named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Art Classes and Workshops
Offers recurring art classes and workshops for adults and children in mediums including acrylic painting, watercolor, weaving, sewing, knitting, gel printmaking, and fiber arts at Carpenter's Barn and Jephson Art Center
Artist Studio Program
Provides shared studio space with dedicated workstations for local artists in the Carpenter's Barn facility
Autumn Leaves Arts Festival
Annual multi-day festival featuring Jazz~N~Caz, Poetry on the Trail, art exhibits, community events, and the Cazenovia Art Trail with over 28 participating artists
Birthdays at the Barn
Offers themed art party rentals for children aged 5 and up, including materials and instruction
Kids Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships for children, Madison County residents with disabilities, and seniors 65+ to attend CazArts classes and workshops
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Community Art Education Workshops 2 activities
- Hosts free creative sessions and open studio hoursProvides free open studio hours for adult painters and drawers at Carpenter's Barn, and hosts free creative fiber arts sessions for adults and teens at various locations to encourage community participation in the arts.
- Provides arts education and workshopsOffers recurring classes and workshops in painting, weaving, sewing, and other fiber arts for adults and youth at Carpenter's Barn and Jephson Art Center. Provides six-week and four-week course sessions, including acrylic and watercolor painting, tabletop weaving, and sewing machine instruction, with four annual class sessions plus a summer session.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Funds youth arts participation through scholarship programOperates a kids scholarship fund to support youth participation in arts programs, funded by a grant from the MRDT Foundation received in early 2025.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Manages online and print arts community resourcesMaintains a comprehensive community calendar of local arts, heritage, and cultural events. Produces and distributes a monthly newsletter and issues invitations to membership events. Provides online artist and organization directories with individual web pages for members.
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Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
- Operates a community arts hub with studio and event spacesOperates the 1889 Stone Barn at Lakeland Park as an Artists Studio Hub and Community Arts Hall, including a 1,350-square-foot multi-purpose space for classes, meetings, workshops, performances, and events. Maintains a shared artist studio with six workstations available for rental, originally created by repurposing stables in an 1889 carriage house.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organizes community arts events and festivalsPlans and implements annual events including the Jazz N' Caz Festival, the September Arts Festival, and the Cazenovia Art Trail, featuring dozens of artists, musicians, and open studio locations. Also organizes art exhibits, sales, and public receptions in collaboration with local artists and organizations.
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Artist Marketplace Operations 1 activity
- Produces and sells local art through showroom and online shopOperates a pottery showroom open by appointment and maintains an online shop for local pickup, launched on December 5, 2020, to support the sale of local artists' work.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Supports artists through professional development and servicesFacilitates educational and professional development opportunities for artists across visual, performing, folk, and written arts disciplines. Provides a public directory of member artists and arts organizations to promote visibility and access to art-related services and programming.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$115K
Contributions & grants$53K46%
Program service revenue$61K54%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$78K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$19K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$148K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$148K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- Betsy Kennedy — Board member
- Cathy Savage — Board member
- Colleen Prossner — Board member
- Cynthia Decker — Board member
- Emily Zaengle — Board member
- Eric Feola — Board member
- Kurt Sozen — Board member
- Lucie Wellner — Board member
- Mary Beth Fiorentino — Board member
- Mary Padgett — Board member
- Patrick Knapp — Board member
- Wendy Howard — Board member
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- Alfred University Network — Jen Pepper has taught at Alfred University.
- CACDA Partner — CazArts uses CACDA's address for receiving mailed membership payments (c/o CACDA, PO Box 203, Cazenovia, NY 13035).
- Catherine Cummings Theater Partner — Organization where board member Colleen Prossner served as executive director, affiliated with CazArts through leadership ties.
- Cazenovia Area Painters Partner — Local plein air group that creates and displays art of Skanda Animal Sanctuary to raise awareness and funds.
- Cazenovia Art Trail Partner — Initiative founded by CazArts vice president Cathy Savage, directly linked to CazArts through leadership and programming.
- Cazenovia College Network — Alumni affiliation and former faculty connection through artists Audrey Hamilton and Jen Pepper.
- Cazenovia Library Partner — Collaborates on the "Poetry on the Trail" installation along the Gorge Trail.
- Cazenovia Preservation Foundation Partner — Collaborates on the "Poetry on the Trail" installation along the Gorge Trail.
- Cazenovia Public Library Partner — Institution formerly led by board member Betsy Kennedy, linked to CazArts through leadership engagement.
- Cazenovia Watercolor Society Partner — Member group contributing artwork of Skanda Animal Sanctuary to a benefit exhibit during the Cazenovia Art Trail.
- Cazenovia area organizations and businesses Partner — Invited to submit arts, heritage, and cultural events to the community calendar.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to share updates and engage with the community.
- Friends of Lorenzo Partner — Hosts Rippleton Schoolhouse Community Day at Lorenzo, an event included in the Autumn Leaves Arts Festival programming.
- HMA Marketing LLC Partner — Marketing business offering digital asset creation including website design and social media content.
- Hamilton College Network — Artist Zoe Suavé graduated with a BFA from Hamilton College.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to share content and connect with the local arts community.
- Jazz ’n Caz festival Partner — Festival founded by board member Colleen Prossner, connected to CazArts through shared artistic programming and leadership.
- Katie Becker Photography Partner — Certified Women-Owned Business providing photography and videography services.
- Lakeland Park Partner — Hosts the Carpenter's Barn facility within its grounds, providing access and parking for the public.
- Long Island University Network — Jen Pepper has taught at Long Island University.
- MRDT Foundation Funder — Provided a grant to support the kids scholarship fund for youth arts participation.
- Madison Oneida BOCES Partner — Employer of board member Eric Feola and affiliated with CazArts through leadership participation.
- Matai House Studio Partner — Web design partner for CazArts
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary funder enabling CazArts classes, with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- North Syracuse Central School District Partner — Tara McClung has been an art teacher in the North Syracuse Central School District since 1997.
- Open Hand Theater Partner — Organization formerly directed by board member Geoffrey Navias, affiliated with CazArts through artistic leadership.
- Pratt Munson College of Art & Design Network — Jen Pepper has taught at Pratt Munson College of Art & Design.
- Pratt-Munson College of Art & Design Partner — Institution where board member Mary Beth Fiorentino teaches and affiliated with CazArts through instructor participation.
- SUNY Oswego Network — Artist Tara McClung received her MA from SUNY Oswego.
- Solvay Union Free School District Partner — School district where board member David Mihill serves as an art teacher and is connected to CazArts through educator involvement.
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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.
- Advocacy for Arts in Community Vitalitymethodology: arts_advocacyBy advocating directly to policymakers, funders, and community leaders, CazArts elevates the role of the arts in public life because institutional recognition leads to increased support, funding, and integration of arts into community development.
- Arts Alliance Network Modelmethodology: arts_alliance_networkBy forming a collaborative alliance among artists, arts organizations, and the public, CazArts strengthens the regional arts ecosystem and amplifies community engagement because collective action increases visibility, resource-sharing, and advocacy power.
- Centralized Arts Access and Visibilitymethodology: centralized_information_accessBy aggregating arts, heritage, and cultural events into a single digital calendar and physical hub, CazArts increases public engagement and participation because centralized access lowers barriers to discovery and attendance.
- Equitable Access Through Scholarshipsmethodology: accessibility_through_scholarshipsBy providing scholarships for art classes, CazArts increases access for underserved groups such as children, disabled individuals, and seniors because financial barriers are directly reduced, enabling broader participation in the arts.