irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $61KMoCA L.I.ghts, is a light projection festival which takes place each autumn over a long weekend whereby artist work is projected on iconic buildings utilizing a mapping technology that allows the artist to marry the work to the topography of the building. It takes place in downtown Patchogue Village. Artwork. Works are also presented on the historic theatre marquee and in other outdoor night gallery locations.
- #2 $37KArts on Terry (AOT) is an annual contemporary art fair for all ages held on Terry Street, Patchogue's official arts district. The fair highlights 300+ artists with 35+ solo artist booths, 20+ live-painters, 17+ organizations ( museums & organizations), and 17+ street artists as well as a full day of demonstrations, family-friendly activities, live music, poetry, and other performances. This event is free to the public.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts on Terry
Free annual contemporary art fair showcasing 300+ artists, live painting, performances, and family-friendly activities on Terry Street, Patchogue’s arts district.
Learning to Look
Lecture series offering art historical context for contemporary exhibitions, including topics like Pre-Columbian Mexico and the Art of the Asian Far East.
MoCA L.I.
Museum of Contemporary Arts Long Island, an exhibition space presenting contemporary art from Long Island and beyond in curated, museum-quality shows.
MoCA L.I.ghts
Annual light projection festival in downtown Patchogue featuring artist-created mapped projections on historic buildings and public spaces.
PEACE Project
U.S. Department of Education-funded program providing arts integration professional development for educators in Suffolk County schools.
Wining About Art
Lecture and wine tasting series combining art history talks with curated wine pairings.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 3 activities
- Hosts annual MoCA L.I.ghts light projection festivalProduces an annual light projection festival in downtown Patchogue Village featuring artist-created works projected on iconic buildings using mapping technology, along with displays on the historic theatre marquee and other outdoor night gallery locations. The event has previously transformed the village into an open-air museum accessible by foot, car, and online.
- Hosts recurring public arts events and festivalsProduces recurring cultural events including biennials, walking arts tours, Alive at Five, Artful Antics Festival, Paint the Great South Bay plein air events, Raku fundraising ceramics experiences, and PAC Alfresco pop-up outdoor art series to engage the community through diverse artistic programming.
- Organizes annual Arts on Terry contemporary art fairHosts an annual free contemporary art fair on Terry Street in Patchogue featuring over 300 artists, live painters, street performers, organizations, and family-friendly activities including live music, poetry, and demonstrations. The event includes pop-up galleries and attracts over 25,000 visitors annually.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 3 activities
- Manages satellite exhibition spaces across PatchogueOperates multiple satellite galleries in downtown Patchogue, including Gallery @ SEPA Mujer and locations at Endless Beauty Suites and the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, to expand access to art for broader audiences and provide additional opportunities for artists.
- Operates Museum of Contemporary Arts Long Island (MoCA L.I.)Runs MoCA L.I. as a year-round public exhibition space that presents solo and group exhibitions featuring regional artists, including curated juried shows and thematic series such as 'Art from the Hive.' The museum hosts opening receptions, educational events, and provides a platform for new artistic work.
- Presents annual juried members exhibition "Patchworks"Organizes and hosts an annual juried exhibition titled Patchworks, which has been held for fifteen consecutive years as of 2026. The 2026 edition was curated by Linda O’Keeffe and scheduled to run from May 23 to June 28.
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Regional Arts Advocacy & Promotion 2 activities
- Collaborates with regional organizations on arts programmingPartners with an average of 25+ organizations annually to co-produce innovative arts programs across Long Island, expanding reach and impact through collaborative networks.
- Serves as Public Art Consultant for Patchogue VillageActs as the official Public Art Consultant for the Village of Patchogue, promoting the integration of art in public spaces and guiding the development of public art initiatives that contribute to community revitalization.
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Offers public educational programs and curator-led eventsHosts public educational events such as "Coffee with a Curator" talks, "Learning to Look" lecture series, "Wining About Art" art history and drink pairing events, and hands-on workshops like Turkish water marbling (Ebru), all designed to deepen community engagement with art.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Provides artist support and professional development through the PEACE ProjectImplements the Partners in Education, Arts, and Community Empowerment (PEACE) Project, a U.S. Department of Education-funded professional development program for middle and high school educators in Suffolk County focused on arts integration, culturally responsive-sustaining education, and supporting underrepresented students' college, career, and civic readiness.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Provides financial support to exhibiting artistsOffers stipends to artists participating in exhibitions to support the creation of new work and does not charge application or participation fees, lowering barriers to entry for emerging and established artists.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$605K
Contributions & grants$581K96%
Program service revenue$22K4%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$670K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$119K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$245K
Cash$182K
Investments$0
Liabilities$218K
Net assets$27K
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Giacummo | Executive Director | 65 | $97K |
board members · 5
- Dr Thomas Ferb — Trustee
- Edward Schmieder — Trustee
- Jennifer Berotti — First Vice President & Trustee
- Jessica Valentin — Second Vice President & Trustee
- Lori Devlin — Chairwoman
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- AROOGAS Sports tavern & Game Room Partner — Receives sponsorship from AROOGAS Sports tavern & Game Room for catering at the exhibition opening reception.
