named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Artists Commission
Program supporting the creation of new works by artists in residence at BAC
BAC Flicks
Screening series featuring dance and performance films, including archival works and documentaries
BAC Salon
Performance and discussion series presenting chamber music, jazz, and interdisciplinary works
The Movado Hour
Long-running performance series presenting music and dance artists at Baryshnikov Arts Center, sponsored by Movado
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 2 activities
- Artist Labs ProgramProvides former residency artists with additional time, space, and funding to further develop projects, supporting continued artistic growth and refinement beyond initial residencies.
- Artist Residency ProgramHosts 1- or 2-week residencies for multidisciplinary performing artists, providing up to 48 hours of exclusive studio access per week, technical and administrative support, a $1,800 stipend, and opportunities to present work-in-progress showings. Since 2005, the center has hosted over 270 artist residencies.
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Original Dance Performance Production 1 activity
- Commissioning and Presentation of World Premiere PerformancesCommissions and presents world premiere works in dance, theater, and interdisciplinary performance, including productions such as "As if everything was perfect," "Toad Mountain," and reinterpretations of Merce Cunningham's "RainForest," often developed through residency programs.
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Film Distribution and Screening Programs 1 activity
- Performance Documentation ServicesProvides professional video and photo documentation of residency projects and performances, supporting artists in archiving and promoting their work.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Public Programming and Performance SeriesPresents live performances, interdisciplinary events, and public programs including the Movado Hour series, performances by international artists like William Forsythe, and collaborations featuring Laurie Anderson, Lou Reed, and Patti Smith. Also hosts live podcast launch events connecting art with social history.
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Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
- Subsidized Rehearsal Space AccessOffers subsidized rehearsal space to qualifying artists and organizations at a rate of $10 per hour, supporting ongoing creative development and production.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Youth Arts Education ProgramOffers a weeklong immersive arts program for children ages 6–12 that fosters creativity through interdisciplinary arts activities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$3.62M
Contributions & grants$2.37M66%
Program service revenue$1.09M30%
Investment income$217K6%
Other revenue$-64K
expenses
Total expenses$4.15M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$1.41M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$23.10M
Cash$1.31M
Investments$8.56M
Liabilities$378K
Net assets$22.72M
Liquid reserves28.5 mo
7 years on record · 2019–2025 · YoY revenue +5.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKHAIL BARYSHNIKOV | CHAIR EMERIT | 40 | $213K |
| SONJA KOSTICH | RESIGNED 07/ | 40 | $145K |
| JAMIE BURNS | DIRECTOR | 40 | $32K |
board members · 15
- ANTON LEROY — BOARD MEMBER
- CARLO DI DIO — BOARD MEMBER
- DARRYL PINCKNEY — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVE S HATTEM — CHAIR
- FRANK CORDASCO MD — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMIE BISHTON — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER FRAUTSCHI — BOARD MEMBER
- R JARRETT LILIEN — TREASURER
- REBECCA GOLDRING — BOARD MEMBER
- SANDRA FOSCHI — BOARD MEMBER
- SANDY CHOI — RESIGNED 08/
- SHELLEY WASHINGTON — BOARD MEMBER
- SLAVKA B GLASER — BOARD MEMBER
- STEVEN DUPRE — SECRETARY
- WILLIAM JAMES EARLE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Christina Gelsone Partner — Created and performed the work "GREEF" at BAC in October 2026.
- Christina Gelsone Partner — Hosted and supported artist Christina Gelsone during a residency for the development of GREEF.
- GALLIM Partner — Offers collaborative artist residencies with Baryshnikov Arts Center.
- Half Straddle Partner — Collaborates with BAC through Tina Satter, a 2026 residency artist.
- Isabella Rossellini Partner — Honored at BAC's Fall Fête 2026 event.
- James and Martha Duffy Fund Funder — Provided support for the development and presentation of "As if everything was perfect."
- James and Martha Duffy Fund Funder — Provided support for the development and presentation of "Toad Mountain".
- Laurie Anderson Partner — Presented a special performance at BAC's Fall Fête 2026 event.
- Life Jacket Theatre Co. Partner — Selected for the Artist Labs program in Fall 2025 to further develop THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS
- Life Jacket Theatre Company Partner — Collaborated on the development and presentation of The Gorgeous Nothings during a Baryshnikov Arts Center Residency.
- Making Gay History Partner — Co-presented a live podcast launch event celebrating the 16th season of Making Gay History and its connection to the musical The Gorgeous Nothings.
- Making Gay History Partner — Collaborates on a live podcast launch event tied to a new off-Broadway musical.
- Matthew Ferraro Partner — Collaborated with director and co-creator Matthew Ferraro through a residency supporting the development of GREEF.
- Movado Partner — Sponsors the recurring performance series "The Movado Hour."
- New York Live Arts Partner — Co-hosts residency programs for artists, including the Fresh Tracks Residency.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides support for the subsidized rehearsal space program.
- PEN America Partner — Organization where the Director previously led membership engagement.
- Roulette Intermedium Partner — Organization where the Director previously held senior leadership roles and advanced experimental performance programming.
- Samora la Perdida Partner — Selected for the Artist Labs program in Spring 2025 to further develop SPANGLISH SH!T
- Triskelion Arts Partner — Hosts joint residency and performance opportunities for artists.
strategies · 5
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.
- Artist Residency as Incubator for New Workmethodology: creative-residency-supportBy providing artists with dedicated space, time, and resources through residencies, Baryshnikov Arts Center enables creative risk-taking and the development of ambitious new performance works, because protected creative time fosters innovation and artistic depth.
- Artistic Freedom as Catalyst for Innovation and Audience Perspectivemethodology: artistic_freedom_and_innovationBy supporting unfettered artistic freedom, the organization enables deep creative exploration and unique expression, which in turn fosters novel perspectives among audiences, because autonomy in creation leads to authentic and transformative work.
- Commissioning and Presentation to Amplify Marginalized Voicesmethodology: theatrical_storytellingBy commissioning new works and using theatrical storytelling, music, and film to present emotionally resonant narratives, the Center amplifies marginalized voices and recovers hidden histories, because mythic, character-driven, and curated formats make repressed personal and collective memories accessible and impactful.
- Inclusive Access and Identity-Centered Creationmethodology: inclusive-accessBy intentionally reducing barriers and centering specific marginalized identities—such as Black queer femme perspectives—the organization fosters empowerment, reclamation of space, and joy, because identity-affirming platforms produce deeper artistic authenticity and community resonance.
- Sustained Artist Development Through Follow-On Supportmethodology: artist_continuity_supportBy offering continued support via programs like Artist Labs to former residency artists, the Center promotes long-term artistic growth and continuity, because ongoing engagement deepens artistic practice and enables evolution beyond initial creation phases.