named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Empire Training Center for the Arts (ETCA)
Vocational workforce development program offering skills-based and experiential training in stagecraft, audio/video technology, company management, and communications for careers in live entertainment and performing arts, including job placement and mental health support.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Community programming events in support of the performing artsHosts community programming events designed to support the performing arts and live events industry, fostering public engagement and access to the arts.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Development and management of major performing arts infrastructureCo-founded and led the development of a $250M public performing arts park in New York City featuring three performance venues, and managed the full construction lifecycle of the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, delivering it on time and on budget.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Paid internship programs for CUNY students in workforce developmentProvided workforce development opportunities through paid internships for 54 CUNY students between 2018 and 2023, offering practical experience and professional growth in the arts and live events sector.
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Free Outdoor & Community Theater Productions 1 activity
- Production and presentation of live performances in New York CityProduces and presents live performances across multiple genres at performance venues in New York City, including over 400 performances in the first two summer seasons at Little Island NYC and ongoing support for concerts, dance, theater, and visual art events at The Shed.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Vocational workforce development program in live entertainment and performing artsProvides training for adults seeking careers in live entertainment and the performing arts without requiring a college degree, including skills-based and experiential training, values-driven learning, industry networking, mental health support, cultural exposure, and job placement. The program is explicitly vocational and targets entry into technical and arts administration roles.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$173K
Contributions & grants$173K100%
Program service revenue$5K3%
Investment income$130%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$192K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$69K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$4K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-5K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +222.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Butler | Treasurer and Program Director | 20 | $28K |
| Patricia Santini | Executive Director | 20 | $28K |
board members · 4
- Bryan Olson — Director
- Chris Boneau — Board Chair
- Jannera Cruz — Director
- Kaitlin Hopkins — Director
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- ATPAM Partner — Partner organization linked from Empire Arts Alliance Inc's partners page
- American Repertory Theater Partner — Organization where Frank Butler served as Production Director.
- Beacon Bonfire Partner — Partner organization linked from Empire Arts Alliance Inc's partners page
- Black Theatre United Partner — Partner organization linked from Empire Arts Alliance Inc's partners page
- Boneau/Bryan/Brown Partner — Partner organization linked from Empire Arts Alliance Inc's partners page
- CUNY Partner — Educational institution whose students participated in workforce development programs led by Trish Santini at Little Island NYC.
- Chamber Foundation Partner — Partner organization linked from Empire Arts Alliance Inc's partners page
- Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation Funder — Funded the development of Little Island NYC, where Trish Santini served as Inaugural Executive Director.
- District of Columbia Regional Chamber of Commerce Partner — Partner organization linked from Empire Arts Alliance Inc's partners page
- Firehouse Productions Partner — Partner organization linked from Empire Arts Alliance Inc's partners page
- Guthrie Theater Partner — Organization where both Trish Santini and Frank Butler held executive leadership roles.
- Hudson Valley Shakespeare Partner — Partner organization linked from Empire Arts Alliance Inc's partners page
- Hudson Valley Symphony Partner — Partner organization linked from Empire Arts Alliance Inc's partners page
- IATSE Local 311 Partner — Partner organization linked from Empire Arts Alliance Inc's partners page
- Jacob's Pillow Partner — Partner organization linked from Empire Arts Alliance Inc's partners page
- Joey Parnes Productions Partner — Partner organization linked from Empire Arts Alliance Inc's partners page
- New York Stage and Film Partner — Partner organization linked from Empire Arts Alliance Inc's partners page
- PS21 Partner — Partner organization linked from Empire Arts Alliance Inc's partners page
- The Public Theater Partner — Organization where Frank Butler currently serves as Interim Director of Production.
- The Shed Partner — Organization where Frank Butler served as Director of Production from October 2021 to February 2024.
strategies · 1
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.
- Integrated Workforce Development in Performing Artsmethodology: comprehensive_workforce_developmentBy combining technical training, values-driven personal development, and direct industry integration, the organization prepares adults for sustainable careers in live entertainment because this holistic approach addresses both skill gaps and systemic barriers to employment in the sector.