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THE ARTS GUILD OF OLD FORGE INC
OLD FORGE, NY · EIN 161001728 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · viewarts.org
revenue
$1.5M
expenses
$1.4M
net assets
$8.8M
employees
20
volunteers
314
program ratio
66%
mission · from form 990

THE ARTS GUILD OF OLD FORGE, INC.(DBA VIEW)IS A YEAR-ROUND ARTS CENTER.

profile · synthesized from sources

View Arts Center, operated by The Arts Guild of Old Forge Inc, is a year-round community arts center in Old Forge, NY, located in the Adirondack Region. It hosts art exhibitions, educational programs, performances, and cultural events, and offers accessible gallery spaces, nature trails, and event rentals. The center aims to enrich, educate, entertain, and inspire local residents and visitors through diverse arts programming.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Art Exhibitions
Hosts juried national and regional exhibitions, solo and group shows, and open calls for artists; provides gallery spaces for showcasing artwork year-round
Event Rentals
Offers event spaces including Gould Hall, Courtyard & Woodlands, Art Galleries, and Meeting Rooms for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations
Group Visits
Provides guided or self-guided group tours with discounted admission for groups of 10 or more; accessible to school groups and community organizations
Wetland Walkway
460-foot nature trail with viewing stations, sculptures, and interactive signage; open to the public during gallery hours and included with admission
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Maintain volunteer program for facility support
      Operates a volunteer program that supports facility and programming operations, accepting applications through an online form.
  • Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 1 activity
    • Manage accessible public art and nature spaces
      Operates the Wetland Walkway and a 460-foot nature trail with viewing stations, sculptures, and interactive signage in an Adirondack wetland area, ensuring full ADA compliance with wheelchair-accessible entrances, galleries, facilities, and power-assist doors at key access points.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Offer public venue rentals and event spaces
      Provides rental of event spaces for public use, including outdoor wedding venues in the Adirondacks, and offers discounted admission for groups of 10 or more and free admission for children under 18.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Operate community arts center with exhibitions and programming
      Provides year-round arts programming, cultural events, workshops, classes, and exhibitions for residents and visitors in Old Forge, including juried national and regional exhibitions, solo and group shows, and educational initiatives supported by art sales.
  • Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
    • Provide virtual access to facility and content
      Offers a virtual tour of its facility to the public, expanding access to its arts and cultural offerings beyond in-person visits.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.50M
Contributions & grants$1.16M78%
Program service revenue$197K13%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$141K
expenses
Total expenses$1.40M
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$683K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.98M
Cash$97K
Investments$0
Liabilities$145K
Net assets$8.84M
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CATHERINE UNDERHILL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $129K
BERNADETTE SUNDERLIN DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/CFO 40 $93K
board members · 15
  • ANDREW WARD — DIRECTOR
  • CINDY DOWD GREENE — DIRECTOR
  • CINDY NELSON — DIRECTOR
  • DIANE DAVIS — DIRECTOR
  • DONNA STONER — VICE CHAIR
  • FRITZ MESSERE — DIRECTOR
  • INGRID NARKEN — DIRECTOR
  • JEANIE WEST — SECRETARY
  • KATHRYN RUSCITTO — DIRECTOR/AT LARGE EXEC COM
  • MANNY COMINSKY — DIRECTOR
  • PAM ROSENTHAL — DIRECTOR/AT LARGE EXEC COM
  • SAMUEL CROCKER — CO-CHAIR
  • SCOTT PERRA — TREASURER
  • STEVEN SAYER — CO-CHAIR/CHAIR
  • SUSANAH HOWLAND — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • THE ARTS GUILD OF OLD FORGE INC Network — Operating name for View Arts Center.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Community-Engaged Arts Programming
    methodology: community-engaged_arts
    By integrating arts with community participation and personal storytelling, we deepen cultural engagement and learning, because shared creative experiences foster connection, education, and inspiration across diverse audiences.
  • Inclusive Access and Participation
    methodology: universal_access
    By offering universal physical and digital access, inclusive exhibition formats, and group visit incentives, we increase community engagement, because removing structural and financial barriers enables broader participation in the arts.
  • Revenue Reinvestment Model
    methodology: revenue-reinvestment
    By reinvesting income from art sales and venue rentals into educational programs and exhibitions, we sustain and expand community arts access, because circulating revenue internally strengthens programmatic continuity and artistic development.