irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $39KEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE COLLEGE LEVEL INTERNSHIPS, CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR ARTISTS, PRINTMAKING CLASSES FOR ADULTS, AND SPECIALIZED LECTURES FOR COLLEGE AND MUSEUM GROUPS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Studio Access
Open-access printmaking workspace available 24/7 to participating artists, featuring facilities for intaglio, relief, silkscreen, digital, and photo processes
Editions/Artists’ Books (E/AB) Fair
Annual fair showcasing new and contemporary prints, multiples, and artists’ books from international publishers and dealers, offered free to the public
Internship Program
Unpaid internships for students and emerging professionals in studio assistance and administrative roles, with options for academic credit or stipend
Printmaking Classes and Workshops
Education programs including adult printmaking classes, career development workshops, and specialized lectures for college and museum groups
Summer Keyholder Residency
Three-month residency offering emerging artists free 24/7 access to printmaking facilities, a $500 stipend, supplies, and exhibition opportunity
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 2 activities
- Artist Residency and Studio Access ProgramsProvides emerging and established artists with free 24-hour access to professional printmaking facilities through residency programs, including the Summer Keyholder Residency, which offers stipends, supplies, and career development support. Offers workspace residency programs with stipends, technical assistance, and public exposure opportunities.
- Publishing Residency ProgramAwards annual Publishing Residencies that support artists in collaborating with master printers to produce and publish new bodies of work, such as print editions and artists’ books. The program includes technical collaboration and joint retention of published works.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Exhibitions and Public ProgramsOrganizes and hosts exhibitions featuring print-based artwork, including culminating shows for residency artists, and offers public programs such as artist talks, lectures, and salons that connect artists with collectors, museums, galleries, and educational institutions.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Internship and Career Development ProgramsOffers internships and career development opportunities for young professionals and artists, including Studio Assistant and Administrative Intern roles that provide hands-on experience in artist residencies, fine art publishing, contract printing, exhibitions, and nonprofit operations. Internships may include stipends or support for school credit.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Printmaking Education and WorkshopsOffers printmaking classes, career development workshops, and customized educational programs for adults, students, and professionals at all skill levels, including introductory and advanced courses in techniques such as etching, relief, screenprinting, monotype, and digital processes. Programs are led by experienced printmakers and educators.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Management of the Editions/Artists’ Books FairManaged the E/AB Fair from 2014 to 2022, providing a public platform for 50 international publishers and dealers to present contemporary prints, multiples, and artists’ books through free admission events.
- Professional Printmaking Facilities and Studio RentalsOperates 4,000 square feet of printmaking workspace with 24/7 access, offering shared facilities for intaglio, relief, monoprint, silkscreen, photo, and digital printmaking. Provides studio rental services on hourly, weekly, and monthly bases, along with access to specialized equipment such as an Epson SureColor P8000 printer and services for plate and screen making, transparency output, and editioning.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$587K
Contributions & grants$199K34%
Program service revenue$163K28%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$225K
expenses
Total expenses$544K
Program expenses53%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$249K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$556K
Cash$181K
Investments$0
Liabilities$291K
Net assets$265K
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIE TENNYSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $47K |
board members · 9
- ANDREW PORTER — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTINA WEYL — DIRECTOR
- ELLEREE ERDOS — DIRECTOR
- JACKIE BATTENFIELD — DIRECTOR
- JILL MARINO — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOHN KOEGEL — PRESIDENT
- MAXWELL ZETLIN — DIRECTOR
- REBECCA LAX — DIRECTOR
- WENDY ABASCAL DE LA FAVERIE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 91
Who they work with
- Aarati Akkapeddi Partner — Designer and developer of the organization's website.
- Anderson Ranch Arts Center Partner — Professional connection through staff experience at its printshop.
- Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Funder — Grant funder supporting the Publishing Residency program
- Angel Otero Partner — Contract printing collaboration with artist
- Artnet Partner — Client organization participating in Printshop workshops
- Artsy Partner — Client organization participating in Printshop workshops
- Arturo Herrera Partner — Contract printing collaboration with artist
- Avant Arte Partner — Contract printing collaboration with publisher
- Caroline Ongpin Partner — Artist who participated in the Printshop's community studio program.
- Carrie Moyer Partner — Publishing Residency artist at Lower East Side Printshop in 2023.
- Center for Curatorial Leadership Partner — Client organization participating in Printshop workshops
- Christie’s Education Partner — Client organization participating in Printshop workshops
- City Council Government — Partner with NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in funding Keyholder Residencies
- City Council Government — Partner with the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in supporting the Keyholder Residency Program.
- Columbia University School of the Arts Partner — Collaborative affiliation through staff roles at the LeRoy Neiman Center for Print Studies and as adjunct faculty.
- Cooper Union Partner — Hosts interns who are students at Cooper Union, indicating a connection to the institution.
- Cooper Union School of Art Partner — Client organization participating in Printshop workshops
- Cowles Charitable Trust Funder — Private trust providing financial support to the Printshop
- David Zwirner Books Partner — Client organization participating in Printshop workshops
- Derrick Adams Partner — Contract printing collaboration with artist
- Dread Scott Partner — Contract printing collaboration with artist
- EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Studio Partner — Shares interns with EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Studio, indicating a professional relationship between the two printmaking organizations.
- Emma Safir Partner — Artist who participated in the Printshop's community studio program.
- Fordham University Partner — Client organization participating in Printshop workshops
- Gagosian Gallery Partner — Contract printing collaboration with publisher
- Gensler Partner — Client organization participating in Printshop workshops
- Google Partner — Client organization participating in Printshop workshops
- Greenwich Country School Partner — Client organization participating in Printshop workshops
- Hank Willis Thomas Partner — Contract printing collaboration with artist
- Hyde and Watson Foundation Funder — Private foundation providing financial support to the Printshop
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strategies · 3
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 Collaborative Residency Modelmethodology: artist-collaborative_residencyBy collaborating directly with artists through shared creative decision-making and technical partnership, we produce high-quality, innovative print editions because co-creation fosters artistic risk-taking and deepens technical mastery. This model integrates financial support, studio access, and expert guidance to advance artists' professional development and public visibility.
- Experiential Learning in Artistic and Administrative Practicemethodology: experiential_learning_modelBy embedding training in both collaborative printmaking and nonprofit operations into the organization’s core activities, we develop next-generation capacity in artists and administrators because hands-on experience in a professional studio environment produces deeper, transferable skills than classroom-based learning alone.
- Open-Access Studio Environment with Peer Interactionmethodology: open_access_studio_modelBy providing 24/7 access to professional printmaking facilities within a shared, interdisciplinary studio setting, we foster sustained artistic development because informal peer exchange and collaborative energy enhance creative growth beyond formal instruction or isolated practice.