named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Artists Studio
Features experimental music and performance artists in intimate settings within the Armory’s historic rooms, emphasizing improvisation and interdisciplinary work.
Making Space at the Armory
Hosts public conversations, performances, and convenings that explore art’s role in social justice, identity, and community, often in partnership with cultural institutions.
Malkin Lecture Series
Presents lectures by leading thinkers in design, history, and culture, focusing on public space, memory, and social equity.
Recital Series
Presents solo and chamber music recitals by acclaimed classical and contemporary musicians in the Board of Officers Room.
Under Construction Series
Showcases works-in-progress by resident artists and companies, offering developmental space for new theatrical and performance pieces.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- Accessibility services for patronsProvides seating accommodations and email/phone support for patrons with accessibility needs during weekday business hours to ensure inclusive access to performances and events.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Artist talks, salons, and public conversationsHosts artist talks, salons, and public conversations featuring artists, scholars, and cultural figures discussing creative processes, artistic challenges, and intersections of art and society, often in conjunction with current installations or performances.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Arts education programs for NYC public school studentsProvides free arts education programs annually to over 5,000 New York City public school students, including performances, workshops, tailored residencies, and paid internships, aligned with the Armory’s artistic programming.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Corporate membership and private event hostingOffers corporate memberships with benefits including exclusive access to summer programming and opportunities to host private, all-inclusive events in historic Gilded Age period rooms for members at the $30,000 level.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Curated performance and lecture seriesProduces and hosts recurring series including the Recital Series in the Board of Officers Room, Artists Studio curated by Jason Moran, Making Space at the Armory curated by Tavia Nyong’o, and the Malkin Lecture Series on the Armory’s cultural and civic history.
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Educational resources for exhibitionsDevelops and provides educational materials such as guided meditations and age-appropriate activity guides for children to enhance public engagement with installations like Céleste Boursier-Mougenot’s _clinamen_.
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Guided public tours of the ArmoryOffers 75-minute guided walking tours of the Park Avenue Armory led by staff, providing access to historic first-floor rooms, the Drill Hall, and select second-floor areas not typically open to the public.
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Site-Specific Artistic Installations and Performances 1 activity
- Presentation of unconventional performing and visual artsPresents large-scale, unconventional works in the performing and visual arts that cannot be realized in traditional venues, utilizing the 55,000-square-foot Drill Hall and historic period rooms to support experimental and site-specific productions.
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Historic Theater and Arts Venue Preservation 1 activity
- Restoration and maintenance of the Park Avenue Armory as a contemporary arts venueRestores, renovates, and revitalizes the historic Park Avenue Armory into a functional and accessible space for contemporary arts programming, preserving its architectural and historical integrity while adapting it for modern artistic use.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- On-site visitor amenities and hospitalityOffers beverage and snack sales before and during events, complimentary wine and water for Recital Series and Artists Studio attendees, and hosts post-performance gatherings with libations and artist interactions for select performances.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$28.75M
Contributions & grants$10.26M36%
Program service revenue$12.59M44%
Investment income$6.43M22%
Other revenue$-533K
expenses
Total expenses$33.43M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$10.29M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$268.30M
Cash$2.36M
Investments$80.70M
Liabilities$4.26M
Net assets$264.03M
Liquid reserves29.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +24.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| REBECCA ROBERTSON | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 50 | $663K |
