named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Arthur Dove Virtual Tour of Geneva
Interactive online tour exploring locations in Geneva, NY that inspired Arthur Dove’s artwork between 1933 and 1938, including The Dove Block and surrounding natural and industrial sites.
The Dove Studio Wall
Preservation and public display of the original third-floor studio wall in The Dove Block where Arthur Dove created many of his acclaimed works; available for in-person tours.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Community Art Education Workshops 2 activities
- Host hands-on art workshops for diverse audiencesOffers a wide range of one-day and recurring art workshops for adults, children, families, and intergenerational pairs, including acrylic painting, watercolor, tissue paper art, sunprints, pinhole photography, felting, driftwood sculpture, screen printing, and paper coiling. All materials are supplied, and instruction is led by regional artists or board members.
- Provide youth and adult art campsOffers art camps for youth during school breaks and summer vacation, as well as camps for adults aged 55+, including multi-day landscape painting, digital animation, drawing and painting, and mixed media drawing. Programs are hands-on and designed to build creative skills.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host annual cultural events and festivalsOrganizes and hosts recurring public events including an annual short film festival and an annual music event inspired by artist Arthur Dove, fostering community engagement with the arts.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Operate community arts center with free exhibitions and programsOperates a community-based cultural center in downtown Geneva, NY, offering free exhibitions, events, and arts programming to local residents, tourists, and schoolchildren in the Finger Lakes region. The center hosts monthly art exhibitions featuring 2D and 3D works by regional artists and groups in a professional gallery space.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$148K
Contributions & grants$118K80%
Program service revenue$9K6%
Investment income$3360%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$92K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$23K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$172K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$170K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +50.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGDALENA GATHMANN - RESIGNED | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $11K |
| CAMILLE GRUNER | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $2K |
| HAROLD COPP - JOINED DURING YEAR | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $2K |
| LISA DE FRANCESCO | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $2K |
| JEANETTE HERNANDEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $1K |
| BERNADETTE BOS - JOINED DURING YEAR | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $500 |
| PHYLLIS BRYCE ELY | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $250 |
board members · 4
- GEORGE ABRAHAM — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES SPATES — BOARD MEMBER
- MARITA WALLACE — BOARD MEMBER
- RACHEL DE LUE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 48
Who they work with
- 41 Lakefront Hotel Partner — Sponsor of The Dove Block Project
- ARC Ontario Partner — Sponsor of The Dove Block Project
- ARTHUR G DOVE TRIBUTE GROUP INC Network — Organization dedicated to honoring Arthur Dove's legacy through the preservation and interpretation of the Dove Block and his artistic contributions.
- Anorah Partner — Sponsor of The Dove Block Project
- Auburn Public Theater Partner — Sponsor of The Dove Block Project
- Billsboro Winery Partner — Provided support for opening receptions at The Dove Block Project exhibitions.
- Billsboro Winery Partner — Sponsor of The Dove Block Project
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Geneva Partner — Idea partner collaborating with The Dove Block Project for mutual benefit.
- C. S. Burrall & Son, Inc Partner — Sponsor of The Dove Block Project
- Carver/Delaney Families Foundation Partner — Sponsor of The Dove Block Project
- Finger Lakes Partners Insurance Partner — Sponsor of The Dove Block Project
- Finger Lakes Photography Guild Partner — Partnered with The Dove Block Project to present a photography exhibition in September 2026.
- Friendly Ford Partner — Sponsor of The Dove Block Project
- Generations Bank Partner — Sponsor of The Dove Block Project
- Geneva Music Festival Partner — Sponsor of The Dove Block Project
- Geneva Rotary Club Partner — Sponsor of The Dove Block Project
- Heckscher Museum of Art Government — Acquired the cottage where Dove and Torr lived and manages it as part of the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios Program.
- Heckscher Museum of Huntington Partner — Idea partner collaborating with The Dove Block Project for mutual benefit.
- Historic Geneva Partner — Idea partner collaborating with The Dove Block Project for mutual benefit.
- Hobart William Smith College Funder — Provided a philanthropy grant to purchase materials for the digital animation workshop.
- Hobart and William Smith Colleges Partner — Idea partner collaborating with The Dove Block Project for mutual benefit.
- Kindred Fare Partner — Sponsor of The Dove Block Project
- Lake Drum Brewing Partner — Provided support for opening receptions at The Dove Block Project exhibitions.
- Looking Out Foundation Funder — Provides grant funding to support workshop programming
- Lynch Furniture Partner — Sponsor of The Dove Block Project
- Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation Partner — Sponsor of The Dove Block Project
- NYCM Foundation Partner — Sponsor of The Dove Block Project
- New York State Council on the Arts Partner — Sponsor of The Dove Block Project
- Ontario County Arts Council Partner — Sponsor of The Dove Block Project
- Ontario County Arts and Recreation Partner — Sponsor of The Dove Block Project
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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.
- Art-Based Wellness and Holistic Well-Beingmethodology: art-for-wellnessBy engaging individuals in creative arts practices, the organization supports mental and physical well-being, because artistic expression activates imagination and serves as a therapeutic tool for holistic health.
- Artist-Led Collaborative Curationmethodology: artist_cooperativeBy using artist cooperatives and networked collaboration to shape programming, the organization deepens artistic ownership and innovation, because peer-driven curation sustains long-term creative relationships and community authenticity.
- Community-Engaged Cultural Programmingmethodology: community-engaged cultural programmingBy creating inclusive cultural spaces that center historically excluded voices and confront problematic histories in art, the organization fosters deeper community engagement and reconciliation, because shared creative experiences build collective understanding and repair harm.
- Inclusive, Low-Barrier Art Educationmethodology: inclusive_art_educationBy providing free, accessible art instruction using approachable materials and techniques, the organization increases participation across experience levels and economic backgrounds, because removing financial and skill-based barriers enables broader community engagement in the arts.
- Intergenerational Co-Creation Modelmethodology: intergenerational-art-engagementBy structuring art programs that bring together participants of all ages in shared creative activities, the organization strengthens cross-generational relationships and mutual learning, because collaborative making fosters empathy and connection across age divides.