named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Beyond the Substrate: Hand Papermaking Seminar for Print Curators
Intensive four-day hands-on workshop and seminar for early- to mid-career curators and print specialists to deepen understanding of papermaking as an artistic medium.
Educational Events & Artist Talks
Virtual and in-person artist talks and panel discussions exploring hand papermaking and collaborative artistic processes, offered on a pay-what-you-can or free basis with recordings available online.
Global Perspectives in Hand Papermaking
Virtual lecture series featuring papermakers from Japan, Korea, India, Chile, and Spain, exploring historic and contemporary approaches to hand papermaking.
Paper Institute Workshops
Hands-on papermaking workshops for beginning and experienced papermakers, led by guest instructors and Dieu Donné studio staff, covering techniques such as pulp painting, stenciling, collaging, and pulp casting.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 3 activities
- Artist Residencies in Hand PapermakingProvides year-long residency programs for emerging, mid-career, and established artists to develop new creative practices using handmade paper, including studio time, collaboration with papermaking experts, stipends (e.g., $600 for emerging artists), and culminating group exhibitions. Offers specialized tracks such as the Lab Grant Residency for advanced artists.
- Collaborative Art Creation with ArtistsPartners with hundreds of established and emerging artists since 1976 to create contemporary artworks through hand papermaking, supporting artistic experimentation and innovation in the medium.
- Print/Paper Fellowship ProgramHosts an eight-month fellowship program for artists focused on print and paper practices, providing structured professional development within a nonprofit artist workspace.
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Arts Education Professional Development 2 activities
- Educational Workshops for Artists and EducatorsOffers multi-day, hands-on workshops in techniques such as pulp casting, layered image-making with abaca fibers, and linen pulp painting, designed for artists and art educators seeking to integrate papermaking into their practice or curricula; provides full-tuition scholarships based on financial need and artistic merit.
- Professional Development Seminars for Curators and SpecialistsConducts intensive multi-day seminars for curators and print specialists that include hands-on workshops, technique demonstrations, lectures, and site visits to studios and museums in New York City to deepen expertise in hand papermaking.
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Artist Legacy Preservation and Documentation 1 activity
- Archive and Collection StewardshipMaintains and provides access to an archive of over 4,000 handmade paper artworks created by more than 800 artists, with works included in major museum collections such as The Getty Museum, MoMA, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Whitney Museum of Art.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Educational Programs for Schools and InstitutionsDelivers in-depth educational tours and tactile learning programs for schools and institutions, where participants learn about the history and contemporary use of handmade paper and engage in the full creative cycle from pulp to finished artwork under the guidance of working artists and educators.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Internship Program for Emerging ProfessionalsOffers paid internships to undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates, providing hands-on experience in a nonprofit contemporary artist workspace, with a commitment to equitable hiring by not employing unpaid interns.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Public Exhibitions and Art SharingShares collaboratively created artworks with the public through annual exhibitions featuring works from the Workspace Residency program, gallery displays, and curated presentations from its archive of over 4,000 handmade paper artworks.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Public Talks and Lecture SeriesHosts virtual and in-person artist talks, panel discussions, and lecture series—such as the Global Perspectives in Hand Papermaking series featuring international papermakers—on topics related to hand papermaking and collaborative art practices, offered on a pay-what-you-can or free basis with fee waivers available.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.25M
Contributions & grants$835K67%
Program service revenue$367K29%
Investment income$30K2%
Other revenue$19K
expenses
Total expenses$1.57M
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$875K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.03M
Cash$1.19M
Investments$0
Liabilities$560K
Net assets$1.47M
Liquid reserves9.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -27.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- B WURTZ — DIRECTOR
- CYNTHIA THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER CLIFFORD DANNER — SECRETARY
- JOAN HALL — CO-CHAIR
- JODY SAARMAA — TREASURER
- PATRICK ALMONRODE — DIRECTOR
- SUE ANN EVANS — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN GOSIN — FOUNDER & CO
- SYLVIA SHEPARD — DIRECTOR EME
- WILLIAM VILLALONGO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Anderson Ranch Arts Center Partner — Collaborates with Anderson Ranch Arts Center for artist training and professional development.
- Brooklyn Network — Located in Brooklyn, NY, as part of the local cultural and arts community.
- Bruce Wineberg Partner — Co-founder of Dieu Donné in 1976.
- Center for Curatorial Leadership Partner — Organization whose Mellon Seminar attendees participated in Dieu Donné's programs.
- Getty Funder — Provided generous support for the Beyond the Substrate seminar through The Paper Project Initiative.
- Jordan Schnitzer Partner — Namesake of the Jordan Schnitzer Gallery at Dieu Donné and supporter of artists working on paper.
- Lily Auchincloss Foundation Funder — Supports Paper Institute classes and scholarships at Dieu Donné.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Network — Holds works created at Dieu Donné in its permanent collection.
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Network — Holds works created at Dieu Donné in its permanent collection.
- National Endowment for the Arts Funder — Supports Paper Institute classes and scholarships at Dieu Donné.
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Public funder supporting educational public programs
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Public funder supporting educational public programs
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Public funder supporting educational public programs
- P.S. 24 Partner — School group from the Bronx, NY that participated in Dieu Donné's educational programs.
- SUNY Purchase School of Art + Design Partner — Hosts Windgate Artist-in-Residence program; connection established through shared affiliation with SR Lejeune.
- Susan Gosin Partner — Co-founder of Dieu Donné in 1976.
- The Getty Museum Network — Holds works created at Dieu Donné in its permanent collection.
- West Bay View Foundation Funder — Funds artist fellowships at Dieu Donné, including support for workshop instructors.
- Whitney Museum of Art Network — Holds works created at Dieu Donné in its permanent collection.
- Windgate Charitable Foundation Funder — Funds Paper Institute classes and scholarships at Dieu Donné.
- Windgate Foundation Funder — Provided generous support for the Global Perspectives in Hand Papermaking lecture series
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.
- Artist-Centered Studio Environmentmethodology: artist-centered_studio_practiceBy providing protected, immersive residencies and limiting public access to the studio, the organization supports sustained artistic development because a focused, uninterrupted environment enables technical growth, risk-taking, and deep engagement with the medium.
- Collaborative Artmaking as Creative Incubationmethodology: collaborative_artmakingBy facilitating collaboration between artists and master papermakers in hand papermaking, the organization produces artistic innovation and breakthroughs because collective experimentation with material and process unlocks new visual languages and transformative creative experiences.
- Experiential and Inclusive Arts Educationmethodology: experiential_educationBy combining hands-on learning with equitable access policies, the organization increases participation and public understanding of hand papermaking because direct material engagement fosters deeper learning and removing financial barriers ensures broader demographic inclusion.