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NORTE MAAR COLLAB PROJECTS ARTSINC

BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 204557408 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A60 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · nortemaar.org
revenue
$71K
expenses
$54K
net assets
$55K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO FOSTER COLLABORATIONS IN THE DISCIPLINES OF VISUAL, LITERARY AND PERFORMING ARTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Norte Maar is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit arts organization founded in 2004 to foster collaborations across visual, literary, and performing arts. It produces interdisciplinary performance projects, exhibitions, and public art initiatives that connect artists and communities. The organization presents collaborative events in New York City and upstate, emphasizing experimental and cross-disciplinary artistic expression.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Arts in the Forks: Trevor King Residency
Artist residency program connecting urban and rural communities through creative exchange and public exhibitions
CounterPointe
Annual women-led dance and art collaborative performance series featuring interdisciplinary collaborations between dancers, visual artists, and musicians
Jay Invitational of Clay
Annual exhibition and residency program showcasing ceramic artists in the Adirondacks, fostering community engagement and artist exchange
Lassaw: The Projection Paintings Performance
Collaborative performance reviving Ibram Lassaw’s 1940s glass slide projections through dance by Douglas Dunn + Dancers and Gleich Dances, with sound by DJ jojoSOUL
Norte Maar Mural Project
Public art initiative creating large-scale murals in Brooklyn in collaboration with local and visiting artists
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Original Dance Performance Production 1 activity
    • Operating CounterPointe, a women-led dance and visual art performance series
      Produces CounterPointe, an ongoing multidisciplinary performance series that pairs women choreographers with women visual artists to create new works, with annual sold-out events since its inception.
  • Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
    • Organizing multidisciplinary public performances and festivals
      Produces and presents public performance events and festivals, including outdoor dance series such as Dance at Socrates and the Fête de Danse festival, featuring local and international artists in innovative settings.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Presenting exhibitions and public art projects
      Operates an exhibition program presenting visual artists through gallery shows, public murals, and site-specific installations, including ongoing projects on Pine and Crescent Streets and partnerships with local galleries.
  • Site-Specific Artistic Installations and Performances 1 activity
    • Producing collaborative arts projects across visual, literary, and performing arts
      Creates and presents interdisciplinary collaborations between artists in visual, literary, and performing arts, with programming in Brooklyn and Upstate New York, including site-specific performances, exhibitions, and community-engaged events.
  • Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Providing free arts programming for children and families
      Offers free monthly art-making workshops and educational programs for children ages 5–10 and their guardians, held at the Arlington Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library and other community locations.
  • Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
    • Running artist residency and community engagement programs in the Au Sable River Valley
      Operates a summer artist residency program at The Jay House in Jay, NY, connecting visiting artists with local communities and supporting public events such as exhibitions, studio tours, and ceramic arts demonstrations.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Operating the Brooklyn Combine, a chance-based collaborative arts program
      Hosts the Brooklyn Combine, a multidisciplinary program that facilitates spontaneous, experimental collaborations among artists in performance and visual media.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$71K
Contributions & grants$56K79%
Program service revenue$15K21%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$54K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$56K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$55K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +40.8%
relationships · 49

Who they work with

  • Ali Della Bitta Partner — Co-curates the Jay Invitational of Clay exhibition with Jason Andrew.
  • Ali Della Bitta Partner — Co-curator of the Jay Invitational of Clay exhibition.
  • Arlington Branch of the Brooklyn Library Partner — Collaborates to provide free arts programming for children in Cypress Hills.
  • Arlington Library Partner — Co-presents Free Kids Art Days with Norte Maar.
  • Berry Campbell Gallery Partner — Co-presented Lassaw: The Projection Paintings Performance in conjunction with the Ibram Lassaw exhibition
  • Betty Bakery Partner — Has provided donations to Norte Maar.
  • Brooke Moyse Partner — Collaborated with artist Brooke Moyse on the "Deep Play" project.
  • Brooklyn Arts Council, Inc. Funder — Administers the 2012 JPMorgan Chase Regrant Program and the Greater New York Arts Development Fund for Norte Maar.
  • Brooklyn Arts Council, Inc. (BAC) Government — Administers public funding programs through which Norte Maar receives support, including the JPMorgan Chase Regrant Program and the Greater New York Arts Development Fund.
  • Brooklyn Ballet Partner — Has provided support and/or donations to Norte Maar.
  • Brooklyn Fare Partner — Has provided donations to Norte Maar.
  • Brooklyn Public Library Partner — Hosts the Free Kids Art program at its Arlington Branch in partnership with Norte Maar.
  • Bushwick Daily Partner — Has provided media sponsorship and/or donations to Norte Maar.
  • Bushwick Impact Partner — Collaborated to develop a weekly free arts program for children.
  • DJ Norman Jabaut Partner — Performer at the Morning Rave Dance Party during the Jay Invitational of Clay.
  • DJ Norman Jabaut Partner — Provides musical performance for the Morning Rave Dance Party event.
  • Dawn Delmont Partner — Curates the first annual expo of quilts in collaboration with Norte Maar.
  • Douglas Dunn + Dancers Partner — Participated in the performance by dancing to Lassaw's glass slide projections
  • Echo Only Partner — Oversaw the historic projection elements of the performance
  • Estate of Ibram Lassaw Partner — Collaborated on the production of Lassaw: The Projection Paintings Performance
  • Fish Tales Partner — Has provided donations to Norte Maar.
  • Free Range Wine and Spirits Partner — Has provided donations to Norte Maar.
  • Gleich Dances Partner — Integral part of Norte Maar, serving the Cypress Hills community in Brooklyn and extending to Upstate New York.
  • Gleich Dances Partner — Participated in the performance by dancing to Lassaw's glass slide projections
  • Hyperallergic Partner — Has provided media sponsorship and/or donations to Norte Maar.
  • Hyperallergic Partner — Provided media sponsorship and coverage, notably recognizing Norte Maar's 2011 performance as “Bushwick’s first ballet”.
  • Jason Andrew Partner — Co-curates the Jay Invitational of Clay exhibition with Ali Della Bitta.
  • Jason Andrew Partner — Co-curator of the Jay Invitational of Clay exhibition.
  • Julia Kier Wilson Partner — Artist contributing paintings to the Jay Invitational of Clay exhibition.
  • Lizzie Scott Partner — Collaborated with artist Lizzie Scott on an artistic project.
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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.

  • Artist-Community Exchange Through Residencies
    methodology: artist-community_exchange
    By providing short-term residencies with housing and studio space in rural settings, we foster mutual transformation between artists and communities because immersive, place-based engagement allows for authentic cultural exchange and expanded artistic practice.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration as Creative Catalyst
    methodology: interdisciplinary_collaboration
    By bringing together artists from different disciplines—such as choreographers and visual artists—we produce innovative performance works because cross-medium exchange激发s creative risk-taking and new forms of expression that would not emerge in isolation.
  • Public Accessibility Through Outdoor and Drop-In Programming
    methodology: community-engaged_art_education
    By presenting dance in outdoor public spaces and offering free, drop-in art workshops for children and caregivers, we increase community engagement because removing cost and venue barriers allows broader participation and democratizes access to the arts.