named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Moving Image
Collaborative initiative with the NYC Department of Education to develop a comprehensive, sequential curriculum for media arts education from grades K–12.
Media Workshops
Hands-on educational programs in film, animation, photography, and digital media for K–12 students and educators, designed to build visual and digital literacy.
Teaching Artist Program
Employs professional media artists as educators who deliver workshops in schools and community settings, integrating artistic practice with pedagogy.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Photography Education 1 activity
- Conduct specialized photography programs for youthRuns targeted photography initiatives in NYC schools, including the Benjamin N. Cardozo High School Photography Program and the ECDD photography program. Conducts school-based photography residencies such as 'Beyond the Frame' at Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School and projects at PS 130, International High School at Lafayette, and Lower East Side Prep High School.
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Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
- Deliver in-school media arts education programsProvides long-term, in-classroom media arts workshops for K-12 students and teachers in New York City public schools, covering photography, video, animation, audio, and web-based projects. Since 2004, served over 30,000 students and 3,000 teachers through teaching artist residencies and institutional partnerships.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Implement media arts residency programs in schoolsFacilitates structured media arts residencies in NYC public schools, such as the 'Man vs Nature' residency at Brooklyn Theater Arts High School, the International Media Maker Residency at International High School for Health Sciences, and the 'Walking and Talking NY' program at Lower East Side Prep High School.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Produce educational and documentary filmsCreates full-service documentary and educational videos on arts education and school transformation, including films on MS 223, the Guggenheim’s Learning Through Art Program, Roundabout Theatre Company’s education initiatives, and a national overview of arts education restoration. Also produces training and promotional videos, such as an introduction to learning opportunities at the Hudson River Museum and professional development content for Yonkers teachers.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Produce student media exhibitions and festivalsOrganizes annual public showcases of student media work, including the New York City Public School Film Festival (co-produced for seven years) and an annual exhibition of student photography and video focused on NYC. Also maintains an online gallery of student portraits from International Community High School and Manhattan International High School.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Provide global animation capacity buildingConducts animation workshops worldwide for diverse communities, having delivered over 100 global workshops to build creative skills and access to technology.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$537K
Contributions & grants$280K52%
Program service revenue$263K49%
Investment income$240%
Other revenue$-6K
expenses
Total expenses$528K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$269K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$429K
Cash$344K
Investments$0
Liabilities$16K
Net assets$412K
Liquid reserves7.8 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +7.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NELLE STOKES | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $95K |
board members · 6
- BRETTE WESTERLUND — VICE PRESIDE
- CHARU ARGAWAL — TRUSTEE
- NANCY BARRY — TRUSTEE
- NANCY CAMARATA — PRESIDENT
- SARA VILLAGOMEZ — TRUSTEE
- SUJI KANG BAAK — TREASURER
relationships · 75
Who they work with
- AEO Foundation Funder — Supports Magic Box Productions through financial contributions.
- ArtsConnection Partner — Danilo Randjic-Coleman worked as a Teaching Artist with this organization before becoming Principal Teaching Artist at Magic Box Productions.
- BRIC Partner — Rachael Guma conducts stop motion animation workshops at this organization.
- Benjamin N. Cardozo High School Partner — Collaborates on a photography program for high school students.
- Berest Dance Center Partner — Sheetal Matani consulted for this center’s “Dance for Joy” outreach program serving underrepresented youth.
- Bronx International High School Partner — School partner in the Bronx
- Brooklyn Arts Council Partner — Danilo Randjic-Coleman worked as a Teaching Artist with this organization prior to joining Magic Box Productions.
- Brooklyn International High School Partner — Engaged students in media arts programming.
- Brooklyn Theater Arts High School Partner — Hosted an arts residency program focused on "Man vs Nature."
- Chelsea Career & Technical Education High School Partner — School partner in Manhattan
- Chelsea High School Partner — Involved multiple students in media arts programs.
- Children's Museum of the Arts Partner — Rachael Guma teaches animation and sound for film workshops at this institution.
- Con Edison Funder — Supports Magic Box Productions through financial contributions.
- DOE Office of the Arts Partner — Co-producer of the New York City Public School Film Festival
- Fordham High School for the Arts Partner — School partner in the Bronx
- Government of Rwanda Government — Kathy Perrine served on the board of International Education Exchange, which collaborates with the Government of Rwanda to support public education initiatives.
- Hudson River Museum Partner — Partnered with Magic Box Productions to produce videos on educational programming and teacher training.
- Ink Well Foundation Partner — Lisa LaBracio serves as an event director with this foundation.
- Intermediate School 75R Frank D Paulo Partner — School partner in Staten Island
- International Community High School Partner — Collaborates with Magic Box Productions to feature student portraits in public galleries.
- International Community High School Partner — School partner in the Bronx
- International High School at Lafayette Partner — School partner in Brooklyn
- International High School for Health Sciences Partner — Hosted the International Media Maker Residency and student photography program.
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School Partner — School partner in Manhattan
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School for International Careers Partner — Partnered on the 'Beyond the Frame' photography residency program.
- Junior High School 194 William Carr Partner — School partner in Queens
- Katonah Elementary School Partner — School partner in Westchester
- Linden Tree Elementary School Partner — School partner in the Bronx
- Lower East Side Prep High School Partner — Collaborated on the 'Walking and Talking NY' program.
- Lower East Side Preparatory High School Partner — School partner in Manhattan
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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.
- Arts-Integrated Skill Developmentmethodology: arts-integrationBy integrating media arts into education through residencies and co-taught curricula, the organization builds visual and digital literacy, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, because hands-on creative practice strengthens cognitive and social learning outcomes.
- Inclusive and Accessible Arts Educationmethodology: inclusive_arts_educationBy designing community-based, participatory arts programs, the organization promotes equity in access to creative learning, because prioritizing inclusivity, accessibility, and creative play enables meaningful engagement across diverse ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
- Youth Empowerment Through Creative Expressionmethodology: youth_empowerment_through_artsBy engaging youth in media arts and photography-based storytelling, the organization fosters empowerment, visibility, and critical engagement, because creative expression enables young people to represent their lived experiences and develop agency.