named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Art Exhibitions
Curates rotating visual art exhibitions by local and regional artists in Studio Around the Corner.
Coffeehouse Series
Organizes bi-monthly open-mic events featuring poetry, music, storytelling, and performance art in an inclusive setting.
Community Drum Circle
Facilitates monthly drum circles led by Joshua 2, offering a participatory music experience for all skill levels.
Concerts Around the Corner
Hosts musical performances spanning classical, jazz, folk, and multicultural genres at Studio Around the Corner in Brewster.
Old Town Hall Theatricals
Produces and presents live theater performances, including original and contemporary plays, at the Old Town Hall Theater in Brewster, NY.
Writers Round on Main
Provides a weekly forum for writers to share, test, and refine original work in a supportive environment.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Host visual arts exhibitions and workshopsOrganizes and hosts art exhibitions featuring local and regional artists, including socially engaged works, and offers free workshops in collage, mixed media, art journaling, and Tarot-themed art. Co-hosted music-themed art events and provides space for artists and community organizations.
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Manage community garden and donate produceOperates a volunteer-maintained organic vegetable and pollinator garden in Brewster since 2017, producing fresh vegetables from May to October, with harvests donated to the Putnam Community Action Partnership food pantry.
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Historic Theater and Arts Venue Preservation 1 activity
- Operate and manage cultural arts venuesOperates Studio Around the Corner and leads restoration of the historic Southeast Old Town Hall and theater space to provide a year-round venue for cultural arts programming. The basement courtroom was transformed into Studio Around the Corner, a space with capacity for up to 50 attendees used for concerts, workshops, rehearsals, lectures, and classes.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Produce and present performing arts eventsProduces and presents musical events, dramatic productions, and performances including chamber music concerts, jazz repertoire, comedy open mics, and theater camps. The organization has staged thought-provoking dramatic productions since 2023 and hosts weekly open mic nights for comedians, musicians, and poets.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Support writers through dedicated programmingHosts the Writers Round on Main series and a bi-weekly forum for writers to share and refine original work in a supportive environment with peer feedback. Presents excerpts of new writing weekly to an audience of artists and supporters at Studio Around the Corner.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Facilitate community music and movement programsHosts monthly community drum circles open to all skill levels, led by facilitator Joshua 2, and offers a mixed-level adult ballet class twice weekly at Union Hall in North Salem, NY.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$78K
Contributions & grants$65K82%
Program service revenue$14K18%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$80K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$10K
balance sheet
Total assets$78K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$78K
3 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +69.6%
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Brittany Carrasco Partner — Partnered with poet/DJ Brittany Carrasco to host bi-monthly coffeehouse events featuring open-mic performances.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Putnam County Partner — Partner in the Garden Around the Corner, an organic vegetable and pollinator garden that supports food security and community engagement.
- Hudson Valley Blues Society Partner — Collaborated on an event combining art and blues music.
- J.J. Alcott Partner — Presented the world premiere of "Brewster Caesar," a play written by local historian J.J. Alcott.
- Joshua 2 Partner — Collaborated with musician Joshua 2 to facilitate recurring community drum circles.
- Kris Noelle Partner — Collaborated with facilitator Kris Noelle to lead experiential events including meditations and spiritual workshops.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Funder supporting Cultural Arts Coalition programs through grants enabled by the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Funds Cultural Arts Coalition programs with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary public funder supporting Cultural Arts Coalition programs
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary public funder supporting Cultural Arts Coalition programs through grants enabled by the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary public funder supporting Cultural Arts Coalition programs.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides funding support for Cultural Arts Coalition programs with backing from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides partial funding and support for Cultural Arts Coalition programs through the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides partial funding and support for Cultural Arts Coalition programs.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides support for Cultural Arts Coalition programs through funding.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Receives partial funding support from the New York State Council on the Arts, with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- New York State Legislature Government — Supports funding for Cultural Arts Coalition programs through state arts funding
- New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Government — Provided a $500,000 matching grant for the rehabilitation of the historic Southeast Old Town Hall as an arts center.
- Office of the Governor Government — Supports funding for Cultural Arts Coalition programs through state arts funding
- Putnam Community Action Partnership Partner — Partner in the Garden Around the Corner; receives all garden produce for distribution through its food pantry.
- Putnam County Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Collaborates with TOSCAC to present gardening programs and operate the Garden Around the Corner.
- Southeast Museum Partner — Co-occupant of the Southeast Old Town Hall, sharing the historic building with the Cultural Arts Coalition.
- Southeast Recreation Partner — Collaborates with Southeast Recreation to offer a theater camp for children at Lakeview Manor.
- Town of Southeast Government — Owner of the Southeast Old Town Hall and governing body that approved the rental of basement space to the Coalition.
- Tyler Blanton Partner — Hosted jazz musician Tyler Blanton for a concert featuring his new Brazilian-inspired compositions.
- Union Hall Partner — Hosts Cultural Arts Coalition's adult ballet classes at its location in North Salem, NY.
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.
- Community Access Through Affordable Arts Spacesmethodology: community_access_to_artsBy providing affordable and accessible performance and event spaces in a permanent cultural venue, the organization increases community participation in and appreciation of diverse cultural arts, because physical access and low barriers to use enable broader engagement.
- Community-Driven Artistic Engagementmethodology: community-based theaterBy centering local talent, inviting community input, and supporting community-proposed programming, the organization strengthens community bonds and sustains cultural relevance, because programs rooted in local voice produce deeper investment and transformative shared experiences.
- Integrated Arts and Environmental Stewardship Educationmethodology: evidence-based education through community gardeningBy using community gardening as a platform that combines arts engagement with environmental education, the organization addresses food security, climate response, and biodiversity, because hands-on, interdisciplinary projects create meaningful civic learning and behavior change.
- Peer-Led Creative Developmentmethodology: peer-led creative developmentBy fostering peer-supported, collaborative environments for writers and artists, the organization enhances creative growth and retention, because mutual feedback and shared learning produce stronger artistic development than top-down instruction alone.