named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
ArtsFest
Annual four-day, citywide celebration featuring free music, dance, visual arts, artisan markets, and open artist studios across more than 40 venues in New Rochelle and Pelham.
Doctorow Legacy Initiative
Commissioning and installation of a public statue honoring author E.L. Doctorow, accompanied by readings, performances, and historical tours related to his work.
NRNY Murals
Public art initiative commissioning large-scale murals by renowned street artists in collaboration with Street Art for Mankind and the City of New Rochelle.
Pop-Up Libraries
Community art project installing artist-designed Little Free Libraries throughout New Rochelle to promote literacy and public engagement with reading.
Rotunda Gallery Exhibits
Three to four annual visual art exhibitions displayed in the NRCA Rotunda Gallery at New Rochelle City Hall, showcasing local and regional artists.
Summer Sounds Concert Series
Free weekly concerts held every Wednesday and Friday during summer months at Hudson Park and downtown New Rochelle, featuring live music, food trucks, and free yoga classes.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 2 activities
- Hosting performing arts events and concertsOrganizes regular live performances including theatrical productions such as Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," dance recitals, film screenings, spoken word events, and concert series across genres like jazz, rock, gospel, hip-hop, and classical. Events are held at venues including Hudson Park, Forbes Auditorium, and the Ossie Davis Theater.
- Providing platforms for local artists and performersHosts an annual Artists Exhibit and Talent Show at the Ossie Davis Theater, offering local musicians, dancers, and spoken word artists performance opportunities. Organizes pop-up performance series such as "Arts Encounters" and "Dance En Plein Air" on Library Green to increase access to local talent.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 2 activities
- Producing public art installations and muralsLeads the creation and installation of large-scale public art, including the NRNY Murals project that launched 8 murals in 2019 and added 12 more in 2022, totaling 20 citywide murals. Also facilitated the donation and reinstallation of Ugo Mochi’s “The Landing of the Huguenots” mural at New Rochelle City Hall.
- Supporting community reading through public art initiativesCo-sponsored the installation of six artist-designed Little Free Libraries and six Pop-Up Libraries across public spaces in New Rochelle to promote literacy and community engagement with the arts in partnership with local organizations.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Delivering arts education and enrichment programsProvides teaching artist-led arts enrichment programming for the Parks & Recreation Summer Fun Camp, integrating creative disciplines into youth summer activities in New Rochelle.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organizing and hosting public art exhibitionsProduces multiple annual art exhibitions, including one at the New Rochelle Public Library and three in the NRCA Rotunda Gallery at City Hall, featuring local and notable artists such as Ugo Mochi and Norman Rockwell. Also presents thematic exhibits like "It Happened Here: Life in New Rochelle During the American Revolution."
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Producing annual citywide arts festivalsProduces ArtsFest annually as a four-day, citywide celebration featuring visual art, performances, workshops, and family activities across more than 40 venues in New Rochelle and Pelham, attracting thousands of attendees. Also produces the Summer Sounds Concert Series with 9 weekly free concerts in Hudson Park, complemented by yoga classes and food trucks.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Producing arts-focused media contentProduces the podcast series "All About the Arts," featuring interviews with artists and cultural figures from Westchester County, expanding public access to local arts narratives.
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Artist and Curatorial Publications 1 activity
- Publishing artist directories to strengthen arts networksPublished a comprehensive directory listing over 300 local artists, writers, musicians, and performers to enhance visibility and community engagement with the regional arts ecosystem.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognizing community contributions to the artsHonors individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts in New Rochelle, most recently during the 50th anniversary celebration event "Art Lives Here" in May 2025.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Installing public sculptures and memorialsSpearheaded the installation of a public statue honoring author E.L. Doctorow in Huguenot Park in October 2023, serving as the lead agency for the Doctorow Legacy Initiative and overseeing both fundraising and physical placement of the sculpture.
- Serving as fiscal agent for arts initiativesActs as fiscal agent for external projects such as the Doctorow Legacy Initiative, providing financial oversight and administrative support for the development of permanent public memorials.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$187K
Contributions & grants$168K90%
Program service revenue$14K7%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$131K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$1K
Grants paid out$1K
balance sheet
Total assets$136K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$136K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +37.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE FABRIS | DIRECTOR | 3 | $1K |
board members · 11
- ANTHONY PAOLERCIO — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA DAVIS — DIRECTOR
- CHARLES FAZZINO — DIRECTOR
- JANINE JONES — DIRECTOR
- LESLIE DEMUS — DIRECTOR
- MARIA BOAN — DIRECTOR
- MONICA DEANE — DIRECTOR
- NICK CARTER — DIRECTOR
- SELENA EVANS — DIRECTOR
- XIMENA FRANCELLA — DIRECTOR
- ZAHRA JLAYER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- ArtsWestchester Funder — Grantee of ArtsWestchester with funding made possible by Westchester County government.
