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SOUTHAMPTON ARTISTS ASSOCIATION IN
SOUTHAMPTON, NY · EIN 113041690 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE A20 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · southamptonartists.org
revenue
$16K
expenses
$14K
net assets
$23K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO ENCOURAGE THE COMMUNITY OF VISUAL ARTISTS ON THE EAST END OF LONG ISLAND

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit association supporting visual artists on the East End of Long Island. Organizes seasonal art exhibitions and public events at the Levitas Center for the Arts and Agawam Park in Southampton. Provides a platform for local artists to display and sell their work, fostering community engagement with the arts.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Art in the Park
Annual outdoor art exhibition and sale held at Agawam Park, featuring works by local artists
Labor Day Art Exhibit
Annual exhibition held at the Levitas Center for the Arts, concluding the summer season with local artwork
Memorial Day Art Exhibit
Annual two-day art exhibition held at the Levitas Center for the Arts, highlighting local artists
Winter Art Exhibit
Seasonal exhibition showcasing visual art at the Levitas Center for the Arts at Southampton Cultural Center
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
    • Facilitates exhibition opportunities for member artists
      Organizes and hosts annual and recurring art exhibitions for member artists at multiple venues, including the Levitas Center for the Arts, Agawam Park, and Southampton Town Hall. These include group shows, solo exhibitions, and seasonal events such as the annual Memorial Day and Winter Art Exhibits.
    • Hosts free exhibition receptions to support artist engagement
      Hosts free public reception events for each annual art exhibition to foster networking among artists and engagement with buyers and the community.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Administers membership program for artists and arts supporters
      Offers tiered membership opportunities for individuals, artist households, students, and friends of the arts, providing access to benefits such as exhibition participation and discounts.
  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Funds community charitable initiatives through art fundraiser proceeds
      Raises funds through art sales at the "Art From The Heart" fundraiser and awards grants to local nonprofit organizations, such as the $5,200 grant awarded to Heart Of The Hamptons.
  • Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Offers art classes and workshops for members and the public
      Provides ongoing art instruction and open workshop opportunities, including instructed and uninstructed life drawing classes led by Linda Capello and an all-media drop-in workshop at the Southampton Cultural Center.
  • Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
    • Provides online visibility for member artists
      Maintains a member directory on the SAA website that includes links to individual artists' personal websites, enhancing their public visibility and access to audiences.
  • Regional Arts Advocacy & Promotion 1 activity
    • Supports and promotes the East End visual arts community
      Supports and encourages the community of visual artists on the East End of Long Island through organizational programming, exhibitions, and member services.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provides member discounts for art events
      Offers member artists a 25% discount to participate in the annual Art in the Park show at Agawam Park.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$16K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$14K90%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$14K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$23K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$23K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +24.7%
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • Agawam Park Partner — Hosts "Art in the Park" exhibitions at Agawam Park.
  • Agawam Park Partner — Venue for SAA's annual summer outdoor art exhibition.
  • Breakwater Yacht Club Partner — Beneficiary organization receiving proceeds from the sale of Scott Hewett's artwork exhibited through the association.
  • Heart Of The Hamptons Partner — Recipient of a $5,200 donation raised by the SAA's Art From The Heart Fundraiser.
  • Heart Of The Hamptons Partner — Recipient of a $5,200 grant funded through the SAA's Art From The Heart Fundraiser.
  • Levitas Gallery Partner — Exhibition venue for Southampton Artists Association events
  • PayPal Partner — Uses PayPal as a payment processing platform for membership fees.
  • Robbi Goldberg Partner — Provided significant help to Margot Karn, who had no family locally
  • Southampton Cultural Center Partner — Hosts SAA exhibitions at the Levitas Center for the Arts.
  • Southampton Cultural Center Partner — Hosts art classes and workshops for the Southampton Artists Association.
  • Southampton Cultural Center Partner — Hosts exhibitions at the Levitas Center for the Arts within the Southampton Cultural Center.
  • Southampton Town Hall Partner — Co-hosts art exhibitions at the Southampton Town Hall.
  • Southampton Town Hall Partner — Hosts monthly one-person exhibitions organized by SAA.
  • Southampton Town Hall Partner — Hosts rotating art exhibitions by Southampton Artists Association members in its public spaces.
  • Tait Yachts Partner — Hosted the art exhibition for Scott Hewett's works on behalf of the Southampton Artists Association.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Art-Driven Community Fundraising
    methodology: art-based_fundraising
    By selling artwork through dedicated fundraisers, the organization generates financial support for community causes, because art serves as both cultural expression and a vehicle for collective giving.
  • Artist Community Building Through Collective Platforms
    methodology: community_support_network
    By providing shared exhibition opportunities, online promotion, and networking events, the organization strengthens professional and social connections among artists, because sustained community engagement increases artistic visibility and resilience.
  • Community-Based Exhibition Network
    methodology: community-based_exhibition_network
    By hosting exhibitions in multiple public and cultural venues, the organization increases visibility for local artists and access for the community, because shared public spaces foster mutual engagement between artists and audiences.
  • Open and Accessible Art Practice Model
    methodology: open-studio_model
    By offering uninstructed life drawing sessions and drop-in workshops, the organization supports independent artistic development, because removing formal barriers increases participation and creative autonomy.
  • Public Participation in Artistic Recognition
    methodology: people's_choice_voting
    By using public voting to select award winners at exhibitions, the organization deepens community investment in the arts, because involving attendees as decision-makers transforms passive viewers into active participants.