irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $231KThe Ceramics program offers hand building, wheels and kilns. The Center serves young children all the way up to the oldest community members throughout Rochester and the wider region.
- #2 $156KOutreach for youth, such as Studio 678 Photo & Writing Club for city middle school (6th, 7th and 8th grade) students, and Expanding the Field (ETF), career and college arts for urban high school students (grade 9-12). These programs serve low-income young people of color who often fall through the cracks or are at-risk from trauma and other life and family challenges.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Ceramics Program
Offers hand-building, wheel-throwing, kiln access, and studio facilities for members and students; includes exhibitions and artist residencies
Expanding the Field (ETF)
Career and college arts preparation program for urban high school students (grades 9-12), particularly low-income youth of color facing systemic challenges
Photography & Digital Arts
Provides darkroom and digital photography classes, including black-and-white and color film development, studio lighting, and scanning negatives
Printmaking & Book Arts
Offers workshops in letterpress, screen printing, risograph, bookbinding, papermaking, and various print techniques for all skill levels
Studio 678 Photo & Writing Club
Outreach program for middle school students (grades 6-8) in Rochester city schools, focusing on photography and writing as tools for expression and engagement
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Annual and Rotating Art ExhibitionsHosts year-round public art exhibitions across three galleries, including approximately 8 ceramic art exhibitions annually in the Firehouse Gallery and 5–7 photography exhibitions annually in the Sunken Room gallery, featuring local, regional, and national artists.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Artist Residency ProgramsOffers annual artist residencies to visual artists at all career stages, providing unlimited access to studio facilities in their primary discipline and requiring public presentation of work through exhibitions, talks, or book launches; includes a summer Ceramics High School Artist-in-Residence program for 3–8 high school students annually focused on portfolio development and mentorship.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Arts Programming for Schools and Underserved CommunitiesDelivers arts education programs to schools and organizations serving inner-city youth, with a focus on equitable access for individuals of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds across disciplines including photography, ceramics, book arts, and digital media.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Ceramics Program and Studio AccessOffers ceramics programming including hand building, wheel use, and kiln access to community members of all ages; provides quarterly classes, studio memberships, and equipment use for students, artists, and special groups in Rochester and the wider region.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Community Art Events and CollaborationsOrganizes the annual Flower City Pottery Invitational, a four-day international event bringing together potters and curators from across the U.S. and globally; hosts youth and community collaborative exhibitions and performances such as those with Borinquen Dance Theatre and School of the Arts students.
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Artist Marketplace Operations 1 activity
- Gallery Store OperationsOperates a gallery store that sells pottery, sculpture, jewelry, and ceramics tools created by Artists in Residence, teachers, staff, and studio artists.
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Art Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Inclusive and Specialized Art ClassesProvides specialized art instruction designed for individuals with varying physical and mental abilities, and offers diverse workshops in traditional and modern techniques including bookbinding, photo embroidery, darkroom film processing, Japanese paper marbling, RISO printing, podcasting, audio engineering, and studio lighting.
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Youth Photography Education 1 activity
- Youth Arts Education ProgramsOperates Studio 678, a free after-school program offering 30 sessions of photography and creative writing instruction to middle school students resulting in published books and public exhibitions; also runs Studio 912, a digital photography and multimedia storytelling program for high school students, and Expanding The Field (ETF), a college and career preparatory arts program serving low-income urban youth of color in grades 9–12.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.08M
Contributions & grants$627K58%
Program service revenue$408K38%
Investment income$4K0%
Other revenue$38K
expenses
Total expenses$1.08M
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$665K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$833K
Cash$405K
Investments$226K
Liabilities$146K
Net assets$688K
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin A Rapp | Executive Director | 40 | $70K |
board members · 6
- James DeLuca — Director
- Jen Perena — President
- Krista Niles — Vice President
- Michaela Powell — Director
- Sabra Wood — Director
- Tim Wilson — Director
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Blessed Sacrament Kitchen Partner — Receives support through a food drive and a percentage of artwork sales from the See What Sticks exhibition.
- Borinquen Dance Theatre Partner — Hosted a performance by Borinquen Dance Theatre in celebration of Hispanic Heritage.
- Eilen Jewell Partner — Featured in an exhibition for a collaborative poster-making project spanning 15 years.
- Facebook Partner — Hosts a Darkroom Club Facebook Group for community engagement and sharing of work among FCAC members.
- Flower City Arts Center Network — Governing body of the organization seeking board members to guide and support its mission.
- George Eastman Museum Partner — Hosts exhibitions of student work from the Studio 678 program in its Gallery Obscura.
- Kyle Scott Lee Partner — Lead instructor for the ceramic resist and color blocking techniques workshop.
- Mitch Cohen Partner — Founding director of the Printmaking & Book Arts division, leading the 'Say YES to the PRESS!' workshop.
- National Guild for Community Arts Education Network — Institutional member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Receives state funding support from the New York State Council on the Arts, with backing from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature
- Reilly Libento Partner — Artist-in-residence collaborating on a ceramic exhibition at Flower City Arts Center.
- Reilly Liberto Partner — Artist in residence collaborating on a ceramic exhibition.
- Rochester City School District Partner — Collaborates to serve middle and high school students through the Studio 678 and Studio 912 programs.
- School of the Arts Partner — Collaborated with students from School of the Arts to create and exhibit artwork.
- Sydney Maas Partner — Artist in residence collaborating on a ceramic exhibition.
- Sydney Maas Partner — Artist-in-residence collaborating on a ceramic exhibition at Flower City Arts Center.
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.
- Art as a Catalyst for Social and Personal Explorationmethodology: art-for-social-conversationBy using art to explore identity, food systems, and personal narrative, we foster individual insight and community dialogue, because creative practices enable psychological reflection and collective sense-making around complex social themes.
- Artist-Centered Community Engagementmethodology: artist-centered exhibition programmingBy centering artists in residency programs and exhibitions, we strengthen community ties and public dialogue, because artist-led initiatives foster authentic, multidisciplinary conversations that connect diverse audiences to social themes.
- Youth Arts Development Through Mentorship and Immersionmethodology: mentorship-based arts educationBy combining hands-on mentorship with immersive studio experiences, we build youth artistic and personal capacity, because sustained engagement with skilled artists and tangible media deepens skill development, identity formation, and educational outcomes.