named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist Walkthroughs
Organizes public artist-led events, such as the "Echoes of Place" Artist Walkthrough, to deepen engagement with exhibited work
Equity Gallery Exhibitions
Hosts rotating exhibitions by member artists at its Broome Street gallery space, such as "Nose to Tail" and "Echoes of Place," providing professional展示 opportunities
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Administer membership and partnership programs to connect artists with patrons and opportunitiesOffers tiered artist memberships supporting community participation and career development, along with a Partnership Program for art supporters at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels, providing access to studio visits, exhibition tours, private collections, lectures, networking, and priority purchasing. Provides members with resources including open calls, grant proposal assistance, and curated events in collaboration with arts institutions.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Fund and manage artist support initiatives as a 501(c)(3) nonprofitAccepts tax-deductible contributions to fund its operations and artist support programs as a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Operate public art gallery and exhibition programs for member artistsOperates Equity Gallery, a public-facing exhibition space on the Lower East Side of New York City since 2015, offering year-round, open-access programming that showcases under-recognized artists of high merit through professionally adjudicated selection processes. Hosts solo, group, and thematic exhibitions in physical spaces (Equity Gallery, Sculpture Courtyard, Project Space) and online, including annual and biennial shows such as the Annual Member’s Invitational and Annual Gallery Invitational.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Provide career development and critique programming for artistsOffers workshops, lectures, artist talks, critiques, and clinics to support artist development. Maintains an ongoing artists’ critique group and provides portfolio reviews and studio visits—biennially for Cobalt, Rose, and Emerald members and unlimited access for Lifetime members—with in-person services in NYC boroughs and virtual options elsewhere.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$707K
Contributions & grants$686K97%
Program service revenue$-11K-2%
Investment income$33K5%
Other revenue$62
expenses
Total expenses$231K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$105K
Grants paid out$10K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$809K
Cash$137K
Investments$652K
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$807K
Liquid reserves41.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +256.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL GORMLEY | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $95K |
board members · 7
- ALAIYO BRADSHAW — DIRECTOR
- CHARLOTTE SEARS — SECRETARY
- KRISTIN KUNC — TREASURER
- MATT ROTA — CHAIR
- MIGUEL OTERO FUENTES — DIRECTOR
- SAVONA BAILY-MCCLAIN — DIRECTOR
- SIYAN WONG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Anita Shapolsky Gallery Partner — NYAE member Peter Bonner has exhibited at the Anita Shapolsky Gallery.
- Art Students League Partner — NYAE member Peter Bonner teaches at the Art Students League.
- Edward Hopper Partner — Co-founded NYAE in 1947 as one of the original practitioners involved in establishing the organization.
- Equity Gallery Partner — Collaborates with Equity Gallery to provide partners first buyer access to artworks and exhibitions.
- Equity Gallery Partner — NY Artists Equity Association operates or collaborates with Equity Gallery, where staff manage exhibitions and member services.
- Gwendolyn Knight Lawrence Partner — Co-founded NYAE in 1947 as one of the original practitioners involved in establishing the organization.
- Jacob Lawrence Partner — Co-founded NYAE in 1947 as one of the original practitioners involved in establishing the organization.
- Jeanne Heifetz Partner — Co-curator of the "Nose to Tail" exhibition at Equity Gallery
- Louise Nevelson Partner — Co-founded NYAE in 1947 as one of the original practitioners involved in establishing the organization.
- Michael Gormley Partner — Conducts biennial virtual portfolio reviews for members or serves as NYAE delegate.
- New York School of the Arts Partner — NYAE member Peter Bonner teaches at the New York School of the Arts (formerly the National Academy of Design).
- Patricia Fabricant Partner — Co-curator of the "Nose to Tail" exhibition at Equity Gallery
- Paul Cadmus Partner — Co-founded NYAE in 1947 as one of the original practitioners involved in establishing the organization.
- Robert Lehman Foundation Funder — Provided a grant to support the opening of the Broome Street Gallery in 1965.
- art fairs Partner — Partners with art fairs, including a New York City art fair included in the Gold membership level.
- biennials Partner — Collaborates with biennials to offer curated discussions and events for members.
- cultural organizations Partner — Collaborates with cultural organizations to provide access and programming for patrons and artists.
- galleries Partner — Collaborates with galleries to offer studio visits, exhibition tours, and other member events.
- institutions Partner — Partners with arts institutions to facilitate engagement between artists and patrons.
- members@nyartistsequity.org Partner — Primary contact email for member inquiries and support.
- museums Partner — Partners with museums to provide exhibition tours and educational programming for members.
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.
- Career-Stage-Based Development Pathwaymethodology: career-stage-based supportBy structuring membership and programming around distinct career stages—from students to established artists—the organization tailors support to produce more effective professional growth, because needs and goals differ significantly across an artist’s development trajectory.
- Curatorial Development Pathwaymethodology: curatorial development pathwayBy enabling advanced members to propose exhibitions for board review and realization, the organization builds curatorial capacity and leadership among artists because experiential learning in curation strengthens professional networks and institutional fluency.
- Integrated Artist Support Modelmethodology: integrated_artist_supportBy combining physical gallery space, public programming, and digital platforms, the organization expands access and opportunities for artists because integrated channels increase visibility, professional development, and community engagement across career stages.
- Open-Access, Merit-Based Exhibition Modelmethodology: open-access exhibition model with professional adjudicationBy using professionally adjudicated, open-access exhibitions, the organization surfaces under-recognized artists of high merit because this approach reduces gatekeeping and sets equitable benchmarks for artistic accomplishment, particularly benefiting underserved communities.
- Process-Centered Artistic Practicemethodology: process-over-productBy prioritizing artistic process and intent over finished products and market recognition, the organization fosters deeper creative exploration because it reduces commercial pressure and supports risk-taking, experimentation, and long-term artistic integrity.