named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Visiting Artist Program at Siena Art Institute
Partnership with the Siena Art Institute where residency artists spend a day as visiting artists, engaging with students and the local art community.
Woodman Artist Residency
Offers up to three-month residencies in Tuscany for mid-career and established artists in disciplines including ceramics, painting, music, writing, and curation. Includes private studio and living space, access to technical support, and opportunities for open studios and exhibitions in Florence.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 3 activities
- Administer competitive international artist selection processSelects resident artists through a competitive international nomination and jury process; 13 artists representing seven disciplines and four countries were chosen for participation in the program.
- Operate artist residency program in TuscanyProvides housing and dedicated studio spaces in Antella, Tuscany for mid-career and established artists from diverse disciplines, cultures, and economic backgrounds, offering up to three months of uninterrupted creative time within a three-year window of selection. The program supports artistic practice in ceramics, painting, photography, music, curation, and other media, with facilities including Studio Betty (for ceramics) and Studio George (for writers, musicians, and visual artists).
- Run Spring Group initiative for emerging Italian artistsLaunched in Spring 2024, this initiative engages emerging Italian artists through a dedicated residency and open studio format, including a four-day event where artists and curators shared their practices and a ceramics-focused residency in Spring 2025 during which new works were developed and fired.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Deliver financial support to ensure residency accessibilityProvides financial assistance to remove economic barriers and ensure access to the residency program for artists from all economic backgrounds.
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Art Appreciation and Public Engagement 1 activity
- Host public engagement events for residentsOrganizes open studio events, launch celebrations, and exhibitions to present resident artists’ work to the public, including a 2025 open studio event in Italy featuring Eva Davidova and Sian Proctor, a residency launch event in Betty Woodman’s former studio, and a November 2025 celebration marking the first full year of the program.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Provide technical and material support to resident artistsOffers on-site artist/technician support for studio operations, including material sourcing, equipment use, and technical assistance in specialized practices such as ceramics hand-building and glazing, with recent upgrades including a slab roller, extruder, airbrush, and compressor added to Studio Betty in 2025.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$98K
Contributions & grants$96K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$7261%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$77K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$47K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$78K
Cash—
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Net assets$78K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +85.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Gordon Knox | Executive Director | 10 | $40K |
board members · 1
- Harriett Moss — Board Member
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Alfred University Network — Alma mater of Betty Woodman, where she studied at the School for American Craftsmen
- Andrea Torrice Woodman Partner — Co-founder who helped realize the residency through investment of time, resources, and care.
- Bemis Center Partner — Hosted a retrospective exhibition of George Woodman’s paintings in 2006
- Betty Woodman Partner — Co-founder of the artistic vision for the residency, recognized as a teacher and artist.
- Betty and George Woodman Partner — Foundation is based on the artistic legacy of Betty and George Woodman.
- Betty and George Woodman Partner — Founders whose artistic legacy informs the foundation's residency program
- Betty and George Woodman Partner — Hosted a celebration event for the residency program at their Chelsea studio.
- Charlie Woodman Partner — Co-founder who helped realize the residency through investment of time, resources, and care.
- Florence Partner — Provides opportunities for resident artists to exhibit their work in the city of Florence.
- George Woodman Partner — Co-founder of the artistic vision for the residency, recognized as a teacher and artist.
- Guggenheim Museum Partner — Exhibited George Woodman’s work in New York
- Harvard University Network — George Woodman received a BA in Philosophy from this institution
- Institute of Contemporary Arts Partner — Hosted a major exhibition of Betty Woodman’s work in London in 2016
- Lorenzo Partner — Artist and studio facilitator who prepares and supports use of the ceramics studio and residency facilities.
- Lorenzo Cianchi Partner — Curator of the Spring Group initiative
- Lorenzo Cianchi Partner — Staff member who introduced visitors to the residency and showcased resident artists’ work at the open studio in Italy.
- MOMA Partner — Exhibited George Woodman’s work
- Maria Partner — Artist and local facilitator who orients residents to the residency and supports their creative work.
- Maria Pecchioli Partner — Curator of the Spring Group initiative
- Maria Pecchioli Partner — Staff member who introduced visitors to the residency and showcased resident artists’ work at the open studio in Italy.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — Hosted a retrospective exhibition of Betty Woodman’s work in 2006
- Museo del Chopo Partner — Exhibited George Woodman’s work in Mexico City
- Palazzo Pitti Partner — Exhibited George Woodman’s work in Firenze, Italy
- Siena Art Institute Partner — Partnership through which residency artists engage as visiting artists for a day.
- Spring Group Partner — Group of young Italian artists who worked in Betty's studio and were featured in the 2025 open studio event.
- University of Colorado, Boulder Network — Institution where both Betty and George Woodman taught; Betty from 1978 to 1998, George from 1956 to 1995
- University of New Mexico Network — George Woodman earned an MFA in Painting from this institution
- Woodman Family Foundation Partner — No affiliation or association with the Woodman Family Foundation.
strategies · 4
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.
- Beauty-Centered and Intergenerational Artistic Practice 111 orgsmethodology: beauty-centered_practiceBy centering beauty and fostering intergenerational dialogue in artistic practice, the residency strengthens artistic legacy and innovation, because engagement across generations deepens aesthetic inquiry and sustains a living tradition of artistic values.shared approach: Unrestricted Artist Support →
- Economic Accessibility to Ensure Equitable Participation 111 orgsmethodology: economic-accessibilityBy removing economic barriers to residency participation, the program increases access for artists of all financial backgrounds, because financial equity in selection enables a more diverse, representative, and socially inclusive cohort of artists.shared approach: Unrestricted Artist Support →
- Juried International Selection for Artistic Rigor and Diversity 111 orgsmethodology: juried_international_selectionBy selecting artists through a rotating international jury process that includes curators, gallerists, and activists, the residency ensures high artistic standards and diverse perspectives, because structured peer review and global nomination broaden creative exchange and maintain program integrity.shared approach: Unrestricted Artist Support →
- Process-Centered Artistic Development 111 orgsmethodology: process-centered_artistic_developmentBy prioritizing the artistic process over the production of finished works, the residency fosters deeper creative exploration and innovation, because removing product pressure enables risk-taking, vulnerability, and long-term artistic growth.shared approach: Unrestricted Artist Support →