named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Joy!: The New Deal Creative Arts Christmas Spectacular
Annual holiday musical event showcasing original and traditional performances by local artists and youth participants.
The Sound of Music Production
Community theater production featuring local performers of all ages, serving as a flagship performance to engage the Hudson Valley arts community.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Creates original audio content and podcastsDevelops and produces original podcasts in-house, including creative works performed by artists such as Sophia & Elena.
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New Play Development Programs 1 activity
- Hosts theater festivals and public readingsOrganizes and hosts the annual Hudson Valley Theatre Festival, featuring public readings of twelve selected plays each year.
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Youth Musical Theater Productions 1 activity
- Produces theatrical performances and musicalsProduces and stages live theatrical productions, including full-scale musicals such as The Sound of Music, Beetlejuice Jr., and Puffs, with roles for youth and adults, culminating in public performances.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Provides theater arts education programsOffers workshops, classes, and educational programming in theater arts for children, teens, and adults, including singing, dancing, acting, and crafting, with curricula often tied to musical theater productions.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$58K
Contributions & grants$30K52%
Program service revenue$26K45%
Investment income$9282%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$52K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
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balance sheet
Total assets$69K
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Net assets$54K
4 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +13.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Krista Libertino | Artistic Co-Executive Dir | 10 | $3K |
| Teresa Gasparini | Former Exec Dir | 1 | $2K |
board members · 4
- Cathy Lane — Director
- Dora Visbeck — Director
- Nancy Dotterer — Director
- Nicholas Shannon — Director
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Ann Woolsey Partner — Board Vice President of The New Deal Creative Arts Center
- Arts Mid Hudson Partner — Partner organization that supported or facilitated the New Deal Creative Arts Center's recognition at the Dutchess County Executive’s Art Awards.
- Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Partner — Local business sponsor supporting the New Deal Creative Arts Center
- Cathy Lane Partner — Board Member of The New Deal Creative Arts Center
- Christ the Messiah Church Partner — Hosts rehearsals for The New Deal Creative Arts Center's productions at its location in Rhinebeck, NY.
- Crystal Herriman Partner — Board Secretary of The New Deal Creative Arts Center
- D&S Home Services Partner — Local business sponsor supporting the New Deal Creative Arts Center
- Dora Visbeck Partner — Board Member of The New Deal Creative Arts Center
- HappyNEST Partner — Local business sponsor supporting the New Deal Creative Arts Center
- Hyde Park Jeweler Partner — Local business sponsor supporting the New Deal Creative Arts Center
- John Pecchia Partner — Board Treasurer of The New Deal Creative Arts Center
- Justin Doro Partner — Board Member of The New Deal Creative Arts Center
- McDonald’s Partner — Local business sponsor supporting the New Deal Creative Arts Center
- Mike Arteaga’s Health & Fitness Center Partner — Local business sponsor supporting the New Deal Creative Arts Center
- Nancy Dotterer Partner — Board Member of The New Deal Creative Arts Center
- Nicholas Shannon Partner — Board Member of The New Deal Creative Arts Center
- Rhinebeck Bank Partner — Local business sponsor supporting the New Deal Creative Arts Center
- Ron M. Lane Partner — Board President of The New Deal Creative Arts Center
- Sophia & Elena Partner — Collaborators who created and performed the podcast
- St. James Parish Hall Partner — Venue partner hosting performances for The New Deal Creative Arts Center's youth productions.
- St. James’ Episcopal Church Partner — Hosted the production of The Sound of Music in its spiritual home
- Stewart’s Shops Partner — Local business sponsor supporting the New Deal Creative Arts Center
- Sweet’s Funeral Home Partner — Local business sponsor supporting the New Deal Creative Arts Center
- The New Deal Creative Arts Center Network — Presents the Hudson Valley Theatre Festival as part of its programming.
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.
- Arts-Based Education for Critical Engagementmethodology: theatre-as-educationBy using theater as a medium for education, the organization fosters critical examination and learning, because immersive artistic participation encourages deeper cognitive and emotional engagement than traditional formats.
- Immersive Arts Training for Rapid Developmentmethodology: accelerated-theatrical-trainingThrough accelerated, intensive theater programs, participants develop artistic skills and collaborative confidence quickly, because condensed, high-engagement formats compress experiential learning cycles and encourage bold creative risk-taking.
- Inclusive Participation Model in the Artsmethodology: inclusive_community_artsBy removing barriers related to age, ability, experience, and identity in casting and programming, the organization increases community ownership and artistic engagement, because inclusive access fosters belonging and empowers underrepresented voices to participate fully.