named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Artists-in-Residence Program
Annual residency program offering mid-career conceptual artists an honorarium, professional development credits, studio visits, curatorial consultancy, and public engagement opportunities; themed cycles include "Borders + Boundaries," "Racial Justice," and "Healing."
KODA x Stilt City Retreat
Artist residency partnership with Rowan Renee’s Stilt City in Rockaway Beach, providing former KODA residents with a six-week retreat for research and community engagement projects.
Professional Development for Artists Symposium
Annual symposium offering career development resources and networking opportunities for artists, held at Teachers College, Columbia University.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 2 activities
- Artist Residencies for Mid-Career Conceptual and Socially Engaged ArtistsProvides multi-week residencies on Governors Island and at Stilt City in Rockaway Beach for mid-career, conceptual, and socially engaged artists, with priority given to female-identifying and/or non-binary artists. Residencies include studio space, honoraria (e.g., $1,000), professional development support, studio visits with curators and art historians, access to materials (including through Materials for the Arts), public engagement opportunities, and virtual curatorial consultancy. The program supports artistic research, creative development, and community engagement projects.
- Professional Development and Capacity-Building Workshops for ArtistsHosts workshops and training programs to support artists’ professional growth, including skill-building in community building, business practices, and design thinking. These include co-led sessions with institutions like Sotheby’s Institute of Art and internal professional development components embedded in residency programs.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Community and Arts Education Outreach ProgramsOffers arts education and community engagement initiatives designed to make art accessible to diverse audiences and inspire younger generations. Activities include workshops in schools (e.g., Madiba Prep Middle School), participatory art-making (such as embroidery for "Our Stories of Migration"), public performances, communal dinners, and collaborative events that foster dialogue on identity, history, migration, and global citizenship.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Contemporary Art Exhibitions and Public ProgramsOrganizes solo and survey exhibitions of contemporary art by mid-career artists at KODA House on Governors Island and partner venues such as FiveMyles and Lentol Garden in Brooklyn. Exhibitions are accompanied by public programming including opening and closing events, artist talks, walkthroughs, performances, and community dialogues. Recent exhibitions include works by Natalia Nakazawa, Anna Barlik, Cecile Chong, Nyamekye “Edmond” Bucknor, Melanie Crean, Mina Cheon, and Hidemi Takagi, with thematic focus on identity, peace-building, migration, and social justice.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$97K
Contributions & grants$97K99%
Program service revenue$1450%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$485
expenses
Total expenses$102K
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balance sheet
Total assets$2K
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Net assets$2K
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +36.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| KLAUDIA OFWONA DRABER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 20 | $22K |
board members · 5
- CONSTANTINE SIDAMON-ERISTOFF — BOARD DIRECTOR
- ELANA HERZOG — BOARD DIRECTOR
- KENSETH ARMSTEAD — BOARD DIRECTOR
- NADINE BRAQUETTI — BOARD DIRECTOR
- TIM GOOSSENS — BOARD DIRECTOR
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- 350Brooklyn Partner — Co-hosted an activism talk on shifting from disposable to reusable culture
- Adam Mickiewicz Institute Funder — Finances Anna Barlik’s participation in KODA’s Artist Residency program.
- ArtTable Network — Klaudia Ofwona Draber, Executive Director of KODA ARTS INC, is a board member at ArtTable.
- Clay Space Partner — Provided studio space and collaborated on a hands-on clay workshop for children
- Climate Families NYC Partner — Co-hosted a climate action playdate for children at Lentol Garden
- Ethan Cohen Gallery Partner — Collaborates with Mina Cheon, whose work is represented by the gallery.
- Farideh Sakhaeifar Partner — Curated the exhibition "The Sixth Day" as part of KODA's "When Artists Curate" series.
- FiveMyles Partner — Collaborated on exhibitions and events including Night of DanceBands, Hidemi Takagi: Stories, and Footprints on Montague.
- Hana Makgeolli Partner — Sponsored the "Art and Comedy Event: Peace-Building with Laughter."