- Americans for the Arts Network — Partner in the Arts & Economic Prosperity VI study assessing the economic impact of the nonprofit arts sector on Long Island.
- Blick Art Materials Partner — Served as a special sponsor for the Paint the Great South Bay event.
- Blick Art Materials Partner — Sponsored the Paint the Great South Bay 2019 plein air event.
- ChaShaMa Partner — Collaborates with ChaShaMa to feature artists from their Brooklyn Army Terminal residency program.
- Crozier Fine Arts Partner — Partners with Crozier Fine Arts as the 2026 Official Art Services & Logistics Cultural Partner.
- Department of Justice Funder — Supported the art therapy initiative with SEPA Mujer and their Thriving Latinas program.
- Long Island Arts Alliance Partner — Coordinated the Arts & Economic Prosperity VI study for Nassau and Suffolk Counties with funding from the Long Island Community Foundation.
- MoCA L.I. Partner — Co-presented the 'Earth Mothers' exhibition at its location in Patchogue.
- MoCA L.I. Partner — Collaborates on MoCA L.I.ghts, a light projection festival featuring artist work projected on buildings in downtown Patchogue.
- Museum of Contemporary Arts Long Island Partner — Operates MoCA L.I. as the exhibition space of the Patchogue Arts Council.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides funding support for PAC • MoCA L.I. programs with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- Patchogue Village Government — Partner in public art integration; PAC serves as Public Art Consultant.
- Patchogue- Medford Library Partner — Collaborates with the Patchogue-Medford Library to present temporary murals through an open call for muralists.
- Patricia Sweeney Partner — Volunteer Coordinator who manages gallery sitter recruitment and volunteer coordination.
- RUTA OAXACA Partner — Provides food at the opening reception for the "Mexico; Past & Present" exhibition.
- Ruta Oaxaca Partner — Collaborated with Ruta Oaxaca to host a joint art and mezcal tasting event as part of the Wining About Art series.
- SEPA Mujer Partner — Collaborates on art therapy programming through the Thriving Latinas program.
- SEPA Mujer Partner — Collaborates on the Thriving Latinas Art Therapy program and serves as a sub-grantee partner with funding from the U.S. Justice Department.
- SEPA Mujer Partner — Hosts a satellite exhibition of Kelynn Z. Alder's work at the Gallery @ SEPA Mujer, a collaborative space with PAC.
- Stony Brook University Partner — Collaborates with a professor from Stony Brook University who serves as guest curator for the annual exhibition.
- Toast Coffeehouse Partner — Co-hosted the second annual Patchogue Bloomsday event with Patchogue Arts Council in 2023.
- Town of Brookhaven Partner — Partner in the development of the new cultural arts center at 312 E Main Street in Patchogue.
- U.S. Department of Education Funder — Funded the Partners in Education, Arts, and Community Empowerment program launched in 2022.
- U.S. Department of Education Government — Funds the PEACE Project, an arts integration professional development program for educators in Suffolk County schools.
- Village of Patchogue Government — Receives public art installation consulting services from PAC and collaborates on cultural programming that supports community revitalization.
- curatorial team Partner — Collaborated on the curation of the Exquisite Corpse exhibition using a meta-automatist approach
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.
- Community-Engaged Arts Programmingmethodology: community_engaged_arts_programmingBy integrating arts programming with community participation and public spaces, we foster broader engagement and local revitalization, because shared artistic experiences strengthen community identity and drive economic renewal.
- Cultural Bridging Through Artmethodology: cultural_bridgingBy combining Indigenous traditions, living rituals, and contemporary iconography, we create art that connects historical and modern identities, because cultural continuity and hybrid expression deepen community resonance and intergenerational understanding.
- Inclusive Accessibility and Representation in the Artsmethodology: inclusive_accessibilityBy expanding access to contemporary art and artist opportunities through intentional inclusiveness, we promote equity and community trust, because prioritizing underrepresented voices increases participation and ensures diverse cultural expression.
- Meta-Automatist Curatorial Practicemethodology: meta_automatist_curationBy using a chance-driven, collaborative curatorial process informed by prior artist selections, we produce exhibitions that evolve organically, because intuitive and non-hierarchical curation fosters creative risk-taking and emergent artistic dialogue.