named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Artichoke Ambassadors
Training and mentorship program for artist-activists that includes eco-arts practices, activism strategies, project planning, and individualized mentorship to foster environmental justice leadership.
Clean Up/Art Build
Community clean-up event followed by collaborative creation of art installations using collected materials, combining citizen science with artistic expression.
Liberate the Earth
Site-adaptive dance performance that includes community rehearsals and craft workshops using recycled materials to promote zero-waste principles. Open to all, regardless of dance experience.
Modeling Environmental Justice
Experiential workshop using movement and group activities to explore environmental justice principles, tailored for youth, adults, educators, and arts professionals.
Trashion - Fashion from Trash
Hands-on workshop where participants create wearable fashion from plastic bags and recyclables, often culminating in a parade or fashion show.
Your Planet
Beach-based performance accompanied by clean-up efforts and data gathering, often involving local drum circles. Combines artistic expression with environmental stewardship.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Original Dance Performance Production 2 activities
- Create and present site-adaptive dance performancesProduces dance performances that respond to specific environments and communities, including beach-based and city park settings, often integrated with environmental themes and civic engagement. The company has held 22 performance seasons in New York and toured nationally and internationally.
- Produce performance projects on river ecosystems and environmental rightsCreates and performs works such as "Within the Waters" and "Moving the Rights of Rivers," which explore river ecosystems, water rights, and civic engagement through narrative dance and participatory performance.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Collaborate with artists and institutions on participatory projectsPartners with individual artists such as Jonathan Colafrancesco and Sydney Foley, as well as institutions and communities, to develop and present participatory performance works and educational initiatives.
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Deliver educational and participatory eco-arts programsOffers workshops, community rehearsals, craft builds, and interactive events that integrate dance, environmental science, and activism—such as creating costumes from recycled materials and modeling environmental justice principles through movement. These programs engage participants in learning about plastic pollution, river ecosystems, and environmental justice.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host community festivals and public eventsOrganizes an annual day-long festival featuring performances, arts engagements, and interactive activities centered on environmental justice and eco-arts activism, along with community conversations and pop-up performances tied to retrospective exhibitions.
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Beach and Waterway Cleanup Initiatives 1 activity
- Implement environmental stewardship and cleanup initiativesOrganizes trash and beach cleanups often paired with data collection via app and the creation of collaborative art installations from collected materials. These activities are integrated into performance projects and community events to promote environmental responsibility.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Provide training and mentorship for artist activistsRuns the Artichoke Ambassadors program, an annual initiative offering training, mentorship, and project planning support for artist activists focused on eco-arts and direct activism strategies. Two cohorts have been hosted to date.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$82K
Contributions & grants$69K84%
Program service revenue$11K13%
Investment income$2K3%
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expenses
Total expenses$68K
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balance sheet
Total assets$96K
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Net assets$96K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +18.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNN NEUMAN | TREASURER | 1 | $20K |
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- 2022 Artichoke Ambassador Partner — Former participant in the Artichoke Ambassadors program who reported increased confidence in understanding and explaining environmental justice.
- 2023 Artichoke Ambassador Partner — Former participant who engaged in perspective-taking, connection-making, and personal discovery through the program.
- 2024 Artichoke Ambassador Partner — Former participant who highlighted the program's role in revealing diverse pathways for taking action.
- 2025 Artichoke Ambassador Partner — Current or recent participant who praised the facilitators for meeting participants where they are and tailoring the experience to individual interests and skills.
- Canarsie Partner — Recognizes the Canarsie people as traditional stewards of the land where the organization operates.
- Gowanus Dredgers Partner — Hosts the photography retrospective and related events at the Gowanus Dredgers boathouse.
- Gowanus Neighborhood Coalition for Justice Partner — Collaborated with the Gowanus Neighborhood Coalition for Justice on envisioning sustainable and just urban futures through collective action.
- Munsee Lenape Partner — Recognizes the Munsee Lenape people as traditional stewards of the land where the organization operates.
- Robin Michals Partner — Photographer documenting Artichoke Dance Company’s Immersive Performance Tours.
- communities Partner — Engages with communities to co-create participatory performance projects focused on environmental and civic themes.
- institutional funders Funder — Provides financial support to Artichoke Dance Company
- institutions Partner — Collaborates with institutions to create participatory performance projects.
- local drum circles Partner — Collaborates with local drum circles during beach-based performances of "Your Planet."
- organizations Partner — Works with organizations to develop impactful, participatory performance projects.
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 as Catalyst for Environmental Action 72 orgsmethodology: art-as-catalystBy using dance and narrative-driven performance as an emotional and intellectual entry point, the organization inspires audiences and participants to engage in environmental justice and take tangible climate action, because embodied and story-based experiences create deeper personal resonance than informational messaging alone.shared approach: Art as Emotional Catalyst →
- Embodied Learning and Community-Integrated Practice 72 orgsmethodology: embodied_learningBy engaging individuals in interactive dance, movement, and co-creative performance activities — including community rehearsals and art-making with recycled materials — the organization deepens environmental awareness and stewardship, because physical participation and personal contribution foster stronger cognitive and emotional connections to ecological issues.shared approach: Art as Emotional Catalyst →
- Integrated Art-Environment-Civic Engagement 72 orgsmethodology: art-environment-civic_integrationBy combining artistic practice with environmental activism, citizen science, and policy advocacy, the organization fosters cross-sector collaboration and systemic change, because integrating art into civic and ecological processes expands reach, reimagines solutions, and mobilizes diverse communities more effectively than single-domain approaches.shared approach: Art as Emotional Catalyst →