irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $223KCONSULTING/COLLABORATION - EXTERNAL PROGRAMS FEATURING COLLABORATIVE EVENTS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, EXTERNAL ART INSTALLATIONS BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE, AND ART COMMISSIONS.
named programs · 11 · from sources
What they call their work
All Hallow E'en Art Path
Annual public art event featuring artist-curated window displays in downtown Albany businesses during the fall season.
Art on Lark
Annual street fair in partnership with Lark Street BID highlighting regional artists and their work.
Black Arts & Cultural Fest
Annual festival in collaboration with Empire State Plaza Events celebrating Black heritage and culture through visual art by local artists.
CHARM Mural Initiative
State-funded public art program creating 56 new murals across 21 counties in New York, with ACG serving as a community partner to produce regional murals that celebrate local culture and enhance public spaces.
Capital Walls
Public art collaboration with Albany Barn and Albany Parking Authority to install uplifting, educational, and thought-provoking artworks in public spaces throughout Albany.
Moveable Murals
Art project producing portable murals that can be relocated to enrich different public spaces and community events.
Open Gallery
Partnership with Downtown Albany BID to transform alleyways and side streets into an outdoor gallery showcasing regional artists.
Then & Now Exhibit Series
Rare solo exhibitions honoring local artists with significant contributions to the regional art community, highlighting career-spanning work.
Winter Art Fest
Annual fundraiser event featuring live art, music, food, and drinks at Albany Distilling Company to support ACG’s programs.
Within Us
Collaborative art project with Albany County DMH, DCYF, AFSP, and local artists to foster community dialogue around mental health and suicide prevention through artistic expression.
Youth Art Programs
Offers educational opportunities, field trips, artist lectures, and exhibition opportunities for inner-city youth to engage with contemporary art.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
- Organizes public art exhibitions and eventsPresents at least seven major exhibitions annually, including the Mohawk Hudson Regional Invitational and solo series like "Then & Now," featuring artists within a 100-mile radius of Albany. Operates exhibition spaces open to the public Tuesday through Saturday and hosts artist receptions.
- Provides art consulting and curation servicesOffers professional consulting for public art, curation, pop-up exhibitions, installations, and youth art programs to support community and organizational partners.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts community creative programming and eventsOrganizes free, public events that combine art, movement, wellness, and storytelling, including poetry open mics, Afro-Diasporic drumming and dance workshops, community yoga, and the "Activate Your Groove" movement series. Co-hosts the Winter Art Fest as a live art and fundraising event.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Produces public and community-based art installationsCreates and installs public artworks through initiatives such as the CHARM Mural Initiative, Capital Walls, "Within Us," and Open Gallery, transforming urban spaces in Albany and across New York State. Includes artist-designed window displays for the All Hallow E'en Art Path and participation in Art on Lark.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Runs youth art and creative expression programsProvides structured art programming for youth at locations such as Creighton Storey Homes, including workshops in mural-making from recycled materials, drumming, movement, and field trips. The LOOK! program offers educational and exhibition opportunities for inner-city youth in the Capital Region.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$608K
Contributions & grants$370K61%
Program service revenue$171K28%
Investment income$7K1%
Other revenue$60K
expenses
Total expenses$510K
Program expenses50%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising22%
Salaries & benefits$272K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$362K
Cash$258K
Investments$22K
Liabilities$82K
Net assets$279K
Liquid reserves6.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +21.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY IADICICCO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $87K |
board members · 16
- ANNETTE NANES — VICE PRESIDENT
- CARLSBURY GONZALEZ — DIRECTOR
- DAVID PHAFF — IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
- EDWARD TICSON — DIRECTOR
- ELLEN BRICKMAN — DIRECTOR
- JAMES WARREN — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN DUBNER — TREASURER
- LEIGH WEN — DIRECTOR
- LISA BROWN — SECRETARY
- MELANIE STEVENSON — DIRECTOR
- MIA BARBERA — DIRECTOR
- RITA PAPANDREA — PRESIDENT
- ROBERT COOPER — DIRECTOR
- TAMMIS GROFT — DIRECTOR
- TINA LINCER — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM HARRIS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 43
Who they work with
- Advance Albany County Alliance Arts & Culture Grant Funding Program Funder — Provides additional support for Albany Center Gallery through grant funding made possible by Albany County.
