named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Artistry Studios
Artist studio space located in Schenectady, NY, providing workspaces for resident artists and fostering creative collaboration
Community Events & Workshops
Hosts open mics, workshops, and classes to build community and provide skill-building opportunities for local residents and artists
Electric City Barn
9,000+ sq. ft. maker space in Schenectady offering studio space, workshops, and collaborative opportunities for emerging makers and creatives
Live/Work Studios
Provides affordable live/work housing units for artists in Albany, NY, supporting their professional development and community engagement
Work-Only Studios
Offers dedicated workspaces for artists and creatives in Albany and Schenectady, including specialized maker spaces at Electric City Barn
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Deliver free art education and creative resourcesOffers free art classes and critique nights for local artists, distributes free take-home art kits at community events, and shares curated collections of DIY art and craft ideas—including kids’ art, printmaking, murals, and drink crafts—through online pinboards to support accessible creative learning.
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Community Makerspace Access and Training 1 activity
- Facilitate makerspace collaboration and reciprocityProvides co-working+ and makerspace facilities for creatives at Electric City Barn and offers a reciprocal makerspace membership discount with other organizations to support cross-institutional access and collaboration.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host community arts events and public programmingHosts ongoing community arts events including exhibitions in Stage 1 Gallery, hands-on workshops like Lather 101, an annual FUSION – Anti-Gala fundraising event, and a documented UNtrash The Block Party. Also founded and stages an acoustic concert series at the Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center featuring regional artists.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Offer flexible and sliding-scale membership programsProvides flexible membership options for artists and community members through an artistic or general membership program, using a sliding scale model with discounts up to 50% based on annual income and HUD NY guidelines to ensure accessibility.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Operate creative arts incubator and community arts centersOperates a 9,000+ square foot creative arts incubator and community arts center at The Barn in Albany, along with Electric City Barn in Schenectady and Artistry Studios, providing specialized studio spaces for artists, craftspeople, and creative businesses. These three facilities support local artists in executing passion projects and advancing professional goals.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Provide subsidized artist residency and studio spacesOffers live/work, work-only, and co-working+ studio residency spaces for artists in Albany and Schenectady, including 22 low-cost live/work residences at The Barn and repurposed spaces at Artistry Studios. Studio rent is subsidized to provide safe and affordable workspace for artists.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$550K
Contributions & grants$250K45%
Program service revenue$237K43%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$63K
expenses
Total expenses$542K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$207K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$51K
Cash$43K
Investments$0
Liabilities$88K
Net assets$-37K
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -6.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCauley Cannizzo | Executive Dir. | 40 | $37K |
| Casey Polomaine | Director | 40 | $28K |
board members · 8
- Christopher Kennedy — Treasurer
- Kane Grogan — Director
- Kazuhiro Ohashi — Sgt. at arms
- Michael Lorka — President
- Michelle Hines Abram Thibealut — Director
- Nicholl Lockwood — Secretary
- Susan Appe — Director
- Thomas Thibeault — Vice President
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- A Little Crafty A Little Tipsy Partner — Co-hosted the Lather 101 workshop with Albany Barn and Black Kettle Soap Co.
- Albany Housing Authority Partner — Partnered with Albany Barn and the City of Albany to redevelop the former St. Joseph’s Academy into artist residences and creative space.
- Albany Times Union Government — Recognized or covered Albany Barn's events, such as the annual Fusion event.
- Artistry Studios Network — Part of the Albany Barn, Inc. network of creative spaces.
- Black Kettle Soap Co. Partner — Collaborated with Albany Barn to co-host the Lather 101 soap-making workshop.
- City of Albany Partner — Partnered with Albany Barn and the Albany Housing Authority to redevelop the former St. Joseph’s Academy into artist residences and creative space.
- Electric City Barn Network — Part of the Albany Barn, Inc. network of creative spaces.
- Electric City Barn Partner — Collaborates on co-working+ programming and space utilization.
- Electric City Barn Partner — Collaborates with Electric City Barn on shared programming and space utilization across the Capital Region.
- U.S. Dept. of HUD NY Government — Uses HUD NY income guidelines to determine eligibility for sliding scale membership discounts.
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.
- Community-Driven Creative Infrastructuremethodology: community-driven_developmentBy building physical and cultural infrastructure through collective, community-led efforts inspired by traditional barn raising, we foster individual and communal flourishing because shared ownership and mutual support strengthen local creative ecosystems and equity.
- Creative Reuse as Community Engagementmethodology: creative_reuse_workshopsBy teaching the creative reuse of repurposed materials through hands-on workshops, we promote sustainable art practices and broaden access to art-making because experiential learning with low-cost materials lowers barriers to entry and fosters environmental stewardship.
- Integrated Live/Work Residency Modelmethodology: live-work_residencyBy providing artists with combined living and working spaces, we strengthen creative practice and community engagement because proximity between life and art fosters sustained artistic development and lowers barriers to participation in the creative economy.
- Networked Artist Collaboration & Talent Linkagemethodology: artist_collaboration_networkBy connecting artists with each other, organizations, and project-based opportunities, we grow the creative economy because relational infrastructure increases access to resources, visibility for underrepresented voices, and real-world application of creative skills.