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Open Channels New York Inc dba Dixon Place
New York, NY · EIN 133486263 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A030 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · dixonplace.org
revenue
$371K
expenses
$681K
net assets
$3.3M
employees
12
program ratio
64%
mission · from form 990

To foster, promote and advance greater knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the performing and literary arts, including theater, dance, puppetry, music, spoken word, and multimedia presentations.

profile · synthesized from sources

Dixon Place is a nonprofit arts venue in New York City that supports the development and presentation of original works in theater, dance, music, puppetry, literature, and visual art. Since 1986, it has served as an incubator for over 1,000 artists annually, prioritizing risk-taking and innovation across disciplines. The organization emphasizes racial equity, accessibility, and artist remuneration, operating both as a performance space and a platform for community engagement.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

8 in Show
Showcases short works or excerpts by emerging and established choreographers in all dance forms
Experiments & Disorders
Ongoing performance series curated by Christen Clifford and Tom Cole featuring experimental work
Fast Forward
Presents early- and mid-career dancemakers showcasing new 25–35 minute pieces
Rental Program
Provides affordable, fully equipped space for self-producing artists, dance and theater companies, and nonprofit organizations
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Original Dance Performance Production 2 activities
    • Production and curation of performance series
      Curates and produces multiple performance series such as 8 in Show, Fast Forward, HOT Dance, Dance Bloc NYC Festival, 30-30-30, and co-curates Experiments & Disorders, providing structured platforms for artistic presentation and experimentation.
    • Support for early- and mid-career artists through development and presentation opportunities
      Provides early-career development and presentation opportunities for dancemakers and other artists, including support for new 25–35 minute dance pieces and showcasing short works or excerpts by emerging and established choreographers across all dance forms.
  • Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
    • Accessibility and community support services
      Provides physical access to the theater and restrooms for wheelchair users and individuals with limited mobility. During social justice actions, opens its lobby to Black Lives Matter protestors, offering bathrooms, phone charging, first aid, masks, snacks, and water.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Internship and volunteer engagement programs
      Offers internship and volunteer opportunities for individuals seeking to engage with and support the organization’s operations and programming.
  • Indigenous Land Acknowledgment Initiatives 1 activity
    • Land acknowledgment and advocacy for Native visibility
      Publicly acknowledges that Dixon Place is located on unceded Indigenous land historically belonging to the Munsee Lenape people, as part of an effort to combat the invisibility and erasure of Native peoples.
  • Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
    • Operation and subsidized rental of performance and event space
      Offers affordable, subsidized rental of its performance space and lounge to self-producing artists, dance and theater companies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. The theater has flexible seating for approximately 40 guests and a legal occupancy of 94.
  • Nonprofit-Operated Cafés and Social Enterprises 1 activity
    • Operation of a nonprofit cocktail lounge to support artistic programs
      Operates a nonprofit cocktail lounge with a full liquor license, where proceeds from drink sales and special events directly support artistic programs and artist development. The lounge hosts patrons and artists before and after performances and allows drinks to be brought into the theater.
  • Experimental Circus and Immersive Theater Production 1 activity
    • Presentation of original and experimental works across artistic disciplines
      Presents over 1,000 creators annually in original works of theater, dance, music, puppetry, circus arts, literature, and visual art at all stages of development. Programming includes both emerging and established artists, with a focus on experimental and new work.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Acceptance and use of donations and in-kind contributions
      Accepts monetary donations, planned gifts, and in-kind donations of goods and services—including equipment, computer hardware and software, books, carpentry, facility maintenance, graphic design, and event planning—to support long-term operations and artistic programming.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$371K
Contributions & grants$193K52%
Program service revenue$92K25%
Investment income$8190%
Other revenue$85K
expenses
Total expenses$681K
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$195K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$3.79M
Cash$431K
Investments$3K
Liabilities$531K
Net assets$3.26M
Liquid reserves7.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -35.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Eleanor Covan Secretary/Treas 40 $72K
board members · 3
  • Michael Howett — President
  • Sangeeta Yesley — Board member
  • Tracy Hatton — Board member
relationships · 33