| MICHAEL LONERGAN | CHIEF ARTISTIC PRODUCER | 50 | $337K |
| PAUL KING | DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION | 50 | $313K |
| PATRICK GALVIN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 50 | $274K |
| Judith Rubin | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 50 | $263K |
| THOMAS TRAYER | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING | 50 | $226K |
| OKU OKOKO | DIRECTOR OF INFO. TECHNOLOGY | 50 | $208K |
| CASSIDY JONES | CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER | 40 | $196K |
| MARC VON BRAUNSBERG | DIR. OF OPERATIONS & SECURity | 50 | $191K |
| KAREN QUIGLEY | VP, CAPITAL PROJ & FACILITIES | 50 | $189K |
| CLAIRE MARBERG | PRODUCTION MANAGER | 40 | $176K |
board members · 14
- ABIGAIL BARATTA — DIRECTOR
- ADAM R FLATTO — Co-Chair
- AMANDA JT RIEGEL — Co-Chair
- BG EDWARD GKLEIN NYNGRET — DIRECTOR
- BRANDEN JACOBS-JENKINS — DIRECTOR
- CORA CAHAN — DIRECTOR
- DAVID FOX — Vice President
- DR JOYCE F BROWN — DIRECTOR
- Dabie Tsai — DIRECTOR (as of 2/16/24)
- ELIHU ROSE PHD — Chairman Emeritus
- EMANUEL STERN — Vice President, Treasurer
- HELENE COMFORT — DIRECTOR
- JANET C ROSS — DIRECTOR
- JASON MORAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Akustiks, LLC Partner — Corporate member supporting the Armory's programming
- Box Office Partner — Unit responsible for handling ticketing and seating accommodation requests
- Fisher Dachs Associates Partner — Corporate member supporting the Armory's programming
- Great Performances Partner — Corporate member providing catering services for events
- Herzog & de Meuron Partner — Collaborates with the architectural firm on the Armory's restoration and renovation plans.
- Jason Moran Partner — Jazz pianist, composer, and MacArthur Fellow who curates the Artists Studio series at the Armory.
- Match 65 Brasserie Partner — Corporate member supporting the Armory's programming
- Match 65 Brasserie Partner — Offers complimentary signature rosé sparkling wine to Armory members who dine there with proof of same-day Armory tickets.
- Mindful Harlem Partner — Collaborates with Mindful Harlem to create guided meditations for art installations.
- Park Avenue Armory Partner — SEVENTH REGIMENT ARMORY CONSERVANCY INC operates as Park Avenue Armory, indicating a unified organizational identity.
- Performance Space NY Partner — Collaborated with Performance Space NY, led by Artistic Director Taja Cheek, for the salon _Fox Tactics: Artists At Work In Trying Times_.
- Serica Initiative Partner — Co-presents "Voices Rising: Korean Diaspora Voices in Performance" at the Armory.
- Serica Initiative Partner — Presented in partnership for the event "Voices Rising: Korean Diaspora Voices in Performance"
- Tavia Nyong'o Partner — Professor and Guggenheim Fellow who curates the Making Space at the Armory series.
- The Toni Morrison Foundation Partner — Presented the event _Now Is The Time: Artists Go To Work – Part I_ in partnership with The Toni Morrison Foundation.
- Tishman Speyer Partner — Corporate member supporting the Armory's programming
- Under the Radar Festival Partner — Presented the _Fox Tactics_ salon as part of the Under the Radar Festival.
- Wade Thompson Drill Hall Partner — Primary performance space within the Armory used for large-scale artistic works.
- Wonder Partner — Corporate member providing services or support for events
- princeton atelier Partner — Co-presented the event _Now Is The Time: Artists Go To Work – Part I_ with princeton atelier.
strategies · 3
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.
- Adaptive Reuse as Cultural Catalystmethodology: adaptive_reuse_of_historic_buildingsBy restoring and repurposing a historic armory, the organization creates a unique cultural venue that enables unconventional, large-scale artistic expression not possible in traditional spaces, because the building’s architectural scale and history provide both physical and symbolic foundations for innovative art.
- Art as Civic Engagement and Social Reflectionmethodology: civic-art-engagementBy framing artistic programming as a response to societal challenges, the organization uses art to foster collective struggle, creativity, and mutual care, because culturally resonant, mission-driven work deepens public engagement and positions the arts as a tool for social meaning-making during pivotal moments.
- Immersive Audience Experience Modelmethodology: immersive-event-fundraisingBy integrating mindfulness practices, salon culture, and ritual-based performance into artistic programming, the organization enhances audience engagement and emotional resonance, because multi-sensory, participatory experiences create deeper connections to art than passive observation alone.