named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Art Classes for Adults
Ongoing art instruction for adult community members, covering various traditional visual art media.
Literary Events
Cultural programming featuring literature and writing, open to community members of all ages.
Visual Art Exhibitions
Regular exhibitions showcasing visual art, with discounted entry fees for members and opportunities for local artists to participate.
Young Artists Workshop
Week-long summer art program for children ages 6–10 featuring instruction in painting, drawing, printmaking, and other visual media led by working artists.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Community Art Education Workshops 2 activities
- Community Arts ProgrammingOffers visual art exhibitions, literary events, and art classes for adults to promote engagement with the arts in the Rockaway community.
- Youth Art and Theater ProgramsProvides a week-long immersive art workshop for children ages 6 to 10, including instruction in painting, drawing, and printmaking, and organizes a youth theater program held at the John Gilleece Theater in Fort Tilden, NY.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Membership Program for Cultural AccessOffers individual and family memberships that provide year-round access to exhibitions, art classes, music programs, and cultural events.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$36K
Contributions & grants$36K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$26K
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balance sheet
Total assets$22K
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Net assets$22K
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +246.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Jeremy Mangano — Director
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Gateway National Recreation Area Government — Hosts the John Gilleece Theater at Fort Tilden, providing venue space for the organization's programs.
- Gateway National Recreation Area Government — Hosts the workshop at Fort Tilden within the Gateway National Recreation Area.
- NYC cultural institutions Partner — Partner organizations in a concerted effort to bring diverse art forms and experiences to Rockaway residents.
- arts organizations Partner — Collaborates with arts organizations to expand cultural programming for the Rockaway community.
strategies · 2
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.
- Arts Education Through Immersive Practicemethodology: arts-education-through-immersionBy engaging children in hands-on creation with traditional visual art media, we develop creativity and artistic skills because immersive, experiential learning fosters deeper cognitive and emotional connection to the arts.
- Community-Based Arts Engagementmethodology: community-partnership_expansionBy partnering with local cultural institutions and promoting resident-led arts, we increase access to and participation in the arts on the Rockaway peninsula because sustained community engagement grows from locally rooted, collaborative networks.