named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist Collectives Showcase
Presents exhibitions highlighting artist collectives in NYC, supporting collaborative practices and community-based art initiatives.
Exhibitions Program
Curates and hosts rotating solo and group exhibitions featuring member artists and invited nonmembers, including retrospectives, thematic group shows, and curated juried exhibitions.
Juried and Exchange Exhibitions
Hosts juried and collaborative exchange exhibitions with artists from outside New York, including partnerships with institutions like The Center for Photographic Art.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
- Operating public gallery spaces with regular access hoursOperates physical gallery spaces open to the public on a regular weekly schedule, historically at multiple locations in New York City, with standard hours from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursdays through Sundays, adjusted seasonally or by location. Maintains consistent public access across different venues including The Project Space.
- Organizing and presenting curated art exhibitionsProduces and presents solo and group art exhibitions featuring emerging and mid-career artists working in visual, performance, installation, interactive, and digital media/video, including juried exhibitions and thematic shows such as 'Transplants,' 'Towards a New Animism,' and anniversary exhibitions. Exhibitions are held both in physical gallery spaces and online via Artsy.net.
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Visitor & Business Guide Distribution 1 activity
- Creating community resources for local arts engagementDevelops and distributes printed and digital guides such as the Henry St. Gallery Walk/Map, which connects 26 independent art galleries on the Lower East Side, enhancing public access to and navigation of local art spaces.
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Hosting public programs and events for artists and audiencesHosts a diverse calendar of public programming including artist talks, live performances, panel discussions, networking events, workshops, receptions, and special events such as musical performances and art discussions. Programs support career development for artists and community engagement around exhibitions.
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Artist and Curatorial Publications 1 activity
- Producing and distributing artist-focused publicationsProduces and distributes a self-published, non-commercial zine featuring all artists selected for its exhibitions, and creates special-edition zines in conjunction with specific shows. Also produces newsletters for members on a biannual basis.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$90K
Contributions & grants$34K37%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$88K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$28K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$19K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$16K
4 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +10.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- HIROKO OHNO — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHY PUTNAM — BOARD MEMBER
- PHILLIP SWAN — BOARD MEMBER
- TULU BAYAR — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- A.R.C. Gallery Partner — Collaborated on exchange exhibitions, including "Chicago Exchange New York" hosted at both galleries.
- Aaron Wilder Partner — Treasurer of the Board of Directors
- Artsy Partner — Partnered with Artsy to present exhibition works and installation images online.
- Artsy Partner — Partners with Artsy to host curated online exhibitions and list artworks for sale.
- Bill Galvin Partner — Member of the Board of Directors
- Chris Esposito Partner — Vice President of the Board of Directors
- Ellen Sturm Niz Partner — Director of the gallery
- Hardcore Cuddle Club Partner — Collaborated with the Hardcore Cuddle Club to host cuddling and slow dancing sessions.
- James Horner Partner — Secretary of the Board of Directors
- Jose Presman Partner — President of the Board of Directors
- Joseph Roberts Foundation Funder — Partial funder of Amos Eno Gallery operations
- Joseph Roberts Foundation Funder — Private foundation providing partial funding for gallery operations
- Julianne Nash Partner — Web Master
- Kathy Putnam Partner — Member of the Board of Directors
- Kyoko Sato Partner — Moderated an art discussion with Nishiki Sugawara-Beda about her work KuroKuroShiro+ at the gallery event.
- Magenta Lounge Partner — Collaborates with the queer art collective Magenta Lounge on group exhibitions and related artist talks.
- Magenta Lounge Partner — Partnered with Magenta Lounge, a queer art collective, for the exhibition "Queer Today - Love, Power, Freedom!"
- Matt Greco Partner — Brooklyn-based artist whose solo exhibition "More Cave Painting" was hosted at Amos Eno Gallery.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Public funder supporting the Elevate Artists program in partnership with the City Council.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary funder supporting Amos Eno Gallery's programs
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary public funder supporting gallery programs
- Nishiki Sugawara-Beda Partner — Presented a solo exhibition, Scale and Tonality, at the gallery featuring new work inspired by Palo Duro Canyon and Japanese artistic traditions.
- Satoshi Takeishi Partner — Performed live music at the gallery as part of the event An Evening of Japanese Art & Music.
- Shoko Nagai Partner — Collaborated with the gallery on a musical performance and artistic response to the exhibition Scale and Tonality.
- Strand Theatre Company Partner — Hosted the performance "Feed The Beast" presented by the Strand Theatre Company.
- The Center for Photographic Art Partner — Collaborated with Amos Eno Gallery on the juried exhibition 'Present Tense'.
- Tracy von Ahsen Partner — Artist leading the Conscious Collage workshop at the gallery
- Tulu Bayar Partner — Member of the Board of Directors
- Zoë Elena Moldenhauer Partner — Member of the Board of Directors
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.
- Artist-Run Collective Modelmethodology: artist_run_collectiveBy being managed and governed by professional artists, the gallery prioritizes authentic artistic expression and peer-led curation, because artist leadership ensures programming remains rooted in creative integrity rather than commercial or institutional pressures.
- Inclusive Avant-Garde Curationmethodology: inclusive_avant_gardeBy centering marginalized voices—such as feminist, queer, and climate-focused artists—within avant-garde programming, the gallery redefines experimental art as inherently inclusive, because radical artistic innovation emerges most powerfully when it challenges both aesthetic and social hierarchies.
- Process-Based Artistic Experimentationmethodology: process_based_experimentationBy treating environmental conditions and ephemerality as active collaborators in the artistic process, the gallery fosters transformative works that evolve over time, because embracing impermanence deepens conceptual engagement and challenges static notions of authorship and completion.
- Radical Care Through Embodied Practicemethodology: softness_as_resistanceBy using practices like cuddling and slow dancing as curated experiences, the gallery counters social isolation and builds collective connection, because gentle physical presence functions as a political act of resistance in contexts of systemic alienation.