named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist-in-Residence Program
Residency program for Cuban artists in partnership with Residency Unlimited, providing studio space and public exhibition opportunities in New York City
Open Studio Events
Public studio visits featuring works-in-process and exhibitions by Cuban artists, hosted at CAF’s Manhattan studio
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Facilitates professional networks and resource access for Cuban artistsBuilds capacity for Cuban artists and cultural groups by identifying resources, fostering connections, and developing professional networks, with a focus on artists in New York City.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Hosts public programming to promote appreciation of Cuban artsOrganizes exhibitions, opening receptions, and public presentations to increase appreciation for Cuban arts and their historical and contemporary global impact. Activities include immersive exhibitions, curated displays of new artworks, and public events featuring Cuban artists.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Operates artist-in-residence programs in partnership with Residency UnlimitedHosts artist-in-residence programs in collaboration with Residency Unlimited, including open studio events and public presentations of residents' work. The program supports Cuban artists by providing space and visibility for their creative practice.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$191K
Contributions & grants$184K96%
Program service revenue$7K4%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$182K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$50K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$67K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$67K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARLOS POMARES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $50K |
board members · 8
- ABDO N F BALLESTER — DIRECTOR
- GABRIEL ALONSO-MENDOZA — DIRECTOR
- LOURDES LOPEZ — DIRECTOR
- MARIA LOPEZ — DIRECTOR
- MARIA RITA CASO — DIRECTOR
- MYRIAM CASTILLO — DIRECTOR
- PONCHITTA PIERCE — DIRECTOR
- RAFAEL RODRIGUEZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Cuban arts community Partner — International network of support and partnerships for Cuban artists and arts professionals.
- David Castillo Gallery Partner — Collaborates with CUBAN ARTISTS FUND by representing artists supported by the organization.
- Grethell Rasua Partner — Featured artist in an open studio event hosted by CUBAN ARTISTS FUND INC.
- Residency Unlimited Partner — Co-organized a residency program with CUBAN ARTISTS FUND in 2021.
- Residency Unlimited Partner — Collaborated with Residency Unlimited to support artist-in-residence Jose Capaz.
- Residency Unlimited Partner — Collaborates on exhibition logistics and visit coordination, as indicated by shared contact information for appointments.
- Residency Unlimited Partner — Collaborates with Cuban Artists Fund to offer artist-in-residence opportunities.
- Residency Unlimited Partner — Collaborates with Cuban Artists Fund to offer artist-in-residence programs.
- Residency Unlimited Partner — Collaborates with Residency Unlimited to offer artist-in-residence programs.
- Residency Unlimited Partner — Collaborative partner co-hosting the Open Studio event with CUBAN ARTISTS FUND INC.
- Residency Unlimited Partner — Partner organization in delivering artist-in-residence programs.
- Thomas Nickles Project Partner — Co-hosted an open studio event with Harold Garcia V.
- United States government Government — Adheres to U.S. government policies and regulations related to Cuba.
- William Perez Partner — Artist-in-residence supported by CUBAN ARTISTS FUND INC for the "Torn Canvass" project.
strategies · 5
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 Residency Partnershipsmethodology: artist_residency_programBy providing residency opportunities through partnerships with established arts organizations, the fund supports the development and sustainability of Cuban artists' practices, because structured, resourced time and space enables artistic growth and professional visibility.
- Cross-Community Cultural Dialoguemethodology: cross_community_dialogue_leadershipBy fostering dialogue among American, Cuban, and Cuban Diaspora artists and cultural professionals, the fund builds mutual understanding and transnational networks, because sustained engagement across divided communities strengthens collective cultural resilience and artist support systems.
- Material Practice for Identity Explorationmethodology: creolization-through-material-practiceBy supporting art that uses material-based creolization, the fund enables artists to reflect on and redefine spirituality and identity among Caribbean-descended people, because embodied, material practices ground abstract cultural questions in tangible, transformative experiences.
- Participatory Art Engagement Modelmethodology: participatory_art_engagementBy involving audiences as active participants and custodians in the artistic process, the fund deepens public investment in Cuban art, because participatory roles transform passive viewers into stewards of cultural meaning and continuity.
- Public Programming for Cultural Appreciationmethodology: public_programming_for_cultural_appreciationBy using public programs and exhibitions to showcase Cuban arts, the fund increases cultural appreciation and support for artists of Cuban ancestry, because visibility and emotional resonance in art foster broader public engagement and resource mobilization.