen community engagement and broaden audience connection because inclusive representation increases cultural relevance and accessibility.
- Locally-Inspired Programmingmethodology: locally_inspired_programmingBy creating performances rooted in local artistic works and regional narratives, we strengthen community ownership of cultural programming because place-based storytelling enhances emotional resonance and local pride.
- Music as Historical Narrativemethodology: music_as_historical_narrativeBy integrating narrative storytelling with musical performance to convey historical events and personal biographies, we expand public historical awareness because emotional engagement through music deepens understanding of complex historical experiences.