- Jaklitsch/Gardner Architects Partner — Collaborated on the architectural redesign of the Stilt City bungalow
- Lentol Garden Partner — Co-presented the Sari Carel public art commission and hosted exhibition programming
- Madiba Prep Middle School for Social Justice and Innovation Partner — Partnered to deliver an art-making workshop for middle school students.
- Materials for the Arts Partner — Provides artists in residence with access to materials through a partnership with Materials for the Arts.
- Materials for the Arts Partner — Provides artists-in-residence with access to materials
- Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, Republic of Poland Funder — Finances Anna Barlik’s participation in KODA’s Artist Residency program.
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Partner — Curatorial Associate Paula Vilaplana de Miguel from MoMA participates in the artist talk at KODA House.
- NEW INC Network — Klaudia Ofwona Draber, Executive Director of KODA ARTS INC, is a mentor at NEW INC.
- Natalia Nakazawa Partner — Presented the solo exhibition "We Must Weave Together at the Roots" in collaboration with artist Natalia Nakazawa.
- Nicoletta Daríta de la Brown Partner — Collaborates with artist Nicoletta Daríta de la Brown as the 2024 KODA Mental Health Resident Artist for an exhibition and performance.
- Parsons School of Design Partner — Collaborates with Melanie Crean, who is an Associate Professor of Art, Media, and Technology at the institution.
- Polish Cultural Institute New York Partner — Collaborates with and supports the artist talk event featuring Anna Barlik and Paula Vilaplana de Miguel at KODA House.
- Powerhouse Arts Partner — Supported fabrication of sculptural elements through slip casting, firing, and glazing
- Socially engaged businesses Partner — Strategic partners in facilitating creative projects and artist residencies
- Sotheby’s Institute of Art Partner — Co-hosted a design thinking workshop with faculty and leaders from the institute.
- Stephanie Kim Gallery Partner — Collaborates with Mina Cheon on artistic projects.
- Stilt City Partner — Collaborates on an artist residency retreat program for former KODA residents
- Tao Leigh Goffe Partner — Collaborates with interdisciplinary artist and writer Tao Leigh Goffe on the project Broken China, exploring fragmentation and disrupting orientalist narratives.
- The Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center Partner — Co-presented the Sari Carel project, hosted programs, and displayed behind-the-scenes materials
- UBS Partner — Hosted UBS guest talks on art funds, alternative investments, art valuation, and market regulations.
- Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre Partner — Collaborated with dancer and performer from Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre to activate a live film during the exhibition opening.
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.
- Art as Social Healing and Reconciliation 141 orgsmethodology: art-for-peacebuildingBy using art to transform contested spaces and personal trauma into sites of collective reflection and ritual, the organization fosters healing and social change because artistic storytelling and participation enable critical engagement with identity, history, and belonging.shared approach: Creative Expression for Healing and Empowerment →
- Imaginative World-Building for Social Engagement 141 orgsmethodology: participatory_world_buildingBy engaging artists and audiences in participatory world-building and speculative storytelling, the organization treats imagination as a political space because collaborative futuring fosters agency and alternative visions of justice and identity.shared approach: Creative Expression for Healing and Empowerment →
- Research-Driven Artistic Inquiry 141 orgsmethodology: research-based_artBy supporting research-based, conceptual art that examines power, history, and social systems, the organization surfaces marginalized narratives and challenges dominant discourses because artistic investigation functions as a form of critical knowledge production.shared approach: Creative Expression for Healing and Empowerment →
- SDG-Aligned Arts Framework 141 orgsmethodology: SDG-aligned programmingBy aligning programming with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the organization advances social justice through art because a shared global framework enables focused, measurable contributions to systemic change.shared approach: Creative Expression for Healing and Empowerment →
- Artist-Centered Creative Development 67 orgsmethodology: artist-centered_supportBy centering the individual needs and creative trajectories of mid-career artists through tailored residencies, financial support, and curatorial guidance, the organization advances artistic practice and public engagement because autonomy and sustained investment enable deeper experimentation and impact.shared approach: Artist Residency as Incubator →