named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
EcoTones @ River Hook: Guardians of the Shoreline
Outdoor music and art event featuring live performances along a nature trail and audience artmaking, celebrating ecological stewardship of the Hudson River shoreline
Staged Reading: The Exonerated
Theatrical presentation of true stories of wrongfully convicted death row survivors, based on interviews, transcripts, and court records
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
- Presenting performances by renowned artists and thought leadersPresents live performances and cultural events in Rockland County featuring world-renowned artists, acclaimed musicians, authors, and thought leaders across multiple disciplines.
- Producing and sponsoring arts, multicultural, and entertainment programmingProduces or sponsors a diverse range of arts, multicultural, and entertainment programs for audiences in and around Rockland County, including performances, cultural events, and original productions.
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Site-Specific Artistic Installations and Performances 1 activity
- Hosting outdoor multidisciplinary arts events with environmental themesOrganizes and presents live outdoor multidisciplinary events such as "EcoTones @ River Hook: Guardians of the Shoreline," combining music performances along nature trails, original compositions, student artwork, audience artmaking, and ensemble concerts at historic sites to promote stewardship of the Hudson River shoreline ecosystem.
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Equitable Access Admission Programs 1 activity
- Providing equitable access to cultural eventsOffers pay-what-you-choose ticketing for events with free access available upon request, ensuring inclusive participation in cultural programming regardless of financial means.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Staging readings of socially impactful theater worksPresents staged readings of powerful theatrical works such as "The Exonerated," using first-person narratives and courtroom scenes to illuminate systemic flaws in the American criminal justice system through the true stories of wrongfully convicted individuals.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$152K
Contributions & grants$67K44%
Program service revenue$85K56%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$113K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$29K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$114K
Cash—
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Net assets$113K
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +10.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIOTT FORREST | EXEC ARTISTI | 5 | $14K |
board members · 4
- EMILY FEINER — DIRECTOR
- GLEN WEINBAUM — DIRECTOR
- JASON ROBERT BROWN — DIRECTOR
- LISA GREEN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Adam Goldberg Partner — Featured performer in the staged reading of "The Exonerated"
- ArtsWestchester Funder — Administered the ArtsAlive Grant that supported the EcoTones @ River Hook event.
- Bakehouse at the Tarrytown Train Station Partner — Supported the EcoTones @ River Hook event.
- Danny Burstein Partner — Featured performer in the staged reading of "The Exonerated"
- Frankie Faison Partner — Featured performer in the staged reading of "The Exonerated"
- Friends of River Hook Partner — Supported the EcoTones @ River Hook event.
- Greenbush Construction Partner — Supported the EcoTones @ River Hook event.
- James Udom Partner — Featured performer in the staged reading of "The Exonerated"
- Jody Redhage Ferber Partner — Performer, composer, and presenter who produces and curates the EcoTones @ River Hook series for ArtsRock.
- Long Path Outfitters Partner — Supported the EcoTones @ River Hook event.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provided funding through the Statewide Community Regrants Program for the EcoTones @ River Hook event.
- Nyack High School Partner — Contributed student participants in the Chamber Orchestra and art students who created original works for the EcoTones @ River Hook event.
- Sponsors Partner — Provides financial support for ArtsRock's programs and events
- Stephen Tyrone Williams Partner — Featured performer in the staged reading of "The Exonerated"
- Strawtown Studio Partner — Led audience artmaking activities at the EcoTones @ River Hook event.
- Village of Upper Nyack Partner — Supported the EcoTones @ River Hook event.
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.
- Arts for Education and Social Connectionmethodology: arts-for-education-and-connectionBy leveraging diverse artistic disciplines, the organization educates and connects audiences because the transformative power of the arts enables emotional resonance and deeper learning that strengthens community bonds.
- Community-Engaged Arts Programmingmethodology: community-engaged arts programmingBy producing and sponsoring arts and multicultural programming rooted in community context, the organization increases cultural access and engagement among diverse audiences because shared artistic experiences foster inclusion and collective identity.
- Environmental Engagement Through Immersive Performancemethodology: environmental-engagement-through-performanceBy situating music and art experiences in natural environments, the organization fosters awareness of ecological relationships because immersive, site-specific performances create visceral connections between audiences and the natural world.
- Verbatim Theater for Justice Awarenessmethodology: verbatim-theaterBy using authentic legal and personal narratives in theatrical production, the organization illuminates injustices in capital punishment because factual storytelling grounded in real records increases credibility and emotional impact, driving public awareness and reflection.