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ART OMI INC
GHENT, NY · EIN 133641616 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE Q210 · International Affairs · Medium ($1M-$10M) · artomi.org
revenue
$9.6M
expenses
$9.1M
net assets
$28.4M
employees
72
volunteers
22
program ratio
47%
mission · from form 990

ART OMI BELIEVES THAT EXPOSURE TO INTERNATIONALLY DIVERSE CREATIVE VOICES FOSTERS ACCEPTANCE AND RESPECT, RAISES AWARENESS, INSPIRES INNOVATION, AND IGNITES CHANGE. BY FORMING COMMUNITY WITH CREATIVE EXPRESSION AS ITS COMMON DENOMINATOR, ART OMI CREATES A SANCTUARY FOR THE ARTISTIC COMMUNITY AND THE PUBLIC TO AFFIRM THE TRANSFORMATIVE QUALITY OF ART. ART OMI IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ARTS CENTER WITH A 120-ACRE SCULPTURE AND ARCHITECTURE PARK AND GALLERY, RESIDENCY PROGRAMS FOR INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTS, ARTISTS, DANCERS, MUSICIANS, TRANSLATORS, AND WRITERS, AND A THRIVING ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Art Omi is a nonprofit arts center in Ghent, New York, operating a 120-acre sculpture and architecture park, gallery, and residency programs. It presents contemporary art and architecture in nature, hosts international artists, writers, dancers, musicians, and architects through competitive residencies, and offers public access to exhibitions and educational programs. The organization emphasizes cross-cultural dialogue and creative expression as a unifying force.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.08M
    SITUATED ON 120 ACRES IN THE HUDSON VALLEY, ART OMI PRESENTS THE WORK OF CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS AND ARCHITECTS, AND OFFERS A RANGE OF LARGE SCALE WORKS IN NATURE, PLUS EXHIBITIONS IN A 1,500 SQ FT GALLERY. THE SCULPTURE & ARCHITECTURE PARK CURRENTLY OFFERS MORE THAN 60 WORKS BY ARTISTS AND ARCHITECTS, WITH PIECES ADDED OR EXCHANGED EACH YEAR. ART OMI WELCOMES THE PUBLIC TO THE GROUNDS AND PUBLIC EVENTS FREE OF CHARGE AND IS OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK YEAR ROUND.
  2. #2 $570K
    ART OMI: EDUCATION ENGAGES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH CONTEMPORARY ART AND IDEAS IN A STIMULATING AND DYNAMIC COMMUNITY. THROUGH CREATIVE EXPLORATION, HANDS-ON LEARNING AND MAKING EXPERIENCES, COLLABORATION, AND CRITICAL THINKING. ART OMI: EDUCATION INSTILLS UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION, AND LIFELONG CURIOSITY IN THE ARTS.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Art Omi: Education
Arts education initiative offering hands-on learning, workshops, and school partnerships for people of all ages
Camp Omi
Summer arts camp for children providing creative exploration and making experiences in a dynamic community setting
One World Residency
Special residency program fostering global collaboration among artists, writers, dancers, and musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds
Residency Programs
Five competitive residency programs in Architecture, Visual Arts, Dance, Music, and Writers, offering free lodging, meals, and studio space to international creators
Sculpture & Architecture Park
120-acre outdoor park featuring over 60 large-scale works by contemporary artists and architects, open to the public year-round
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Digital Visitor Engagement via Mobile App 1 activity
    • Deliver digital visitor engagement tools
      Offers access to exhibition content, interactive maps, audio descriptions, and behind-the-scenes insights through the free Bloomberg Connects mobile app and a digital guide, designed for age-inclusive and remote engagement with art and architecture on site.
  • Museum Volunteer Engagement & Operations Support 1 activity
    • Host food and hospitality services for visitors
      Provides pastries, beverages, and seasonal food offerings on weekends and holidays at the Benenson Visitors Center to enhance visitor experience and support public access throughout the year.
  • Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
    • Host public access and visitor programs
      Provides free public access to its 120-acre grounds and Benenson Visitors Center year-round, six days a week. Offers self-guided tours, paid two-hour curatorial tours for private and corporate groups, and guided tours by prior arrangement for educational groups. Ensures accessibility through wheelchair-accessible facilities and free Golf Cart Accessibility Loops from April through October for visitors with mobility needs.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Operate Sculpture & Architecture Park and exhibition spaces
      Manages a 120-acre Sculpture & Architecture Park featuring over 60 large-scale sculptures and architectural installations by contemporary artists, with rotating exhibitions updated annually. Also operates indoor exhibition spaces including the Newmark Gallery (1,500 sq ft) and Pavilions at Chatham, hosting multiple concurrent exhibitions of national and international artists.
  • Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Provide education and public programming
      Offers hands-on educational programs for all ages, including weekly Saturday children’s art workshops at the Newmark Gallery, family content, and creative exploration activities. Hosts public events such as Writers Readings, dance showings, open studios, community barn raisings, truss construction workshops, and seasonal events like Trick or Treat in the Park.
  • Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
    • Run international artist residency programs
      Operates five competitive, fully funded residency programs in visual arts, architecture, dance, music, and writing, hosting approximately 2,000 artists from over 100 countries to date. Annually hosts around 24 international visual artists, 10 architects, 10 dance artists, 12 musicians/composers, and international writers and translators, providing lodging, meals, and space for creative development, collaboration, and cultural exchange.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.56M
Contributions & grants$3.97M42%
Program service revenue$567K6%
Investment income$146K2%
Other revenue$4.87M
expenses
Total expenses$9.12M
Program expenses47%
Admin / overhead48%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$1.84M
Grants paid out$1.25M
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$48.17M
Cash$4.89M
Investments$7.29M
Liabilities$19.77M
Net assets$28.40M
Liquid reserves16.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +145.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JEREMY ADAMS CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $92K
RUTH ADAMS CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $85K
board members · 22
  • ANDERS U SCHROEDER — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHERRIE NANNINGA — BOARD MEMBER
  • CORINA LARKIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAN DEVINE — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID KRA — BOARD MEMBER
  • ELIZABETH DUFFY — BOARD MEMBER
  • FRANCIS GREENBURGER — CHAIR
  • GAVIN BERGER — TREASURER
  • HEATHER BHANDARI — BOARD MEMBER
  • ISABELLE AUTONES — BOARD MEMBER
  • JANE SADOWSKY — BOARD MEMBER
  • JANE TROMBLEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOE THOMPSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • MAX PASTOR — SECRETARY
  • NATALIE DIAZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • OLIVER KRUSE — BOARD MEMBER
  • PETER CROSS — BOARD MEMBER
  • RICH BENJAMIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT KANTOR — BOARD MEMBER
  • STEPHANIE ROYAL — BOARD MEMBER
  • SUZANNE RANDOLPH — BOARD MEMBER
  • TARIK CURRIMBHOY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Arnela Mahmutović Partner — Residency Program Assistant
  • Bloomberg Connects Partner — Collaborates with Bloomberg Connects to provide a digital guide for Art Omi's exhibitions and programming.
  • Bloomberg Connects Partner — Partnered to provide a digital guide for Art Omi's exhibitions through the Bloomberg Connects mobile app.
  • Build Hudson Partner — Collaborates on community building events and construction workshops.
  • Chatham Provisions Partner — Partners with Art Omi to provide salads and sandwiches at the cafe from May through September on weekends.
  • Christopher Morgan Partner — Residency Program Director for Art Omi: Dance
  • Claudia Cannizzaro Partner — Residency Program Director for Art Omi: Artists
  • Dia Beacon Partner — Recommends Dia Beacon as a cultural neighbor in the Hudson Valley for visitors to explore.
  • Erin Edmison Partner — Residency Program Director for Art Omi: Writers
  • Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar Partner — Recommends the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar as a cultural neighbor in the Hudson Valley for visitors to explore.
  • Jamie Lyn Kara Partner — Residency Program Manager
  • Jeffrey Lependorf Partner — Residency Program Director for Art Omi: Music
  • John Cleater Partner — Curated the augmented reality exhibition "Peeling Layers of Space Out of Thin Air."
  • Julia van den Hout Partner — Senior Architecture Curator and Residency Program Director for Art Omi: Architecture
  • Ledig House Partner — Lodging partner located on the same campus, providing accommodations within the Art Omi grounds.
  • Magazzino Italian Art Partner — Recommends Magazzino Italian Art as a cultural neighbor in the Hudson Valley for visitors to explore.
  • Mellon Foundation Funder — Provides additional program support for Art Omi's initiatives.
  • New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides support for Art Omi's programs with funding from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
  • Pavilions at Chatham Partner — Collaborative exhibition space for Art Omi's programming
  • Rita Soares-Kern Partner — Residency Chef for Writers and Architecture programs
  • Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz Partner — Recommends the Dorsky Museum at SUNY New Paltz as a cultural neighbor in the Hudson Valley for visitors to explore.
  • Storm King Art Center Partner — Recommends Storm King Art Center as a cultural neighbor in the Hudson Valley for visitors to explore.
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.

  • Digital Extension of Physical Art Experiences
    methodology: digital_access_extension
    By using mobile apps and augmented reality to augment physical visits with interactive content and digital layers, Art Omi deepens engagement because digital tools extend access and enrich perception beyond the limitations of time, space, and physical interpretation.
  • Equitable and Experiential Public Engagement
    methodology: experiential_equity_model
    By offering free admission and hands-on, experiential learning that combines making, collaboration, and self-guided exploration, Art Omi promotes inclusive participation because removing economic and cognitive barriers enables personalized, meaningful engagement with art.
  • Immersive Cultural Environment through Integrated Art and Landscape
    methodology: immersive_cultural_environment
    By situating contemporary art, architecture, and sculpture within natural, landscaped environments, Art Omi fosters deep public engagement because integration with landscape enhances perceptual and emotional resonance, making art accessible and transformative.
  • Residency-Driven Creative Innovation Across Disciplines
    methodology: residency_based_innovation
    By providing time, space, and financial support for self-directed, non-client-based projects within a diverse, interdisciplinary community, Art Omi fosters experimental and global artistic development because removing commercial constraints enables risk-taking and cross-cultural exchange.