named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
ExploreART Adult
Series of hands-on art classes and workshops for adults in mediums including painting, drawing, alcohol ink, dot mandala, paper sculpting, pierogi making, and improvisational theater
Poetry and Prose Club
Free monthly gathering for adult writers to explore creative writing techniques and share work in a supportive environment
Psychic 101 with Andarta
Introductory class on developing psychic abilities, offered in conjunction with haunted history tours; taught by professional psychic and Reiki master Andarta
Ukrainian Egg Decorating (Pysanky)
Workshop teaching traditional Ukrainian egg decoration techniques with master artist Irene Grassman, covering cultural motifs, symbols, and heritage
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Regional Arts Advocacy & Promotion 3 activities
- Facilitating arts creation and presentation in Genesee and Orleans countiesSupports the development, presentation, and public experience of arts, heritage, and traditions across Genesee and Orleans counties through programming, exhibitions, and community engagement.
- Providing platform for community arts eventsOffers a public platform for submitting and promoting community arts events in the region.
- Supporting arts education through advocacy and fundingAdvocates for and provides grant funding to support arts education initiatives across the region.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 2 activities
- Managing the GO ART! Center as a cultural hubOperates and maintains the GO ART! Center at 201 East Main Street in Batavia, a historic downtown facility serving as a center for arts programming, exhibitions, and community events.
- Planning and developing GO BARN! cultural community hubDeveloping GO BARN!, a future cultural community hub at the Orleans County Fairgrounds, intended to offer workshop spaces, performance areas, community gardens, and support for local artists and small businesses.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Administering the Genean Awards for arts and cultureHosts an annual awards ceremony to recognize individuals and organizations in Genesee and Orleans counties for outstanding contributions to arts and culture, with annual cohorts recognized since at least 2025.
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Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
- Hosting community storytelling and narrative projectsRuns the “What Is Your Story?” project, collecting personal narratives through art, writing, and performance, and deploys Phone Booth Story Stations at festivals and schools for audio and video recordings, some of which are adapted into ballet performances in collaboration with New York Theatre Ballet.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Offering adult arts education and creative workshopsProvides a range of adult-focused classes and clubs including painting, drawing, burlesque, writing, improv, cooking, and specialty crafts such as Ukrainian egg decorating and dot mandala art.
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Nonprofit-Operated Cafés and Social Enterprises 1 activity
- Operating a public bakery and catering servicesRuns a bakery open Thursday through Saturday offering brioche rolls, bagels, and other baked goods, with pre-orders fulfilled Fridays and Saturdays, and provides catering services using bakery products.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Operating art exhibitions and galleriesManages and operates two gallery spaces in Genesee County, including rotating exhibitions in the GO ART! Center and the Oliver Gallery, featuring emerging artists, solo exhibitions, and fellowship cohorts.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizing community arts festivals and eventsProduces and hosts annual festivals including the Batavia Ramble Explore Art and Music Festival, Erie Canal Artisan Festival, Shakesbeer Steampunk Festival, and Just King’s Juneteenth Celebration, featuring live performances, vendors, and community participation.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Providing arts education and workshops for children and teensOffers hands-on arts education through creative camps during school breaks, field trips, and interdisciplinary youth programs in rural Genesee and Orleans counties.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Re-granting public and private funds to support arts and cultureRe-grants over $1 million in funding, including $63,084 in the current year, to support arts initiatives benefiting at least 10,000 residents and visitors in the region.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$938K
Contributions & grants$864K92%
Program service revenue$26K3%
Investment income$14K2%
Other revenue$34K
expenses
Total expenses$967K
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$269K
Grants paid out$375K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.05M
Cash$570K
Investments$0
Liabilities$397K
Net assets$654K
Liquid reserves7.1 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -2.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Hallock | Executive Director | 40 | $72K |
board members · 22
- Alyson Mercedes Tardy — Board of Directors
- Andrea Hofmeister — Board of Directors
- Andy Rich — Board of Directors
- Bill Hayes — Board of Directors
- Cathy Mack — Board of Directors
- Danielle Figura — Board of Directors
- Diana Fox — Board of Directors
- Gabrielle Lanich — Board of Directors
- Gregory Cole — Board of Directors
- Idris Salih — Board of Directors
- James Burns — Board of Directors
- Judy Wenrich — Board of Directors
- Kasey Edgerton — Board of Directors
- Leslie Moma — Secretary
- Linda Knipe — Board of Directors
- Linday Yoder — Board of Directors
- Liz Bailey — Board of Directors
- Patti Pacino — Board of Directors
- Phil Berry — Board of Directors
- Raeann Engler — Treasurer
- Shin Iburi — Vice President
- Tammy Hathaway — President
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Andarta Partner — Professional psychic and Reiki Master who leads Psychic 101 classes and tarot-themed art programs at GO ART!
