named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Afro Fest
Annual African American jazz festival featuring multiple artists over two nights, held at the Williamsburg Music Center.
Gerry Eastman Ensemble Jam Session
Weekly jam session hosted by founder Gerry Eastman, serving as a platform for musicians to perform and audition for internships.
Livestream and Recording Services
Professional audio and video recording and livestreaming services for artists using state-of-the-art equipment and in-house engineering.
Musician and Vocalist Internship Program
Internship opportunity for singers, musicians, and composers to perform and collaborate with established artists at WMC.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Communicate with audience via newsletterProduces and distributes a newsletter to inform subscribers about upcoming events, programs, and performances.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Host live music performances and jazz eventsHosts live music performances, including jazz events and festivals, with a focus on New York City artists. The organization has hosted 400 bands over 38 years and currently hosts two performances per month at its venue, featuring artists such as Andy Bay, Jessica Cleaves, and Mavis Pool.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Operate event venue for diverse cultural and artistic programmingManages a performance space that hosts a variety of events including live music, film festivals, art exhibitions, conferences, private shows, receptions, and awards ceremonies, serving as a platform for artistic expression and community engagement.
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Professional Audio/Video Production Services 1 activity
- Provide professional audio and video recording and livestreaming servicesOffers professional recording services for musical performances, including live-streaming and multi-track audio and video capture using up to 3 camera feeds and 12 channels of high-definition audio. Services are provided by a full-time audio engineer in a performance space with high-quality acoustics, with sessions priced at $75 for live performances and $150 for private sessions.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$54K
Contributions & grants$25K46%
Program service revenue$29K54%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$72K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$60K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-16K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Gerry Eastman — Director
- Maggie Sposato — Director
- Natasha Faublas — Director
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Afro Fest Partner — Annual jazz festival organized by Williamsburg Music Center celebrating African American jazz artists.
- Gerry Eastman Partner — Legendary composer, conductor, and musician who founded Williamsburg Music Center in 1981.
- Gerry Eastman Ensemble Partner — Hosts weekly jam sessions used for intern auditions.
- Taru Alexander Partner — Featured drummer performing regularly at WMC events.
strategies · 3
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-Centered Platform with Cultural Continuity 48 orgsmethodology: artist-centered_venue_programmingBy providing a performance and recording venue that centers the African musical diaspora, the organization supports artistic expression and career development for emerging and established artists, because cultural grounding and professional access together foster authentic creative realization and community engagement.shared approach: Artistic Mentorship Through Immersive Practice →
- Mentorship Through Collaborative Performance 48 orgsmethodology: artist-mentorship-through-performanceBy creating opportunities for emerging musicians to perform alongside established artists in a professional setting, the organization accelerates skill development and career growth, because peer-level collaboration in high-fidelity environments produces stronger artistic outcomes than isolated training.shared approach: Artistic Mentorship Through Immersive Practice →
- Technology-Enhanced Artistic Access 28 orgsmethodology: technology-enhanced_performance_accessBy using professional audio and video technology for recording and livestreaming, the organization expands access to high-quality musical experiences for artists and audiences, because technical fidelity and remote availability remove geographic and economic barriers to participation.shared approach: Hybrid Access Model →