named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist & Writer Features
Spotlights diverse artists and writers through interviews, reviews, and thematic explorations of their work.
Literary Essays & Reviews
Platform for in-depth literary criticism and cultural analysis focusing on underrepresented voices in literature and art.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 5 activities
- Amplifying underrepresented voices in arts and literatureProvides a platform for diverse, traditionally underrepresented artists and writers to share work across literature, art, dance, film, theatre, music, politics, and history, with a mission to amplify marginalized voices.
- Facilitating cultural exchange and public dialogueHosts public conversations with artists and intellectuals, such as dialogues between the Executive Director and poet-artist Drew Pisarpa, and publishes interviews with filmmakers and cultural figures to promote dialogue on social issues like the refugee crisis.
- Operating a small press for emerging writersFly by Night Press, an imprint of the organization, has published 59 titles between 1991 and 2019, with a focus on poetry by debut and emerging authors.
- Producing literary and cultural reviewsPublishes critical and reflective reviews of books, art, performances, and cultural phenomena, including analyses of works by David Grossman, Amos Oz, Adonis, Carmen Winant, and Paul Greenberg, as well as explorations of themes like language prejudice, trauma, and American identity.
- Publishing literary and art journalsProduces and publishes Tribes Magazine, a biannual art and literary journal featuring poetry, prose, and visual art, with 16 issues published as of 2022, including a special Black Lives Matter issue. Also operates Tribes Magazine Online, an online platform launched in 2016 that publishes poetry linked to workshops and events.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 2 activities
- Operating international artist residenciesRuns an international artist-in-residence initiative that provides creative and logistical support to artists, helping them realize their projects.
- Providing fiscal sponsorship and administrative supportOffers fiscal sponsorship and administrative tools to underrepresented artists, writers, and unincorporated creative groups, enabling them to access funding and operational resources.
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Free Expression Defense & Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocating for free expression and artistic resistanceEngages in advocacy by participating in national arts mobilizations in defense of free expression and resisting authoritarianism, and by publishing works that reflect queer resistance and literary activism in response to political threats.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Curating and hosting art exhibitionsOrganizes and hosts art exhibitions, including 'It’s All True: The East Village Eye Show' at Howl Happening, group shows such as _Curiosities_ and _Parallel Cosmologies_, and displays of thematic works like anti-ICE collages. Also curated 'The American Dream: The Latino Experience in America' exhibit scheduled for 2018.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Hosting public literary and artistic eventsOrganizes and produces public events including readings, performances, community gatherings, and curated series such as the Come Hear! marathon reading series and The Stoop Project educational workshops. Also co-curates the annual mini marathon poetry reading COME HEAR! as part of The Rainbow Book Fair.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$65K
Contributions & grants$15K23%
Program service revenue$50K77%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$64K
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Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$20K
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balance sheet
Total assets$2K
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Net assets$2K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -11.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regie Cabico | Executive Director | 40 | $20K |
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Art Haus SF Partner — Hosted Drew Pisarra's collages in the group exhibition _Curiosities_.
- Belskie Museum of Art Partner — Partnered with to host the art exhibit "The American Dream: The Latino Experience in America" in Closter, New Jersey.
- DEFA Partner — Collaborated on curating the art exhibit "The American Dream: The Latino Experience in America."
- David Zwirner Gallery Partner — References the gallery's curation of an art exhibition on James Baldwin.
- Eva H.D. Partner — Supported through fiscal sponsorship program.
- FX Partner — Collaborated with to feature artwork in the television drama "Pose."
- Fall of Freedom Partner — Answered Fall of Freedom’s national call to unite artists in defiance of authoritarianism in 2005.
- Film2 Partner — Partnered with filmmakers whose documentary 'It Will Be Chaos' was produced in association with Film2.
- Fly by Night Press Network — Fly by Night Press is the publishing imprint of A Gathering of the Tribes, releasing titles primarily by debut and emerging poets.
- HBO Partner — Collaborated with filmmakers whose documentary 'It Will Be Chaos' was produced in association with HBO.
- Haiku Pause Partner — Collaborated with the _Haiku Pause_ Substack on a series of haiga collages combining haiku and visual art.
- Henry Luce Foundation Funder — Collective funder of CoSA, which includes A Gathering of the Tribes.
- Howl Happening Partner — Hosted the exhibition 'It’s All True: The East Village Eye Show' in collaboration with the organization.
- Joseph Keckler Partner — Supported through fiscal sponsorship program.
- Mellon Foundation Funder — Collective funder of CoSA, which includes A Gathering of the Tribes.
- Nachalat Binyamin Market Partner — Featured in a published review highlighting its role as an artist-run marketplace in Tel Aviv.
- New York Coalition of Small Arts Network — Proud member of CoSA, a coalition of small arts organizations in New York City.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Public funder supporting Tribes' public programs and publishing with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- Over Holland Foundation Partner — Partnered with regarding the donation of David Hammons' "African-American Flag" to MOCA Chicago.
- Poets and Writers Funder — Provided critical support for Tribes' poetry events.
- Ridgewood Coffee Company Open Mic Partner — Subject of a published review documenting its function as a community performance space.
- Sharon Mesmer Partner — Provided endorsement for Gabriel Don's literary work
- Steve Cannon Government — Honors and memorializes the life and legacy of founder Steve Cannon.
- Teiger Foundation Funder — Collective funder of CoSA, which includes A Gathering of the Tribes.
- The LGBT Center Partner — Hosted the Come Hear! reading series prior to A Gathering of the Tribes assuming production in 2024.
- The Rainbow Book Fair Partner — Collaborates with The Rainbow Book Fair to co-curate the annual COME HEAR! poetry reading event.
- The Willem de Kooning Foundation Funder — Collective funder of CoSA, which includes A Gathering of the Tribes.
- Ursa Gallery Partner — Hosted Drew Pisarra's collages in the group exhibition _Parallel Cosmologies_.
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.
- Amplification of Underrepresented Voicesmethodology: amplification_of_underrepresented_voicesBy providing platforms and resources for underrepresented artists and writers, the organization advances equity in the arts and enriches the collective cultural fabric, because diverse voices challenge dominant narratives and foster inclusive cultural dialogue.
- Artistic Expression as Activist Resistancemethodology: literary-activismBy integrating poetry, literary expression, and visual art into political and social critique, the organization fosters resistance to systemic erasure and channels collective anger, because creative forms of storytelling serve as powerful tools for cultural and activist mobilization.
- Cultural Revival Through Legacy Mediamethodology: cultural_revival_through_legacy_mediaBy reactivating historical publications and presenting them through contemporary exhibitions and new print formats, the organization reconnects communities with enduring cultural and literary legacies, because reviving past discourse enriches present-day understanding and inspires new artistic responses.
- Intergenerational Knowledge Exchangemethodology: each_one_teach_oneThrough the “Each one, teach one” model in workshop settings like The Stoop Project, the organization fosters collective growth and experimentation, because peer-to-peer and intergenerational transmission of knowledge strengthens community resilience and cultural continuity.
- Queer-Centered Cultural Programmingmethodology: queer-centered programmingBy centering LGBTQIA+ voices through curated literary and artistic events in queer spaces, the organization builds inclusive communities and resists cultural erasure, because safe, identity-affirming platforms enable authentic expression and intergroup solidarity.