Who they work with

  • A.M. Homes Partner — Presented literary work by A.M. Homes at Dixon Place.
  • Bessie Awards Partner — Recognized by the Bessie Awards for artistic excellence.
  • Blue Man Group Partner — Presented early-career work by Blue Man Group at Dixon Place.
  • Christen Clifford Partner — Co-curator of the Experiments & Disorders performance series.
  • Diamanda Galas Partner — Presented music performances by Diamanda Galas at Dixon Place.
  • Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for public engagement and outreach.
  • Inclined Dance Partner — Participating organization in the Subsidized Rental Program
  • Instagram Partner — Social media platform used for public engagement and outreach.
  • John Leguizamo Partner — Presented early-career work by John Leguizamo at Dixon Place.
  • Lama Theatre Company Partner — Participating organization in the Subsidized Rental Program
  • Lily Tomlin Partner — Presented new and experimental work by Lily Tomlin at Dixon Place.
  • LinkedIn Partner — Social media platform used for public engagement and outreach.
  • Mark Dendy Partner — Presented dance work by Mark Dendy at Dixon Place.
  • NYC Dance Parade Partner — Participating organization in the Subsidized Rental Program
  • Nehprii Amenii Partner — Collaborates with Nehprii Amenii, a DP Artist in Residence, to present her work Food for the Gods, a multimedia performance installation addressing dehumanization and racial violence.
  • New Georges Partner — Participating organization in the Subsidized Rental Program
  • Obie Awards Partner — Recognized by the Obie Awards for artistic excellence.
  • Raghavan Indian Classical Dance Partner — Participating organization in the Subsidized Rental Program
  • Russian Children’s Studio Partner — Participating organization in the Subsidized Rental Program
  • Sangeeta Yesley Partner — Curator for Dixon Place's dance programs
  • Sangeeta Yesley Partner — Curator of multiple performance series at Dixon Place.
  • Sarah Lawrence College Partner — Participating educational institution in the Subsidized Rental Program
  • Siti Theater Conservatory Partner — Participating organization in the Subsidized Rental Program
  • Taylor Mac Partner — Presented new and experimental work by Taylor Mac at Dixon Place.
  • The Field Partner — Participating organization in the Subsidized Rental Program
  • TikTok Partner — Social media platform used for public engagement and outreach.
  • Tom Cole Partner — Co-curator of the Experiments & Disorders performance series.
  • Twitter Partner — Social media platform used for public engagement and outreach.
  • US Department of Arts and Culture Partner — References the USDAC's website as a resource for the #HonorNativeLand movement.
  • Visions Contemporary Ballet Partner — Participating organization in the Subsidized Rental Program
+ 3 more
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.

  • Artist-Centered Incubation Model
    methodology: artist-centered incubation
    By providing a supportive, professional environment with fair remuneration and access to adventurous audiences, we foster artistic development and creative risk-taking, because prioritizing the artist's experience leads to higher quality and more innovative work.
  • Artistic Incubator for Experimental Work
    methodology: artistic_incubator
    By presenting original works across disciplines at all stages of development, we support artistic innovation, because early- and mid-stage production opportunities reduce barriers to experimentation and enable iterative creative growth.
  • Equity-Centered Artistic Programming
    methodology: equity-centered programming
    By centering BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and women artists in programming and organizational leadership, we advance racial, gender, and social justice, because equitable representation in arts spaces produces more inclusive, authentic, and transformative cultural work.
  • Intimate Venue Engagement Model
    methodology: intimate_venue_model
    By using a small, flexible performance space, we enhance audience-performer connection and immersion, because close-quarters environments increase emotional resonance and deepen public engagement with experimental and interdisciplinary art.