named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Art & Memories
Free art programming for seniors, including those with Alzheimer’s and cognitive challenges, designed to foster connection and creative expression.
Art Kits for Vulnerable Children and Families
Collaborative initiative with St. Catherine's Center for Children to create and distribute art kits to children and families facing challenges.
Art in the Library: a Pop-Up Program
Free outreach program bringing visual arts instruction to K–12 students in Columbia County libraries and community spaces.
The Art of Summer Youth Program
Summer art program for youth featuring hands-on projects and en plein air instruction in seasonal months.
Young at Art
Year-round on-site art programming for children and youth, fostering creativity and skill development in a supportive environment.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Deliver art programs to underserved and vulnerable populationsConducts outreach to provide free and low-cost art programming to children and families in temporary housing, foster care, and low-income communities. Includes the "Art in the Library" pop-up program for K-12 students and collaborative initiatives like the pilot program "Every Layer Tells a Story, Every Hand Adds Hope," which distributes art kits to vulnerable children in Columbia County.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Ensure equitable access to art education through financial support programsOffers scholarships and Community Access seats on a pay-what-you-can basis to remove financial barriers to participation in art programs. Accepts donations of art supplies to repurpose into materials for student use, particularly for collage-based instruction and outreach initiatives.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Operate gallery exhibitions and public art displaysHosts juried and invitational art exhibitions on-site and participates in regional shows across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and East Hampton. Maintains regular gallery hours staffed by volunteers and organized by a volunteer gallery coordinator, including special exhibitions such as “Creating Through COVID” that showcase student, member, and staff artwork.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Provide community art instruction through on-site and outreach programsOffers diverse visual arts classes and workshops for all ages and skill levels, including adults with no prior experience, held at the school and in public spaces such as libraries, schools, and senior centers. Programs include ongoing classes, seasonal initiatives like plein air instruction, and year-round youth programming such as "Young at Art" and "The Art of Summer Youth Program."
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Volunteer-Supported Arts & Cultural Operations 1 activity
- Support community engagement and volunteerism in the artsEngages volunteers in multiple roles including gallery coordination, garden restoration, event guest greeting, social media content development, and support for fundraising events such as the annual bake sale. Volunteers are integral to program delivery and community outreach efforts.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$74K
Contributions & grants$43K58%
Program service revenue$31K42%
Investment income$290%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$81K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$32K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$270K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$267K
3 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue +37.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| NANCY M ROGERS | DIRECTOR | 25 | $30K |
board members · 4
- DAVID CONYERS — DIRECTOR
- KIM BACH — DIRECTOR
- MICHELE QUIGLEY — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS CHULAK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Art School of Columbia County Partner — Michele Puleo O'Hare is a member and supports the organization's mission.
- Barneys New York Partner — Faculty member created installations for Barneys NY.
- Bergdorf Goodman Partner — Faculty member created installations for Bergdorf Goodman.
- Cadmus Lifesharing Organization Partner — Organization for which Cliff Keyes currently serves as Treasurer
- Colonie Art League Partner — Tracy Loring serves on the board of the Colonie Art League, responsible for community outreach.
- Diane Townsend Artists' Pastels Partner — Donated art supplies to the Art School of Columbia County
- Gucci Partner — Faculty member created installations for Gucci.
- Hawthorne Valley Association Partner — Former employer where Cliff Keyes served as CFO for 31 years
- Herrington's Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support as a sponsor of the Art School of Columbia County
- Keyology Realty Partner — Donated art supplies to the Art School of Columbia County
- NeonCRM Partner — Uses NeonCRM for event and portal management.
- NeonCRM Partner — Uses NeonCRM for membership form management and donor engagement.
- NeonCRM Partner — Uses NeonCRM for volunteer registration and management.
- Penn State University Partner — Alumni affiliation for faculty member David Lesako, who earned a degree in Art Education from the institution.
- Pratt Institute Network — Faculty member studied Fine Art at Pratt Institute.
- St. Catherine's Center for Children Partner — Collaborates to create and assemble art kits for vulnerable children and families in the area.
- St. Catherine's Center for Children Partner — Partnered to launch the "Every Layer Tells a Story, Every Hand Adds Hope" pilot program providing art kits to children in temporary housing.
- Studio 54 Partner — Faculty member created installations for Studio 54.
- The Ackerman Foundation Partner — Provided financial or in-kind support as a sponsor of the Art School of Columbia County
- The Art Students League Network — Faculty member studied Fine Art at The Art Students League.
- The School of Visual Arts Network — Faculty member received Bachelor of Fine Arts from The School of Visual Arts.
- Waynesburg University Partner — Faculty member David Lesako taught at this institution for eight years.
- artschoolofcolumbiacounty@gmail.com Partner — Point of contact for donating unused art supplies or artwork for repurposing.
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.
- Art for Emotional and Community Wellbeingmethodology: art-for-wellbeingBy engaging individuals in art-making, the organization produces emotional healing and stronger community connections, because creative expression is inherently transformative and fosters shared human experiences.
- Equitable Access Through Financial and Geographic Inclusionmethodology: equitable-access-educationBy removing financial and location-based barriers through sliding-scale fees and community-based programming, the organization increases participation in art education, because accessibility across socioeconomic lines enables broader engagement and lifelong creative development.
- Inclusive Pedagogy to Reduce Barriers to Creative Expressionmethodology: reconstructive_artmakingBy using intuitive instruction and pre-layered materials, the organization supports self-expression for all skill levels, because these methods reduce intimidation and honor diverse ways of engaging with art, fostering confidence and curiosity.