named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist Residencies & Workshops
Provides facilities, equipment, and mentorship for artists in residence, supporting creation and development of new work in music, dance, and theater, with master classes taught by Hudson Valley artists.
Community Classes
Offers music instruction, dance classes, wellness programs, and youth education in disciplines including Lindy Hop, Tai Chi, Afro-Cuban drumming, and old-time string band music.
Outdoor Events
Hosts music festivals and community gatherings in Cornell Park, including the annual TEMPO in the Park World Music Festival.
Performances & Events
Hosts concerts, cultural performances, and community programs in a transformed historic church with a sprung dance floor and adjustable acoustics, featuring local and internationally acclaimed artists.
Recording & Rehearsal Studios
Provides professional recording facilities and acoustically treated rehearsal spaces for artists to create and produce new musical works.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 2 activities
- Operating a flexible performance and community venueOperates a primary performance venue in a historic church building with Gothic architecture, stained-glass windows, a sprung dance floor, and adjustable acoustics, hosting concerts, cultural performances, community programs, and events for audiences of 100–300. The venue includes a concert hall with tuneable sound environments and an intimate lounge with full bar service.
- Renting venue space to external groupsOperates a rental program providing access to performance and event spaces for small non-profits, community groups, companies, private parties, and concerts, supporting broad community use of its facilities.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosting annual free outdoor music and cultural festivalOrganizes and hosts an annual free outdoor World Music Festival in Cornell Park featuring live music, dance, and cultural celebration, promoting community engagement and access to the arts.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Hosting artist residency programsRuns a residency program that supports artists in developing new work in music, dance, and theater through dedicated time, space, and access to facilities.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Offering community music, dance, and wellness classesProvides regular community education programs including music instruction, Lindy Hop dance classes at beginner/intermediate and advanced levels, weekly all-levels yoga classes, and an open Old Time Jam session for musicians, fostering inclusive participation in the arts and wellness.
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Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
- Operating multi-use community and event spacesManages lower-level facility spaces including classrooms, rehearsal rooms, a dance studio, and a commercial kitchen, used for teaching, rehearsals, and community programming, with plans to expand dedicated spaces for music, dance, and theater by late 2026.
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Professional Audio/Video Production Services 1 activity
- Providing recording and rehearsal studiosOffers professional recording and rehearsal studios with state-of-the-art equipment and acoustically designed, soundproofed spaces for artists to create and produce new works in music, dance, and theater.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$915K
Contributions & grants$895K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$20K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$83K
Program expenses3%
Admin / overhead96%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$864K
Cash$27K
Investments$0
Liabilities$32K
Net assets$832K
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- FOSTER REED — TRUSTEE
- PETER WETZLER — TRUSTEE
- THOMAS KRUEGER — EXECUTIVE DI
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Bard College Partner — Collaborates with faculty or staff from Bard College on its Executive or Advisory Boards.
- City of Kingston Partner — Collaborates on developing internships and career development programs in music and sound fields.
- Cornell Park Partner — Adjacent public space used for potential outdoor cultural events in partnership with the community.
- IMPACT CONCERTS Partner — Co-presents concert events at TEMPO Concert Hall, including performances by Rasputina and Rachael & Vilray.
- Radio Kingston Partner — Includes a representative from Radio Kingston on its Advisory Board.
- Sarah Bissonnette-Adler Partner — Managing Director responsible for venue rentals and inquiries
- area high schools and middle schools Partner — Collaborates on internship programs and career development initiatives in music and sound fields.
- eTown Partner — Includes a representative from eTown on its Executive or Advisory Board.
- local colleges and universities Partner — Partners to develop internships and provide career exposure in music and sound fields.
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.
- Adaptive Reuse of Historic Spaces for Cultural Continuitymethodology: adaptive-reuse-of-historic-spacesBy repurposing a historic church building as a performing arts center, we preserve local heritage while creating modern community assets because maintaining culturally significant architecture fosters identity, belonging, and stewardship.
- Community Building Through Shared Musical Experiencemethodology: community_building_through_musicBy creating accessible spaces for musical performance, education, and gathering, we foster inclusive community connection and engagement because shared musical experiences act as a unifying social practice that transcends individual differences.
- Connecting Youth to Professional Pathways in Musicmethodology: career-pathway_partnershipsBy partnering with educational and community institutions to create internships and career exposure, we enable youth to access professional opportunities in music and sound fields because early experiential engagement builds viable career trajectories.
- Local Artist Mentorship to Strengthen Community Engagementmethodology: community-based_artist_mentorshipBy leveraging local artistic talent to provide instruction, mentorship, and residency support, we strengthen community ties and nurture artistic development because localized, relational mentorship increases youth investment and cultural continuity.