named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Garden Gallery
Ongoing outdoor artist platform featuring rotating nature-based visual art exhibitions and workshops in New Paltz, NY, curated by Amelia Modlin.
Intermediate Flying Trapeze
Weekly "Catch Me If You Can" classes for intermediate to advanced aerialists focusing on tricks and catching, held May through October.
Membership Program
Seasonal membership offering tiered access to flying trapeze sessions, safety training, and community events from May to October.
Open Fly
Year-round (weather permitting) flying trapeze sessions for experienced flyers, coordinated via WhatsApp and staffed by instructors.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosting seasonal public events and performancesOrganizes and presents seasonal public events such as Liquid Light Flight, JAM JAM, and Garden Gallery shows, featuring open fly sessions, performances, open mics, live music, fire-spinning, dance parties, and nature walks. These weekend events are family-friendly, accessible, and designed to connect artists, acrobats, and the public with nature and creative expression.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Operating a community-centered arts and nature hubOperates Stone Mountain Farm near New Paltz, NY as a residence and creative hub for a multi-generational family and diverse artists, fostering community connection through the arts and nature. The space supports public programming, artist residencies, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Presenting rotating visual art exhibitionsOperates the Garden Gallery, an ongoing outdoor artist platform that presents rotating visual art displays curated by Amelia Modlin. The summer series connects visual artists with nature and performance, integrating art shows into broader weekend programming.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Maintaining year-round and seasonal aerial access programsOffers seasonal membership programs with tiered access to flying trapeze classes from May to October and provides year-round open flying sessions for experienced flyers, weather permitting. Also hosts a weekly intermediate-to-advanced flying trapeze class focused on catching techniques during the main season.
- Offering private and custom aerial arts programmingProvides custom team-building events, private classes, and parties in flying trapeze and aerial arts for participants of all ages and skill levels. These programs are available for diverse group sizes and tailored to specific needs, including special events and live performances.
- Providing aerial arts instruction and flying trapeze classesOffers regular outdoor aerial arts classes from May through September, including flying trapeze, aerial silks, aerial rope, and aerial straps for beginners to advanced participants. Classes include structured instruction, warm-ups, and multiple flying rounds, with sessions tailored to different skill levels and age groups (including children over 5).
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$42K
Contributions & grants$42K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$42K
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Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$0
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Net assets$0
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Breen | Vice President | 10 | $7K |
| Amelia Modlin | President | 10 | $6K |
board members · 3
- Aaron Gingrich — Board Member
- Cassidy Krug — Board Member
- Kynan Welsh — Board Member
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- 5th Wall Partner — Hosts collaborative events near 5th Wall's outdoor fly stage.
- 5th Wall Studio Partner — Hosts the aerial arts company 5th Wall Studio on Stone Mountain Farm.
- Broadway Dance Center Partner — Organization Kyle Breen has worked with as a photographer and videographer.
- Brüka Theatre Partner — Performance venue where Kyle Breen has performed.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to share content and engage with the community.
- Notre Dame Cathedral Partner — Performance venue where Kyle Breen has performed.
- Rail Trail Cafe Partner — Hosts the Rail Trail Cafe on Stone Mountain Farm.
- River Road Exd Partner — Location where flying trapeze classes are held.
- River Road Exd Partner — Location where outdoor aerial rope classes are held.
- hello@wearewildarts.org Partner — Primary contact email for program inquiries and registration
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.
- Artist Incubation through Sustainable Community Living 67 orgsmethodology: artist-incubation-communityBy providing affordable, collectively managed living and working spaces within an ecologically sustainable environment, the organization supports artist development because stable, low-cost, and nature-connected communities enable long-term creative risk-taking and collaboration.shared approach: Artist Residency as Incubator →
- Integrated Arts, Nature, and Community Model 67 orgsmethodology: integrated-arts-nature-communityBy integrating artistic practice with nature and collective living, the organization fosters intergenerational, inclusive communities because shared creative experiences in natural settings strengthen ecological stewardship, personal growth, and collaborative culture.shared approach: Artist Residency as Incubator →
- Arts for Activism through Immersive Performancemethodology: arts-for-activismBy fusing immersive theatre, music, aerial arts, and fire arts, the organization raises awareness about environmental and human rights issues because emotionally engaging, multi-sensory experiences amplify activist messaging and foster deeper public connection to social causes.
- Carbon Negative/Community Positive Ethosmethodology: carbon-negative-community-positiveBy operating with a "Leave No Trace" and Carbon Negative/Community Positive framework, the organization promotes environmental and social regeneration because aligning ecological responsibility with community benefit creates regenerative cultural practices that model sustainable activism.
- Inclusive, Individualized Aerial Arts Educationmethodology: inclusive_custom_programmingBy customizing aerial and flying trapeze instruction to individual goals, experience levels, and physical needs, the organization increases engagement and learning because personalized, beginner-friendly instruction in a safe, fun environment lowers barriers to participation and supports personal empowerment.