named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Beacon Litworks
Writing workshops in Beacon, NY that help participants develop their voice and build community through creative writing
Beacon Open Studios
Annual citywide event where artists in Beacon, NY open their studios to the public for a free, weekend-long celebration of local art and creativity
Fiscal Sponsorship Program
Provides administrative and legal infrastructure for artists and arts organizations, enabling tax-deductible donations and grant applications under BeaconArts' 501(c)(3) status through direct or indirect sponsorship models
Roll Out
Printmaking collective that engages the public in community-based artmaking and printmaking activities
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 2 activities
- Offers membership benefits and community engagement opportunitiesProvides artists with membership benefits including discounted workshops and events, access to meetups and networking, voting rights in organizational governance, and event discounts, fostering a supportive and participatory arts community.
- Provides online artist profiles and promotional opportunitiesOffers member artists online portfolios with multiple album options, event promotion through the organization’s events calendar, and visibility via website listings, supporting professional development and public exposure.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
- Organizes public art exhibitions and participates in regional art eventsHosts and participates in art exhibitions, festivals, and public displays across the Hudson Valley and New York region, including the BeaconArts Member Exhibition, TRANSITIONS at Art in the Atrium, Terrain Biennial, Beacon 3D, SPRING/BREAK Art Show, and curated gallery shows at institutions such as the Wassaic Project and Samuel Dorsky Museum.
- Partners with local government on public art and branding initiativesCollaborates with Dutchess County and the City of Beacon on public art projects such as the Bus Shelter Art Project and the rebranding of the Beacon Free Loop, integrating art into civic infrastructure.
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Artist Marketplace Operations 1 activity
- Facilitates artist sales and commissionsEnables Artist+ members to sell artwork commission-free through BeaconArts online exhibitions, expanding access to markets and reducing financial barriers to selling art.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts annual Beacon Open Studios eventOrganizes Beacon Open Studios, a free, citywide, weekend-long event in Beacon, NY, where local artists open their studios to the public, fostering community engagement and access to local art.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Offers artist development workshops and educational programsProvides a range of workshops in visual and literary arts, including watercolor, shibori, cyanotype, weaving, natural dyeing, felting, collage, and writing, led by professional artists and educators, with offerings for families and adults.
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Corporate Sponsorship Programs 1 activity
- Offers corporate sponsorship programs with tiered benefitsProvides a tiered sponsorship program for businesses and organizations, offering benefits such as event discounts, logo placement, social media promotion, business profiling, and opportunities to host artists’ work, with recognition across communication channels.
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Film Production Funding and Fiscal Sponsorship 1 activity
- Provides fiscal sponsorship for emerging artists and arts organizationsOffers fiscal sponsorship services that enable emerging artists and arts groups to receive tax-deductible donations and apply for grants under BeaconArts’ 501(c)(3) status, supporting capacity-building in the local arts ecosystem.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Supports community-based printmaking collectiveSupports Roll Out, a printmaking collective that engages the public in collaborative artmaking and educational initiatives, expanding access to printmaking as a community practice.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$46K
Contributions & grants$16K35%
Program service revenue$18K39%
Investment income$150%
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expenses
Total expenses$55K
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Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$24K
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Net assets$24K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -6.3%
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Art Gotham Partner — Partnered with Art Gotham for inclusion of artwork at Art Basel: Miami.
- Art in the Atrium Partner — Collaborates on hosting art exhibitions such as "TRANSITIONS" in Syracuse, NY.
- BeaconArts Network — Hosts member exhibitions for affiliated artists.
- Center for Contemporary Printmaking Partner — Hosted the 10th Biennial International Squarefoot Exhibit featuring BEACON ARTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION's woodblock artworks.
- Center for Contemporary Printmaking Partner — Hosted the 10th Biennial International Squarefoot Exhibit featuring artwork from Beacon Arts Community Association.
- Circling Studios Partner — Partnered with Circling Studios for the "Art x Embodiment" event.
- City of Beacon Partner — Collaborated on the rebranding of the Beacon Free Loop and the Bus Shelter Art Project.
- DIA: Beacon Partner — Collaborates in response to or in coordination with the cultural presence of DIA: Beacon.
- Desmond-Fish Public Library Partner — Hosted the Roots Exhibit featuring BEACON ARTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION's artwork and co-curated the event with the Garrison Art Center.
- Dutchess County Partner — Collaborated on the rebranding of the Beacon Free Loop and the Bus Shelter Art Project.
- Garrison Art Center Partner — Co-curated the Roots Exhibit at the Desmond-Fish Public Library featuring BEACON ARTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION's artwork.
- Garrison Art Center Partner — Exhibition venue where the artist has shown work.
- Hortus Arboretum Partner — Hosted the artist as the 2025 Art in the Gardens resident.
- Hudson Valley MOCA Partner — Partnered with Hudson Valley MOCA for the "In-Security" and "So You Think You're Too Old To..." juried exhibitions.
- KUBE Partner — Exhibition venue where the artist has shown work.
- MAPSpace Partner — Hosted a pop-up art event with MAPSpace in Port Chester.
- Ramapo College of NJ Partner — Institution where the artist is a Professor of Sculpture and where her work has been exhibited.
- SPRING/BREAK Art Show Partner — Exhibition venue where the artist has shown work in 2024.
- Samuel Dorsky Museum Partner — Hosts the Hudson Valley Artists exhibition in which the artist is participating.
- That Creative Space Partner — Co-hosts summer workshops at 333 Fishkill Ave.
- Wassaic Project Partner — Exhibition venue where the artist has shown work.
- galleries Partner — Identified as ideal participants in the "Friend of the Arts" sponsorship tier.
- larger organizations Partner — Targeted as ideal sponsors in the "Visionary Supporter" tier to support the arts in Beacon.
- local businesses Partner — Targeted as ideal sponsors in the "Patron of the Arts" tier to engage the artist community and showcase work.
- site:Brooklyn Partner — Partnered with site:Brooklyn for the online "Contemporary Realism" exhibition.
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 Infrastructure Through Fiscal Sponsorshipmethodology: fiscal_sponsorshipBy providing administrative and legal infrastructure via fiscal sponsorship, the organization enables emerging artists and arts groups to focus on creative work, because removing operational barriers increases capacity for artistic innovation and sustainability.
- Community-Driven Artist Supportmethodology: community-driven artist supportBy fostering collaborative creative communities, the organization increases artist engagement and growth because shared connection and mutual support create an enabling environment for artistic expression and development.
- Reciprocal Sponsorship Modelmethodology: mutual-benefit-sponsorshipBy aligning sponsors with culturally resonant artistic initiatives, the organization advances both artist visibility and sponsor community presence, because mutual benefit strengthens long-term partnerships and increases investment in the arts.
- Upcycling as Artistic and Cultural Critiquemethodology: upcyclingBy transforming discarded materials into art, the organization reveals hidden value and critiques systemic waste, because the act of upcycling challenges assumptions about worth, environmental impact, and societal priorities.