named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Hunt Residencies
Nonprofit artist residency program offering six-month fellowships to emerging artists, including free studio space, mentorship, professional development workshops, and a culminating group exhibition at Hunt Art Gallery.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Commission and create public murals and site-specific artworksCreates public murals and site-specific artworks for businesses, cultural institutions, and public initiatives, including projects for the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Lowe’s, Visit Buffalo, and various locations in Buffalo and Kingston. These commissions contribute to community engagement and public art development.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Conduct workshops in artistic techniques using grant fundingHosted introductory workshops in sign painting and gold leaf techniques in 2024 using grant funding to expand public access to specialized artistic skills and practices.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Host inaugural fundraiser featuring live art challenge and art saleHosted an inaugural fundraiser event that included a live art challenge with resident and mentor artists and an art sale offering works priced between $100 and $1,000 to support the organization’s programs.
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Host public artist talks and collaborative art eventsOrganizes public programming including Artist Talks and collaborative art exhibitions that engage resident artists and the broader community. These events are part of the residency cycle and provide platforms for dialogue and shared creative development.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Operate Artist-in-Residence program with studio access, mentorship, and exhibitionsRuns a six-month Artist-in-Residence program that provides emerging artists with free 24/7 studio space, structured mentorship, collaborative opportunities, and culminates in a 4-week group exhibition at the Hunt Art Gallery. Two residency cycles are offered annually, each hosting 6–7 artists, with applications accepted on a rolling basis and results announced the following January.
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Site-Specific Artistic Installations and Performances 1 activity
- Produce and exhibit original artworks across diverse media and themesCreates and exhibits original artworks in a range of media including oil painting, mixed media, sculpture, stained glass, ceramics, embroidery, gold leaf, and mural painting. Artistic practices explore themes such as memory, nostalgia, femininity, overconsumption, identity, and societal norms, with works displayed in galleries and public spaces.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$11K
Contributions & grants$10K88%
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expenses
Total expenses$9K
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balance sheet
Total assets$3K
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Net assets$3K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +95.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- CHRISTINA BUSCARINO — DIRECTOR
- MARY JO HUNT — DIRECTOR
- PETER HUNT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Andy Warhol Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding through the Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art to support sign painting and gold leaf workshops.
- Art Services Inc. Partner — Partner organization involved in the mentorship initiative for resident artists.
- Buffalo AKG Art Museum Partner — Collaborated on public mural projects through the museum's Public Art Initiative.
- Buffalo Arts Studio Partner — Partner organization involved in the mentorship initiative for resident artists.
- Buffalo Society of Artists Partner — Partner organization involved in the mentorship initiative for resident artists.
- Burchfield Penney Art Center Partner — Partner organization involved in the mentorship initiative for resident artists.
- C. Stuart and Jane H. Hunt Art Gallery Network — Hosts the Hunt Residencies program on its lower level and provides access to its platforms.
- Cohort X Network — Group of resident artists including Jill Thomas, Shanti Morrissey, Mariah Bush, Sarah Bradlee Townsend, David Blackburn, Christina Francis, Liz Cuminale, and Arker Kyaw who have moved into the residency program.
- Cornell University Partner — Collaborates with Cornell University as a source of resident artists, including Shanti Morrissey who earned a BFA from Cornell AAP in 2024.
- Ghost Room Art Partner — Sponsor of the POP! fundraiser event.
- Hunt Art Gallery Network — Residency program associated with Hunt Art Gallery
- Hunt Art Gallery Partner — Hosts group exhibitions for residency cohorts and collaborates on artist-led workshops and events.
- Hunt Art Gallery Partner — Sponsor of the POP! fundraiser event.
- Max Collins Partner — Mentor artist who provided headshots for Sarah Jane Barry.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provided grant funding through Arts Services Incorporated to support the development of gold leaf glass sign practice and workshops.
- Nimble Farms Partner — Sponsor of the POP! fundraiser event.
- O+ Festival Partner — Participated in the annual arts and health festival in Kingston, NY, contributing new text-based artworks in 2024.
- Quincy Koczka Partner — Artist in residence at Hunt Gallery Artists and Residents.
- Serendipity Labs Partner — Hosted a private viewing hour at the POP! fundraiser event and provided early access to artwork purchases.
- Spicy Creative Partner — Partner organization involved in the mentorship initiative for resident artists.
- The Caz Buffalo Partner — Sponsor of the POP! fundraiser event.
- Try-It Distributing Partner — Sponsor of the POP! fundraiser event.
- Visit Buffalo Partner — Commissioned the creation of a series of murals throughout Erie County in 2025.
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.
- Art as Social Practice and Critical Reengagementmethodology: socially-engaged-artBy supporting socially engaged art that uses reclaimed materials and symbolic critique, the program advances public dialogue on feminism, sustainability, and justice because artistic interventions in public space transform passive observers into active participants in cultural critique.
- Collaborative Residency Model for Artistic and Community Engagementmethodology: collaborative-residencyBy embedding cohort-based collaboration and shared public showcasing within a residency framework, the program fosters artistic innovation and community connection because collective creation increases creative risk-taking and public visibility.
- Mentorship-Driven Artist Developmentmethodology: mentorship-driven artist developmentBy connecting emerging artists with established artists and arts organizations through structured mentorship, the program accelerates professional growth and artistic development because sustained guidance and industry connections increase creative confidence and career opportunities.
- Process as Metaphor in Artistic Practicemethodology: process-as-metaphorBy emphasizing artistic processes that balance precision and spontaneity, or repetition and transformation, the program enables artists to reflect on broader human themes such as the relationship between nature and control, memory and ephemerality, because material choices become symbolic acts that deepen narrative resonance.