- Albany Art Room Partner — Donor and supporter of the LOOK! Youth Art Program in 2026.
- Albany Barn Partner — Partner in the Capital Walls public art project.
- Albany Center Gallery Network — Member of a network of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations supporting public access to the arts.
- Albany County Government — Supports the Advance Albany County Alliance Arts & Culture Grant Funding Program that funds ACG.
- Albany County Department of Children, Youth & Families Partner — Collaborator on the “Within Us” public art project addressing mental health and suicide prevention.
- Albany County Department of Mental Health Partner — Collaborator on the “Within Us” public art project addressing mental health and suicide prevention.
- Albany Distilling Company Partner — Co-host of the annual Winter Art Fest in Downtown Albany.
- Albany Housing Authority Partner — Co-implements the Summer Meals & Art Collaborative Program, with AHA providing meals and ACG providing art programming.
- Albany Parking Authority Partner — Partner in the Capital Walls public art project.
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Capital Region New York Chapter Partner — Collaborator on the “Within Us” public art project addressing mental health and suicide prevention.
- Autumn Thorman Funder — Provides additional support for the "Then & Now: Allen Grindle, Moments in Time" exhibition.
- CDPHP Funder — Supports free public events at Albany Center Gallery.
- Capital Region Partner — Collaborates with the broader Capital Region to strengthen the cultural landscape and support community development.
- Carl E. Touhey Foundation Funder — Funder of the Art.Work.Space program.
- City of Albany Partner — Co-presents the Poetry Open Mic Night as part of the 2026 Arts in the City series.
- Congressman Paul D. Tonko Partner — Individual donor supporting the LOOK! Youth Art Program in 2026.
- Discover Albany Partner — Lead partner for the All Hallow E'en Art Path public art initiative.
- Downtown Albany BID Partner — Partner in the Open Gallery public art project activating downtown alleys and side streets.
- Empire State Plaza Events Partner — Partner in the annual Black Arts & Cultural Festival showcasing art celebrating Black heritage.
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement.
- Honest Weight Food Co op Partner — Supports the Art.Work.Space workshop program.
- Instagram Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement.
- Jordan Taylor Hill Partner — Collaborated with Albany Center Gallery to lead a workshop on Afro-Diasporic drumming and dance.
- Kevin & Cindi Dubner Funder — Provides financial support for the "Then & Now: Allen Grindle, Moments in Time" exhibition.
- LinkedIn Partner — Professional networking platform used for outreach and engagement.
- Meta Business Suite Partner — Platform used to manage social media presence and engagement.
- Mohawk Hudson Regional Invitational Partner — Co-presents the annual Mohawk Hudson Regional Invitational exhibition.
- NYS Council on the Arts Funder — State arts council providing financial support to Albany Center Galleries Inc.
- National Grid Funder — Funder of the Art.Work.Space program.
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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.
- Art as a Catalyst for Community Healingmethodology: art_for_community_healingBy using art to create safe spaces for dialogue, the organization enables communities to process stigmatized issues like mental health, because artistic expression normalizes difficult conversations and supports collective healing.
- Community-Engaged Public Art for Civic Empowermentmethodology: community-engaged public artBy creating public art rooted in local context and community collaboration, the organization fosters empowerment, civic engagement, and positive social change because shared artistic expression strengthens community identity and agency.
- Integrated Art and Basic Needs Accessmethodology: integrated-art-and-nutritionBy combining free art-making with meal access, the organization increases youth engagement in creative activities because removing basic needs barriers enables consistent participation and holistic development.
- Local Artist-Centered Exhibition and Legacy Modelmethodology: regional_artist_exhibition_and_engagementBy reserving exhibitions for regional artists and recurring showcases for established local voices, the organization advances regional art and cultural continuity because centering local narratives strengthens artistic ecosystems and community ownership of cultural spaces.