named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Condolence
Commissioned work written and directed by Ain Gordon with collaborator Josh Quillen, supported by New York Live Arts and Simons Foundation, recipient of a Creative Capital 2023 Award.
LGBTQ+ Artists Archive Project
Multi-year initiative preserving the work of 11 influential LGBTQ+ downtown NYC artists, documenting a pivotal era in performance history affected by the AIDS crisis and ongoing cultural erasure.
Relics and Their Humans
Performance work by Ain Gordon in collaboration with Josh Quillen, presented at venues including La MaMa ETC, Wexner Center, and UCLA, exploring memory, legacy, and human-object relationships.
friends & family
Initiative launched in 2023 providing producorial infrastructure and support to artists and projects with prior connections to PUPC, including collaborations led by John Kelly, Emily Coates, Wally Cardona, and Moe Angelos.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
- Facilitation of significant performance works via national collaborationsFacilitates major performance works through long-term production and development models in partnership with leading performance venues and institutions across the United States.
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- LGBTQ+ Artists Archive ProjectLaunched and maintains a multi-year initiative to preserve the cultural contributions of LGBTQ+ downtown NYC artists through collaboration with 11 prominent figures in the field.
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Experimental Circus and Immersive Theater Production 1 activity
- Production and presentation of contemporary performance worksProduces and presents original contemporary performance works such as "Relics and Their Humans" and "Condolence," providing platforms for artistic expression and audience engagement.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Support for collaborative artist projects through producorial infrastructureProvides producorial infrastructure to support collaborative projects by artists with prior connections to Pick Up Performance Co, including John Kelly, Emily Coates, Wally Cardona, and Moe Angelos, enabling sustained creative development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$268K
Contributions & grants$201K75%
Program service revenue$65K24%
Investment income$140%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$257K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$22K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$26K
Cash$12K
Investments$0
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$16K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +4.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Chapman | Board Member | 1 | $3K |
| Jennifer Tipton | Board Member | 1 | $1K |
board members · 8
- Barbara Dufty — President
- Bill Kux — Board Member
- Bruce Allardice — Board Member
- Charles Finlon — Board member
- Kim Chan — Sec/Treasurer
- Rhoda Cerritelli — Vice President
- Rhoda Grauer — Board Member
- Tanisha Jones — Board Member
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Funder — Supporter of PUPC projects over multiple decades
- Baryshnikov Arts Partner — Residency and presentation partner for artists such as John Kelly
- Brooklyn Academy of Music Partner — Collaborative venue for production and development of performance works
- Emily Coates Partner — Artist supported through the "friends & family" initiative
- Five Lesbian Brothers Partner — Collaborating artist collective in the LGBTQ+ Artists Archive Project
- Ishmael Houston-Jones Partner — Participating artist in the LGBTQ+ Artists Archive Project
- John Kelly Partner — Artist supported through the "friends & family" initiative and participant in the LGBTQ+ Artists Archive Project
- La MaMa ETC Partner — Performance venue partner for productions including "Relics and Their Humans" and "Underneath The Skin"
- Moe Angelos Partner — Artist supported through the "friends & family" initiative and participant in the LGBTQ+ Artists Archive Project
- National Endowment for the Arts Funder — Funder of PUPC projects and awarder of American Masterpiece Awards to PUPC artists
- New York Live Arts Partner — Co-presenter and commissioner of works including "Condolence" and "Times Four"
- Simons Foundation Funder — Commissioner and supporter of Ain Gordon's production "Condolence"
- Wally Cardona Partner — Artist supported through the "friends & family" initiative and co-presenter of "Times Four"
strategies · 2
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 Continuity Model 67 orgsmethodology: artist-centered continuity modelBy providing producorial infrastructure to artists and projects with prior relationships to PUPC, we sustain artistic work over time because ongoing support enables long-term creative development and stability.shared approach: Artist Residency as Incubator →
- Cultural Preservation Through Collaborative Archiving 67 orgsmethodology: cultural preservation through collaborative archivingBy collaboratively archiving the work and histories of LGBTQ+ artists, we counter cultural erasure and amplify marginalized voices because shared stewardship strengthens community memory and representation.shared approach: Artist Residency as Incubator →