irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $80KEducation Program: CUE Teen Collective is a free, year-long after school program for NYC high school students who are interested in exploring careers in the fine arts. Participants meet during the school year to investigate the contemporary art world, develop professional skills, and produce artwork for a group exhibition at CUEs gallery space. Through talks and workshops, field trips, and group critique, students learn from arts professionals, gaining exposure to various approaches and careers in the arts.
- #2 $72KWriting Program: The Art Critic Mentorship Program (ACMP) pairs emerging writers with art critic mentors to produce original long-form critical essays about the work of artists exhibiting in solo and group exhibitions at CUE. The program is open to writers of any age in the early stages of their careers. Essays commissioned through the program are published by CUE in full-color print exhibition catalogues, which are distributed at the gallery and are also made available and promoted online on CUEs website and social media.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Art Critic Mentorship Program (ACMP)
Pairs emerging writers with established art critic mentors to produce long-form critical essays about artists exhibiting at CUE; essays are published in full-color print catalogues and promoted online.
CUE Teen Collective
Free, year-long after-school program for NYC high school students that explores careers in the fine arts through workshops, field trips, artist talks, and culminates in a group exhibition with a full-color catalogue.
Meeting Artists' Needs (MAN)
Professional development seminar series offering emerging artists and arts workers training in arts management, legal issues, and critical discourse through panels and interactive sessions with industry professionals.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 3 activities
- Hosts public programs and events in conjunction with exhibitionsHosts opening and closing receptions, artist-led walkthroughs, workshops, screenings, and performative events to accompany exhibitions, such as opening receptions for "Framing Lives" and "mādar," a workshop on electromagnetic jewelry making, and a screening titled "measuring the sounds of our resistance."
- Manages the Evercore Artist Empowerment Award and exhibition platformProvides a six-month solo exhibition opportunity at Evercore’s New York City offices for artists selected through the Open Call for Solo Exhibitions, supporting public engagement and career development in contemporary art.
- Presents solo and group exhibitions for emerging and underrepresented artistsOrganizes and presents three to four open call exhibitions and one or two nomination-based exhibitions annually, including solo exhibitions for emerging and underrepresented artists and group exhibitions curated by emerging curators, with each awardee paired with a mentor for professional guidance.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Offers mentorship and professional development for artists, curators, and writersProvides mentorship support during exhibition planning, promotion, and curation, along with weekly 40-minute virtual and in-person sessions offering feedback on practice, projects, or professional development for artists and curators.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Operates a publicly accessible gallery space with accessibility accommodationsMaintains a wheelchair-accessible gallery with ADA-compliant all-gender restroom, regular weekly hours, and accessible materials including large-format text upon request; also provides kitchen and AV equipment for events and rentals.
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Artist and Curatorial Publications 1 activity
- Produces exhibition catalogues with commissioned critical essaysProduces a print exhibition catalogue for each show featuring a commissioned long-form essay by an emerging writer, artist and mentor statements, bios, and images; partners with AICA-USA to pair emerging writers with established critics and provides a $600 honorarium, editorial support, and publishes essays online.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Provides financial and production support to exhibiting artists and curatorsOffers a comprehensive budget covering transportation, materials, fabrication, art handling, design, documentation, and public programming, along with a generous honorarium, to support artists and curators in realizing their exhibitions.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Supports youth arts education through the CUE Teen CollectiveOffers a free, year-long after-school program for NYC high school students that meets weekly, includes workshops with artists and curators, field trips, and group critiques, and culminates in a group exhibition and full-color catalogue featuring student artwork and statements.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$297K
Contributions & grants$243K82%
Program service revenue$4K1%
Investment income$5K2%
Other revenue$46K
expenses
Total expenses$524K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$247K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.50M
Cash$376K
Investments$0
Liabilities$163K
Net assets$1.34M
Liquid reserves8.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -50.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JINNY KHANDUJA | Executive Direc | 40 | $121K |
| AMANDA ADAMS-LOUIS | Director | 2 | $18K |
board members · 9
- ALIZA NISENBAUM — Director
- BLAKE HORN — Director
- JOHN S KIELY — Co-Treasurer
- KATE BUCHANAN — Vice President
- KYLE SHEAHEN — Co-Treasurer
- LILLY WEI — Secretary
- STEFFANI JEMISON — Director
- THEODORE S BERGER — President
- THOMAS KY HSU — Chairman
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- AICA-USA Partner — Collaborates with CUE Art Foundation to co-run the Art Critic Mentorship Program
- Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Funder — Provides programmatic support for CUE Art Foundation.
