named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Poetic Affair
Bi-weekly open mic and writing workshop series that provides a space for participants to explore poetry and storytelling, using model poems, music, and prompts to inspire radical, healing-centered creative expression.
The Muse Market
Curated pop-up vendor hour during Poetic Affair events that celebrates and uplifts local creatives, fostering connection, collaboration, and community among artists.
Writing Workshops
Bi-weekly workshops facilitated by Paul LaTorre and Ray Jane that encourage collaboration, creativity, and exploration of personal cycles of rising, falling, and healing through poetry and storytelling.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Literary Events & Workshops 3 activities
- Conduct writing and poetry workshops for artistsHosts ongoing writing workshops, including bi-weekly sessions focused on poetry and storytelling, as well as specialized cycles such as the exquisite corpse method, to foster creativity and collaboration among literary and performance artists. Over 200 workshops have been delivered to date.
- Host and operate Poetic Affair open mic eventsOrganizes and runs Poetic Affair, a recurring open mic program that features live performances by literary and performing artists, with documented events such as the January 16, 2019 evening featuring six named performers. Includes a pop-up vendor hour to support local creatives.
- Organize literary and performance eventsProduces and hosts a series of events for literary and performance artists, including over 80 events to date, such as Poetic Affair and other gatherings that support artistic expression and community engagement.
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Engage artists in underserved communitiesCreates and supports opportunities specifically for literary and performing artists in underserved communities, fostering inclusion and access to the arts through programming and events.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$42K
Contributions & grants$40K94%
Program service revenue$2K5%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$45K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$12K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$13K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$13K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -18.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amira Mustapha | Executive Director | 40 | $11K |
board members · 2
- Chaunice Chaunice — Board Member
- Rina Madhani — Board Member
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Bharati Foundation Government — Presented the Leadership Award to founder Amira Mustapha in 2019 for service and commitment to the art community.
- Bronx Council on the Arts Funder — Provider of multiple Community Arts Fund Grants to Art Defined Productions since 2013.
- Kamand Kojouri Partner — Quoted as a contributing voice in Art Defined's community impact messaging.
- Paul Con Queso Partner — Facilitator of bi-weekly writing workshops
- Poets and Writers, Inc. Funder — Has provided annual support to Art Defined Productions since 2014.
- Ray Jane Partner — Facilitator of bi-weekly writing workshops
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.
- Art for Community Development and Healingmethodology: art-for-community-developmentBy using art education and creative writing as tools for personal and collective growth, we strengthen literacy, critical thinking, and emotional resilience in underserved communities because creative expression fosters cognitive, emotional, and social development.
- Artist Empowerment through Ownership and Visibilitymethodology: artist-empowerment-through-ownershipBy creating artist-forward, nurturing environments that emphasize ownership and intrinsic value, we support professional and personal growth among artists because recognition and autonomy increase agency and sustainable creative practice.
- Community-Engaged Art as Collective Activationmethodology: community-engaged art collectiveBy organizing live artistic events and building collectives that center local artists, we activate community participation and cultural belonging because shared artistic experiences build trust, visibility, and collective identity.