- Bloomberg Connects Partner — Partnership to provide digital access and custom content through the Bloomberg Connects app.
- Chef Grace Partner — Culinary instructor who leads hands-on cooking classes in pasta and focaccia making at GO ART!
- Creatives Rebuild New York Partner — Collaborates with Creatives Rebuild New York through the Artist Employment Program to support artist-community partnerships.
- GO ART! Network — Operates The Batavia Club Gallery as part of GO ART! programming.
- GO ART! Center Partner — Stewards the GO ART! Center as a shared space and resource hub for artists and cultural organizations
- Greater Albion Community Recreation & Events, Inc (GACRE) Partner — Recognized as Organization of the Year in 2026 for its contributions to the local arts and culture community.
- Irene Grassman Partner — Master pysankar artist who teaches Ukrainian egg decorating classes in collaboration with GO ART!
- Just King Partner — Collaborates with Just King to present the Juneteenth Celebration Festival.
- Kevin Feary Partner — Local distinguished artist who teaches painting and drawing classes at GO ART!
- LGBT+ Giving Circle at the Rochester Area Community Foundation Funder — Primary funder supporting the "What Is Your Story?" community storytelling project.
- Lorie Longhany Partner — Self-taught artist with 30 years of teaching experience who leads acrylic landscape painting and studio art classes at GO ART!
- Lyndonville Lions Club Partner — Recognized as Supporter of the Cultural Sector of the Year in 2025 for its support of the local arts and culture community.
- Mia Barone of DotsAMia Partner — Instructor and self-taught dot mandala artist who leads dot mandala painting workshops at GO ART!
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Partner organization listed as an event organizer.
- New York State Council on the Arts Partner — Partnership to present the Rural and Traditional Arts Fellowship Exhibition.
- New York Theatre Ballet Partner — Collaborates on a ballet performance adapting stories from the "What Is Your Story?" project.
- Orleans County Fairgrounds Partner — Host site for the planned GO BARN! cultural community hub.
- Shake on the Lake Partner — Administers the Rural and Traditional Arts Fellowship in partnership with GO ART! and NYSCA.
- jfisher@goart.org Partner — Contact for catering inquiries and coordination.
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.
- Arts Education as a Pathway to Youth Development and Accessmethodology: arts-education-accessBy providing arts education in rural communities, we foster creativity, self-expression, and future opportunity among youth, because structured creative engagement builds confidence, skills, and cultural participation—especially where access is limited.
- Arts for Community Building and Cultural Vitalitymethodology: cultural_facilitationBy facilitating access to and participation in the arts, heritage, and traditions, we strengthen community cohesion and cultural life because shared creative experiences foster connection, identity, and belonging.
- Embodied Empowerment Through Performance and Movementmethodology: body_empowerment_through_performanceBy using cabaret, movement, and performance practices, we foster body empowerment and personal identity development in adults because embodied self-expression enables reconnection with agency, self-worth, and creative voice.
- Storytelling and Cultural Practices as Tools for Healing and Heritage Transmissionmethodology: cultural_heritage_through_craft_educationBy teaching traditional crafts and supporting personal storytelling across artistic forms, we promote healing, intergenerational connection, and cultural continuity because engaging with symbolic practices and personal narrative fosters empathy, identity, and communal resilience.