- Arison Arts Foundation Funder — Provides programmatic support for CUE Art Foundation.
- Armory Fair Partner — Hosted field trips for CUE Teen Collective participants.
- Art Critic Mentorship Program Partner — Collaborates with the Art Critic Mentorship Program to commission long-form essays for exhibition catalogues from emerging writers.
- Brigadeiro Bakery Partner — Provided food bites at the exhibition opening reception.
- Brooklyn Museum Partner — Hosted field trips for CUE Teen Collective participants.
- Cappelletti Government — Provided drinks via in-kind donation for the exhibition opening reception.
- Center for Book Arts Partner — Co-hosted an artist talk with Golnar Adili.
- Center for Book Arts Partner — Hosted field trips for CUE Teen Collective participants.
- Drawing Center Partner — Hosted field trips for CUE Teen Collective participants.
- Evercore, Inc Partner — Partners with CUE Art Foundation to present the Evercore Artist Empowerment Award, hosting solo exhibitions at its New York City headquarters.
- Fernanda Steinmann Partner — Featured music by Fernanda Steinmann at the exhibition opening reception.
- Forest For Trees Partner — Co-hosted the group exhibition _Saplings_ featuring work by NYC youth and CUE Teen Collective alumni.
- Forest For Trees Partner — Presented the exhibition "Saplings" in collaboration with Forest For Trees.
- Future Fair Partner — Hosted field trips for CUE Teen Collective participants.
- ING Group Funder — Provides programmatic support for CUE Art Foundation.
- International Studio & Curatorial Program Partner — Hosted field trips for CUE Teen Collective participants.
- MoMA Conservation Studio Partner — Hosted field trips for CUE Teen Collective participants.
- NADA House Partner — Collaborated on multiple events including exhibitions and food activations.
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Provides public funding support for CUE Art Foundation programs.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides public funding support for CUE Art Foundation programs in partnership with the City Council.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides public funding support for CUE Art Foundation programs.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides public funding support for CUE Art Foundation programs with support from Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides public funding support for CUE Art Foundation programs.
- New York Times Partner — Hosted field trips for CUE Teen Collective participants.
- Peel Partner — Collaborated with Peel, a Pittsburgh-based artist-run teahouse, to host the one-night program —dirt— _earth_.
- Performa Biennial Partner — Hosted field trips for CUE Teen Collective participants.
- Phillips Partner — Hosted field trips for CUE Teen Collective participants.
- Printed Matter Partner — Hosted field trips for CUE Teen Collective participants.
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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-Centered Career Developmentmethodology: career-stage support through exhibitionBy providing extended exhibition opportunities and integrated professional support, we advance emerging artists' careers because sustained visibility and institutional backing are critical at pivotal career moments.
- Community-Centered Experimental Practicemethodology: community-centered art practiceBy centering artists and art workers in experimental, collaborative programming, we challenge dominant ideologies and systemic inequities because community-led practices foster inclusive and transformative cultural dialogue.
- Equitable Access Through Hybrid Selectionmethodology: equitable-access-selectionBy using a hybrid model of open calls and nominations, we increase equity in artist selection because it broadens pathways for under-recognized and emerging artists to access institutional opportunities.
- Integrated Arts Education and Public Engagementmethodology: integrated arts developmentBy combining exhibitions, education programs, and public discourse, we create career-impacting experiences for artists and students because immersive, multidisciplinary programming connects emerging talent with audiences and professional networks.
- Mentorship-Driven Critical Engagementmethodology: art_critic_mentorshipBy pairing emerging art critics and artists with established professionals through tailored mentorship, we produce higher-quality critical writing and stronger artistic development because direct, conversational support fosters growth at critical career stages.