named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist Residency Program
Year-long residency offering studio space, curatorial mentorship, and production support for early-career and under-recognized artists in New York City
New Commissions Series
Annual program that funds and presents new site-specific works by contemporary artists, often involving experimental media and public engagement
Public Programs and Talks
Lecture series, panel discussions, and artist talks that contextualize contemporary art practices and foster dialogue between artists, curators, and the public
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
- Organize independent exhibitions to promote alternative artOrganized and staged eight independent exhibitions between 1874 and 1886 to showcase impressionist artworks outside the traditional art establishment, creating space for non-conventional artistic expression.
- Provide curatorial and material support for artists in New York CityProvides curatorial and material support to artists for the production and presentation of their work in New York City, including support for international artists through exhibition and project platforms.
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Artist and Curatorial Publications 1 activity
- Publish educational articles on modern art movements and artistsProduces and publishes articles examining the history, characteristics, and key figures of modern art movements such as Fauvism, as well as in-depth studies on individual artists including Henri Matisse, Jackson Pollock, Edgar Degas, Yong Soon Min, and Rembrandt van Rijn.
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Asian and Asian American Art Support 1 activity
- Support artistic exploration of cultural and political identitySupports the creation of artwork that explores Asian American identity, politics, and culture through diverse media including installation art, photography, printmaking, and mixed media, exemplified by works such as "deColonization" (1991) that integrate traditional Korean elements with personal and collective histories.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Offer step-by-step art tutorialsProvides instructional art tutorials, such as a detailed guide for drawing a rose from initial sketch to final shading.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$19K
Contributions & grants$19K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$18K
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Grants paid out$17K
balance sheet
Total assets$17K
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Net assets$2K
4 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue +8.6%
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Académie des Beaux-Arts Government — Opposed by the impressionist artists who sought freedom from its rigid conventions and annual Salon exhibitions.
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- ICA LA Partner — Yong Soon Min was a member of the artist advisory council.
- Instagram Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- Mauritshuis Network — Hosts Rembrandt's The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp in its permanent collection.
- P.S.1 Partner — Hosted Min in its National Studio Program in 1991.
- Pinterest Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- Rijksmuseum Network — Hosts Rembrandt's The Night Watch in its permanent collection.
- Rockefeller Foundation Funder — Awarded Min a grant in 2003.
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Partner — Collaborates on educational content featuring artworks such as Matisse's Woman with a Hat.
- TikTok Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- University of California, Irvine Partner — Yong Soon Min served as professor emeritus, contributing to the academic community.
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.
- Curatorially Guided Artist Developmentmethodology: curatorial_supportBy providing artists with curatorial guidance and material resources, we enable the creation and public presentation of new artwork, because structured artistic mentorship and logistical support increase the likelihood of successful artistic production and audience engagement.
- Experiential Art Engagement Cyclemethodology: discover-learn-createBy structuring engagement around discovery, learning, and creation, we promote active participation in the arts, because iterative, hands-on involvement deepens understanding and sustains long-term involvement more than passive observation.
- Human-Centered Narrative Frameworkmethodology: human-centered_storytellingBy prioritizing emotional truth and personal narrative in storytelling and art-making, we foster deeper connections between artists and audiences, because authentic, psychologically grounded narratives resonate more powerfully than idealized or formal representations.
- Psychological Realism Through Artistic Techniquemethodology: psychological_chiaroscuroBy using chiaroscuro and observational drawing not merely for realism but as tools to reveal inner emotional states, we deepen viewer engagement and artistic expression, because light and shadow can symbolize psychological complexity more effectively than literal representation.