named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Art Classes
Instruction in drawing, painting, cartooning, crafts, voice lessons, and other artistic disciplines for all ages, taught by local artists
Birthday Parties and Private Events
Hosted celebrations including themed parties (painting, character, reptile, movie) with art activities, concessions, and space rentals
Broadway Bucket List Cabaret - Teen Edition
Showcase event where teen performers present their favorite Broadway songs in an intimate theater setting
Legally Blonde Jr. The Musical
Youth theater production featuring local young talent in a full musical performance, part of an annual theatrical season
Summer Art Camp
Enrichment program for children focusing on artistic development, dramatic expression, and skill-building; includes lunch
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Community Art Education Workshops 2 activities
- Provide arts education classes and workshopsOffers ongoing training and educational opportunities in artistic skills and techniques, including painting classes for children and adults, voice lessons, and studio fine arts instruction, led by certified and professional instructors.
- Provide summer arts camps with mealsOffers summer art camps with flexible enrollment options (single classes or full-week participation) and provides lunch to participants during camp sessions.
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Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- Ensure accessibility for visitors with disabilitiesProvides elevator access for visitors with mobility needs and offers assistive listening devices to support those with hearing needs.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Host and support community events and private rentalsOffers facility rental for private events at $75 per hour (minimum two hours), including birthday parties with themed programming (painting, movie, reptile, or character themes), event art projects, catering options, gift bags, and add-on services such as concession upgrades and sheet cakes.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Host teen performance showcasesOrganizes and presents performance events featuring teen performers singing Broadway songs selected from their personal wish lists.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Offer scholarships for arts accessProvides scholarships funded by donors to enable children to attend arts classes and summer camps, promoting equitable access to programming.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Operate a community arts center with multidisciplinary programmingOperates a facility in Fulton, NY, housing programs in visual, literary, performing, culinary, and cinema arts, including dedicated spaces such as a Teaching Kitchen, Performing Arts Theatre, Cinema Arts Theatre, dual art galleries with professional hanging systems, and a Black Box theatre for Open Mic events, Comedy Nights, and music sessions.
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Youth Musical Theater Productions 1 activity
- Produce and present live theater productionsProduces and stages live theater performances, including youth musicals such as "Legally Blonde JR. The Musical" and other royalty-licensed shows requiring scripts, music rights, costumes, set construction, and payments to professional designers and musicians, with production costs reaching nearly $5,000 per show.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Showcase local artists and rotating art exhibitionsOperates dual art gallery spaces that feature rotating exhibitions of local artists using a professional hanging system.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Rent theatrical costumes and setsOffers costumes and sets from past productions—including "Beauty and the Beast," "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," and "Frozen"—for purchase or rental to support other theater groups or events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$461K
Contributions & grants$411K89%
Program service revenue$50K11%
Investment income$5710%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$169K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$728K
Cash$63K
Investments$0
Liabilities$84K
Net assets$644K
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +65.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- AMY VOGEL — SECRETARY
- BONNIE MCCLELLAN — EXECUTIVE D
- DON CROWE — MEMBER AT LA
- GINA MAZZOLI — DIRECTOR
- JANE SCHUESSLER — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH SCHUESSLER — DIRECTOR
- MARIE BROWN — PRESIDENT
- NICK GENTILE — VICE PRESIDE
- TANIA SAMSON — TREASURER
- TRACY EDSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Active Network Partner — Partners with Active Network for camp registration and enrollment management.
- Facebook Network — Uses a Facebook account to share class schedules and updates for Bonnie McClellan's painting classes.
- Fulton Government — Located in and serves the community of Fulton, NY.
- Fulton Saving Bank Funder — Provides donations that fund scholarships for children's arts classes and camps.
- Richard S Shineman Foundation Funder — Funded the development of the organization's website.
- Sunrise Rotary Partner — Donated a professional hanging system for the dual Art Gallery spaces.
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.
- Equitable Access Through Financial and Volunteer Supportmethodology: financial_access_programBy offering financial assistance and relying on an all-volunteer operational model, the organization increases access to arts education for underserved children because reducing financial and labor costs lowers barriers to participation.
- Experiential Arts-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: experiential_learningBy engaging children and teens in hands-on artistic, dramatic, and performance-based activities, the organization develops their skills and confidence because experiential, play-based learning fosters personal growth and artistic expression. Live performances centered on personal song choices further reinforce agency and talent development.
- Teaching Artist-Centered Instruction Modelmethodology: teaching-artist_modelBy employing teaching artists as instructors, the organization advances both arts education and artist livelihoods because this model connects professional artistic practice with community skill development, creating mutual benefit.