named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
A Love Letter to Haverstraw
Mural by Manuel Santana located at 57 Broadway, celebrating the spirit and identity of Haverstraw through artistic expression
Freedom Colors Mural
First in a series of four historical murals, located at Haverstraw African American Memorial Park, depicting African American contributions to the village’s development
Haverstraw Crawl Eats and Beats
Annual community festival featuring food samplings from local restaurants, live music, kids' activities, and craft beverage garden; held downtown without admission fee
Haverstraw Historical Mural Project
Public art initiative commissioning large-scale vinyl murals on downtown buildings, beginning with themes of local history, brickmaking heritage, and Civil War-era resilience
Haverstraw: River to Ridge
Four-panel mural series by J. Kenneth Leap celebrating Haverstraw’s fire service history, natural landscape, community life, and river heritage
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Commissions and installs public art muralsManages a multi-year public art initiative commissioning and installing a series of murals throughout Haverstraw, including “Haverstraw Taking Flight,” “Haverstraw: River to Ridge,” and “A Love Letter to Haverstraw,” with funding and project oversight provided by the organization.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Facilitates community-based public art projectsEngages local residents in creating permanent public art installations, such as the hand-decorated ceramic tile murals featuring indigenous animals and Hudson River ships, installed at Village Hall in 2016 and 2017.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes public arts festivals and community eventsHosts recurring public events such as the Haverstraw Crawl Eats and Beats and the Riverwide Arts Music Festival, which feature local food, live music, kids' activities, and community engagement components.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Supports local artists through stipends and project fundingProvides $500 design development fees to semifinalist artists and funds fabrication, printing, materials, and installation for public art projects, including the downtown Haverstraw mural series.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$74K
Contributions & grants$74K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$79K
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balance sheet
Total assets$17K
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Net assets$17K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- ArtsWestchester Government — Administers the Rockland Decentralization Project Grants funded by the New York State Council on the Arts.
- Board of Trustees of Haverstraw Partner — Collaborates in hosting the Food Crawl and Riverwide Arts Music Festival.
- City of Haverstraw Partner — Hosts the Food Crawl and Riverwide Arts Music Festival in collaboration with the organization.
- Department of Public Works (Haverstraw) Partner — Hosts the Food Crawl and Riverwide Arts Music Festival, providing operational and logistical support.
- Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Government — Provided a grant to Haverstraw Riverwide Arts to fund the commissioning of public murals in Haverstraw, NY.
- Haverstraw African American Connection Partner — Co-manages Haverstraw African American Memorial Park, the site of the first mural commissioned by Haverstraw Riverwide Arts.
- Living History Co. LLC Partner — Provides immersive historical reenactments and educational programming during the Food Crawl event.
- Mayor Mike Kohut Partner — Supports and hosts organizational events as part of municipal leadership.
- NY Waterway Ferry Partner — Provides ferry transportation service between Haverstraw and Ossining during the event.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides funding support through the Rockland Decentralization Project Grants via the Decentralization Program (DEC).
- Rockland Tourism Partner — Collaborates on the production and distribution of the Village of Haverstraw Tourism Guide.
- Village of Haverstraw Partner — Co-hosts the "Haverstraw Crawl Eats and Beats" event.
- Village of Haverstraw Partner — Collaborates with Haverstraw Riverwide Arts on the downtown historical mural project.
- Village of Haverstraw Partner — Hosted the permanent installation of the community tile murals at Village Hall, 40 New Main Street.
- Village of Haverstraw Partner — Partnered with Haverstraw Riverwide Arts to install public murals, including co-managing the Haverstraw African American Memorial Park where the first mural was located.
strategies · 5
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-Engaged Public Artmethodology: community-engaged public artBy involving community members in the co-creation of public art, the organization strengthens local identity and ownership because participatory processes build deeper cultural connection and pride.
- Inclusive Access to Artsmethodology: inclusive_access_to_artsBy removing demographic and socioeconomic barriers to participation, the organization increases community engagement in the arts because equitable access fosters broader cultural inclusion and belonging.
- Municipal Partnerships for Community Eventsmethodology: municipal-partnershipBy collaborating with municipal entities to host arts and food events, the organization expands reach and sustainability because leveraging public infrastructure enables larger, more accessible programming.
- Place-Based Storytelling for Cultural Connectionmethodology: place-based_storytellingBy creating public art that reflects local history, ecology, and landmarks, the organization reinforces community identity because culturally resonant narratives increase attachment and collective memory.
- Public Art for Community Revitalizationmethodology: public_art_for_community_revitalizationBy integrating public art and cultural programming into public spaces, the organization stimulates community revitalization because artistic activation increases foot traffic, civic pride, and local economic engagement.