named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist Residency
Provides artists with studio space, technical support, and presentation opportunities; recent residents include An Ngoc Pham and Pierre Ardouvin.
Topaz Arts Dance Productions
Supports choreographers and dance artists through studio space, residencies, and public performances, including works by Paz Tanjuaquio and guest artists.
Visual Arts Program
Exhibitions and curatorial projects featuring emerging and established visual artists, including solo and group shows in painting, photography, sculpture, and installation.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Hosts public screenings and cultural eventsPresents free public screenings and cultural gatherings, such as the screening of Lav Diaz’s “Batang West Side” with original production guests, and events tied to its 25th anniversary celebration offering refreshments and community engagement.
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Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Initiatives 1 activity
- Implements sustainable design and operationsApplies sustainable practices in its facility since 2000, including radiant heating, passive solar design, an organic roof garden growing vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers, use of recycled and reused materials, and exclusive use of LED lighting installed in 2008.
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Digital Visitor Engagement via Mobile App 1 activity
- Offers digital access and archival resourcesParticipates in the Bloomberg Connects app to provide a digital guide with event information and an archive of supported artists and projects, enhancing public access and documentation of its programming.
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Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
- Operates a multidisciplinary arts center with gallery and dance studioMaintains a 2,500 sq. ft. arts facility in Woodside, Queens, featuring a 1,250 sq. ft. fully-equipped dance rehearsal studio and gallery space. The center provides affordable, subsidized studio space for artists and supports creative development in contemporary performance and visual arts since 2000.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Presents public exhibitions of visual artHosts free, public visual arts exhibitions annually, including solo and group shows featuring diverse, multidisciplinary artists. Presents four exhibitions per year on average, such as "Dark Forest" by Todd Bradford Richmond, "Timberline" by Nicholas Arbatsky, and collaborative works by Manuel Ocampo and Irene-Iré.
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Original Dance Performance Production 1 activity
- Produces and presents dance performances and filmsProduces, presents, and co-produces original dance works and performances, including "Silweta (Silhouette)" at Abrons Arts Center, "Dead Stars Still Shine" at Judson Church, and the dance film "FULCRUM." Upcoming presentations include "Volver (To Return)" in Manila in 2026.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Provides artist residencies and creative development supportRuns residency programs that provide time, space, technical support, and stipends for artists to develop new works. Includes the AAPI Dance Artist-in-Residence program, which supported six choreographers in 2024–25 and offers fully subsidized space and funding for AAPI dance artists through 2025–26.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$294K
Contributions & grants$277K94%
Program service revenue$12K4%
Investment income$5K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$320K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$211K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$480K
Cash$272K
Investments$0
Liabilities$883K
Net assets$-402K
Liquid reserves10.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +40.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAZ TANJUAQUIO | VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 40 | $93K |
| TODD B RICHMOND | PRESIDENT | 40 | $93K |
board members · 3
- LUIS H FRANCIA — SECRETARY
- MICHELE C QUINN — CHAIRPERSON
- NATALIE D STANFORD — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Art Fair PH Partner — Presenting partner for the upcoming performance "Volver (To Return)" at The Circuit Makati in Manila, Philippines, on February 8, 2026.
- City Council Government — Partner in public funding for TOPAZ ARTS' 25th year celebration programming.
- Foundation for Contemporary Arts Funder — Awarded an Emergency Grant in 2018 to support the creation of a new solo work for the exhibition "Dojo" in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Gold Standard Arts Foundation Partner — Partner organization in the 2025-26 AAPI Dance Residency supporting artist Joan Dwiartanto
- Manuel Ocampo Partner — Collaborating artist whose exhibition at Tyler Rollins Fine Art included contributions from TOPAZ ARTS-affiliated artists
- Material for the Arts Partner — Donated recycled and reused materials used in the construction of TOPAZ ARTS' facility.
- NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Public funder providing partial support for the Visual Arts Program and exhibitions
- NYS DanceForce Government — Partnership program of the New York State Council on the Arts that provides partial funding for the AAPI Dance Artist-in-Residence program.
- New York City Department Of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides public funding support for TOPAZ ARTS programs in partnership with the City Council.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Public funder supporting TOPAZ ARTS' 25th year celebration programming.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary funder supporting subsidized space rental and residency programs
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides funding support through the NYS DanceForce partnership program.
- New York State DanceForce Funder — Funder of TOPAZ ARTS residency programs through NYSCA Dance Program
- New York State DanceForce Partner — Collaborates on events such as artist talks, open rehearsals, and multi-venue exhibitions.
- Norte Maar Partner — Presented "Dance at Socrates" at Socrates Sculpture Park in 2014.
- Paz Tanjuaquio Partner — Co-Founding Director and collaborating artist at TOPAZ ARTS
- Pioneers Go East Collective Partner — Co-presented the premiere of "Silweta (Silhouette)" as part of the Out-FRONT! Festival 2024 at Abrons Arts Center.
- Queens Museum of Art Partner — Collaborating partner in the Dance in Queens residency and performance series (2003–2012)
- Richard Artschwager Partner — Hosted artists who were former assistants to the late Richard Artschwager, whose influence is acknowledged in their work.
- Todd B. Richmond Partner — Co-Founding Director and exhibiting artist at TOPAZ ARTS
- Tyler Rollins Fine Art Partner — Gallery partner hosting collaborative exhibitions involving TOPAZ ARTS artists
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.
- Artist-Centered Residency Model for AAPI Voicesmethodology: artist_residency_programBy providing subsidized space, stipends, and technical resources through artist residencies, we empower Asian American and Pacific Islander dance artists to create and publicly share new works, because institutional support that centers cultural identity and lived experience strengthens artistic innovation and community representation.
- Artistic Activism Through Personal and Collective Historiesmethodology: artistic_activismBy hosting artists whose work combines technical precision with narratives of displacement and survival, we advance sociocultural discourse, because personal histories embedded in performance create resonant, politically engaged art that challenges dominant cultural narratives.
- Community-Rooted Cultural Engagementmethodology: community-engaged film programmingBy situating artist residencies and screenings in Queens and involving cast and community participants, we cultivate new audiences and deepen engagement with Filipino and AAPI cultural narratives, because proximity to and inclusion of immigrant and diverse communities fosters authentic connection and cultural continuity.
- Cross-Disciplinary and Cross-Cultural Creative Exchangemethodology: interdisciplinary and cross-cultural exchangeBy fostering collaboration among artists across disciplines and cultural backgrounds, we generate innovative artistic practices, because interdisciplinary and cross-cultural dialogue introduces new forms, concepts, and modes of expression that deepen public and artistic engagement.