- ArtsWestchester Network — NRCA events are promoted through ArtsWestchester's media channels including ArtsNews, website, and eNews newsletter.
- ArtsWestchester Partner — Provided support for phase two of the NRNY Murals project.
- ArtsWestchester Partner — Supporting organization enabling NRCA programs
- Assembly Member Amy Paulin Government — Secured a $125,000 New York State grant to fund the E.L. Doctorow statue.
- City of New Rochelle Government — Collaborated through appointed officials including the mayor and city historian on the Doctorow Legacy Initiative.
- City of New Rochelle Government — Primary supporter and founding entity of NRCA
- City of New Rochelle Partner — Collaborates on art exhibitions in the Rotunda Gallery at City Hall and co-produces the Summer Sounds Concert Series through the Department of Parks and Recreation.
- City of New Rochelle Partner — Collaborates on visual arts exhibitions, public art projects, and operation of the NRCA Rotunda Gallery.
- City of New Rochelle Partner — Collaborating partner in the NRNY Murals public art project.
- City of New Rochelle Department of Development Government — Partnered with NRCA to bring public art murals to New Rochelle.
- Dance Theatre of Harlem Partner — Partnered to create the exhibit "Harlem? Harlem! The Dance Theatre of Harlem 1969-2010" and host live performances and a film festival.
- Department of Parks & Recreation Partner — Collaborates with the New Rochelle Council on the Arts as a community partner in supporting the arts.
- Dept. of Parks and Recreation Government — Collaborated on the installation of Pop-Up Libraries and provided arts enrichment for the Summer Fun Camp.
- Dept. of Parks and Recreation Government — Collaborates with the Department of Parks and Recreation through an ex-officio board position held by the Commissioner
- Iona College Arts Council Partner — Co-sponsored a virtual art exhibit with NRCA.
- Iona College Council on the Arts Partner — Co-sponsored the virtual exhibit _Unapologetically Me: A Response by Alvin Clayton_ during the pandemic.
- Irvington Shakespeare Company Partner — Partnered with NRCA to present Shakespeare performances in New Rochelle, including “Acting Shakespeare” and “Love’s Labor Lost”.
- My Brothers Keeper New Rochelle Partner — Collaborated on the installation of six Pop-Up Libraries throughout New Rochelle.
- New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence Partner — Co-sponsored bi-annual visits and performances by Oxford University’s a cappella group Out of the Blue, including public and school-based events.
- New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence Partner — Coordinated with the New Rochelle Council on the Arts on the Doctorow Legacy Initiative committee.
- New Rochelle Opera Partner — Collaborates frequently on performing arts events and productions.
- Red Monkey Theater Group Partner — Partner theater group performing Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" at the Summer Sounds series.
- Songcatchers Partner — Collaborates frequently on performing arts events and productions.
- Street Art for Mankind Partner — Co-sponsored the NRNY Murals project in November 2019, bringing world-renowned street artists to create public art in New Rochelle.
- Street Art for Mankind Partner — Co-sponsored the NRNY Murals project with world-renowned street artists in 2019.
- Street Art for Mankind Partner — Collaborated with NRCA and the City of New Rochelle to install the 20 NRNY Murals.
- Street Art for Mankind Partner — Curatorial partner responsible for selecting international street artists for the NRNY Murals project.
- Tipsy Podcast Network Partner — Production partner for the NRCA podcast "All About the Arts".
- Tutti Bravi Partner — Collaborates on presenting new and original works by local writers, including staged readings such as 'Little Rock of the North' in 2019.
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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.
- Collaborative Network Amplificationmethodology: collaborative_network_amplificationBy partnering with municipal entities, regional arts organizations, and local nonprofits, the organization expands the reach and impact of its programs, because institutional collaboration increases access to space, audiences, and resources that amplify community engagement.
- Community Engagement Through Arts Accessmethodology: community-engagement-through-arts-accessBy providing free, accessible public arts programming—including concerts, festivals, and public art installations—the organization increases community participation in the arts, because removing financial and spatial barriers enables broader and more diverse engagement.
- Cultural Placemaking and Identity Buildingmethodology: cultural_placemakingBy integrating public art, historic recognition, and storytelling into communal spaces and narratives, the organization strengthens collective identity and civic pride, because visible cultural markers foster a shared sense of place and belonging.